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Religion calendar

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by email at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Items should arrive to The Sentinel by Wednesday afternoon for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.

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Gospel concert held in Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — Remington Ryde will perform a Gospel concert at Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown at 7 p.m. Feb. 16.

Landis to share at special service

McALISTERVILLE — Ron Landis will share at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 17 at Stony Run Mission Church, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville.

Billy Graham’s life featured in film

BELLEVILLE — “An Extraordinary Journey,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Feb. 17, at Big Valley Brethren in Christ Church.

The moving new film release from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, tells the story of the Rev. Billy Graham’s life and ministry.

The church is located at 81 Wagner St., Belleville. For direction or information, call (717) 935-5052.

New church to hold informational meeting

MIFFLINTOWN — Grace and Truth Presbyterian Church will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Juniata County Library’s community room. The church is part of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Revival services

held in McAlisterville

McALISTERVILLE — Revival services with Mike Moore will be held Feb. 24-27. Services will be held at 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Stony Run Mission Church, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville.

Reedsville UMC to host dessert auction

REEDSVILLE –Reedsville United Methodist Church, 60 E. Logan Street, will host a dessert auction at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24.

Attendees can get a sample of each dessert for $1 and a chance to bid on their favorite. Proceeds go to the church improvement fund.

Windy Hill Church hosts hymn sing

BURNHAM — Windy Hill Bible Church will be holding a hymn sing from 6-7 p.m., Feb. 24. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.

Sacred Heart to host Bible study

LEWISTOWN — Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will begin adult Bible study at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Parish office at 9 N. Brown St., Lewistown. The afterlife will be studied. Pick up materials at the parish office. A $20 donation is appreciated. All are welcome. Contact the Parish office for more information: (717) 242-2781.

Prayer breakfasts held in Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — The United Methodist Men of Mifflin County have announced the schedule for the Lenten Prayer Breakfasts. All are scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. Information, call the Rev. Randy Traxler: (717) 242-8718.

¯March 2 — First United Methodist Church, Third St., Lewistown

¯March 9 — Grace United Methodist Church, Logan St., Lewistown

¯March 16 — Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, Highland Avenue, Lewistown

¯March 23 — Watts Memorial United Methodist Church, Belleville

¯March 30 — Lake Park United Methodist Church, W. Fourth St., Lewistown

¯April 6 — Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, S. Main St., Lewistown

¯April 13 — Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Lockport Road, Lewistown

¯April 20 — Granville United Methodist Church, Granville

¯May 4 — Trinity United Methodist Church, S. Main St., Lewistown — Women’s appreciation breakfast.

Meal benefits

church fundraiser

YEAGERTOWN — A pancake and sausage meal will be offered to the community of the Yeagertown United Methodist Church for Shrove Tuesday. The meal will be held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 in the downstairs social room. The church is located on Mann Ave., Yeagertown behind the firehouse. The meal is free but donations will be accepted toward the church’s goal of paying for an ark of animals for the International Heifer Fund.

Weekly prayer

breakfasts set

PORT ROYAL — Men’s prayer breakfasts are set for 7 a.m. on the following dates. The meals will be served at the Port Royal Community Building, 212 4th Street.

¯March 9 — Stew Kehler of Matamoras Methodist Church

¯March 16 — The Rev. Warren Peachey, retired pastor

¯March 23 — Mark Pertner of St. Paul Lutheran Church

¯March 30 — The Rev. Mike Neiman of Shamokin Dam Baptist

¯April 6 — The Rev. Leroy Yoder of Shade Mountain Fellowship

¯April 13 — The Rev. Dave Gingrich of Delaware Mennonite Church

¯April 20 — The Rev. Ken Hepner of Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ

Granville UMC hosts bus trip to Lancaster

LANCASTER — Granville United Methodist Church is hosting a bus trip to see “Jesus,” the musical, at Sight and Sound Theater and a supper at Shady Maple Smorgasbord on Saturday, March 16.

There is a $20 deposit. The trip is $147 per adult and $98 per child age 4-10. Final payment due Feb. 15.

The trip will depart from the Mifflin County Library at 9 a.m. Attendees will arrive at Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Gift Shop at 11:30 a.m. and go to Sight and Sound Theater at 3 p.m. For ticket information, call Deb Kohler at (717) 348-1590.

Mended Heart to

perform at Stony Run

McALISTERVILLE –Mended Heart will sing at 6 p.m. March 10 at Stony Run Mission Church, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville.

Movie night held at Reedsville UMC

REEDSVILLE — A free movie night will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 10 at Reedsville United Methodist Church.

The movie shown will be “90 Minutes in Heaven.” All are welcome.

Jim Weller to share

during special service

McALISTERVILLE — Jim Weller will share at 6 p.m. March 31 at Stony Run Mission Church, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville.

Juniata Mennonite School to host supper

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata Mennonite School will hold a ham supper 2-7 p.m. May 3, at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, 287 Deerville Road, Mifflintown. Purchase tickets or walk-ins welcome.

Local 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 Erin Thompson at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com or (717) 248-6741, ext. 117. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.

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