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Religion calendar

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by email at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Items should arrive to The Sentinel by Wednesday afternoon for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.

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Seder meal offered at Milroy Church

MILROY — A Seder meal will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist church at 7 p.m. March 29.

The church is located at 293 Havice Valley Road, Siglerville. For more information, call (717) 667-6417.

Men’s Prayer

breakfasts set

PORT ROYAL — The Port Royal Men’s Pray Breakfast schedule for 2018 is:

¯March 24 –The Rev. Terry Smith, of Free Spring Church of the Brethren;

¯March 31 — The Rev. Steve Munger, of Big Valley Brethren in Christ Church.

The group meets at 7 a.m. in the Port Royal Community Room building on Fourth Street, Port Royal.

Presbyterian Church holds Lenten study

LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Presbyterian Church will focus on themes of “Sacred Rhythms,” curriculum by Ruth Haley Barton, founder of The Transforming Center, as part of its Lenten study.

Small groups will run through Holy Week. The following small groups will be offered:

¯9 a.m. Sundays in the Baraca room

¯11:40 a.m. Sundays in the church parlor

¯6 p.m. Sundays at the manse

¯6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hills

¯6:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the manse

Lenten Bible study classes to be held

McVEYTOWN — A six-week Lenten study began the week of Feb. 18 at the McVeytown United Methodist Church. Participants will meet once a week in small groups at local homes. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. For dates and times of classes, call (717) 899-7793.

Men’s prayer

breakfasts scheduled

United Methodist Men’s Lenten prayer breakfasts scheduled:

March 24: Granville United Methodist Church

April 14: Women’s appreciation breakfast Trinity United Methodist Church

Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call (717) 348-5642.

Easter egg hunt planned for youth

LEWISTOWN –Pine Glenn Christian and Missionary Alliance Church is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday for youth from 4 years to fifth grade.

The church is located at 1058 State Route 103 N., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Gospel singing group to perform

TROXELVILLE — Joe Bonson & Coffee Run, a gospel singing group, will perform at Grace Reformed Church at 7 p.m. on Palm Sunday.

A love offering will be collected for the group and refreshments will be served after the concert. For more information, call (570) 658-6146.

Ministerium hosts music event

LEWISTOWN — Juniata Trio and Unusual Suspects will perform at Ellen Chapel on Sunday.

Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.

Ministry service on

Israel held in Milroy

MILROY — Milroy Pilgrim Holiness Church, on College Avenue, the church with the Christ-centered ministry, will hold a special ministry service on Israel at 7 p.m. Wednesday featuring missionary the Rev. John Knight.

Jesus’ last supper to be celebrated

YEAGERTOWN — The Yeagertown United Methodist Church will celebrate Jesus’ Last Supper with communion with a service at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Good Friday day camp planned for youth

THOMPSONTOWN — Locust Run United Methodist Church will hold its annual Good Friday day camp 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday.

The event is open to children ages 3 to 10 and will include stories, music, games and crafts. Lunch will also be served. For more information, call (717) 535-0070. Preregistration is required for planning purposes.

Easter event planned for families

LEWISTOWN–Walk with Jesus, an Easter event for families is scheduled for 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. March 31 at Lewistown Presbyterian Church.

Kids and their families will walk travel through five stations designed to encourage thinking and get families talking about the final events of Jesus’ life on earth. Walk with Jesus will incorporate an Easter egg hunt.

‘Lord of Glory’ to be performed locally

McVEYTOWN — The choir of the Strodes Mills Baptist Church will present the cantata “Lord of Glory” at 10:30 a.m. April 1. For more information, call (717) 248-9484.

Drama team to

perform at Strodes Mills

McVEYTOWN — A drama team from Bob Jones University will perform a Biblical-themed show at the Strodes Mills Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. April 8. For more information, call (717) 248-9484.

Movie night held at Reedsville church

REEDSVILLE — “Amish Grace” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at Reedsville United Methodist Church. The movie explores the Amish community’s reaction of compassion to events that tested their faith. The film is a testament to the power of forgiveness. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Musical performance scheduled

LEWISTOWN — A musical performance by Jacobs Brothers will be held at 6 p.m. April 8 at Ellen Chapel Church, 11798 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown. There will also be a love offering and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (717) 250-5739.

Local pastors invited to submit messages

LEWISTOWN — The Sentinel invites area religious leaders to submit columns for “Professions of Faith” in the Sentinel’s weekly religion section. Interested individuals may contact Erin Thompson at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com or (717) 248-6741, ext. 117. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.

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