Religion briefs
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
McCLURE — 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. 12 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter
• Jan. 19 — Pastor John Looney
• Jan. 26 — Chip Baumgardner
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE — Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• Jan. 12 — Alvin Smith will share at 6 p.m.
• Jan. 19 — Jared and Katie Wehry Ministry will share at 6 p.m.
• Jan. 26 — Hymn sing with Mike Neimond at 6 p.m.
• Feb. 9 — No Evening Service.
Worship services at Trinity Lutheran Church
McALISTERVILLE — Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville.
The 4th Annual Toilet Paper Bowl of Caring collection is underway. Each year, community congregations challenge each other to collect toilet paper for the Juniata County Food Pantry. This year, our combined goal is 3,000 single rolls. All donations are due Feb. 9 (Super Bowl Sunday).
Are you interested in becoming a member of Trinity? Would you like to learn more about Lutheran beliefs and the ministry of TLC? Contact the church office. A New Members class will be scheduled in February for all interested.
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 children’s and adult Sunday School take place after worship. Check out our website and Facebook page to find out more about what’s coming up 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.
Services at Parkview Church of the Brethren
LEWISTOWN — Parkview Church of the Brethren. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church services
MIFFLINTOWN — Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church congregation continues to meet every Sunday in the community room of the church at 9259 William Penn Hwy., Mifflintown. Social hour begins at 10 a.m. and church services at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.
The annual congregational meeting and potluck meal will be held Feb. 2. Please give us your input and enjoy the wonderful food.
Grief share at Allensville Mennonite Church
BELLEVILLE — Allensville Mennonite church is holding a grief share program on Sundays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The program starts Jan. 12 and runs to April 6. For more information, help signing up or for directions, call (717) 437-6821. Allensville Mennonite Church is located at 1156 Rte. 655, Belleville.
HHHO food giveaway in Beavertown
BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. will be holding a food giveaway on Tuesday Jan. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. in the pavilion at Beaver Lutheran Church, Rt. 522 at the west end of Beavertown. HHHO is not government funded. There are no income limits. HHHO is a 501-C3 non-profit. All donations are appreciated and can be sent to P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA.
Hymn sing at Lauvers Mennonite Church
EVENDALE — Lauvers Mennonite Church, Rte. 35, Evendale, will host a hymn sing at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26. Everyone is welcome.
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.