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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:

• March 5 — Dennis Hetrick

• March 12 — Bradley Kauffman

• March 19 — John Hughes

Stony Run Mission upcoming events

McALISTERVILLE — Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:

• March 5 — Mercy Run will be singing at 6 p.m.

• March 12 — Gary Krabill will be sharing at 6 p.m.

• March 19-22 — Join us for revival services with Josh Haines. Sunday revival services will be at 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday revival services will be at 7 p.m.

• March 26 — Caleb Snook will be sharing at 6 p.m.

Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran Church

McALISTERVILLE — Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville. Worship every Sunday with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.

We are in the midst of the season of Lent. TLC will be giving their Lenten offerings to the East Juniata Tiger Treats Program.

Sunday, March 19 is Sonbeam Sunday. This is a day that the staff, children and their families are invited to worship as we give thanks and pray for the Sonbeam Early Learning Center. A potluck lunch will take place after the service.

Pastor Karen is offering First Communion Classes at the end of March-early April for children and their sponsors. Please sign up in the back of the sanctuary. First Communion will take place on Maundy Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m.

The Willing Workers have made thousands of chocolate eggs so far and they are still making more. Blue order forms are available in the back of the sanctuary. Orders are due March 20.

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 take place after worship.

Services at Watts UMC in Belleville

BELLEVILLE — Watts Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of Green and Walnut Streets in Belleville. Worship service Sunday at 9 a.m.

Services at Upper Room

Worship Center Cafe’ Church

BELLEVILLE — The Upper Room Worship Center Cafe’ Church, 4567 E. Main St. in Belleville.

Worship services Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Events at Trinity United Church of Christ

LEWISTOWN — Upcoming events at Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. in Lewistown.

• April 6 — Maundy Thursday service is at 7 p.m. Covered dish meal at 6 p.m.

• April 7 — Good Friday service is at 7 p.m.

Lenten Worship Series

presented by McAlisterville Ministerium

McALISTERVILLE — The McAlisterville Ministerium invites you to the 2023 Lenten Worship Series “Jesus Offers You the Power of Prayer.” This year ,in-person worship returns, but the service will also be

Streamed live on the McAlisterville Ministerium Facebook page. (www.facebook.com/mcalistervillemin) You do not need a Facebook account to watch the services (just surf over to the web page above). All services begin at 7 p.m.

• March 5 at Lost Creek Mennonite, Perry Munro will speak on “We Can Pray for Anything.”

• March 12, Jody Strawser will speak on “Jesus Prays for Himself” at Lost Creek Presbyterian.

• March 19, the theme is “Jesus Prays for His Disciples.” Doug Mellott speaks at Browns.

• March 26, Terry Smith speaks at Pine Grove on the theme “Jesus Prays for Future Believers.”

• April 2, at Delaware, where the theme is “Jesus Agonizes in the Garden” by Chad Weaver.

• April 7 at Trinity, a Good Friday Tenebrae service led by all the pastors. Offerings this year will be divided between Crossroads Pregnancy Center and Central World Kitchen. Hopefully, this worship series will help you grow in your faith and bless your relationship with God.

Port Royal Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast

PORT ROYAL — The Port Royal Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast will meet each Saturday during Lent at 7 a.m. in the Port Royal community building on 4th St.

Schedule of speakers:

• March 4 — Rev. Garrick Paden, Cedar Grove Youth Pastor

• March 11 — Mr. Don Musser, Faith Community Church

• March 18 — Mr. Warren Wagner, Free Spring Church

• March 25 — Mr. Rodney Pry, Free Spring Church

• April 1 — Rev. Perry Monrow, McAlisterville United Methodist Church

• April 8 — Rev. Ron Shupe, First Baptist Church

Free Family Movie/Meal Nite

at First Baptist Church in Mifflintown

MIFFLINTOWN — First Baptist Church – Family Ministry Center, Route 35 — one mile North of Mifflintown, will host a free family movie/meal nite Sunday, March 5 at 5 p.m. The meal begins at 5 p.m. and includes sloppy joes, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, dessert and a beverage. The movie Lifemark will follow the meal. Dress casual and bring a lawn chair if you desire. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the Church office at fbcmiff@gmail.com or 717-436-9261.

