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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:

• Feb. 9 — Greg Stuck

• Feb. 16 — Pastor Clair Diven

• Feb. 23 — Seth Fredericks

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• Feb. 9 — No Evening Service.

• Feb. 16 — Jim Bob Neimond will share at 6 p.m.

• Feb. 23 — Gary Kraybill will share at 6 p.m.

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 coming to a close. This year Trinity Lutheran Church, Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, East Salem Community Church and Otterbein Global Methodist Church are teaming up. Our combined goal is now 5,000 single rolls since we have surpassed our goal of 3,000. Please bring all donations to participating churches by 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.

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 Route 75 South 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 Highway, Mifflintown. Social hour begins at 10 a.m. and church services at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.

Everyone is encouraged to help with the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles county by donating to:

Lutheran Disaster Relief

P.O. Box 1809

Merrifield, VA 22116

If you mark your donation with “wildfires” in the memo, 100% of your donation will go to the cause.

Events / services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren

MIFFLINTOWN — Worship services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren, 670 Free Spring Church Rd., Mifflintown at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday: Meet in the Middle in place of Sunday School with food and fellowship.

Large Nativity display Feb. 8, 15, 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enter on the lower level. Child friendly. Other times by appointment. Call Rosalita at (717) 320-4967.

HHHO food giveaway

BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. will be holding a food giveaway on Tuesday Feb. 18 beginning at 10 a.m. at the rear of Beaver Lutheran Church, Route 522 at the west end of Beavertown. Because of the cold weather, food will be distributed directly into the cars. 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.

GriefShare at Allensville Mennonite Church

BELLEVILLE — Allensville Mennonite Church is holding a GriefShare program on Sundays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The program began 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 Route 655, Belleville.

McAlisterville Ministerium Worship Series

McALISTERVILLE — The McAlisterville Ministerium invites you to join them for their 2025 Lenten Worship Series “Parables of the Last Week.” All services begin at 7 p.m.

• March 5 — Trinity Lutheran, Ray Bailor (Shade Mountain UM Charge) will talk on the theme, “Jesus Establishes His Authority.” This service will include the Rite of the Ashes and Holy Communion.

• March 9 — Lost Creek Presbyterian, Bill McNeal (Browns GM) speaks on “The Parable of the Two Sons.”

• March 16 — Browns Global Methodist, Karen Ward (Trinity Lutheran) speaks on “The Parable of the Wicked Tenants.”

• March 23 — Lost Creek Mennonite, Terry Smith (Free Spring COB) speaks on “The Parable of the Wedding Feast.”

• March 30 — Free Spring Church of the Brethren, Dave Gingrich (Delaware Mennonite) speaks on “The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids.”

• April 6 — Otterbein Global Methodist, Graham Fowler (Lost Creek Presbyterian) speaks on “The parable of the Loaned Money.”

• April 13 — Delaware Mennonite, Chad Weaver (Lost Creek Mennonite) speaks on “The Final Judgment.”

• April 18 (Good Friday) — Pine Grove United Methodist, Doug Mellott (East Salem / Otterbein) leads a service on Jesus’ Crucifixion.

This year our offerings will go to Mennonite Disaster Service to be divided between local and national needs. For anyone who is interested in volunteering, MDS can use your skills either nationally or locally. When writing checks, please make them out to McAlisterville Ministerium. We hope this worship series will help you grow in your faith and bless your relationship with God.

Port Royal Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast

PORT ROYAL — The Port Royal Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. each Saturday during Lent at the Port Royal Community building on 4th Street.

• March 8 — Rev. Charles McKee, Mexico Full Gospel

• March 15 — Rev. William McNeal, Brown Global Methodist

• March 22 — Rev. Chad Weaver, Lost Creek Mennonite Church

• March 29 — Rev. Caleb Burd, South Baptist Church

• April 5 — Rev. Nathanael Mowery, Oakland Mills Methodist Church

• April 12 — Rev. Frank Swartz, New Beginning Community Church

• April 19 — Rev. Ron Shupe, River Church

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.