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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 9 -- Bernard Carpenter
• April 16 -- John Looney
• April 23 -- Dennis Hetrick
• April 30 -- Molly Phillips
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!
• April 9 -- Easter Sunrise Joint service with Lost Creek Presbyterian Church at 7 a.m. - St. Peter's Grove (Outside behind TLC's playground). Bring a lawn chair. The Resurrection of our Lord at 9 a.m. - Remembrance of Baptism and Holy Communion.
Lenten offerings are due. This year, the offerings will go to the East Juniata Tiger Treats Program. Currently TT is helping feed 83 children every weekend. Please consider making a donation to this mission before the school year is over. Please return your envelopes or make a donation online via Tithely on TLC's website.
Services at Watts UMC
BELLEVILLE -- Watts Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of Green and Walnut Streets in Belleville. Worship service every Sunday at 9 a.m. All are invited and welcome.
• Sunday, April 9 -- Sunrise service at the church at 6:30 a.m.
• Sunday, April 9 -- Easter worship with Holy Communion 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.
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:
• April 8 -- Rev. Ron Shupe, First Baptist Church
Trinity and Walnut Street
UMC worship schedule
BURNHAM / LEWISTOWN -- Worship schedule for Trinity and Walnut Street United Methodist Churches:
• 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 Street in Lewistown. All are welcome.
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.
Lenten and Easter Services
at Sacred Heart Church
LEWISTOWN -- Lenten and Easter Services at Sacred Heart Church in Lewistown:
• April 8 (Holy Saturday) -- 11:15 a.m. -- Blessing of Easter food; 8 p.m. -- Easter Vigil Mass (12 converts accepted into Catholic Faith).
• April 9 (Easter Sunday) -- 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. -- Mass; 9:15 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Thaddeus Church in Mifflintown.
Grove Memorial United Methodist Church Services
LEWISTOWN -- Lenten and Easter Services at Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, 611 S. Main St. in Lewistown.
• April 9 -- 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship Service with Communion.
Easter Services at Strodes Mills Baptist
STRODES MILLS -- The Strodes Mills Baptist Church Easter Sunday service will be on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the church choir. Call (717) 248-9484 for more information.
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.
Easter Services at First Baptist Church of Juniata County
MIFFLINTOWN -- Easter Services at First Baptist Church of Juniata County, 23964 Rte. 35 N. in Mifflintown. Special times for the Services on Easter Sunday, April 9.
• 7 a.m. -- Sunrise Service
• 8 a.m. -- Free breakfast for all in the FMC
• 9:30 a.m. (Special time) -- Special Easter Service Cantata: Alpha and Omega - Focuses on heaven and the incredible hope it offers every believer. With songs familiar and new, Alpha and Omega looks forward to that time when there will be no more pain, tears or night ...only the eternal light of our risen Lord.
Please Note: There will be no 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. morning Services or Sunday School or evening Service on Easter Sunday.
Ham and dandelion supper
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.
Food giveaway
BEAVERTOWN -- Helping Hands, Helping Others Inc. is holding a food giveaway on Wednesday, April 19 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. HHHO is a 501-C3 non-profit, and any size donation is appreciated. All donations can be sent to P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA 17813. Not government funded. No income guidelines.
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&MA Church
LEWISTOWN -- An all-access youth rally will be held Saturday, April 29 from 1-9 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.