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Early history of the Mifflin Co. Library

Several months ago, I was given two books of the board meeting minutes of the library; one dated 1896-1906 and the other dated 1906- 1941. Was I thrilled? You better believe it. We have “lost years” in our library history, from 1895 to 1940. This is what I know for sure: the city of Lewistown had the Apprentice Literary Society which formed in 1842 as well as a public library. The library had a hard time getting itself established. It moved around. In 1869 it was housed at 148 E. Market St., then moved into 13 E. Third St. with the Apprentice Literary Society, also known as ...

Come make a difference aboard the library’s board of trustees

Do you believe in the power of libraries and want them to continue to make a difference? Join our board of trustees. Our nine-person board of trustees serve a three-year term (with the option for a second term) and are tasked with strategically placing the library in the community. Board meetings are in person on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. You can also attend via Zoom. We have a few openings later this year (August and November) and welcome you to join a board meeting to see how things work. You can also read our past meeting minutes and agendas on our website, ...

Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith

Acts 4:1-22 Rejection hurts, doesn’t it, whether it comes from the one we love, a classmate or a co-worker. Even best-selling authors know the feeling of rejection. Ken Taylor’s paraphrase of the Bible, The Living Bible was rejected 63 times. He finally self-published it. Quite unexpectedly, The Living Bible became one of the biggest bestsellers of all time. The Diary of Anne Frank was rejected 15 times. One publisher called it “very dull.” Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen was rejected 140 times. And yet they turned it into a series of ...

Jesus gives the power to stand strong

Good morning, sisters. Spring has sprung. And with it comes so many hopes and dreams. The season of new life sounds promising, and so does new life for our souls. Let’s talk. We’ve been sharing about addictions. No matter what yours is, it needs to go, because it’s controlling you, isn’t it? It could be that big one some of us struggle with...food. But it could be the giant of hard drugs and alcohol. Whatever, we feel hopeless to change it, and that’s because we haven’t gotten down to the core of the problem. It almost always stems from an inadequate feeling. We don’t ...

Teaching the Word of God is the task of the church today

Do the work of an evangelist. II Timothy 4:2 Teaching and preaching the Word of God should be a priority in our Sunday morning worship service. The importance of it can be seen in the New Testament and especially the church age. When Christ died on the cross and the veil was torn from top to bottom, the apostle and disciples were blessed with signs and miracles to confirm their preaching and teaching, Mark 16:17-18. When God used His power to attend the preaching of the Word, the early church was strengthened. The Lord fulfilled what He said to the woman at the well in John ...

Beef roast and vegetables are perfect in Bev’s Kitchen

Hello from the kitchen! Spring has sprung and the grass is growing. I’d rather be in the kitchen than outside mowing. A poet I’m not. Recently, in the kitchen I decided to see how few dirty dishes I could make and still produce a good meal. I made this beef and vegetable dish using one roaster and my trusty knife. It was delicious and hearty. Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, washing dishes was one of my chores. I didn’t like it then and still don’t, but I do it. My Mom didn’t have a big kitchen so most of us weren’t allowed in to help cook the meals. I wouldn’t ...