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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 United Methodist
to host special speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• 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. Join us for the fourth Sunday of Easter. Dr. Karla Bohmbach is with us again as our guest preacher and worship leader. She is a professor of Religious Studies at Susquehanna University.
The Mother-Daughter Banquet is Saturday, May 13 at 6 pm. A sign-up sheet is in the back of the sanctuary. Fellowship and delicious food.
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. Thank you to everyone who makes these services possible, provides food for social time and leads Sunday School.
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.
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 Lower Tuscarora 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.
Gospel Echoes Team Prison Ministry Belleville Banquet
BELLEVILLE -- The Gospel Echoes Team Prison Ministry will hold its annual banquet on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Belleville Mennonite School, 4105 Front Mountain Rd. in Belleville. The evening will include a home-style dinner, music and a prison ministry presentation. For reservations, call (717) 437-5375.
Open house at Promise Ranch
McALISTERVILLE -- Promise Ranch Ministries invites the public to a free open house and fundraising event on Saturday, May 13 from noon-5 p.m. at the Promise Ranch, 106 Meadow Lane, McAlisterville. There will be free children's activities, competitions and entertainment. A food concession will be available, payable by donation. The Ranch will also hold its annual basket auction with proceeds going to sponsor camping scholarships for disadvantaged children. For more information, call (717) 463-0113 or visitpromiseranch
ministries.com
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.
Yard and bake sale
at Bunkertown Brethren Church
McALISTERVILLE -- Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd., McAlisterville, will hold a yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Benefits the Bunkertown Brethren Relay for Life Team. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
Pastors invited to submit
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.