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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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Ministry to support single moms

BELLEVILLE -- The Mifflin County Single Moms Care and Support Group will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays at New Life Church Cafe, 101 Beech St., Burnham from Sept. 10, 2021 to May 27, 2022.

Dinner is served from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for mothers and children. Child care runs from 7 to 8 p.m. while mothers meet in a group. For more information, call or text (717) 437-4946.

Church to host special speakers

REEDSVILLE -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host Molly Phillips during its 8:30 a.m. service on Oct. 31.

Stony Run to host special services:

McALISTERVILLE -- Stony Run Mission Church, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville, will host the following upcoming events:

¯ Oct. 31 -- Hymn sing at 6 p.m. with Mike Neimond

¯ Nov. 7 -- Keith Plott will perform at 6 p.m.

Church to hold open house

McCOYSVILLE -- McCoysville Presbyterian Church will celebrate 220 years of ministry and 150 years in McCoysville on Sunday, Oct. 31. The church will offer a special worship service at 11 a.m. and then host an open house from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring memorabilia about McCoysville and the church to share. Call (717) 734-3876 for information.

Reedsville UMC to host movie night

REEDSVILLE -- Reedsville United Methodist Church, 60 E. Logan St. will host a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14.

The film is "God Bless the Broken Road," which tells the story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence. The film combines elements of faith, country music, and stock car racing while paying tribute to those who serve in the United States Military. Refreshments will be served.

Group to perform at Browns

McALISTERVILLE -- Re-Creation will perform at Brown's United Methodist Church, 33401 Rt. 35 N, McAlisterville, at 9 a.m. Nov. 14.

Goodling to host annual concert

RICHFIELD -- Jeremy Goodling, local Christian soloist, will host his annual concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, at Niemond's Independent Church, state Route 35 in Richfield. His four teenage daughters, The Goodling Girls, will join him on stage again this year, as well as his parents Dennis and Nancy Goodling. There will be a free will offering with donation buckets available at the back of the sanctuary. For information, call (717) 463-2063 or visit www.jeremygoodling.com.

Patriotic service offered

MIFFLINTOWN -- The First Baptist Church of Juniata County, 1 mile north of Mifflintown on Route 35, will hold its annual patriotic service honoring military veterans at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 14.

Guest speaker will be Chaplain Maj. Damon C. Missouri. Missouri has served for 11 years in the New Jersey Army National Guard. He is currently the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Command Chaplain overseeing six battalions. He and his team are responsible for providing pastoral care for over 3,000 soldiers and their families.

Veterans will be honored. Invite your friends and family to attend.

Concert slated Nov. 28

McALISTERVILLLE -- Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will be in concert at Bunkertown Brethren Church at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. For tickets, call the church at (717) 463-3572 during morning hours.

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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