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A second look at Keturah

Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah. Genesis 25:1 Because of some questions people have had about Keturah (Abraham's third wife), we are going to take a closer look at her. Here is one of the first questions I was asked; where is Keturah found, in what writings is she mentioned? Let’s start with the Bible. In Genesis 25:1 it says, “Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah.” Then in I Chronicles 1:32 it says, “Now the sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine, were Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan were Sheba ...

Vacation Bible school offered across Juniata 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 ••• First Baptist Church First Baptist Church, Route 35, one mile north of Mifflintown, will hold VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 12 to 16. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. outside the FMS on Sunday, June 12. Doors open at 5:55 p.m. each night. The theme is “Spark of Light: Created in Christ, Designed for God’s purpose” which focuses on Ephesians 2:10 and how we are ...

Love is unconditional, no matter the circumstance

There is something wonderful that happens when we are filled with the Holy Spirit. Paul records this amazing event in the book of Romans. “...the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us (Romans 5:5). Now, every born again Christian has God’s love just as every Christian has the indwelling Holy Spirit. But when an individual is baptized with the Holy Ghost as the disciples experienced on the day of Pentecost, a greater measure of the Holy Spirit is given and a greater love is imparted to the believer. Love is key. We are loved by God and we ...

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 ...

Vigil explores emotion surrounding grief

LEWISTOWN — Local churches offered a time of reflection for residents seeking solace in the wake of recent world events. A Prayer Vigil to End Violence was held May 29 at Rec Park in Lewistown with cooperation from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, First United Methodist Church, Lewistown ...

A friendly reminder: Don’t waste your life

Next month I will turn 39. For some, you might consider me young. For others, perhaps you consider me old. Whatever the case, I am fast approaching middle age. It is very possible that I have less days in front of me than I do behind. God only knows. The Bible continually reminds us of the brevity of life. James writes, “Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit – yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. ...