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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 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 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.
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 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.
• 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
Ellen Chapel Live Music Series
LEWISTOWN -- Ellen Chapel Live Music Series on Saturday, March 11 will feature Bob Ritchey and Josh Hill playing guitar and singing gospel songs, old favorites, and classics. Greg DeVecchis will entertain with lively accordion favorites at 8:15 p.m. All performers are local musicians and are very talented. Coffee, iced tea, and snacks will be provided. There is no charge for this event and everyone is invited to attend.
Free movie night
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.
Trinity and Walnut Street UMC schedule
BURNHAM / LEWISTOWN -- Worship schedule for Trinity and Walnut Street United Methodist Churches:
• March 12 -- 9:30 a.m. at Walnut Street
• March 19 -- 9:30 a.m. at Trinity
• March 26 -- 9:30 a.m. at Walnut Street
• April 2 (Palm Sunday) -- 9:30 a.m. at Trinity
• April 6 (Maundy Thursday) -- 7 p.m. at Walnut Street
• April 7 (Good Friday) -- 7 p.m. at Trinity
• April 9 (Easter Sunday) -- 7 a.m. Sunrise Easter Service at Trinity
• April 9 (Easter Sunday) -- 9:30 a.m. Easter Service at Walnut Street
Walnut Street UMC is located in Burnham. Trinity UMC is on S. Main St. in Lewistown. All are welcome.
Free lunch for seniors
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
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.
Annual talent and variety show
LEWISTOWN -- Pastor Kirk Nagel welcomes the public to the annual talent and variety show on Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Dr. in Lewistown. A love offering will be taken and will go to a family in need.
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 Ellen Chapel with music by Brush Mountain Band
• March 26 at Burnham Church of the Brethren with music by Chris Ruble
• April 2 at Maitland Church of the Brethren with music by The Unusual Suspects
Free spaghetti dinner
MIFFLINTOWN -- Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 208 Lemon St. in Mifflintown, will serve a free spaghetti dinner to the community on Wednesday, March 22. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and continues until the food is gone. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, fresh bread, beverages and cookies. The purpose is to reach out to the community at a time when so many are struggling to make ends meet. All are welcome to enjoy a delicious free meal and fellowship with friends.
Free Passover Seder meal
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.
Bunkertown Men's Chorus plans to begin 90th season of singing
McALISTERVILLE -- The Bunkertown Men's Chorus plans to begin its 90th season of singing this month (March). The group was founded in 1934 by a small group of Christian men from Eastern Juniata and Western Snyder Counties, originally providing music on WKOK in Sunbury. Continuing to sing, the group grew and has performed at churches for worship and revival services, Sunday School conventions, camp meetings, social functions, and more. For many years, the Chorus practiced at the Brethren Church in Bunkertown (rural McAlisterville), and currently practices at Good News Lutheran Brethren Church near Cocolamus. The music sung by the group is four-part men's Gospel quartet music, both accompanied and a cappella. Present-day members hail from Snyder, Juniata, Perry, Lebanon, and Cumberland Counties. If your church or organization is interested in hosting the chorus, or you are a Christian man who would enjoy signing with the group, more information can be found online at menschorus.org, or you can contact the Good News Church office at (717) 463-4030.
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.