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Locust Grove to host
Bluegrass concert
BELLEVILLE -- The 41st Annual Big Valley Bluegrass Gospel Concert and Ice Cream Social will return on July 9 after a two year hiatus. The event will be held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 3358 W. Main St., Belleville. Two talented bluegrass bands will be featured, including Level Best from Northern VA will begin at 6 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by The Brush Mountain Bluegrass Band from Centre and Mifflin Counties. Both are traditional bluegrass bands that have a wide selection of old favorites and gospel selections. The Ice Cream Social begins at 8 p.m. with beverages and Hostetler Ice Cream provided. Guests are encouraged to bring home-made desserts to supplement the ice cream. The final segment of music will feature Level Best. Donations will be requested to support the event.
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.
Schrader to host
special speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its
8:30 a.m. services:
• July 10 -- D.S. Pastor Brenda Leigey
• July 17 -- John Hughes
• July 24 -- Clair Diven
• July 31 -- Molly Phillips
Beavertown UMC to host Fuller Family
BEAVERTOWN - An outdoor concert by The Fuller Family Singers will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the pavilion of the Beavertown United Methodist Church, 128 North Orange St., Beavertown. The public is invited to attend with light refreshments following the concert. Please bring lawn chairs.
Summer camps return to East Kish
REEDSVILLE -- Summer day camps at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church, 100 Walnut St., Reedsville, will be held at no cost to campers. To register a child, or for more information, call Gail Wagner at (717) 667-6526. Grades refer to the grade the child has completed. Camps will be offered as follows:
• Computer Camp -- 1 to 5:30 p.m. July 11-15. grades 4 and up, snack provided;
• Kids Camp -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 18-22, kindergarten through grade 2, lunch provided;
• Sewing Camp -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 25-29, grade 4 and up, lunch provided.
Locust Grove to host hymn sing
ALLENSVILLE -- The 19th Annual Heritage Hymn Sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church. There will be acapella four-part singing by the Mennonite Hymnal and special music by a men's ensemble and Valley View AM Church Choir. A free will offering will be lifted to benefit Mifflin County Mennonite Heritage Society.
First Baptist to host
Mercy run July 24
MIFFLINTOWN -- First Baptist Church of Juniata County will host Mercy Run in concert at 6 p.m.
July 24. Mercy Run is a traditional country-style Gospel music group that proclaims the good news of the Gospel through word and song. Mercy Run strives to encourage the Christian believer and tell the lost that there is a better way through life. Bring lawn chairs.
Piercing Word to set stage in Mifflintown
MIFFLINTOWN -- Piercing Word, a group of dedicated Christians from Lancaster, will present the musical sermon on the mount at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, 2682 Long Road, Mifflintown. Performance uses only the memorized words of scripture for the script. The goal is to bring God's word center stage and create opportunities for people to engage with God through his word in fresh and creative ways. There will be no charge. A free will offering will be lifted to help cover expenses.
Lawuers to host hymn sing
EVENDALE -- Lauver's Mennonite Church, state Route 35, Evendale, will host a hymn sing at 7 p.m. July 31.
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.