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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:
• April 23 -- Dennis Hetrick
• April 30 -- Molly Phillips
• May 7 -- Bradley Kauffman
• May 14 -- Teresa Williams
• May 21 -- Bobbi Kuhns
• May 28 -- Chip Baumgardner
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.
Happy Easter! Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Easter is a 50-day season of celebration as we give thanks for Jesus rising to new life. Please join us for the third Sunday of Easter. It is Holy Humor Sunday so get ready to laugh, sing and celebrate Jesus' victory over sin and the devil. Dr. Karla Bohmbach will serve as our preacher. She is a professor of Religious Studies at Susquehanna University.
Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube Channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Social Time and Sunday School take place after worship.
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.
Bunkertown Men's Chorus begins 90th season of singing
McALISTERVILLE -- The Bunkertown Men's Chorus has begun its 90th season of singing. 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.
Ham and dandelion supper in Troxelville
TROXELVILLE -- Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a ham and dandelion supper on Saturday, April 15 beginning at 4 p.m at the Troxelville Community Hall in Troxelville. Menu includes fried ham, dandelion greens, oven-browned potatoes, corn, homemade bread and applesauce. Hot lettuce will also be available. Cost is $13 for adults (includes beverage and dessert – all you can eat). $6 for children six to 12. Free for children five and under. Take-outs will be available. Handicap accessible. For more information, call (570) 658-9175 or email messiahbythemountain@gmail.com.
The Kingsmen at Bunkertown Church of the Brethren
McAlisterville -- The Kingsmen will be at Bunkertown Church of the Brethren on Saturday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets: in advance $20, at the door $25, 6-12 years of age $10 and children under six free. To purchase tickets, call the church office at (717) 463-3572.
Spaghetti dinner at Troxelville Community Center
TROXELVILLE -- The Middle Creek Council of Churches is holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Thursday, April 27 at the Troxelville Community Center in Troxelville to benefit Gwen and Jerry Minium and Diane Heeter. The price is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages five and under. For more information, call (570) 658-5031.
Youth Rally at Paintersville
C and MA Church
LEWISTOWN -- An all-access youth rally will be held Saturday, April 29 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. at Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Back Maitland Road in Lewistown. Worship band, special speakers, paintball, 9 square, gaga pit, corn hole, basketball and crafts. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Cost is $10 per youth. Grade 6-12 welcome. Families are welcome to attend meal and closing service. For more information, call (717) 543-6060.
A cappella hymn sing at
Lauvers Mennonite Church
EVENDALE -- An a cappella hymn sing will be held April 30 at 7 p.m. at Lauvers Mennonite Church in Evendale. The John Lauver family will provide special music. Everyone is welcome.
National Day of Prayer
Services in Juniata County
McALISTERVILLE -- National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 4. Services in Juniata County include:
• Wednesday, May 3 -- Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville (2 miles south of Evendale) -- Bible Study and Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. It is open to the public.
• Thursday, May 4 -- Prayer service at 8 a.m. at the Abundant Blessings store on Rt. 35 east of Mifflintown.
• Thursday, May 4 -- Prayer service at 12:10 p.m. at the flagpole in Lost Creek Park, across from Trinity Lutheran Church. In case of bad weather, meet in the gray dining room in the park.
For more information, contact Rev. Ron Landis at (717) 535-5035 or at randblandis83@gmail.com.
Ham supper at
Presbyterian Church
MIFFLIN -- A ham supper will be held Saturday, May 6 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Lower Tuscarora Presbyterian Church, 54 Church Rd. in Mifflin, (Academia). Meal will be take-out only. Menu includes ham with raisin sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, applesauce, roll and cake. Adult ticket price is $12. Kids 10 and under is $6. Call (717) 319-4527 for more information.
Program to help those
dealing with loss of loved one
McVEYTOWN -- Are you dealing with the tangled ball of emotions caused by the death of a loved one? Then you are invited to hear the encouraging and inspiring words of award-winning and best-selling author Gayle Roper as she shares her story and the four main things she learned after the death of her husband. This special event will be at the Pine Glen Alliance Church near McVeytown on Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m.. A free will offering will be taken.
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.