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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.
Schrader to host special speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• Jan. 15 -- Clair Diven
• Jan. 22 -- Jack and Jackson Armstrong
• Jan. 29 -- Bobbi Kuhns
• Feb. 5 – Bill Romig
• Feb. 12 – Bernard Carpenter
• Feb. 19 – Mike Bailey
• Feb. 26 – Bernard Carpenter
Stony Run Mission
upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• Jan. 15 -- Barry Brubaker will share at 6 p.m.
• Jan. 22 -- The Seger Family will sing at 6 p.m.
• Jan. 29 -- Mike Neimond will share a hymn sing at 4 p.m. There will be no
6 p.m. service.
• Feb. 19 -- No evening service.
Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran Church
McALISTERVILLE -- Worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville.
Sunday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m., we continue to celebrate the season of Epiphany. We are guided by our own "star words" just like the star guided the wise men to Jesus. The season of Epiphany is a wonderful time for baptisms and new member receptions.
We have begun the 2nd annual Toilet Paper Bowl of Caring collection with Lost Creek Presbyterian Church. Last year we jointly collected 347,000 sheets of toilet paper for the Juniata County Food Pantry. This year we have challenged ourselves to collect 360,000 sheets, roughly 2,400 single rolls, of toilet paper. All donations are due by Sunday, Feb. 12.
Watch services live on Facebook or posted on YouTube Channel and website www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Social Time and Adult Sunday School are offered after worship. Contact the church if you are interested in joining the TLC family of faith. (717) 463-3428. All are welcome.
Services at Watts UMC
in Belleville
BELLEVILLE -- Watts Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of Green and Walnut Streets in Belleville.
9 a.m. Sunday, Worship with Holy Communion
Food giveaway in Beavertown
BEAVERTOWN -- Helping Hands, Helping Others Inc. is holding a food giveaway on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Beavertown Hillbilly Fever Carnival Grounds off East Sassafras in Beavertown. Always the third Wednesday in the month. PLease do not arrive before 9:30 a.m. There will be plenty of food available. Volunteers are needed and should arrive at 8:30 a.m. to get organized. Any size donation is appreciated and is a 501-C3 tax donation. Send to P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA, 17813. Not government funded, so there are no income guidelines.
Winter art camp at Lost Creek Mennonite Church
MIFFLINTOWN -- There will be a winter art camp at Lost Creek Mennonite Church in Mifflintown on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Two classes for children: kids art and kids cooking. Three classes for teens and adults: colored pencil and watercolor, painting party and macramé. Learn more and register at www.LostCreekMennoniteChurch.org. Art show social from 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
GriefShare at Pine Glen
Alliance Church
McVEYTOWN -- GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is for 13 weeks and will begin Thursday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the FLC at the Pine Glen Alliance Church along Rt. 103 near McVeytown. The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. For more info go to pineglencma.org or contact Donna Youtzy at (717) 543-8968 or Deb Mitchell at (717) 437-1079.
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 Tom Laub at living@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.