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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. 17 -- John Looney
• Dec. 24 -- Chip Baumgardner
• Dec. 31 -- Bill Romig
• Jan. 7 -- Clair Diven
• Jan. 14 -- Bradley Kauffman
• Jan. 21 -- Bobbi Kuhns
• Jan. 28 -- Jack and Jackson Armstrong
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• 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, Sunday, Dec. 17. All are welcome to wear plaid and/or country-themed clothing. On Christmas Eve, we will have an Advent service at 9 a.m. and the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. The Christmas Day Service is at 10 a.m. All are welcome to wear Christmas sweaters or PJs on Christmas morning.
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. Join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge 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.
Sonbeam Early Learning Center is looking for a full-time program director. Associates degree in Early Childhood and experience are necessary. Call the church office for more information.
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.
Nativity presented
MIDDLEBURG -- Enjoy live music, animals and actors during your journey through "Bethlehem" to find the real meaning of Christmas, Dec. 16, 2023 at Middle Creek Farms. The Nativity will be presented 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
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.
Advent Holy Hike at Camp Mount Luther
MIFFLINBURG -- Executive Director Chad Hershberger and Associate Director Pastor Jim Vitale will lead an Advent Holy Hike from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, on the grounds at Camp Mount Luther. The hike will be about one mile in length and will feature scripture readings, singing and reflection. The hike will start and end at the Evergreen Center. There will be hot chocolate, coffee and tea to warm you up after the hike. If you have questions, email cml@campmountluther.org or call (570) 922-1587. Camp Mount Luther is located five miles west of Mifflinburg, off Route 45.
Christmas Services at Calvary Lewistown
LEWISTOWN -- Christmas Services at Calvary Lewistown:
• Dec. 17 -- Blue Christmas: Sunday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. A Christmas Service of remembrance, hope and healing. Are you grieving a loss? There's no time limit on grief and we know that grieving can shape the holiday season differently. Whether you have experienced the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, a relationship or some other circumstance, this is a special Christmas service focused on reflection, honoring memories and moving towards hope and healing.
• Dec. 24 -- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Sunday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.
For more information, visit lewistownchristmas.com.
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 Dec. 24 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.
Pine Glen Alliance Church Christmas Eve Services
LEWISTOWN -- Pine Glen Alliance Church Christmas Eve Services:
• Dec. 24 -- 10:15 a.m. worship service
• Dec. 24 -- 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight service
Pine Glen Alliance Church is located at 1058 Rte. 103 N. in Lewistown.
Christmas Eve Service at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church
LOCKPORT -- Christmas Eve Service at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Lockport, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. with Candlelight and Communion.
Christmas Eve Service at Little Valley Presbyterian Church
LEWISTOWN -- The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the Little Valley Presbyterian Church in Vira is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Dixie Goss will begin the recital at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Graham Fowler will deliver the message. Little Valley Presbyterian Church is located at 1392 Vira Rd. in Lewistown.
Christmas Eve Services at Grove Memorial UMC
LEWISTOWN -- Christmas Eve Services at Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, 611 S. Main St. in Lewistown:
• Dec. 24 -- 11 a.m. Worship Service.
• Dec. 24 -- 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion.
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.