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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:

• June 28 — Bradley Kauffman

• July 5 — Chip Baumgardner

• July 12 — Teresa Williams

• July 19 — Pastor Mike and Jane Bailey

• July 26 — Pastor Bernard Carpenter

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

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

• June 28 — Don Townsend will share at 10:15 a.m. Evening worship at 6 p.m.

• July 5 — Worship service at 9:15 a.m. Caleb Snook will share. No Evening Service.

• July 19 — Gary Speece will share at 6 p.m.

• July 26 — The Needham’s will sing 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.

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.

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 from 6 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 10:15 a.m. Church services begin at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.

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 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.

St. Mark’s Dormantown Lutheran Church services

McCLURE — St. Mark’s Dormantown Lutheran Church, 821 Dormantown Rd., 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.

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.

Services at St. Paul’s (Erdley’s) Lutheran Church

MIDDLEBURG — Sunday services at St. Paul’s (Erdley’s) Lutheran Church, 2337 Erdley’s Church Rd., Middleburg at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome.

Services and events at St. John’s Lutheran Church

BELLEVILLE — Services and events at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3597 W. Main St., Belleville.

• Worship services Sunday at 9 a.m.

• Yard sale in the fellowship hall to support our daycare, Aug. 13-14.

Special music at Rhodes Memorial UMC

LEWISTOWN — Special music at Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown during 9 a.m. services:

• June 28 — Bob Ritchey.

• July 19 — Dixie Goss will sing.

• Aug. 30 — Brian and Jayde Worley sing with their own accompaniment.

Joy Night and KidSings at Ellen Chapel Church

LEWISTOWN — Beginning Sunday, June 28, a series of Joy Nights and KidSings will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown. Geared for children in preschool through sixth grade, the sessions will teach a Bible lesson, singing and offer a snack and craft. The sessions will be held monthly, beginning June 28, then July 26 and Aug. 30. For information, call (717) 994-2765 or (717) 364-7254.

Lewistown Assembly of God service

LEWISTOWN — Upcoming service at Lewistown Assembly of God, 160 Summit Dr., Lewistown:

Pray America 250

Pastor Kirk Nagel of Lewistown Assembly of God invites the public to attend America Prays 250, an Assemblies of God prayer initiative on Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m. We are a host church for Pray America 250. We encourage you to join us for a time of prayer focused on our country and community.

Centre Union Church VBS

YEAGERTOWN — Centre Union Church in Yeagertown will host its annual Vacation Bible School July 6-9. All children ages 4 through fifth grade are welcome to attend. Pre-registration can be completed on the church’s website at http://www.centreunion.church.

VBS at River Church

MIFFLINTOWN — Vacation Bible School for children ages 5 to 12 at River Church, 105 CJEMS Ln., Mifflintown, will be Tuesday through Saturday, July 7-11 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. The theme is “Keepers of the Kingdom, Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth.” Registration is open at www.riverchurchjc.org. For more information, call (717) 436-8507.

Grove Memorial UMC celebrates 100 years

LEWISTOWN — Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, 611 S. Main St., Lewistown will celebrate 100 years of service to the community on July 12, 2026. Please help us celebrate this special milestone. Church service will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by a light luncheon with entertainment. Help us celebrate and enjoy fellowship time with the Grove family.

Bunkertown Brethren and Good News Lutheran Brethren VBS

McALISTERVILLE — Bunkertown Brethren Church and Good News Lutheran Brethren invites children ages 4-12 years to Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 13-Friday July, 17 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd., McAlisterville. Theme: “Emerald Crossing-An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23. Pre-register at www.bunkertownchurch.com or call (717) 694-3901. Register by July 1 to receive a free VBS t-shirt.

VBS at Baker’s UMC

McCLURE — Emerald Crossing Vacation Bible School will be July 13 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Baker’s UMC, 2251 Ulsh Gap Rd., McClure.

VBS at Church Hill UMC

REEDSVILLE — Children ages 4 through those entering 6th grade are invited to attend Snowball Mountain Challenge Vacation Bible School, July 19-23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening at Church Hill United Methodist Church, 199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville.

This exciting winter sports-themed adventure is packed with new challenges, new friends, fun activities and opportunities to learn how, with God’s help, we can do more than we ever thought possible. The theme verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Early registration is appreciated. Register online at https://churchhill.mycokesburyvbs.com/.

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.