Religion briefs
Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.
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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 UMC to host special speakers
MILROY — Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• Aug. 27 — Eric Packard
• Sept. 3 — Bill Romig
• Sept. 10 — Bobbi Kuhns
• Sept. 17 — Eric Packard
• Sept. 24 — Teresa Williams
Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran Church in
McAlisterville
McALISTERVILLE — Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville. Worship every Sunday with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.
Please continue to pray for our children and school staff as they begin a new school year.
First responders recognition service is Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. at the McAlisterville Fire Hall. Please join us as we honor and pray for our police officers, firefighters and EMTs. This is a joint service with Lost Creek Presbyterian Church.
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
in Beavertown
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 will ask for your name and contact information. You may bring boxes or bags. Volunteers should arrive around 9 a.m. 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.
Outdoor concert/potluck at Lewistown Assembly of God Church
LEWISTOWN — Senior Pastor Kirk Nagel of Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Dr. in Lewistown, invites the public to join the congregation at the church parsonage for a free outdoor concert/potluck on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. Featuring the Southern Gospel Group, “Mercy Run.” Please bring a chair and your favorite covered dish and join a wonderful evening of fellowship.
Juniata County Fair
community worship
service Sept. 3
PORT ROYAL — The Juniata County Fair community worship service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The service will be held rain or shine at the covered Kint Pavilion that is located between the Juniata County Fairgrounds’ commercial building and the Port Royal Lutheran Church fair stand.
Guest speaker will be Rev. Sam Leister of Messiah Lutheran Church. Keyboard accompanist will be Arlen Saner. Special music will be provided by the local singing group The Boyz. A free-will offering will be collected to help support the Juniata County Food Pantry. While folding chair seating may be available in the pavilion, it would be wise to have your own chair on hand. Arrive by 4 p.m. to secure a parking space and your lawn chair seating position.
First Baptist Church of Juniata County welcomes new pastor
MIFFLINTOWN — First Baptist Church of Juniata County welcomes new senior pastor, Rev. Sean McGill from Hollidaysburg on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. McGill graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and is working on his Master’s Degree. He has served the Lord for 28 years in churches in New Jersey, New York, Maine and Pennsylvania.
Everyone is welcome for Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church of Juniata County is located on Rte. 35 N. in Mifflintown. For more information, call (717) 436-9261 or visit www.fbcmiff.com.
Annual yard sale
at Milroy UMC
MILROY — Milroy United Methodist Church, located at 91 S. Main St. in Milroy, will be holding its annual yard sale on Saturday Sept. 9 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church social hall. There will also be a huge bake sale in connection with this event. For more information, call Paul Lesher at (724) 678-6619.
Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K)
BELLEVILLE — Divorce Care for adults and DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) kicks off on
Sept. 11, 2023, at New Life Church, 101 N. Beech St. in Burnham and at Locust Grove Church at 3358 W. Main St. in Belleville. The Divorce Care programs runs in conjunction with Divorce Care for
Kids (DC4K). In Burnham, parents attending Divorce Care at New Life Church are invited to enroll their children in Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) there while families attending the Belleville group will enroll their children at Locust Grove. Registration can be done in advance by telephone.
DC4K is a student support group for children ages 5 years – 12 years whose families are experiencing separation/divorce. At DC4K, kids are engaged in crafts, games, activities, DVD dramas, and music. The program is scheduled to run through Dec. 11, 2023, and will feature small groups.
DC (Divorce Care) for adults is a divorce support group that meets weekly for 13 weeks to help adults recover from the pain of separation and divorce. Participants experience a warm, caring environment led by people who care and want to help attendees find healing and wholeness in the midst of their circumstances.
For more information and/or to register for the program at New Life Church, call or text (717) 250-6852 or (717) 242-1481. For the Locust Grove group, text or call (717) 247-4915 or (717) 437-4946. Pre-register for either group at www.divorcecare.org.
Bluegrass concert at
Watts Memorial UMC
BELLEVILLE — Watts Memorial United Methodist Church, on Walnut Street in Belleville, will again welcome the Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass performers for an outdoor concert on Sept. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. If inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
‘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.