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First Bakers 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 speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• May 14 -- Teresa Williams
• May 21 -- Bobbi Kuhns
• May 28 -- Chip Baumgardner
Stony Run Mission
upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• May 14 -- Mother's Day service at
9:15 a.m. No evening service.
• May 21 -- Mike Neimond will share in a hymn sing at 6 p.m.
• May 28 -- Jeff Dunkle will share at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.
• June 11 -- Pastor Ron Landis will share at 10:15 a.m. No evening service.
• June 18-- Father's Day service at
9:15 a.m. No evening service.
• June 19-23 -- Vacation Bible School. Classes for toddlers – teens each evening from 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
• June 25-- Children's Day service at 10:15 a.m. David Rowe will share. The Fuller Family will sing 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.
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 sixth Sunday of Easter on May 14. It is Penny Sunday. All the children are welcome to bring their change forward. All donations collected this year will go to the Tiger Treats Program.
The Mother-Daughter Banquet is Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Fellowship and delicious food. Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate! 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.
Open house at Promise Ranch
McALISTERVILLE -- Promise Ranch Ministries invites the public to a free open house and fundraising event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from noon-5 p.m. at the Promise Ranch, 106 Meadow Ln. in 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 visit www.promiseranchministries.com.
Concert at Big Valley Brethren in Christ Church
BELLEVILLE -- The Penn View Bible Institute college choir and symphonic ensemble will perform Sunday, May 14 at 10:45 am at Big Valley Brethren in Christ Church, 81 Wagner St. in Belleville. For information, call Rev. Steve Munger at (717) 436-8010.
Changes to food giveaway
BEAVERTOWN -- Changes have been made to Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. food giveaways. Beginning the third Tuesday (May 16), and every Tuesday in each month thereafter, the food giveaway will be held at Beaver Lutheran Church, Rt. 522 at the west end of Beavertown. You must enter the rear of the church by Gross Rd. across from Boonie's in Beavertown. The road to the rear of the church will be blocked until 11:30 a.m., or until the truck supplying the food giveaway unloads. Once the road to the rear of the church is opened, you will be directed to park your car. You must then line up in front of the pavilion at the end of the parking lot. You will be able to select the foods you want. Volunteers will still not be asking for income limits, but would like to know who you are and where you are from, so they will be asking for your name and address. You may bring boxes or bags. Volunteers should arrive around 9 a.m. to get organized. HHHO is not government funded. Any donation is appreciated and is a 501-C3 tax donation. Please send to: P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA, 17813.
Single Moms Mother's Day event
BURNHAM -- A Single Moms Mother's Day Event is being held from
11 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 20 at the New Life Church, located at 101 N. Beech Street in Burnham. The event will provide single mothers with a time of fellowship and studying "The Story of God's Glory in My Life," written by Maria Groff. A luncheon will be hosted with teas, soups and sandwiches. Gifts and prizes will also be provided at the door for everyone. All single mothers are invited, including divorced, never-married, widowed and grand-single-parenting mothers. Games, crafts, food and fun will be provided for the children accompanying their mothers. The Single Moms Mother's Day event is a free event sponsored by the Mifflin County Single Moms Support Group, located at New Life Church and Locust Grove Mennonite Church. To RSVP or for more information, call or text (717) 250-7311, no later than May 18.
Indoor yard and bake sale
at Wagner United Methodist
McCLURE -- An indoor yard and bake sale will be held Saturday, May 20 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wagner United Methodist Church, 6280 Route 522 N. in McClure. A "by the bag" sale will be from noon-1 p.m. For more information, call (717) 543-5503.
Special Guest Speaker
at First Baptist Church
MIFFLINTOWN -- U. S. Army Chaplain Phil Persing will be guest speaker Sunday, May 21 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Rte. 35, one mile North of Mifflintown. Persing is a former associate pastor (2007-2017) at the church. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the church office at (717) 436-9261.
New Bible study classes
McVEYTOWN -- Creed Bible Study to be held on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the McVeytown United Methodist Church (tan church on Queen Street). No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. Please contact Pastor Kim Cartwright with questions and to order the book. Call (717) 899-6600 or email kartwright@susumc.org. Check Facebook for updates.
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.
Vacation Bible School at
East Salem Community Church
MIFFLINTOWN -- East Salem, Otterbein, and Delaware Churches will host Vacation Bible School at East Salem Community Church, 7398 Route 235 in Mifflintown, with the theme, "Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God!" It will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on June 25-29 for kids age four to sixth grade. You can pre-register online at www.escchurch.com/vbs. All are invited.
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.