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First Bakers UMC to host Bible study
McCLURE -- 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:
• Nov. 1 -- Pastor John Looney
• Nov. 8 -- Pastor Justin Sellers
• Nov. 15 -- Pastor Harold Sharp
• Nov. 22 -- Chip Baumgardner
• Nov. 29 -- Pastor John Hughes
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• Nov. 1 -- Central Pa. Youth Ministry (CPYM) will share at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 8 -- The Nottingham Four will share at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 15 -- Randy Alderfer from Echo Ranch, Alaska will share at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 22 -- Wayne Hummel will share at 6 p.m.
• Nov. 29 -- Gary Krabill will share at 6 p.m.
Worship services at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
McALISTERVILLE -- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville.
Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube Channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Worship begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Social Time and Children’s and Adult Sunday School take place after worship. Check our website and Facebook page to find out more about what’s coming up at TLC.
Services at Upper Room Worship Center Cafe Church
BELLEVILLE -- Worship services at the Upper Room Worship Center Cafe’ Church, 4567 E. Main St., Belleville, are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. God loves you and so do we.
Services at Grace Baptist Church in Port Royal
PORT ROYAL -- Services at Grace Baptist Church, Spruce Hill Grange, 20378 Rte. 75 S. in Port Royal.
• Sunday worship -- 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Sunday School -- 9 a.m.
• Wednesday Bible study and youth program -- 7 p.m.
For more information, call (717) 527-4296.
Port Royal Lutheran Parish news
PORT ROYAL -- We welcome you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Port Royal Lutheran Church is located at 402 Market St., Port Royal. Care meals are delivered the first Wednesday of each month. Quilters meet each Monday at 9 a.m. For more information, call (717) 527-4152.
Services at Parkview Church of the Brethren
LEWISTOWN -- Services at Parkview Church of the Brethren, 990 Parcheytown Rd., Lewistown:
Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship service at 10 a.m. Bible Study Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church services
MIFFLINTOWN -- Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church congregation continues to meet every Sunday in the community room of the church at 9259 William Penn Hwy., Mifflintown. Social hour begins at 10:15 a.m. Church services begin at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.
WELCA met to make some plans for celebrating and giving for the next few months. We will be participating in the Christmas Angel Project, a congregation Christmas party on Dec. 1, and a diaper and wipes collection for Helping Hands in January. The Seafarer bags were all filled and are on their way to the Synod this week. Thank you to everyone who helped.
We continue to pray for those who are sick, grieving or just struggling.
Events / services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren
MIFFLINTOWN -- Worship services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren, 670 Free Spring Church Rd., Mifflintown:
Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday: Meet in the Middle in place of Sunday School with food and fellowship.
Services at West Kish Presbyterian Church
BELLEVILLE -- Services at West Kish Presbyterian Church, 3820 W. Main St., Belleville are Sundays at 9:30 a.m. followed by children and adult Sunday school.
St. Mark's Dormantown Lutheran Church services
McCLURE -- St. Mark's Dormantown Lutheran Church, 821 Dormantown Rd., McClure, Sunday services at 9 a.m.
Harvest OPC weekly Sunday services
LEWISTOWN -- Harvest OPC, a new church plant in Lewistown with a high view of Scripture, biblical preaching, and historically rooted, God-centered worship, is holding weekly Sunday morning worship services at 10:30 a.m., meeting at the Bethel A.M.E. building, 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown. For information, visit lewistownopc.org, write to rhm@goodnewscentralpa.org, or call (814) 206-0186.
Services at Grove Memorial UMC in Lewistown
LEWISTOWN -- Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, 611 S. Main St., Lewistown,
services and programs each Sunday:
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Traditional service 11 a.m.
Contemporary service with children's program at 6 p.m.
Bethel AME Church Center for Hope Celebrate Recovery
LEWISTOWN -- Celebrate Recovery is held Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Bethel AME Church – the Center for Hope, 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown. The program is a faith-based 12-step for individuals and family members of those in recovery from life, addiction, trauma and grief. Visit hopeinlewistown.org.
Grace United Methodist Church ministry and program
LEWISTOWN -- Ministry and program at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown.
