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First Bakers UMC to host Bible study
LEWISTOWN -- First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church will also host a youth group for individuals under age 18 on the first Thursday of each month, except July.
Schrader UMC to host special speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• Sept. 17 -- Eric Packard
• Sept. 24 -- Teresa Williams
• Oct. 1 -- Chip Baumgardner
• Oct. 8 -- Mike Bailey
• Oct. 15 -- Eric Packard
• Oct. 22 -- Jack Armstrong
• Oct. 29 -- Molly Phillips
Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran Church in McAlisterville
McALISTERVILLE -- Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville. Worship every Sunday with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.
Please continue to pray for our children and school staff as they begin a new school year.
Rally Sunday is Sept. 17. Children's Sunday School and Confirmation will begin after social time. Adult Sunday School will continue at the same time. Please pray for our Sunday School teachers as they begin a new year.
Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Social Time and Sunday School take place after worship.
Services at Upper Room Worship Center Cafe' Church
BELLEVILLE -- The Upper Room Worship Center Cafe' Church, 4567 E. Main St. in Belleville.
Worship services Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
HHHO Food giveaway
BEAVERTOWN -- The Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. food giveaway will be held at 11:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Beaver Lutheran Church, Rt. 522 at the west end of Beavertown. You must enter the rear of the church by Gross Rd. across from Boonie's in Beavertown. The road to the rear of the church will be blocked until 11:30 a.m., or until the truck supplying the food giveaway unloads. Once the road to the rear of the church is opened, you will be directed to park your car. You must then line up in front of the pavilion at the end of the parking lot. You will be able to select the foods you want. Volunteers will still not be asking for income limits, but will ask for your name and contact information. You may bring boxes or bags. Volunteers should arrive around 9 a.m. HHHO is not government funded. Any donation is appreciated and is a 501-C3 tax donation. Please send to: P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA, 17813.
Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K)
BELLEVILLE -- Divorce Care for adults and DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) kicked off on Sept. 11 at New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St. in Burnham and at Locust Grove Church at 3358 W. Main St. in Belleville. The Divorce Care programs runs in conjunction with Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K). In Burnham, parents attending Divorce Care at New Life Church are invited to enroll their children in Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) there while families attending the Belleville group will enroll their children at Locust Grove. Registration can be done in advance by telephone.
DC4K is a student support group for children ages 5 years -- 12 years whose families are experiencing separation/divorce. At DC4K, kids are engaged in crafts, games, activities, DVD dramas, and music. The program is scheduled to run through Dec. 11, 2023, and will feature small groups.
DC (Divorce Care) for adults is a divorce support group that meets weekly to help adults recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Participants experience a warm, caring environment led by people who care and want to help attendees find healing and wholeness in the midst of their circumstances.
For more information and/or to register for the program at New Life Church, call or text (717) 250-6852 or (717) 242-1481. For the Locust Grove group, text or call (717) 247-4915 or (717) 437-4946. Pre-register for either group at www.divorcecare.org.
Bluegrass concert at Watts Memorial UMC
BELLEVILLE -- Watts Memorial United Methodist Church, on Walnut Street in Belleville, will again welcome the Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass performers for an outdoor concert on Sept. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. If inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
Remington Ryde at Christ Church of Beaver Springs
BEAVER SPRINGS -- Remington Ryde will perform at a bluegrass Gospel concert Sunday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church of Beaver Springs, 800 Center Ave. in Beaver Springs. A love offering will be taken. Free pizza and drinks afterward. For more information, call (717) 829-4439.
Harvest Fest and Mercy Run concert at Paintersville CMA Church
LEWISTOWN -- A free family event with fall festivities for all ages will be held Saturday Sept. 23 at Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 3195 Back Maitland Road in Lewistown. Activities and food from noon to 3 p.m. Free food and drinks, kids' activities, barrel train rides, Hit-n-Miss engine displays and more. Mercy Run concert at 4 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted. Bring a lawn chair. If inclement weather, as many events as possible will be moved indoors. For more information, call (717) 543-5249.
