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Being our best self for God

Good morning, dear friends! What a lovely morning, in spite of the bugs and humidity I encountered while on my walk just now. But, thank you, Jesus for victory today! Today, I conquered a goal to reach “the big turn”! Our seven year old Levi, “that dog”...our beloved beagle, needed some exercise. I told him that I’d agree to it, but only if he agreed to drag me along. He’s done his part, to say the least. I had decided it was time to shape up. You see, about two years ago, I had lost forty-two (to be exact) pounds. I just felt really good! My mind was so clear and focused on ...

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 ••• Trinity United Church of Christ Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16-18 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 Oak Street, Lewistown. The theme is Olympic Hopeful. For information, call (717) 248-3437. ••• Lewistown Assembly of God Vacation Bible School will be held at Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Drive, Lewistown, ...

When Grandpa Stegeman passed away

Most of us have memories of when someone close to us died. That is definitely the case when my Grandpa Stegeman passed away back in December of 1995. For some time, we knew that Grandpa was not well and would soon enter eternity. Our family had visited Grandpa almost every day in the preceding weeks and it was hard to watch him deteriorate. One day we arrived at the care home and noticed that something was different. Grandpa was sitting up in bed and was more energetic than he had been in weeks, maybe months. Even as a 12-year-old boy, I quickly noticed that Grandpa had a message for ...

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@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 ...

For those in need

BURNHAM — Chad Curry returns home to his roots to help others struggling with addiction open their minds and hearts to Jesus Christ with a project that is currently in progress. The Mifflin County Dream Center — located in the former Burnham Hardware store, which is undergoing a major ...

A plea for unity in the church

The title for today’s message is church unity from I Corinthians 1:10-17. It will be very practical because it is something we can all relate to for if you have been involved in a church long enough you will experience disunity, bickering, arguments, and strife. We can all attest to the importance of our subject matter for today. Why is there disunity in the church? James 4:1 says, “What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is it not the source of your pleasure that you wage war on your members? You lust and do not have so you commit murder. And you are envious and ...