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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:

• May 18 — Eric Packard

• May 25 — Pastor Harold Sharp

• June 1 — Chip Baumgardner

• June 8 — Seth Fredericks

• June 15 — Pastor Bill Romig

• June 22 — Pastor Mike Bailey

• June 29 — Bobbi Kuhns

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• May 18 — Pastor Mike Neimond will share at 6 p.m.

• May 25 — Pastor Ron Landis will share 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.

The season of Easter is a 50-day celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Please join us as we continue to celebrate and share this Good News. May 18 is Graduate Recognition Sunday. Congratulations and blessings to all graduates. Our free community Vacation Bible School will be June 15-19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Counselors from Camp Mount Luther will join us again as we learn about Jesus, sing songs, make crafts, play games and have fun. Please call the church office during business hours to register (ages 3-6th grade).

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 Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Live-Streaming worship services in Juniata County

McALISTERVILLE — During the month of May, Pastor Graham Fowler will be leading worship at Lost Creek (McAlisterville), East Waterford, and Lower Tuscarora (Academia) Presbyterian Churches through the magic of live-streaming. He will be preaching a sermon series on how God can use our dreams to guide, support and encourage us.

• May 18 — “Land of Confusion.”

• May 25 — “Sharing Is Caring.”

We invite you to join us at any of the three churches each Sunday at 9 a.m. or online through Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/lostcreekpresby.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Dormantown Church services

McCLURE — St. Mark’s Lutheran Dormantown Church services at 9 a.m. Welcoming Mr. Randy Traxler in the provision of church services. The church is located at 821 Dormantown Rd., McClure.

COB Churches to host community worship service

LEWISTOWN — Several area Church of the Brethren churches will host a special community service “The Shelter of God” on Sunday, May 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kish Park green pavilion. The event will celebrate the shelter God provides as well as a call to action to support the mission and ministry of the local shelter. There will be a worship service complete with music, scripture, message and a time for fellowship and light refreshments afterwards. Guest speaker will be Jane Neff, Executive Director of Shelter Service, Inc. Neff will discuss the services offered by the shelter while also providing an update on the dire financial need that exists in order to continue services. A love offering will be collected to benefit Shelter Service, Inc.

HHHO food giveaway

BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. will be holding a food giveaway on Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 10 a.m. at Beaver Lutheran Church, Rte. 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.

Music program at Maple Grove Mennonite Church

BELLEVILLE — A special music program will be presented during worship on Sunday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Maple Grove Mennonite Church in Belleville. Mayard Yoder along with his wife, Karen, and family from Wooster, Ohio will sing, accompanied by guitar, bass and keyboard. Mayard is a native of the Belleville community. He is the son of the late Joe W. and Lydia Yoder. The public is invited to the service.

Special speaker at Bunkertown Brethren Church

McALISTERVILLE — Christian evangelist Dan Shayesteh, who gained notoriety for his conversion from a radical Muslim to Christianity, will be at Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd., McAlisterville, Sunday, June 1. He will share a message at 9 a.m. and will share his testimony at 10:30 a.m.

VBS at First Baptist Church, Mifflintown

MIFFLINTOWN — Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, Rte. 35, one mile north of Mifflintown, will be Sunday, June 8 to Thursday, June 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. outside the FMC on Sunday evening. Doors open at 5:55 p.m. each night.

This year’s theme is “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey.” Join us for an exciting Bible-times adventure in ancient Egypt. Enjoy Bible lessons, songs, crafts, snacks and much more. Completed Grades preschool through 6th grade are welcome. For more information, contact the church office at (717) 436-9261.

East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian summer day camps

REEDSVILLE — Summer day camps at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church in Reedsville will be held in June and July. There is no cost for children to attend. Everything is provided. For more information, email geweaglemom@yahoo.com. To register, call (717) 667-6526.

• Art Camp — June 9-13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids who have completed 3rd grade and older. Lunch provided.

• Computer Camp — June 23-27, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kids who have completed 4th grade and older. Snack provided.

• Crafting and Cooking Camp — July 7-11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids who have completed 3rd grade and older. Lunch provided.

• Little Kids’ Camp — July 14-18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids who have completed kindergarten through 3rd grade. Lunch provided.

Salvation Army of Lewistown VBS

LEWISTOWN — The Salvation Army of Lewistown will hold its annual Vacation Bible School June 15-19 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Fixer Upper” and is geared towards youth aged 4-12. If you would like to register your child or have questions, please call the Salvation Army at (717) 248-8338 and speak with Major Janet Clarke.

True North Vacation Bible School

LEWISTOWN — True North Vacation Bible School will be June 15 to June 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 573 Alfarata Rd., Lewistown. All kids are welcome. For more information, call (717) 543- 5021.

Sacred Heart Church VBS

LEWISTOWN — Sacred Heart Church Vacation Bible School, “True North, Trusting Jesus in a Wild World,” will be June 16-20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart School in Lewistown. VBS is open to all children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Register online at: vbspro.events/p/34f42e.

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.