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With salvation comes responsibility

Good morning, dear friends! Before I begin to share my heart with you today, may I share a significant fact that will absolutely change your life forever? Um, Joey Chestnut. He took the Mustard Belt Prize again this year. He ate 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes, breaking his own record of 75 last year. What does that do for you? My apologies if I just insulted any of you who think this is a wonderful, beneficial accomplishment and proof of a life well lived. My question to Joey would be, “What motivated you to want to do this?’ What benefit could there possibly be in doing this? All I can ...

Vacation Bible School

Editor’s note: To have your church’s Vacation Bible School event listed on the Religion page, email ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com ¯¯¯ Lewistown Community Bible School Lewistown Community Bible School will hold vacation Bible school with the theme Torchbearers (Olympic Theme) from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 11-15 at Lewistown Presbyterian Church with a Pool Party at Rec Park on Friday, July 16. The program is available for ages 4 to those going into sixth grade. There will also bea an adult program. A pool party is planned for July 16, There will also be an optional ...

A time for anger and a time for action John 2:12-25

He was really badgering her on the witness stand. She didn’t like it. In his book, “When All Else Fails, Read the Instructions,” James Moore shares the story of an older woman years ago who was called to testify at a dramatic trial. “One of the lawyers was famous for being tough and heartless, and he was really badgering her on the witness stand. He shouted and pointed his finger, using all kinds of tricks to upset and fluster the woman. She prayed quietly to God for strength. She asked Him to help her stay poised and find the right words. “Just then the lawyer went into ...

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. ¯¯¯ Church to host special speakers REEDSVILLE — Schrader United Methodist Church will host the ...

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. ¯¯¯ Church to host special speakers REEDSVILLE — Schrader United Methodist Church will host the ...

Mormon therapist’s ouster stirs worries of shame culture

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sex therapist Lisa Butterworth has long been willing to delve into sensitive sexuality questions with clients who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They seek her out to have open and frank conversations about the faith’s strict rules. But after seeing another prominent sex therapist she considers a close friend and colleague recently kicked out of the church, Butterworth is worried fewer church members will seek help in fear of being reprimanded. Butterworth, a church member living in Idaho, is among a contingent of mental health ...