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Phrase ‘good news’ symbolic

The term “good news” is often used by Christians in reference to their faith. Good news is at the heart of Christianity, and it has both symbolic and literal meaning in reference to the New Testament. According to the online biblical reference Bible Odyssey, “good news” is the literal translation of the Greek word “euangelion.” It also can be interchanged with gospel, which is “good spiel” or “godspel,” which means good news. New Testament authors offer that the good news means the salvation and liberation from sin and estrangement from God. The Apostle Paul ...

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Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by email at ethompson@ 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 ...

Local musician spreading love, hope through music

MCALISTERVILLE – Local musician Payton Allen is looking to spread the message of love and hope through his music to help those who had or are currently going through the struggles of addiction. A self-taught performer, Allen got his start in 2010 playing the guitar before moving on to ...

First Baptist Church of Juniata County celebrates 60th anniversary on Sunday

MIFFLINTOWN — First Baptist Church of Juniata County is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Two former pastors will speak at the church during the celebration. Dr. David Wriglesworth will speak at 8 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Wriglesworth served as senior pastor from 1982 to ...

Operation Christmas Child recipient visits Juniata County

MIFFLINTOWN — Elizabeth Groff, who grew up in a broken family in Eastern Ukraine and ended up in an orphanage when she was only 7 years old, will appear at River Church of Juniata County at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, to share her testimony and explain what God did in her life through a shoebox. River Church of Juniata County is located at 105 CJEMS Lane in Mifflintown. The young girl was devastated by the tragedies in her family and felt alone in the world. While in the orphanage, she received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. The gift gave her hope that God would not ...

Ask the Lord for guidance to greener pastures

Psalm 23 — I I am the good shepherd — John 10:14 I know very little about sheep; I grew up on a chicken farm, tending and taking care of them. Just down the road from where we lived, our neighbor had a small flock of sheep. The barn where they stayed at night, was very close to the road. When they were left out to graze on the hillside, they mostly came out in single file. Sheep have a tendency to be followers, not thinking too much on their own. In John 10:14, Jesus says He is the good shepherd. He said the same thing in John 10:11. Jesus was very quick to use an ...