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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:

• Jan. 21 — Bobbi Kuhns

• Jan. 28 — Jack and Jackson Armstrong

• Feb. 4 — Harold Sharp

• Feb. 11 — Clair Diven

• Feb. 18 — John Hughes

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

McALISTERVILLE — Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:

• Jan. 21 — Nottingham Four will sing at 6 p.m.

• Jan. 28 — Jeff Dunkle will share at

6 p.m.

• Feb. 4 — Hymn sing with Mike Neimond at 6 p.m.

• Feb. 11-14 — Revival service with Dale Vance. Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at 7 p.m.

• Feb. 25 — No evening service.

Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran Church

McALISTERVILLE — Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville.

TLC is selling Valentine’s Day cards and coloring pages to support hunger-fighting efforts around the world through ELCA World Hunger. Please pick up an order form at the church. All orders are due by Feb. 9.

Our 3rd Annual Toilet Paper Bowl of Caring is underway. Last year Lost Creek Presbyterian and Trinity Lutheran Church jointly collected 413,912 sheets of toilet paper (roughly 2,760 rolls) for the Juniata County Food Pantry. This year we are challenging each other to collect 450,000 sheets jointly by Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11. (This roughly comes out to 3,000 single rolls of toilet paper). Please bring in your toilet paper donations (sealed) during church office hours or on Sunday mornings and leave them in the hallway next to Pastor Karen’s office.

Church Council Installation and Appreciation Sunday will take place on Jan. 28. Please continue to pray for our church leaders.

Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube Channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Worship begins at 9 a.m. Social Time and Sunday School take place after worship.

Sonbeam Early Learning Center is looking for a full-time program director. Associates degree in Early Childhood and experience are necessary. If you are looking for a career that is a mission for the community, have a heart for children and have an outgoing personality, then we would love to talk with you about this fulfilling opportunity. Call the church office for more information and to schedule an interview and tour of our facility.

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 display at Free Spring Church of the Brethren

MIFFLINTOWN — Feeling let down after the holiday activity? Visit the Nativity display at the Free Spring Church of the Brethren, lower floor in the back. Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 1,000 sets, ornaments, etc. Child friendly and handicapped accessible.

Free lunch at First Baptist Church in Mifflintown

MIFFLINTOWN — Free lunch for all on Friday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Family Ministry Center at First Baptist Church, Rte. 35, one mile North of Mifflintown. Menu: Cheeseburger soup, sandwich and dessert. Everyone is Welcome.

Hymn sing at Lauvers Mennonite Church

EVENDALE — A hymn sing will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Lauvers Mennonite Church, Rte. 35 N. in Evendale. Everyone is welcome.

Stegeman to preach at Lewistown-Strodes Mills Baptist

McVEYTOWN — Rev. Dan Stegeman will be preaching on Sunday, Jan. 28 in the 10:30 a.m. service at Lewistown-Strodes Mills Baptist Church, 8151 U.S. Hwy 522 S.

Chiz Rider to perform at Lower Tuscarora Presbyterian

MIFFLIN — Highly-acclaimed trumpet musician, Chiz Rider of State College, and leader of Chiz Rider Ministries will be performing at Lower Tuscarora Presbyterian Church on Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Lower Tuscarora Church is located at 54 Church Road, Mifflin, PA in the village of Academia.

Rider began playing the trumpet at age four, and dedicated his life to Jesus Christ at age seven. He has been in his ministry for 37 years, which has led him to play along with Christian music artists such as DC Talk, Newsboys, and Michael W. Smith. He has also performed in the opening ceremonies for The Special Olympics in several states, and played music for several presidents of the United States.

The public is encouraged to attend. There will be coffee and donuts at the conclusion of the worship service in the social hall in the basement of the church. For more information, contact Becky at (717) 994-0438.

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.