Ladies Craft Day at Paintersville CMA
LEWISTOWN -- Ladies Craft Day will be Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 3195 Back Maitland Road in Lewistown. Work at a four-foot craft table in the fellowship hall. Crafts include scrap booking, card making, painting, needlework, sewing/quilting, knitting/crocheting, wool applique and more. Optional make-n-take instructed by Judy Haubert. Monetary donations will be accepted for make-n-take supplies. Door prizes will be awarded. A light brunch, lunch and refreshments will be provided. To register, call the church office at (717) 543-5249. Leave a message with your name and phone number.
Juniata County Crop 5k Hunger Walk/Run on Sunday, Oct. 8
MIFFLINTOWN -- The 51st annual Juniata County Crop 5k Hunger Walk/Run will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Walker Township Park Lane in Mifflintown. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The walk starts at 2 p.m. Merf Radio will provide music. The Juniata County Business and Professional Women along with the Juniata County Dairy Promotion Committee will furnish refreshments. The Crop Hunger Walk benefits Global Ministries through Church World Service, and locally, Juniata County Meals on
Wheels and the Juniata County Food Pantry. Register online at www.crophungerwalk.org/mifflintownpa or the day of the walk. For more information, call the Lost Creek Presbyterian Church office at (717) 463-3138 or email gfowler66@gmail.com. Information is also available on the Facebook page: Juniata CO CROP 5k Fun Walk/Run.
Bunkertown Men's Chorus at Barrville Mennonite Church
REEDSVILLE -- The Bunkertown Men's Chorus will perform at the Barrville Mennonite Church on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. For many years, men's chorus music was heard regularly throughout Big Valley churches. At times, multiple choruses, the Gap Male Chorus, Penns' Valley Chorus, Alfarata Chorus and the local Big Valley Chorus, all sang together at the same event. The Bunkertown Men's chorus was formed in 1934 and has been continuously singing since that time, with current members from Juniata, Snyder, Perry, Lebanon and Cumberland Counties. Join us for this opportunity to hear music from a bygone era. For more information about the chorus, visit menschorus.org.
The 3 Heath Brothers at Bunkertown Brethren Church
McALISTERVILLE -- The 3 Heath Brothers, Christian music artists, will be at Bunkertown Brethren Church for a concert on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be taken the night of the concert. The church is located at 52 Bunkertown Rd. in McAlisterville.
Heartbeat Community Services fall banquet on Oct. 21
McALISTERVILLE -- Heartbeat Community Services, Inc., invites you to the annual fall banquet at the Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd. in McAlisterville, on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres beginning at 5:30 p.m. The 3 Heath Brothers (3heathbrothers.com) will be the featured speakers and musical entertainment. Cost to attend the banquet is $25 per person. (Teenagers are free, but must be registered). Please make checks payable to Heartbeat Community Services, Inc., and mail check and reservations no later than Sunday, Oct. 15 to:
Heartbeat Community Services, Inc., PO Box 25, Millerstown, Pa., 17062.
'The Story Tour' at MCHS
LEWISTOWN -- Found and Favored Ministries presents 'The Story Tour' at Mifflin County High School, 501 6th St. in Lewistown on Saturday, Oct. 21. The presentation ia a one-night musical journey featuring the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, inspiring times of ministry with speakers Allan Scott and suicide survivor Pastor Travis Habbershon, powerful testimonies and stories of God's redemption, all designed to communicate one truth: 'with Jesus, your story isn't over!' It's a powerful and unique experience for those who are hurting, addicted or struggling with their faith. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.thestorytour.org.
Gator Wilderness Camp School awareness dinner scheduled
BELLEVILLE -- Gator Wilderness Camp School's annual awareness dinner will be held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Gator Wilderness Camp School is a not-for-profit school for boys, ages 10-16 years in southwest Florida. At Gator Wilderness Camp School, boys focus on building relationships, problem solving and learning responsibility. This year's program includes participation by the Cowboys group from Gator Camp. There is no charge for the dinner, but a free offering will be lifted. All donations go directly to Gator Wilderness Camp School. Reservations must be made no later than Oct. 23, 2023, and can be made locally by contacting Ann Kanagy @ (717) 437-4946 or by calling Gator Camp @ (941) 639-7722 or email gatorcamp@gmail.com.
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 Tom Laub at living@
lewistownsentinel.com or (717) 248-6741, ext. 127. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor's discretion.