"Rejoicing Spirits" is an innovative and inclusive ministry, offering a lively and meaningful Christian worship service and fellowship time. The service is modified to more readily engage people with disabilities, but remains inspiring and meaningful to everyone who attends, including family, friends and the local supportive community.
• Rejoicing Spirits will be held Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. All dates at 10 a.m.
"Create" is a monthly gathering of God's creative creation. Bring your own supplies or use provided supplies. Experience is not necessary, just a passion for expressing faith through art.
• Create event is held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call (717) 248-5311 or email secretary@gracelewistown.org.
Services at St. Paul's (Erdley's) Lutheran Church
MIDDLEBURG -- Sunday services at St. Paul's (Erdley's) Lutheran Church, 2337 Erdley's Church Rd., Middleburg at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome.
Services and events at St. John's Lutheran Church
BELLEVILLE -- Services and events at St. John's Lutheran Church, 3597 W. Main St., Belleville.
• Worship services Sunday at 9 a.m.
'Sanctuary' at Ellen Chapel
LEWISTOWN -- Join Ellen Chapel for monthly evenings of singing, fellowship and encouragement in a relaxed coffeehouse setting at Ellen Chapel Fellowship Hall, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown. Come sing with us. All are welcome. Fall dates are:
• Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Divorce Care 4 Kids at Lumina Center
LEWISTOWN -- Divorce Care 4 Kids (DC4K) is a 13-week support group for children ages 5-12 experiencing divorce or separation from a parent. DC4K meets on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lumina Center, 18 E. 3rd St., Lewistown. Call or text (717) 994-2007 to register or for more information.
Services at Ryde UMC
McVEYTOWN -- Services at Ryde United Methodist Church, 80 Ryde Rd., McVeytown, Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
• Nov. 1 -- Alan Painter
• Nov. 8 -- Pastor Faith Anderson
• Nov. 15 -- Toni Neil
• Nov. 22 -- Jill Pecht
• Nov. 29 -- No service
Annual fall outreach at Lewistown Assembly of God
LEWISTOWN -- Pastor Kirk Nagel of Lewistown Assembly of God, 160 Summit Dr., Lewistown, invites the public to join us for the annual fall outreach on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. We will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn, hot chocolate, cider and coffee. Trunk or Treat is returning for the kids and also a fun hayride for all ages. Looking forward to fellowshipping with you and sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
Prayer service scheduled for Nov. 1 in Lewistown
LEWISTOWN -- A prayer service is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. on the steps of the Old Mifflin County Courthouse, 3 W. Monument Square, Lewistown. The service will include four local pastors, Jeff Hartzler, Mark Hill, Paul Lesher and Jonathan God, who will lead through the ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication) prayer. The purpose of the service is to ask God’s wisdom and guidance as we near the election on Nov. 3. This is not a political rally, nor a sign waving or horn honking event. We will pray for wisdom for the elections and courage to stand in uncertain times. For more information, call (717) 899-7744.
Patriotic service at First Baptist Church in Mifflintown
MIFFLINTOWN -- First Baptist Church of Juniata County, one mile north of Mifflintown on Rte. 35, will have its annual patriotic service honoring our Military on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. All Veterans will be honored. Invite your friends and family to attend. We hope to see you at this special service to honor our veterans.
Hymn sing at Locust Grove Mennonite Church
BELLEVILLE -- Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 3358 W. Main St., Belleville, will host a hymn sing on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. We are planning to lift an offering that would go towards a third printing of New Testament Bibles for the Mouk people of Papua New Guinea. For more information, call (717) 935-2164 or email arlene@locustgrovemc.org.
Jeremy Goodling concert Nov. 15 in Richfield
RICHFIELD -- Jeremy Goodling, a local Christian singer, is once again hosting his annual concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 at Niemonds Independent Church located along Rte. 35 in Richfield. His special guests this year will be his daughter, Melinda Goodling and his parents, Dennis and Nancy Goodling. Also, the “Niemonds Bluegrass Band” will be playing a set of songs. The band consists of Steven Watts, Sam Watts, Doug Hoffman and Jeremy Goodling. They have been playing together at their home church, Niemonds Independent. Donation buckets will be available for this event. For more information, call or text (717) 250-4131 or visit www.jeremygoodling.com.
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. 39127. Sermons should be limited to 800 words. Exceptions may be made at the editor's discretion.