Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.

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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:

• May 12 — Pastor John Looney

• May 19 — Pastor Justin Sellers

• May 26 — Jack Armstrong

• June 2 — Pastor John Hughes

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• May 12 — No evening service.

• May 19 — Danny Stouffer will share at 6 p.m.

• May 26 — Jeff Dunkle will share at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.

• June 2 — Danny Reed from CPYM will share at 6 p.m.

• June 9 — Ron Landis will share at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.

• June 16 — Pastor Nick will share in a Father’s Day service at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.

• June 17-21 — The Great Jungle Journey Bible School for children each evening at 7 p.m. Classes for toddlers through teens.

• June 23 — Special service for children at 10:15 a.m. with Boston Bachert.

• June 30 — Special service with the Neimond Family at 6 p.m. at Evendale Park. Bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, the service will be held at the church.

Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran Church

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

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.

We hope you and your loved ones continue to have a blessed and happy Easter Season. Easter is a 50-day celebration.

On May 12, we welcome Dr. Karla Bohmbach, Professor of Religious Studies at Susquehanna University, as she leads worship and shares her message. Pastor James Bricker will lead us in worship for the Pentecost service on Sunday, May 19. The following Sunday, May 26, Chad Harshberger, Director of Camp Mount Luther, will lead our service.

Summer is rapidly approaching and time to start thing about our Vacation Bible School. Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church and Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, VBS runs June 16-20 from 6-8 p.m. and capped off with a joint worship service in Fayette Park on Sunday June 23. This year’s theme is “Created To Be” and is sponsored by Camp Mount Luther. Pre-register by calling (717) 463-9557 and get a free t-shirt.

Check out our website and Facebook page to find out more about what’s coming up this Easter at TLC.

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.

Services at Grace Baptist Church in Port Royal

PORT ROYAL — Services at Grace Baptist Church, Spruce Hill Grange, 20378 Rte. 75 S. in Port Royal.

• Sunday worship — 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• Sunday School — 9 a.m.

• Wednesday Bible study and youth program — 7 p.m.

For more information, call (717) 527-4296.

Port Royal Lutheran Parish news

PORT ROYAL — We welcome you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Port Royal Lutheran Church is located at 402 Market St., Port Royal. Care meals are delivered the first Wednesday of each month. Quilters meet each Monday at 9 a.m. For more information, call (717) 527-4152.

Bless the Ride at Calvary Bible Church

LEWISTOWN — Bless the Ride is May 11 at Calvary Bible Church, 100 Calvary Ln., Lewistown. This is a free event for motorcycles and show cars. Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. A service with charitable donations dedicated to Keystone Family Alliance at 9:30 a.m. A time of prayer over the bikes at 10 a.m. A 60-mile ride led by Saints of Service. Please RSVP for the breakfast portion. Call the church office at (717) 248-5409, email office@calvarybibleonline.org or message on Facebook.

Benefit dinner at Christ’s United Lutheran Church

MILLMONT – Enjoy a roast pork dinner with mashed potatoes, filling and gravy, a vegetable and dessert while helping a local family in need. Join us at the Christ’s United Lutheran Church (a.k.a. “Four Bells”) on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can eat-in or take-out. Cash donations and checks (written to “Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish”) for the meal will be accepted.

All proceeds will go to help the Bolden family who recently lost their home in a fire as well as their son Reese Conklin due to injuries from that fire. Contact Teresa Shuck at (570) 966-2053 for more information. Christ’s United Lutheran Church is located at 13765 Old Turnpike Rd., Millmont, 3.5 miles west of Mifflinburg on Route 45.

This benefit meal is a ministry of the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish, consisting of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of 404 Market Street, Mifflinburg (a.k.a. “First Lutheran”) and Christ’s United Lutheran Church.

All-access youth rally at Paintersville CMA Church

LEWISTOWN — There will be an all-access youth rally from 1-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Paintersville CMA Church, 3195 Back Maitland Rd., Lewistown. There will be speakers, paintball, arts and crafts, live music, food and games. For students in

grades 6-12. $10 per student. Rain or shine. For more information, call (717) 543-6060.

Penn View choir and ensemble at Big Valley BIC Church

BELLEVILLE — The Penn View Bible Institute College choir and symphonic ensemble will perform at Big Valley Brethren in Christ Church, 81 Wagner St., Belleville on Sunday, May 12 at 10:45 a.m. For information, call Rev. Steve Munger at (717) 436-8010.

Single Moms Mother’s Day event at New Life Church in Burnham

BELLEVILLE — A Single Moms Mother’s Day Event is planned for May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m – 1 p.m. at the New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham. For moms, there will be a Mother’s Tea with fun food including tea sandwiches, fancy homemade cookies, fresh fruit and a variety of teas. The program features two speakers including Seirra Bowersox – “God Saw My Tears,” and Bethani Kanagy – “Budgeting with Buckets”, and door prizes. For the kids, there will be games, crafts, fun and food. The event is free and is sponsored by the Mifflin County Single Parent Family Ministry, New Life Church, and Locust Grove Mennonite Church. If you are a single mom – divorced, never-married, widowed, grand-single-parenting – you are welcome to attend. For more information and to RSVP, call or text (717) 437-4946 or (717) 250-7311 no later than May 16, 2024.

Free concert at Word of Life Fellowship Church

HUNTINGDON — A free concert, “the Singing Guitar,” by award-winning acoustic guitarist, El McMeen, will be presented Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at Word of Life Fellowship Church, 6013 Wesley Chapel Rd. (at the intersection with Summit School Rd.) in Huntingdon. A free will offering will be taken. McMeen is an internationally-acclaimed and award-winning acoustic guitarist, who has been included in a “greatest acoustic guitarist” list. He has recorded 18 guitar albums (in addition to compilations), and is featured or included in a number of video releases. For more information, contact the church at (814) 667-2255.

Community Pentecost Revival at Kish Park

LEWISTOWN — A Community Pentecost Revival will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4 p.m. at the green pavilion in Kish Park, 1 Derry Park Dr., Lewistown. Rain location is Burnham Church of the Brethren, 541 E. Freedom Ave., Burnham. The event will be hosted by Bannerville, Burnham, Lewistown, Maitland, Parkview, Pine Glen and Spring Run Church of the Brethren congregations and the University Baptist and Brethren Church of State College. Outdoor worship service, music, inspirational message, offering to benefit the ministries of the Middle PA District, snacks and children’s activities. All community members are welcome to attend.

Summer art camp at Lost Creek Mennonite Church

MIFFLINTOWN — Summer art camp will be June 17-19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Mifflintown. Classes for ages 7-12: kids’ cowboy art and kids’ cooking. Classes for teens – adults: photography 101, enameling on metal, needle felting, hand built pottery, wood carving and paper quilling. Registration required. Learn more on Facebook and at LostCreekMennoniteChurch.org.

Hymn sing at Lost Creek Mennonite Church

MIFFLINTOWN — a hymn sing will be held June 17-19 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Mifflintown. Held during Summer Art Camp. Sing songs of the faith during hour one. For the second hour, you have the option to stay and learn how to use a pitch pipe, lead four part harmony and more. Free. Please register. Learn more on Facebook and at LostCreekMennoniteChurch.org.

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.