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First Bakers UMC to host Bible study
LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They will also host a youth group for individuals under age 18 on the first Thursday of each month, except July.
Schrader to host special speakers
MILROY — Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• June 11 — Clair Diven
• June 18 — Anthony Carpenter and Bernard Carpenter
• June 25 — Bernard Carpenter
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE — Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• June 11 — Pastor Ron Landis will share at 10:15 a.m. No evening service.
• June 18– Father’s Day service at 9:15 a.m. No evening service.
• June 19-23 — Vacation Bible School. Classes for toddlers – teens each evening from 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
• June 25– Children’s Day service at 10:15 a.m. David Rowe will share. The Fuller Family will sing at 6 p.m.
• July 2 — No evening service.
• July 16 — The Lore Family will share in song and Word at 10:15 a.m.
Worship Services at Trinity Lutheran
McALISTERVILLE — Trinity Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville. Worship every Sunday with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.
The Strawberry Festival will be Sunday, June 11 at 6 p.m. All are welcome for a delicious meal and desserts.
Vacation Bible School will be Sunday, June 18 – Thursday, June 22 from 6-8 p.m. Camp Mount Luther counselors will share the theme, “Holy Trinity, Wholly Love.” Children age three through 6th grade are welcome to register for free. Contact the TLC office to register.
Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube Channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Social Time and Sunday School take place after worship.
Services at Upper Room
Worship Center Cafe’ Church
BELLEVILLE — The Upper Room Worship Center Cafe’ Church, 4567 E. Main St. in Belleville.
Worship services Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Bunkertown Men’s Chorus
begins 90th season of singing
McALISTERVILLE — The Bunkertown Men’s Chorus has begun its 90th season of singing. The group was founded in 1934 by a small group of Christian men from Eastern Juniata and Western Snyder Counties, originally providing music on WKOK in Sunbury. Continuing to sing, the group grew and has performed at churches for worship and revival services, Sunday School conventions, camp meetings, social functions, and more. For many years, the Chorus practiced at the Brethren Church in Bunkertown (rural McAlisterville), and currently practices at Good News Lutheran Brethren Church near Cocolamus. The music sung by the group is four-part men’s Gospel quartet music, both accompanied and a cappella. Present-day members hail from Snyder, Juniata, Perry, Lebanon, and Cumberland Counties. If your church or organization is interested in hosting the chorus, or you are a Christian man who would enjoy signing with the group, more information can be found online at menschorus.org, or you can contact the Good News Church office at (717) 463-4030.
Changes to food giveaway
BEAVERTOWN — Changes have been made to Helping Hands, Helping Others, Inc. food giveaways. Every Tuesday in each month, the food giveaway will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Beaver Lutheran Church, Rt. 522 at the west end of Beavertown. You must enter the rear of the church by Gross Rd. across from Boonie’s in Beavertown. The road to the rear of the church will be blocked until 11:30 a.m., or until the truck supplying the food giveaway unloads. Once the road to the rear of the church is opened, you will be directed to park your car. You must then line up in front of the pavilion at the end of the parking lot. You will be able to select the foods you want. Volunteers will still not be asking for income limits, but would like to know who you are and where you are from, so they will be asking for your name and address. You may bring boxes or bags. Volunteers should arrive around 9 a.m. to get organized. HHHO is not government funded. Any donation is appreciated and is a 501-C3 tax donation. Please send to: P.O. Box 151, Beavertown, PA, 17813.
Suicide Survivor Group
at Maitland Church of the Brethren
LEWISTOWN — Pastor Jeannine Leister is hosting a suicide survivor group at Maitland Church of the Brethren now through Sunday June 25, 2023. The group study will be based on the video ‘Fierce Goodbye, Living in the Shadow of Suicide.’ This is a four-week study meeting, Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Maitland Church of the Brethren fellowship hall. The study is open to all, especially those who have been affected by a suicide. Everyone who participates is asked to be respectful of others’ grief and story. Cost is free for all who participate.
Pastor Jeannine is a N.C.C.A. licensed clinical pastoral counselor, member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a board-certified Christian Life Coach. She is the Pastor at the Maitland Church of the Brethren and is author of the book El Santuario.
