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New things for a new year

Have you ever excitedly opened a gift or a new item and couldn’t wait to try it out? We relish the smell and look of a new car, and as a child may recall the smile and joy seeing the new bicycle. Or in my day, the new state of the art cassette player! However, some new things we don’t like as much: a diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, dementia, or receiving that blue slip. New tragic news about a family member cuts deep. This year, as many past, we look hopefully for a wonderful new year. We wish for a good new year to all we know, while knowing it likely will not be so good for ...

50 years after Roe, ethics questions shape abortion debate

By Molly Jackson The Conversation Jan. 22, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that recognized a constitutional right to abortion. That stood for nearly half a century, until a majority of justices reversed it in June 2022’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision. People with a broad range of views on abortion often say their faith tradition helps inform their opinions. But beyond religion, many other ethical and moral questions shape Americans’ perspectives on the topic. Here are some of The Conversation’s most ...

A journey toward God

LEWISTOWN — Pastor Darrell Wireman and members of the Journey Church are attempting to bring a place of hope and healing to those in search of direction. The church wants to become a place to call home for anyone who is struggling, and give hope in Jesus Christ. “Our church was established in 2015, our goal was to meet an itch that is not being met,” Pastor Wireman said. “Just to be there for people in their time of need.” Wireman is no stranger to teaching the Gospel of Jesus, having been involved since 1994. He has been working in several different ministries prior to ...

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. ••• UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ...

God always an answer to our life’s struggles

Greetings in the lovely name of Jesus this morning! How I have missed writing to all of you. Sometimes, we just know that we need some down time. I did. I’m back up and running! Thank you for your faithfulness in reading the things that the Lord lays on my heart. Down time... I think the fall far outweighs the busyness of summer, by far. There are crops to gather in, hunting season underway full tilt, trips to take, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and all the preparation that goes into all of this. I was tired! In my weariness, I saw myself slipping away from the Lord. Not ...

Original Greek meaning of ‘gave’ provides insight to God’s plan

John 3:16 — VIII “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” We are still looking at the word ‘gave’ in John 3:16. The meaning of the original word in Greek, can give us information and insight into the plan and purpose of God in the redemption of His creation. This is what we want to consider in this article. We are in no way trying to add too or change the inerrant, infallible Word of God. Our goal as good stewards of God’s message, is to be accurate with it, and glorify ...