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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:

• July 6 — Pastor Justin Sellers

• July 13 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

• July 20 — Bradley Kauffman

• July 27 — Pastor John Hughes

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• July 6 — Danny Stouffer will share at 9:15 a.m. No Sunday school. No evening service.

• July 13 — Coy Hoffman will share at 6 p.m.

• July 20 — The Needhams will sing at 6 p.m.

• July 27 — Jason Vonneida will share at 6 p.m.

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.

Pies from the Trinity Willing Worker stand will be available at the Fayette Community Carnival, July 29 to Aug. 2.

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. God loves you and so do we.

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.

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.

Services at West Kish Presbyterian Church

BELLEVILLE — Services at West Kish Presbyterian Church, 3820 W. Main St., Belleville are Sundays at 9:30 a.m. followed by children and adult Sunday school.

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.

• 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.

• July 12 and Aug. 16. All dates from 10 to 11 a.m.

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

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.

East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian summer day camps

REEDSVILLE — Summer day camps at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church in Reedsville will be held in 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.

• 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.

Bunkertown Brethren/Good News Lutheran Brethren VBS

McALISTERVILLE — Bunkertown Brethren/Good News Lutheran Brethren Churches invite all children ages 4-12 to VBS Wonder Junction on Monday, July 14 to Friday July 18, 2025 from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m at Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd., McAlisterville. Bible lessons, snacks, songs, crafts. To register, visit www.bunkertownchurch.com and click on Kid’s Ministry or call Stephanie at (717) 694-3901. Register by Tuesday, July 1, to receive a free VBS t-shirt.

Centre Union Church VBS

YEAGERTOWN — Vacation Bible School, “Come Find Joy,” at Centre Union Church, 200 Greenwood Ave., Yeagertown, will be July 6 to July 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. VBS is for children four-years-old to just finished 6th grade. The closing program will be on Sunday, July 13 at 10 a.m. For more information, call (717) 248-3011or email shavarner@centreunion.church.

VBS at Grace Covenant Church

LEWISTOWN — Vacation Bible School, “Building Your Identity in Christ,” at Grace Covenant Church, 227 Washington Ave., Lewistown, will be Wednesday July 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7 p.m. For more information, call (717) 248-4579.

VBS at Baker’s Church

McCLURE — Vacation Bible School Magnified at Baker’s Church, 2251 Ulsh Gap Rd., McClure, will be July 14 to July 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Church Hill United Methodist Church VBS

REEDSVILLE — Church Hill United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School for children age four through entering 6th grade will be July 20 to July 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville. “Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God” VBS will explore and experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God. VBS includes music, interactive Bible fun, crafts, hands-on mission work, snacks, games and more. Register at https://forms.gle/hBMfwVrmoBChuxT17.

VBS at Strodes Mills Baptist Church

McVEYTOWN — Strodes Mills Baptist Church, 8151 U.S. Hwy. 522 N., McVeytown, will hold Vacation Bible School July 21 to 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for children three-years to 6th grade. The theme is “Rocket Racers: On Track With Our Powerful God,” focusing on the lives of Elijah and Elisha. There will be teaching, singing, crafts, snack time and game time every night. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. on the first night. Call (717) 248-9484 for more information.

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.