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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. The church 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:

• July 23 — Chip Baumgardner

• July 30 — John Hughes

• Aug. 6 — John Looney

• Aug. 13 — Bernard Carpenter

• Aug. 20 — Bernard Carpenter

• Aug. 27 — Eric Packard

Stony Run Mission

upcoming events

McALISTERVILLE — Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:

• July 23 — Jason VonNeida will share at 6 p.m.

• July 30 — Evening service at 6 p.m. at Evendale Community Park. Nottingham Four will sing. In the event of rain, service will be held at the church.

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.

A healing service will be held during worship on Sunday, July 30. 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.

HHHO Food giveaway

BEAVERTOWN — The Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. food giveaway will be held at 11:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month 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.

Brothers in Grace concert

at Delaware Mennonite Church

THOMPSONTOWN — Brothers in Grace Gospel Quartet will present a concert July 23, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Delaware Mennonite Church, 16 Delaware Church Rd. in Thompsontown. There will be a free will offering. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (717) 875-5823.

Acappella hymn sing at Lost Creek Mennonite Church

MIFFLINTOWN — An a cappella hymn sing will be presented July 30, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, 2682 Long Rd. In Mifflintown. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (717) 875-5823.

Concert at Beavertown United Methodist Church

BEAVERTOWN – An outdoor concert by the Seger Family gospel band from Shamokin, Pa. will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the pavilion of the Beavertown United Methodist Church, 128 N. Orange St. Concert will be held rain or shine and light refreshments will follow the concert.

Graham Spanier to speak

at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

LEWISTOWN — Dr. Graham Spanier, former president of Penn State, will speak at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 S. Main St. in Lewistown, about his new book, In the Lions’ Den: Penn State and a Rush to Judgment, on Sunday, August 6 at 2 p.m. The public is invited for a conversation with President Spanier and refreshments afterwards.

The Story Tour at Mifflin County High School

LEWISTOWN — Found and Favored Ministries presents ‘The Story Tour’ at Mifflin County High School, 501 6th St. in Lewistown on Saturday, Oct. 21. The presentation ia a one-night musical journey featuring the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, inspiring times of ministry with speakers Allan Scott and suicide survivor Pastor Travis Habbershon, powerful testimonies and stories of God’s redemption, all designed to communicate one truth: ‘with Jesus, your story isn’t over!’ It’s a powerful and unique experience for those who are hurting, addicted or struggling with their faith. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.thestorytour.org.

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.