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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:

• Aug. 3 — Pastor John Looney

• Aug. 10 — Pastor Harold Sharp

• Aug. 17 — Chip Baumgardner

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• Aug. 3 — Mike Neimond will share at 6 p.m.

• Aug. 10 — Caleb Snook will share at 6 p.m.

• Aug. 17 — Gary Kraybill will share at 10:15 a.m. Jeremy Goodling will sing at 6 p.m.

• Aug. 24 — No services at the church today. Join us at Beachel’s at 10 a.m. for worship service and creekside baptism.

• Aug. 31 — Pastor Nick Smith will share at 9:15 a.m. There will be no Sunday School and 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.

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

Back to School Sunday is Aug. 24. There will be a healing service during worship on Aug. 31.

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.

Jesus was moved with pity and sympathy for the people in the crowds. He saw their bewilderment, distress, and their helplessness. (Matthew 9:36) But His heart was for them. When He was going through all the pain and suffering on the cross, He looked at the thief who believed that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. Jesus told the man that he would join Him in paradise. Have you accepted Jesus into your heart? It’s time to stop riding the fence. Perhaps you have accepted Jesus into your heart but just can’t seem to climb out of pain and suffering in this world. The community of churches would like to invite you to come to the tent revival on Aug. 4, 5 and 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Belleville Christian school (BMS) and allow the Holy Spirit to heal, restore, refresh and revive you.

Dr. Peter Wyns will speak at the River Church in Mifflintown on Aug. 3 at 9:30 a.m. The Upper Room Worship Center church will be joining them. If you would like to be baptized, we will be having a baptism service at the tent revival also. God loves you and so do we.

Dr. Peter Wyns is an international speaker, teacher, and author. Wyns and his wife Joy are senior pastors at Antioch International Church in Fort Mills, South Carolina, and President and Director of the ministry for Christians for Messiah Ministries, Rock Hill, South Carolina. In 2003, he joined Derek Prince Ministry serving as their Director of ministries. He ministered across the USA and also led their Hispanic work around the world. Wyns founded a Christian school and discipleship ministry called Foundation Training Institute in Canada. Dr. Peter Wyns extends apostolic oversight to dozens of congregations and ministries.

Services at Grace Baptist Church

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.

We are praying for those affected by the flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas. If you are able, please send a donation to:

Lutheran Disaster Response

P.O. Box 1809

Merrifield, VA 22116-8009

If you designate your donation as “US Flood,” 100% of your donation will be used to assist those impacted by the flooding.

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.

• Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. 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.

• Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. 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.

Upcoming events at Grace United Methodist Church

LEWISTOWN — Upcoming events at Grace United Methodist Church:

• Grilled cheese with Jesus

Join Grace United Methodist Church at 101 Logan St., Lewistown for food, fun and fellowship on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have games and activities for kids. Everyone is invited.

• One Mile Church Walk

Join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. (weather permitting) to dig deeper in our faith and contemplation while we walk in our community.

• Aug. 7 at Malta Park by the foot bridge

• Aug. 14 at Rec Park by the pavillion

• Aug. 21 at Kish Park

• Aug. 28 at McVeytown

Backpack giveaway at Journey Church

LEWISTOWN — Journey Church, 604 Electric Ave., Lewistown, will hold a backpack giveaway Saturday, Aug. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. or until all our backpacks find a good home.

Music and events at Rhodes Memorial UMC

LEWISTOWN — Dixie Goss is scheduled to present two numbers on Aug. 24 at Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown.

Please join Rhodes Memorial for a picnic at Kish Park on Sunday, Sept. 7. There will be coffee and donuts and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. service and a tureen meal. Goldie and her group, Keepin It Simple, will provide music and a message. Meet us at the back green pavilion. Please note the time change from the previous announcement.

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.