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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:
• Oct. 29 -- Chip Baumgardner
• Nov. 5 -- Bradley Kauffman
• Nov 12 -- Dennis Hetrick
• Nov 19 -- Bernard Carpenter
• Nov 26 -- John Hughes
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• Oct. 29 -- Chosen Road concert at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 5 -- One Heart One Voice sings at 6 p.m.
Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran
McALISTERVILLE -- Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville.
Worship begins at 9 am. Social Time and Sunday School take place after worship.
We are collecting nonperishable food for Harvest Home. Please bring in your items and place them underneath our thanksgiving tree in the front of the sanctuary. All donations will go to the Juniata County Food Pantry.
Oct. 29 is Reformation Sunday and a healing service. All are invited to wear red that day to celebrate.
Nov. 5 is All Saints Sunday. This is a day we remember our dearly departed who have joined the kingdom triumphant. All are welcome to bring pictures of their loved ones that will be displayed in the sanctuary. There will be a time during the service when we recite and remember those who have died in our congregation in the past year and all will be welcome to recite the names of their loved ones.
The Annual Holiday Bazaar at Trinity will be Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Turkey pies, homemade mince meat, mixed pickle, cranberry relish, assorted pies, soups and crafts will be on sale. The lunch stand will include turkey pies, soups, barbecue, hot dogs, pies and drinks. Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube Channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org.
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 to 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.
A cappella hymn sing at Delaware Mennonite Church
EAST SALEM -- An a cappella hymn sing will be held Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Delaware Mennonite Church, 16 Delaware Church Rd. in East Salem. Everyone is welcome.
Annual Fall Outreach at Lewistown Assembly of God
LEWISTOWN -- Pastor Kirk Nagel invites the public to the 2023 Annual Fall Outreach to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Dr. in Lewistown. This is a free community outreach for all ages. Bundle up and join an evening of food, fun, fellowship, Trunk or Treat and a hayride.
Holiday bazaar at Reedsville Lutheran Church
REEDSVILLE -- The Holiday bazaar will be Friday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Reedsville Lutheran Church fellowship hall, Logan St. in Reedsville. Sales items include handmade cards, paintings, seasonal plant arrangements, yard sale items and much more. Cafe stand will sell beef vegetable soup, sandwiches, baked goods and desserts. Soup is $7 per quart and can be pre-ordered by calling (717) 250-0985. Leave name, phone number and quantity desired.
Revival at Higher Ground Church in Mifflintown
MIFFLINTOWN -- A revival will be held at Higher Ground Church, 313 E. River Rd. in Mifflintown on Nov. 3, 4 and 5. On Nov. 3 and 4, the JimBob Neimond family will sing and share at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 5, Saru Koirala from India will share at 9:15 a.m. The Neimond family will sing and share at 10 a.m.
Christmas craft show at Salem United Methodist Church
MILROY -- The Christmas craft show at Salem United Methodist Church, New Lancaster Valley Rd. in Milroy, is Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be craft vendors, take-home soup, baked goods and more.
Concert to benefit Spring Run Church of the Brethren building fund
McVEYTOWN -- The Tim and Duane Show will present a concert of spiritual and secular music at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 in the sanctuary of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren. Guitarist Tim Dunmire and drummer Duane Rhodes are lifelong friends who have made music together for most of their lives. Admission is free, and any free-will donations will benefit the Spring Run Church of the Brethren building fund. The church is located at 6712 Ferguson Valley Rd, in McVeytown.
Service to honor military at First Baptist Church of Juniata County
MIFFLINTOWN -- The First Baptist Church of Juniata County, one mile north of Mifflintown on Rte. 35, will be having its annual patriotic service honoring our military on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Special Guest Speaker will be Chaplain (MAJ) Damon C. Missouri. He has served for thirteen years in the NJ Army National Guard. He is currently the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Command Chaplain overseeing six battalions. Missouri and his team are responsible for providing pastoral care for over 3,000 soldiers and their families. All Veterans will be honored during the service. Invite your friends and family to attend. For more information, call the church office at (717) 436-9261.
Holiday bazaar at Rhodes Memorial UMC
LEWISTOWN -- The Holiday bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave. in Lewistown. Featuring vegetable soup and ham pot pie by the quart, plus apple, apple crumb and coconut cream pies. Contact the church office at (717) 248-1897 to place orders. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, Nov 12. Lunch will be available along with fresh baked goods, crafts and a "Used but Useful" table.
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. 39127. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor's discretion.