Religion

Comments on life and death

Having the promise of life that now is and of that which is to come. — I Timothy 4:8b A short time before Rush Limbaugh died, he was talking about life on his radio program. He was asking some of the hard, mysterious questions that many people don’t like to think about. Questions like, “where does life come from, and who gives it? When does it begin and when does it end?” Here are a few phrases from the definition of life from the Webster’s Dictionary of 1828. “In a general sense, that state of animals and plants, or of an organized being, in which its natural functions ...

VBS offered across River Valley

Editor’s note: Below is a list of Vacation Bible School nights that have been submitted. To have your church’s Vacation Bible School event listed on the Religion page, email ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com ••• Lewistown Assembly of God Vacation Bible School will be held at Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Drive, Lewistown, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24-26. There will be a back-to-school bash from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 27. The program is for pre-K (3 year olds) to the completion of 6th grade. Call (717) 248-8441 to register. Grace United Methodist ...

Religion briefs

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@lewistown sentinel.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. ••• Community Concert BELLEVILLE — There will be a community concert at Watts Memorial United Methodist Church, 38 ...

Camp Mount Luther wraps up 2022 season

MIFFLINBURG — Camp Mount Luther recently ended their summer camping season. Around 433 participants took part in programs during the seven-week session, the first held in two years due to the pandemic. Before campers arrived, the staff participated in two weeks of intense training. Upper Susquehanna Synod Bishop Barbara J. Collins installed staff on June 17, 2022, at the Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly at Susquehanna University. This summer, 230 campers enjoyed on-site programs including mini, day, traditional, specialty, and family camps. Campers got to do crafts, go swimming, play ...

Annual benefit set for Labor Day weekend

MIFFLINBURG — Camp Mount Luther will be holding a 5- and 10- kilometer trail run race at the camp on Saturday, Sept. 3. The entry-level trail race will be on Mount Luther grounds with proceeds going to the camp. The start time for the race is 9 a.m. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5k or 10K (a double loop of the 5K) run. Registration is $35. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Shower facilities are available after the race. All miles for the course will be marked and there is one water stop on the course. Timing will be electronically done. To register, visit ...

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