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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 Ann at (717) 437-4946.
Stony Run to host events
McALISTERVILLE -- Stony Run Mission Church, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville, will offer the following programs:
¯April 3 -- Danny Stouffer will share at 6 p.m.
¯April 15 -- Good Friday candlelight communion service at 7 p.m.
¯April 17 -- Sonrise service at 7 a.m. with Jim Bob Neimond sharing. Worship service at 9:15 a.m. with Pastor Nick Smith. No evening service.
¯April 24 -- The Fuller Family will perform at 6 p.m.
UMC to host Bible study
LEWISTOWN -- First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They will also host a youth group for individuals under age 18 on the first Thursday of each month, except July.
Prophecy conference slated April 8-10
REEDSVILLE -- The Big Valley Bible Church, 139 West Railroad St, will be having a prophecy conference fro April 8-10. The guest speaker is Bruce Scott. He is with Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. He will be speaking at seven sessions and then leading a Passover banquet.
On April 8, session 1, Prophetic Panorama – Gentile Nations will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Session 2, Prophetic Panorama – Israel will be held from 7:45 to 9 p.m.
On April 9, session 3, The Rapture, will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 4, The Tribulation, part 1 will be held from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be provided by the church for all who attend. Session 5, The Tribulation, part 2 will be held from 1-2 p.m. Session 6, The Kingdom, will be held frrom 2:15-3:30 p.m.
A morning worship service and Session 7, The Eternal State, will be held at 10 a.m. April 10.
The conference will conclude on Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. with a Passover banquet provided by the church. Reservations are required to attend the banquet. Seating is limited. Call (717) 667-3123 by April 2 to make reservations.
Milroy UMC to host Bible study
MILROY --Milroy United Methodist Church, 91 S. Main St., will host a Bible study on Monday nights beginning March 7. 'The Twelve Disciples" is a six-week study about the men who were closest to Jesus.
Ministerium to host prayer services
LEWISTOWN -- Prayer services, sponsored by the Lewistown Ministerium, are scheduled for noon Wednesdays during Lent at local Lewistown churches for the general public, to inspire spiritual renewal and union with Christ in preparation for Easter. Services will be in person, in the church, about a half hour long, with scripture readings and a sermon delivered. No lunch will be served. The schedule is as follows:
¯ April 6 -- St. John's Lutheran, 120 N. Main St.
¯April 25 -- Stations of the Cross inside Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 106 N. Dorcas Street, Lewistown, guided by members of the Lewistown Ministerium clergy. At noon, a "Cross Walk" will begin from the steps of Sacred Heart Church, with participants taking turns in carrying a large wooden cross through the streets of Lewistown, and pausing periodically, before various governmental and service centers (Courthouse, Prison, United Way, fire department, etc.) with designated leaders praying out loud for the services and constituents of those associated with those centers. All are welcome to participate.
Lewistown Assembly to host speaker
LEWISTOWN -- Lewistown Assembly of God Church will host a special service at 6:30 p.m. April 3. Pastor Mike Bailey will share a special message from God's Word.
Reedsville UMC to host 'Only God Can'
REEDSVILLE -- Reedsville United Methodist Church, 60 East Logan Street, will host a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. April 10. Refreshments will be served.
The movie shown, "Only God Can," is a powerful thought-provoking film highlighting the realization that "All things are possible with God" and with faith we can overcome anything. The movie explores the lifetime bond of five friends struggling through life's challenges that become more difficult with each passing year. It brings to light the relationships the women have with each other and the relationship they lack with God. The movie depicts real-life situations that many of us can identify with and the women are relatable.
Upcoming concert to fund repairs
LEWISTOWN -- St. John's Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., will host a benefit concert to replace sections of the church's roof. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16. There will be instrumental and vocal selections.
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.