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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:

• March 9 — Pastor John Hughes

• March 16 — Teresa Williams

• March 23 — Chip Baumgardner

• March 30 — Bobbi Kuhns

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

March 16 — Jared and Katie Wehry Ministry will share at 6 p.m.

March 23 — Chosen Road will sing at 6 p.m.

March 30 — Wayne Hummel will share at 6 p.m.

Worship services at Trinity Lutheran Church

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

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. on Sunday mornings. Social Time and Children’s and Adult Sunday School take place after worship. Check our website and Facebook page to find out more about what’s coming up at TLC.

March 9 is the first Sunday in the church season of Lent. There are six Sundays in Lent, including Palm Sunday. Please join us for these services of rest and renewal as we prepare to hear again the story of Jesus’ death on the cross and his resurrection to new life. The March 30 worship will include a healing service. The annual McAlisterville road clean-up will be Saturday, March 29, weather permitting. More info coming soon.

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 — Services at Parkview Church of the Brethren, 990 Parcheytown Rd., Lewistown:

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.

Centre Lutheran Church is collecting the following items during Lent to donate to the Juniata County Food Pantry:

• March 9 — Toothpaste and toothbrushes

• March 16 — Bars of soap

• March 23 — Dish detergent

• March 30 — Deodorant

• April 6 — Shampoo and conditioner

• April 14 — Paper towels and toilet paper

• April 20 — Baby items

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:

Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday: Meet in the Middle in place of Sunday School with food and fellowship.

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 Rte. 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 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.

Services at Trinity United Church of Christ

LEWISTOWN — Services at Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St., Lewistown.

• April 13 — Palm Sunday, chime choir during regular worship at 10:30 a.m.

• April 17 — Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m.

• April 18 — Good Friday Service, 7 p.m.

• April 20 — Easter Sunday, bell choir during regular worship at 10:30 a.m.

St. Jude Thaddeus Lenten fish dinners

MIFFLINTOWN — St. Jude Thaddeus Knights of Columbus Lenten fish dinners will be served Fridays through April 11, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church social hall, 3918 William Penn Hwy., Mifflintown. Meal includes fried and baked fish, popcorn shrimp, fried clams, French fries, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, corn, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, puddings and a selection of homemade desserts. Pay at the door. Adults: $15, Ages 6-12: $6; Ages 5 and under: free.

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 — Pastor Bob Landis, River Church

Ladies’ Lenten Tea at Port Royal UMC

PORT ROYAL — A ladies’ Lenten tea will be hosted by Port Royal UMC, 105 5th St., Port Royal, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., every Tuesday from March 11, 2025 through April 8, 2025. Join us for a time of devotion, special music, refreshments and friendship. The theme is “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

Juniata County Christian Education Release Time program enrollment

JUNIATA COUNTY — The Juniata County Christian Education Release Time offers free enrollment. Enrollment is open all year long for 1st grade to middle school students in Juniata County. Interested parents or guardians may visit their public school office for enrollment forms.

Eco-palm branches available in Juniata County

JUNIATA COUNTY — Make social and environmental justice part of your congregation’s Palm Sunday celebration on April 13. Responsibly harvested eco-palm branches are now available to congregations across the United States. A harvesting effort underway in Guatemala and Mexico helps protect the environment and provides a fair income for the harvesters. Visit the Eco-Palm website to learn more and to find links to the denominations supporting this ministry. http://www.ecopalms.org/. While your church can order palms directly from the website, Pastor Graham Fowler is coordinating Eco-Palm orders for Juniata County. By combining orders into one, we can get a better price: 46¢ per palm. If you would like more information on how your church can order these palm branches for your Palm Sunday Service, e-mail him at pastor.lostcreekpres@gmail.com or call the church office at (717) 463-3138 and leave a message. Orders must be received by Monday, March 17.

HHHO food giveaway in Beavertown

BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. will be holding a food giveaway on Tuesday March 18 beginning at 10 a.m. at Beaver Lutheran Church, Rt. 522 at the west end of Beavertown. Watch for distribution directions on the sign in front of the church. HHHO is not government funded so 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 Mountain View Mennonite Church

REEDSVILLE — The 22nd annual hymn sing sponsored by the Mifflin County Mennonite Historical Society will be held on Sunday evening, March 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Shelly Drive, Reedsville. The evening will include four-part acapella singing and special selections by the Beth-el Youth Choir. All are welcome to join us for an evening of singing.

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.