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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:

• Sept. 14 — Pastor Mike and Jane Bailey

• Sept. 21 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

• Sept. 28 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• Sept. 14 — Terry Sedam will share at 6 p.m.

• Sept. 21 — Lebanon Valley Gospel Band will share at 2:30 p.m.

• Sept. 28 — 15th annual “Riding On Faith” Tractor Service at Basom Memorial Park in Richfield. The service will begin at 10 a.m. and Nottingham Four will share. We will have lunch at 11:30 a.m. Kettle cooked soup will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, dessert and drink to share. Be sure to bring your tractor for our tractor ride from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.

• Oct. 1-5 — Revival Services with Evangelist Mark Bales. Services will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Sunday’s service will begin at 9:15 a.m. The Good News Singers will share in song.

• Oct. 5 — No evening service.

• Oct. 12 — No evening service.

• Oct. 19 — Bunkertown Men’s Chorus 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.

New Members Sunday is Sept. 14. Our Harvest Home collection for the Juniata County Food Pantry begins Sept. 28. Please place your non-perishable food items in the front of the sanctuary. Seafarers Bags and pumpkins and mums will be available this Sunday as well.

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 studies will resume Oct. 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. 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 invite you to pray for those who are suffering spiritually, medically, mentally and financially.

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 for 1st grade to high school students in Juniata County. Interested parents or guardians may visit their public school office for enrollment forms beginning in October.

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.

• 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.

• 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 Dormantown Lutheran Church services/events

McCLURE — St. Mark’s Dormantown Lutheran 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.

Bible study every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

GriefShare program at Allensville Mennonite Church

BELLEVILLE — We invite you to join/advertise our The GriefShare support group at Allensville Mennonite Church is a compassionate community for those navigating the journey of grief. This 12-week program offers comfort, encouragement and practical tools to help you heal. The support group meets every Sunday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. through Nov. 23, 2025 at Allensville Mennonite Church, 1156 Rte. 655, Belleville.

GriefShare provides a safe space to share, learn and grow with others who understand loss. Each session includes a video seminar, group discussion and personal reflection. All are welcome, regardless of where you are in your grief journey. For more information, call Zachary Knepp at (717) 437-6821.

Services at Bunkertown Brethren Church

McALISTERVILLE — Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd., McAlisterville, is thrilled to welcome a new Associate Family Pastor, Brad Noel and family. Pastor Brad and wife Molly are anxious to serve the Lord and see what God desires to do in and through them at BBC. Join us Saturday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. for a praise and worship service. Saturday evening services will be held on the first and third Saturday of each month.

Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids at New Life Church

BURNHAM — Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids at New Life Church:

• Divorce Care 4 Kids (DC4K) — Mondays at 6 p.m. at New Life Church, Burnham. This is a 13-week support group for children ages 5 years to 12 years whose families are experiencing separation/divorce. At DC4K, kids are engaged in crafts, games, activities, DVD

dramas and music. For more information or to register your child, call/text (717) 994-2007.

• Divorce Care — Mondays at 6 p.m. at New Life Church, Burnham. Divorce Care is a support group for adults that meets weekly for 13 weeks to help adults recover from the pain of separation and divorce. For more information or to register for the program, call (717) 994-2007.

Homecoming Sunday at Freedom Avenue UMC

BURNHAM — Homecoming Sunday at Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 E. Freedom Ave., Burnham, is Sunday, Sept 14. The schedule includes 8:30 a.m. service. Special events to follow. Lunch at noon.

Revival services at Mount Rock Evangelical Methodist Church

LEWISTOWN — Revival services at Mount Rock Evangelical Methodist Church, 127 Spring St., Lewistown will be Sept. 19, 20 and 21 with Pastor Zachary Clevenger preaching. Services will be Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

53rd annual Juniata County CROP 5K Hunger Walk/Run

MIFFLINTOWN — The 53rd annual Juniata County CROP 5K Hunger Walk/Run will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at 258 Walker Township Park Ln., Mifflintown. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The Walk begins at 2 p.m. The Walk benefits Hunger Ministries globally through Church World Service and locally Meals on Wheels and the Juniata County Food Pantry. Matt Witzel from Merf Radio will provide music. The Juniata County Business and Professional Women along with the Juniata County Dairy Promotion Committee will furnish refreshments. Anyone raising $125 will receive a free CROP Walk t-shirt.

Register online at www.crophungerwalk.org/mifflintownpa or the day of the walk. For more information, contact Graham Fowler: gfowler66@gmail.com. (717) 463-3138. Facebook page: JuniataCoCROP 5kFunWalk/Run.

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.