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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:

• April 13 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

• April 20 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

• April 27 — Pastor Justin Sellers

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• April 13 — Jason Voneida will share at 6 p.m.

• April 20 — SONrise service at 7 a.m. with Pastor Steve Osenga. Easter worship service will be held at 9:15 a.m. with Pastor Nick Smith. No evening service.

• May 4 to 7 — Revival services with Pastor Josh Haines. Sunday’s services will be held at 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday services will be held at 7 p.m.

• May 11 — Pastor Nick Smith will share in a Mother’s Day service at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.

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. 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.

Holy Week/Easter Schedule:

• April 13, Palm Sunday — 9 a.m., TLC Sanctuary.

• April 17, Maundy Thursday — 6:30 p.m., Joint service and meal at Lost Creek Presbyterian Church.

• April 18, Good Friday — 7 p.m., Pine Grove UMC, McAlisterville Ministerium Service.

• April 20, Easter Sunday — 7 a.m., Sunrise Service, Joint service with LCPC outdoors at St. Peter’s Grove (behind the playground at TLC).

• April 20, Easter Sunday — 9 a.m., Easter Service, TLC Sanctuary.

• April 27, Holy Humor Sunday — 9 a.m., TLC Sanctuary.

• May 17 — Mother-Daughter banquet.

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 6 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 soup and bake sale will be May 17.

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

• April 13 — 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

• April 19 — Pastor Bob Landis, River Church

Jehovah’s Witnesses special event

LEWISTOWN — Jehovah’s Witnesses will be launching a month-long campaign in April. On the evening of Saturday, April 12, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will gather for their annual commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ. The annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal will feature a talk highlighting the importance of Jesus’ death and how all mankind benefits from his sacrifice. The event is free and open to the public.

To learn more, please visit jw.org.

Lenten services in Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — Lenten services in Lewistown:

• April 13 — Ellen Chapel Church, Lewistown. Services will begin at 6 p.m. and will include light refreshments, scripture and music.

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.

John James at Lighthouse Community Church

MIFFLINTOWN — Former Newsboys vocalist John James will visit Lighthouse Community Church, 1578 Cedar Springs Rd., Mifflintown, Sunday April 13. Join us in person or online at 10:30 a.m., as John shares his amazing story of redemption. For over 16 years, John was the lead singer and co-founder of one of the world’s most successful Christian bands, the Newsboys. Coffee and convo 9:45 a.m. Worship service 10:30 a.m.

Worship services at Watts Memorial UMC

BELLEVILLE — Worship Services at Watts Memorial United Methodist Church, 38 Walnut St., Belleville.

• April 13 — 9 a.m., Palm Sunday service.

• April 17 — 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday service with communion.

• April 20 — 6:30 a.m., Easter sunrise service in church parking lot.

• April 20 — 9 a.m., Easter worship service with communion.

HHHO food giveaway in Beavertown

BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. will be holding a food giveaway on Tuesday, April 15 beginning at 10 a.m. 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.

Rosedale Chorale concert at Lauvers Mennonite Church

RICHFIELD — The Rosedale Chorale, from Rosedale Bible College, will give a concert at Lauvers Mennonite Church in Richfield at 7 p.m. on April 15. Directed by Ken Miller, the choir will lead a choral worship service using compositions from the classics to contemporary. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call Lauvers Mennonite Church at (717) 463-9091.

Community acapella hymn sing at Ellen Chapel Church

LEWISTOWN — The third annual Maundy Thursday community acapella hymn sing will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown. Join in beautiful four-part acapella singing, as traditional hymns that tell the story of the cross, Jesus’ sacrifice, and God’s grace “Lead Us to Calvary.” All are welcome. Donations benefit the Theil and Andrea Kauffman Memorial Bible Fund. For information about the Fund, visit the Ellen Chapel Church Facebook page or email TAKbiblefund@gmail.com.

Easter services at Grove Memorial UMC

LEWISTOWN — Easter services at Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, 611 S. Main St., Lewistown.

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

• April 20 — 11 a.m., Easter Sunday service.

Mount Union, Allenport, Newton-Hamilton UM Charge services

MOUNT UNION — Mount Union, Allenport, Newton-Hamilton United Methodist Charge services:

• April 17 — Maundy Thursday service, 6 p.m. at Shirleysburg

• April 18 — Good Friday service, 6 p.m at Atkinson Mills

• April 20 — Easter service, 7 a.m. at Ryde

• April 20 — Easter service, 9 a.m. at Allenport

• April 20 — Easter service, 11 a.m. at Newton-Hamilton

Easter Sunday speaker at all services will be Faith Anderson.

Good Friday service at Rhodes Memorial UMC

LEWISTOWN — The Good Friday service at Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown, will be Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. All are invited.

Easter Sunday services at First Baptist Church of Juniata County

MIFFLINTOWN — Easter Sunday services at First Baptist Church of Juniata County, Rte. 35, one mile north of Mifflintown.

• April 20 — 7 a.m. Sunrise service.

• April 20 — 8 a.m. Free breakfast for all in the FMC.

• April 20 — 9 a.m. (special time) Special Easter service Cantata: “I Surrender All” under the direction of Rebecca Brubaker.

Please note: There will be no 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. morning services or Sunday School on Easter Sunday.

Rhodes Memorial UMC to join community Easter service

LEWISTOWN — Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church will be joining the community for a 6:30 a.m. Easter morning sunrise service. Please join us at Lind Memorial Cemetery, 509 Green Ave. Ext., Lewistown (near Greenwood Village) on Sunday, April 20.

Easter community sunrise service on Jack’s Mountain

BELLEVILLE — Easter Sunday sunrise service at the altar on the top of Jack’s Mountain will be April 20 at 6:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Prison Ministry banquet at Locust Grove Mennonite Church

BELLEVILLE — The Light of Hope Evangelistic Prison Ministry banquet will be Friday, April 25 at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 3358 W. Main St., Belleville. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Singing at 6 p.m. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required by Friday, April 18. Call (717) 250-8013 or (717) 437-1131. Guests include the Stoltzfus Family Singers and Chaplain Sinclair. Join for a delicious meal and hear what God is doing through prison ministry. A visual ministry presentation will be shared about the ongoing prison ministry effort and beyond. A love offering will be received to benefit the Light of Hope Prison Ministry effort.

Padgett Family to perform at Bannerville Church of the Brethren

McCLURE — The Padgett Family will be performing at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at Bannerville Church of the Brethren, 7502 Stage Rd., McClure. Light refreshments following the performance.

Grace United Methodist Church ministry and program

LEWISTOWN — Ministry and program at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown.

“Rejoicing Spirits” is an innovative and inclusive ministry, offering a lively and meaningful Christian worship service and fellowship time. The service is modified to more readily engage people with disabilities, but remains inspiring and meaningful to everyone who attends, including family, friends and the local supportive community.

• April 22, May 20, June 17, July 15 and Aug. 19. All dates at 10 a.m.

“Create” is a monthly gathering of God’s creative creation. Bring your own supplies or use provided supplies. Experience is not necessary, just a passion for expressing faith through art.

• April 26, May 17, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 16. All dates from 10 to 11 a.m.

“Making Sense of the Bible” is rediscovering the power of Scripture today

• June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2,9, 16. All dates at noon and 6:30 p.m. Sign up by May 18.

For more information, call (717) 248-5311 or email secretary@gracelewistown.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.