Ecumenical prayer service to raise awareness, support for Ukraine
REEDSVILLE — A multi-church prayer service in support of the people of Ukraine and peace will be held at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church on April 28. The idea for the service came after congregations at three Reedsville churches expressed concern about the situation in Ukraine. “We had people contributing to various funds to provide materials to Ukraine. They felt something should be done to bring together people in the Mifflin County community. It was a thought to bring people together in prayer and meditation,” said Paul Raber, head of the music and worship committee ...
New book features Mennonite history
BELLEVILLE — The Mifflin County Mennonite Historical Society has released a book called “Stories in Time.” The book features nearly 300 pages which includes stories like local family histories, articles from quarterly newsletters and articles submitted by various writers. The book ...
Are you a blessing or a curse?
And on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Berachah, for there they blessed the Lord- II Chronicles 20:26 The valley of Berachah lies between Bethlehem and Hebron, not far from En-Gedi. The word Berachah means “a blessing.” After the people of Judah and Jerusalem were given victory over their enemies by God, the people met in a certain valley to bless (adore, worship, and praise) the Lord. It was given that name because the people met there to rejoice in God’s blessings to them. We want to take a closer look at the word “blessed” and consider its original ...
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 Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Items should arrive to The Sentinel by Wednesday afternoon for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ¯¯¯ Ministry to support single moms BELLEVILLE — The Mifflin County Single Moms Care and Support ...
Concert to fund roof repairs
LEWISTOWN —The St. John’s Lutheran Church is hosting a benefit concert to raise money to repair the roof of the church. The Under One Roof Benefit Concert, will be held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The church hopes to raise $90,000. The free will collection will also be directed to the church’s slate/asphalt roofing, sheltering Christ’s Church and it’s ministry to the community. No masks will be required at the event. Performers in Saturday’s concert include Penni Abram, Carol Mater, Freda Richard and Jerry Stone on flute. Dr. Rich ...