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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:

• April 19 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

• April 26 — Pastor John Looney

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• April 19 — The Gideon’s will share at 10:15 a.m. Pastor Nick will share at 6 p.m.

• April 26 — Danny Stouffer will share at 6 p.m.

Worship services at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

McALISTERVILLE — Trinity Evangelical 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.

Happy Easter! Jesus is Risen! Join us in worship on Sunday mornings as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. On April 19, there will be Holy Humor skits and songs during worship.

Services at Upper Room Worship Center Cafe Church

BELLEVILLE — Worship services at the Upper Room Worship Center Cafe’ Church, 4567 E. Main St., Belleville, are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. God loves you and so do we.

The Upper Room Worship Center will have a guest speaker on April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Our guest speaker is Dr. Peter Wyns from South Carolina. Wyns was also the guest speaker in August 2025 for the tent revival held at Belleville Christian School grounds.

Dr. Wyns is an international speaker, teacher and author. He 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, Dr. Wyns joined Derek Prince Ministry, serving as the director of ministries. He ministered across the USA and also led their Hispanic work around the world. This was a special blessing since Derek Prince was his grandfather.

Dr. Wyns founded a Christian school and discipleship ministry called Foundation Training Institute in Canada. He extends apostolic oversight to dozens of congregations and ministries.

We look forward to seeing you.

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 from 6:00 to 7:30 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 9:15 a.m. Church services begin at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.

The spring fling will be May 3 at noon. We’ll be having lunch and a few games just to welcome the renewal of our earth and our faith.

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

McCLURE — St. Mark’s Dormantown Lutheran Church, 821 Dormantown Road, McClure, Sunday services at 9 a.m.

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

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.

HHHO food giveaway

BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. will be holding a food giveaway on Tuesday, April 21 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, PA 17813.

National Day of Prayer observance

McALISTERVILLE — A National Day of Prayer service will be held at 12:10 p.m., Thursday, May 7 at the flag pole in Lost Creek Park, McAlisterville. Mr. Brian Pannebaker will be in charge. Please bring lawn chairs if you have difficulty standing on uneven ground for a long period of time. In case of inclement weather, the prayer gathering will be held in the gray dining hall in the park.

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 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 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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

GriefShare at Allensville Mennonite Church

BELLEVILLE — GriefShare at Allensville Mennonite Church, 1156 Rte. 655, Belleville, runs Sundays through May 17 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you will discover what to expect in the days ahead and what is “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you will learn helpful ways of coping and gain solid support each step of the way.

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.