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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:

• Feb. 1 — Pastor Clair Diven

• Feb. 8 — Bobbi Kuhns

• Feb. 15 — Teresa Williams

• Feb. 22 — Bradley Kauffman

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• Feb. 1 — The Hunsberger Family will share at

3:30 p.m.

• Feb. 8 — No evening service.

• Feb. 15 — Daniel Shayesteah will share at 6 p.m.

• Feb. 22 — The Seger Family will share at 6 p.m.

Worship services at Trinity Lutheran

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.trinity

mcalisterville.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.

Sunday, Feb. 15 is Transfiguration Sunday, the final Sunday before the Lenten season begins. This is a time to celebrate Jesus, the Son of God, pray for Camp Mount Luther and welcome new members to the congregation. Please let Pastor Karen know if you’d like to become a member of Trinity. The 5th Annual Toilet Paper Bowl of Caring is coming to a close on Feb. 8. Community congregations have challenged each other to collect tp for the Juniata County Food Pantry. Please take your donations to participating congregations. This year’s goal is 5,000 rolls.

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

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 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 10:15 a.m. Church services begin at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.

Feb. 8 is both Souper Bowl Sunday and our annual congregational meeting. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.

We continue to pray for those who are sick, grieving or just struggling.

Events / services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren

MIFFLINTOWN — Worship services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren, 670 Free Spring Church Road, 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 Released Time program enrollment

JUNIATA COUNTY — The Juniata County Christian Education Released Time Program began in early October and will hold weekly classes until the end of April 2026. Enrollment is open all year long for 1st grade to middle school students in Juniata County. Interested parents or guardians may pick up enrollment forms at their public school office, fill them out and return them to their children’s school office. If you have questions, call Rev. Ron Landis at (717) 535-5035.

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.

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. 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.

Resurrection OPC extending its ministry

LEWISTOWN- Resurrection Orthodox Presbyterian Church, located in State College, is looking to extend its ministry of Biblical preaching, God-centered worship, and serious Christianity for real life into Lewistown and the surrounding Mifflin and Juniata Counties region.

Resurrection: Lewistown is holding weekly Sunday morning worship services at 9:30 a.m. at the LUMINA Center gymnasium (18 E 3rd St.). This is an outreach of Resurrection Orthodox Presbyterian Church in State College, aimed at exploring the possible formation of a church plant in Lewistown this spring. For information, visit resurrectionopc.org/lewistown, write to pastor@resurrectionopc.org, or call (814) 206-0186.

Services at Grove Memorial UMC in Lewistown

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

services and programs each Sunday:

• Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

• Traditional service 11 a.m.

• Contemporary service with children’s program at

6 p.m.

Bethel AME Church Center for Hope Celebrate Recovery

LEWISTOWN — Celebrate Recovery is held Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Bethel AME Church – the Center for Hope, 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown. The program is a faith-based 12-step for individuals and family members of those in recovery from life, addiction, trauma and grief. Visit hopeinlewistown.org.

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.

• Rejoicing Spirits will be held Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. 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.

• Create event is held on the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.

For more information, call (717) 248-5311 or email

secretary@gracelewistown.org.

Chiz Rider at First United Methodist Church in Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — Chiz Rider will perform at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown, Sunday Feb. 1 during 9:30 a.m. services. The public is invited to attend.

Organ recital at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Lewistown

LEWISTOWN – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 S. Main St., Lewistown, will host an organ recital by Penn State music professor Mark Ferraguto on Sunday,

Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The program will feature an array of music ranging from Baroque to jazz, performed on the church’s Casavant Frères pipe organ.

Although this recital is a one-time event, the community can hear the instrument each Sunday at 10 a.m., when it is played by Dr. Joanne Yang, resident organist at St. Mark’s. A freewill offering at the recital will benefit the Shelter.

Juniata Christian Youth Choir at Delaware Mennonite Church

EAST SALEM — The Juniata Christian Church Youth Choir will present a program of sacred music at

Delaware Mennonite Church, East Salem, Feb. 8 at

7 p.m. Everyone is invited. A free will offering will be received.

McAlisterville Ministerium 2026 Lenten Worship Series

McALISTERVILLE — The McAlisterville Ministerium invites you to join the 2026 Lenten Worship Series “Walking with Jesus: The Road that Changes Us.” The Lenten journey begins on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Browns Global Methodist. Ray Bailor (Shade Mountain UM Charge) will talk on the theme, “The Road of Temptation.” This service will include the Rite of the Ashes and Holy Communion. On Feb. 22, at Lost Creek Mennonite, Dave Gingrich (Delaware Menno) speaks on “The Road of Healing.” On March 1, at Free Spring Church of the Brethren, Bill McNeal (Browns GM) speaks on “The Road of Mercy.” On March 8, at Delaware Mennonite, Karen Ward (Trinity Lutheran) speaks on “The Road of Surrender.” On March 15, at East Salem Community, Terry Smith (Free Spring COB) speaks on “The Road of Servanthood.” On March 22, at Lost Creek Presbyterian, Chad Weaver (Lost Creek Menno) speaks on “The Road of the Cross.” On March 29, at Trinity Lutheran, Doug Mellott (East Salem / Otterbein) speaks on “The Road of Hope.” Our series concludes on Good Friday, April 3, at Pine Grove United Methodist when Graham Fowler (Lost Creek Pres) leads a meditation on the Via Dolorosa, the Road of Suffering. All services begin at

7 p.m. This year our offerings will be divided between Juniata County Clearing House and Juniata County Gold Years Ministry. The Clearing House provides a way for churches to pool their resources to assist county residents in need. We hope this worship series will help you grow in your faith and bless your relationship with God.

Port Royal Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast

PORT ROYAL — Port Royal Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfasts will be held at 7 a.m. every Saturday morning during Lent at the Port Royal Community Building, 4th St., Port Royal.

• Feb. 21 — Rev. Leroy Yoder, Shade Mountain Fellowship

• Feb. 28 — Rev. Sean McGill, First Baptist Church

• March 7 — Mr. Mark Partner, Nook Lutheran Church

• March 14 — Dr. John Gehman, Medical Dr.

• March 21 — Rev. Mike Neiman, Shamokin Dam Baptist

• March 28 — Mr. Rodney Pry, Free Spring Brethren

• April 4 — Rev. Ken Harper, Cedar Grove B.I.C. Church

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 800 words. Exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.