Pine Glen Church of the Brethren

to hold Lenten breakfast

LEWISTOWN — Pine Glen Church of the Brethren will be having a Lenten breakfast on March 11 at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Guest speaker will be Randy Traxler and special music will be provided by Dave and Jill Miller. Everyone is invited. If you are not from the church, please RSVP the church secretary at (717) 899-6297 to provide an accurate account of meals.

Free movie night at Reedsville United Methodist Church

REEDSVILLE — Free movie night – Sunday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Reedsville United Methodist Church, 82 East Logan St. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The movie is “Two Steps From Hope.”

Chiz Rider to appear at First Baptist Church

MIFFLINTOWN — Nationally-known trumpeter will appear in concert at First Baptist Church in Mifflintown on Sunday, March 12 at 9:15 a.m. Rider performs in over 250 concerts per year throughout America and he has performed with Carman, Dc Talk, Newsboys, and Michael W. Smith. He has also performed at a Billy Graham Crusade and numerous times at the Crystal Cathedral. He played for President Bush’s Central Pennsylvania presidential campaign and for the Pennsylvania and West Virginia Special Olympics opening ceremonies. The Church is located on Route 35, one mile North of Mifflintown.

Free lunch for seniors

at Lost Creek Presbyterian Church

McALISTERVILLE — Lost Creek Presbyterian Church is hosting a free lunch for senior citizens on Monday, March 13, at noon. Church members will be serving shepherd’s pie. After the meal, Jack (Pennsylvania Jack) Graham, storyteller extraordinaire, will share stories from Pennsylvania’s past. If you plan to attend, call the church office at (717) 463-3138 and leave a message. This will allow proper meal count. Lost Creek Presbyterian Church is at 533 Main St. in McAlisterville.

Food giveaway coming up

BEAVERTOWN — Helping Hands, Helping Others Inc. is holding a food giveaway on Wednesday, March 15 from 10 a.m.-11a.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. Mail donations to P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA 17813. Not government funded, so there are no income guidelines.

Mifflin-Juniata Citizens Concerned

for Human Life March for Life

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin-Juniata Citizens Concerned for Human Life will sponsor the annual Lewistown March for Life on Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m., walking from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 3rd and N. Dorcas Sts. to Bethel AME H.O.P.E. Center on N. Juniata St. A rally is scheduled from 1:20 p.m.-2:30 p.m. All are welcome to celebrate life with music, speakers, prayer and fellowship. Pastor Mike Bailey and other local clergy are invited to be present to offer prayer. Speakers will be Christopher Pushaw, Executive Director of the PA ProLife Federation, Bonnie Ritchey from Crossroads Pregnancy Services, and Senator Judy Ward, Pennsylvania’s 30th Senatorial District. Families are encouraged to attend. Those unable to walk can meet the group at the H.O.P.E. Center. The M-J CCHL is a local affiliate of the PA ProLife Federation, Inc., dedicated to the protection of life from conception through natural death.

Burnham-Derry Ministerium

Lenten Service dates

LEWISTOWN — Burnham-Derry Ministerium Lenten services, Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., coffee house style.

• March 19 at Burnham Church of the Brethren with music by Brush Mountain Band

• March 26 at Ellen Chapel Church with music by Chris Ruble

• April 2 at Maitland Church of the Brethren with music by The Unusual Suspects

Free Passover Seder meal

at First Baptist Church

MIFFLINTOWN — A free Passover Seder meal will be held at the First Baptist Church of Juniata County on Route 35, one mile north of Mifflintown on Saturday, March 25 at 5 p.m. in the Family Ministry Center. Rev. Tom Simcox with “Friends of Israel” will be presenting the instructions for the Seder Meal. After the formalities of the Seder Meal which consists of special tastes centering around Jesus Christ; His death, burial and resurrection, we will be serving a main meal which includes: turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots & dessert. We look forward to having you join us in this special meal in remembrance of our Lord and Savior. Please call the church office at (717) 436-9261 by Sunday, March 12 to sign-up.

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.