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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.
Ladies Prayer Fellowship
at Lumina Center
LEWISTOWN -- Ladies Prayer Fellowship, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., at the Lumina Center. Ladies, come join us for a time of sharing the word of God testimony and prayer.
Schrader to host
special speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• Oct. 23 -- Bill Romig
• Oct. 30 -- Bernard Carpenter
• Nov. 6 -- Mike Bailey
Stony Run Mission
upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events
at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville:
• Oct. 23 -- New Creation Chorus will sing during the 6 p.m. service.
• Oct. 30 -- Barry Brubaker will be sharing at 10:15 a.m. Danny Stouffer will be sharing at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 6 -- Randy Alderfer from Echo Ranch Bible Camp will be sharing at 10:15 a.m. One Heart One Voice will sing during the 6 p.m. service.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday Services
McALISTERVILLE -- Join us for worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. at Trinity 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. Social time and adult Sunday School are offered after worship. All are welcome to attend. On Sunday, Oct. 30, we celebrate Reformation Sunday. All are invited to wear red as we celebrate the day Martin Luther nailed the 95 Thesis to a church door in Germany in 1517. This event kicked off the Reformation. We will also be giving Bibles to children in the church.
Divorce care and divorce care for kids (DC4K) kicks-off
BELLEVILLE -- Divorce Care for Adults and DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) is currently running at New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St., Burnham, and at Locust Grove Church at 3358 W. Main St., Bellevile.
The Divorce Care program runs in conjunction with Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K). In Burnham, parents attending Divorce Care at New Life Church are invited to enroll their children in Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) there while families attending the Belleville group will enroll their children at Locust Grove. Registration can be done in advance by calling the phone numbers below. DC4K is a student support group for children ages 5-12 whose families are experiencing separation/divorce.
At DC4K, kids are engaged in crafts, games, activities, DVD dramas, and music. The program is scheduled to run through Dec. 12, 2022, and will feature small groups. DC (Divorce Care) for adults is a divorce support group that meets weekly for 13 weeks to help adults recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Participants experience a warm, caring environment led by people who care and want to help attendees find healing and wholeness in the midst of their circumstances. One DC participant reported: "My life was pretty much in shambles when I began DivorceCare.
This program has totally changed the direction of my life." For more information and/or to register for the program at New Life Church, call or text (717) 250-6852, or (717) 242-1481. For the Locust Grove group, text or call (717) 247-4915 or (717) 437-4946. Preregister@ for either group at www.
divorcecare.org.
Creation Conference at First Baptist Church of Mifflintown
MIFFLINTOWN -- A Creation Conference will be held at First Baptist Church of Mifflintown. Featured speaker will be Mike Snavely. Snavely was raised in South Africa and is president and founder of Mission Imperative -- 1995. He leads tour groups to the Grand Canyon and the African Wildlife Safari.
Snavely will talk about the worldwide flood, dinosaurs, snakes, spiders and more. This is an excellent seminar for all ages. Conference times are Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m; Sunday, Oct. 23 worship services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with message title, "Passing the Torch." Combined teen/adult Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Evening Session at 6:30 p.m. Invite your friends. First Baptist Church is located on Route 35, one mile north of Mifflintown. Fore more information, call (717) 436-9261 or (717) 436-2221.
Gator Wilderness Camp School awareness dinner scheduled
BELLEVILLE -- Gator Wilderness Camp School announces its Annual Gator Camp Awareness Dinner to be held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Gator Wilderness Camp School is a not-for-profit school for boys, ages 10-16 in southwest Florida.
At Gator Wilderness Camp School, boys focus on building relationships, problem solving, and learning responsibility. There is no charge for the dinner, but a free offering will be lifted. All donations go directly to Gator Wilderness Camp School. Reservations must be made no later than Oct. 24, 2022, and can be made locally by contacting Ann Kanagy at (717) 437-4946 or by calling Gator Camp at (941) 639-7722 or email gatorcamp@gmail.com.
Lost Creek Mennonite
Church hymn sing
OAKLAND MILLS -- Lost Creek Mennonite Church will host a hymn sing on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located on Long Road in Oakland Mills. For more information, call (717) 875-5823.
Lewistown Assembly of God Church annual fall outreach
LEWISTOWN -- Pastor Kirk Nagel invites the public to the Annual Fall Outreach on Monday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Drive in Lewistown. Join us for fellowship, delicious food, treat bags for the children and a hay ride. This event is free to the public.
Grief Share at Pine Glen
Alliance Church
MCVEYTOWN -- 'Surviving the Holidays' is a one day program presented by Grief Share at the Pine Glen Alliance Church near McVeytown on Thursday Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The program features practical, biblical based information that will help you face the upcoming holidays after the death of a loved one. There is no cost and no pre-registration needed.
Pastors invited to submit
messages for publication
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 tlaub@lewistownsentinel.com or (717) 248-6741, ext. 127. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor's discretion.