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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:
• Dec. 10 -- Eric Packard
• Dec. 17 -- John Looney
• Dec. 24 -- Chip Baumgardner
• Dec. 31 -- Bill Romig
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
•Dec. 9-10 -- "Drive Through Bethlehem" each evening from 6-8 p.m. Drive-thru Nativity. Stay in your car to experience the journey that led to the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
•Dec. 10 -- Christmas program at 9:15 a.m.
•Dec. 17 -- No evening service.
•Dec. 24 -- Christmas Eve service at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.
•Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve service at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.
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.
The season of Advent continues this Sunday. Please join us as we await the birth of Jesus. This year's Western-themed Children's Christmas Program, "The Manger," will take place during worship on Sunday, Dec. 17. All are welcome to wear plaid and/or country-themed clothing. The Blue Christmas Service will be held at East Salem Community Church (7398 Route 235, Mifflintown) on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. It is a service of Remembrance and Hope. Honor your loss, embrace God's Hope. Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died. It may be a time that has always been difficult. Join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God's presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle and that God's Word comes to shine light into our darkness. This service is hosted by the Juniata County Ministerium.
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 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.
Christmas Carol sing at Beavertown United Methodist Church
BEAVERTOWN -- Enjoy the Annual Christmas Carol sing being held at Beavertown United Methodist Church on Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. The congregational carol sing will be interspersed with stories and conclude with a candle lighting to Silent Night. Pastor Kathy Mercado will offer blessings. Refreshments will follow the program. All are invited to attend. The church is located at 124 N. Orange St. in Beavertown.
Free movie night at Reedsville United Methodist Church
REEDSVILLE -- Free movie night is Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Reedsville United Methodist Church, 82 E. Logan St. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The movie is "Angels in the Snow."
Bethlehem Broadcast at Journey Christian Church
THOMPSONTOWN -- The "Bethlehem Broadcast" will be held Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 anytime between 6-8 p.m. at Journey Christian Church, 10110 William Penn Hwy. in Thompsontown. The event features live, walk-thru interviews (approx 20-30 minutes) with the characters of Bethlehem. This is a free, indoor event. Light refreshments and door prizes.
Nativity presented in Middleburg
MIDDLEBURG -- Enjoy live music, animals and actors during your journey through "Bethlehem" to find the real meaning of Christmas, Dec. 14-16, 2023 at Middle Creek Farms. The Nativity will be presented Thursday and Friday from 6-9 p.m. Saturday from 5-9 p.m. The Nativity is located right off Rte. 522, just west of Middleburg (134 Farmhaus Rd. in Middleburg).
Christmas Cantata at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mifflintown
MIFFLINTOWN -- A community Christmas Cantata will be performed at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3 S. Third St. in Mifflintown. This year's cantata/musical is Bethlehem's Child, songs and stories of His Birth by Victor C. Johnson and Lloyd Larson. The public performance will be free of an admission charge. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit the Juniata County Food Pantry.
Christmas Services at Strodes Mills Baptist Church
McVEYTOWN -- The Strodes Mills Baptist Church, 8151 Rte. 522 S. in McVeytown, is having the following Christmas services:
• Sunday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. -- the church choir will present the cantata Bethlehem Morning.
• Sunday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. -- Christmas candlelight service. Call the church at (717) 248-9484 for more information.
Christmas Services at First Baptist Church of Mifflintown
MIFFLINTOWN -- Special Christmas Services at First Baptist Church, located on Rte. 35, one mile North of Mifflintown.
• Sunday, Dec. 17 -- 9:30 a.m. Church Christmas Cantata Service – Cantata: "A Christmas Offering" under the direction of Rebecca Brubaker. Sunday School will be at 8:30 a.m. (this week only) – there will not be an 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service.
• Sunday, Dec. 24 -- 9:30 a.m. Special Children's Christmas Program, "Sing A Song of Christmas." No Sunday School, 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service this week.
• Sunday, Dec. 24 -- 6 p.m. Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Various musical selections and vocals along with the singing of the traditional Christmas songs and a Devotional. For more information, call (717) 436-9261.
Christmas Events/Services at Calvary Bible Church
LEWISTOWN -- Christmas Events/Services scheduled at Calvary Bible Church, 100 Calvary Ln. in Lewistown.
• Dec. 19 -- 7 p.m. Calvary Bible Preschool Christmas Program "Colors of Christmas."
• Dec. 24 -- Normal Sunday morning service schedule. 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. 11a.m. Contemporary Worship Service.
• Dec. 24 -- 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Christmas Eve Service at Trinity United Church of Christ
LEWISTOWN -- Christmas Eve Service at Trinity United Church of Christ on Oak St. in Lewistown will be at 5 pm. There will also be a regular service at 10:30 a.m. The Trinity Chimers will play at the morning service and the Bells will play at the evening service.
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.