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Thinking about winners, losers

Greetings in the precious name of our Jesus! This morning, I’d like to share, once again, little stories of my grandchildren and how they so often speak to my heart. I hope you never tire of hearing of our grandchildren. God tends to speak to me through the everyday things of life. We have a little grandson who wrestles. He is six years old. Wrestling can be hard on a little boy’s heart, if you ask a grandma. Winning is fun; losing, not so much. This little guy had won every single match the whole season, except one at the beginning. As our son would send videos of the matches and ...

Camp Mantowagon registration open

By Chris Garland Student Ministries Pastor Kish Valley Grace Brethren Church As summer approaches, many families are looking for summer camps for their kids and teens. It can sometimes be a challenge to find one in which parents feel comfortable and offers experienced staff, counselors and directors. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to experience a lot of different camp environments and nothing has impressed me more than Camp Mantowagan. Camp Mantowagan is located in Saxton, near Raystown Lake, and offers five weeks of camps, from mid-June through mid-July. The weeks ...

Camp adds new position

MIFFLINBURG — The Camp Mount Luther Corporation has announced the addition of a new full-time staff member. The new position will expand a part-time position that was created last year. It’s part of a new staffing structure as the camp gears up for a capital campaign in the near future. Rev. James A. Vitale, Jr. has been promoted from part-time Outreach Director to full-time Associate Director, beginning May 1, 2023. As outreach director, Vitale focused on marketing and communications. He will continue that work in an expanded role and will add to his portfolio new programming ...

Gen Z Franciscan students putting down smartphones to focus on God

By Jessica A. Johnson Creators Syndicate If you proposed a challenge to Gen Z college students to discard their smartphones while they are pursuing their degrees, how many do you think would take you up on it? Well, some students at Steubenville, Ohio’s Franciscan University, a Catholic institution, are doing just that. They have made a significant choice to focus on their faith in God, prayer and their in-person relationships with their peers. Last year, Franciscan alumni came up with the idea of “unplugged scholarships” to encourage students to put away their phones for ...

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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. ••• First Bakers UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday ...

Charles Stanley, influential Baptist preacher, dies at 90

ATLANTA (AP) — Charles Stanley, a prominent televangelist who once led the Southern Baptist Convention, died April 18 at his home in Atlanta at age 90, In Touch Ministries announced. No cause of death was announced. Born in rural Dry Fork, Virginia, Stanley was senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta for 50 years. The church grew rapidly after he became its leader in 1971, moving from central Atlanta to a suburban campus in 1997 to accommodate a growing flock in the sprawling urban area. “We are forever grateful for his enduring legacy of faithful leadership and ...