Maitland Church of the Brethren is located at 315 Crossover Dr. in Lewistown.
Free movie night at Reedsville
United Methodist Church
REEDSVILLE — Free movie night Sunday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Reedsville United Methodist Church, 82 E. Logan St. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The movie is “This Is Our Time.”
VBS at Trinity United Church of Christ
LEWISTOWN — Vacation Bible School, Knights of the North Castle, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. in Lewistown, will be June 12-15 from 6-8 p.m. To pre-register, call (717) 248-3437 or visit the church Facebook page.
Summer day camps
at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian
REEDSVILLE — Summer day camps are scheduled at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church, 100 Walnut St. in Reedsville. There is no cost to campers. To register your child or for questions, contact Gail Wagner at (717) 667-6526. Grades refer to grade that child has completed.
• Computer Camp: June 12-16, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Grades 4 and up. A snack is provided.
• Art Camp: June 19-23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grades 3 and up. Lunch is provided.
• Kids Camp: July 10-14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Kindergarten thru Grade 3. Lunch is provided.
• Crafts Camp: July 17-21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grades 4 and up. Lunch is provided.
VBS at Freedom Avenue
United Methodist Church
BURNHAM — Rhodes Memorial and Freedom Avenue churches will co-host “Twists and Turns” Vacation Bible School at Freedom Avenue United Methodist Church, 513 Freedom Ave. in Burnham for ages 4-12. VBS is Monday, June 12-Friday, June 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be a VBS party on Saturday, June 17 from 6-8 p.m.
VBS at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
McALISTERVILLE — Lost Creek Presbyterian and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran in McAlisterville invite you to community Vacation Bible School. VBS will be held at Trinity Lutheran from Sunday, June 18 through Thursday, June 22 from 6-8 p.m. Counselors from Camp Mt. Luther will bring the camp experience to the community. The theme will be “The Holy Trinity.” All children from three-years-old to those having completed sixth grade are welcome. For more information or to register, call Betty Lou at (717) 463-3428.
VBS at Big Valley Alliance Church
BELLEVILLE — Kids ages five-12 are invited to Big Valley Alliance Church, 30 S. Kish St. in Belleville for Stompers and Chompers: Building Dino-Sized Faith Vacation Bible School, Monday June 19 – Thursday June 22 from 6-8 p.m. VBS includes Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks. Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be the mission project. Pre-Register at www.facebook.com/BVAC17004/ or email [email protected] for link. For more information, call (717) 935-5760.
VBS at East Salem Community Church
MIFFLINTOWN — East Salem, Otterbein, and Delaware Churches will host Vacation Bible School at East Salem Community Church, 7398 Route 235 in Mifflintown, with the theme, “Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God!” It will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on June 25-29 for kids age four to sixth grade. You can pre-register online at www.escchurch.com/vbs. All are invited.
VBS at Thompsontown Baptist Church
THOMPSONTOWN — Vacation Bible School, “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” will be June 26-30 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Thompsontown Baptist Church, 269 Birch Dr. in Thompsontown. For more information, call (717) 535-5203.
AnswersVBS Keepers of the Kingdom
at Bunkertown Brethren
McALISTERVILLE — Bunkertown Brethren Church and Good News Lutheran Brethren Church will hold AnswersVBS Keepers of the Kingdom at the Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Rd. in McAlisterville on Monday, July 17-Friday, July 21, from 5:30-8 p.m. for ages 4-12 years old. Two ways to register, visit www.bunkertownchurch.com or call Stephanie at Guardian Angel Bookstore, (717) 694-3901. Register by Saturday, July 1, to receive a free VBS t-shirt.
VBS at Milroy Christian
and Missionary Alliance Church
MILROY — Vacation Bible School at Milroy Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 46 Elm St. in Milroy, will be July 17-21 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Pastors invited to submit messages
LEWISTOWN — The Sentinel invites area religious leaders to submit columns for “Professions of Faith” in the Sentinel’s weekly religion section. Interested individuals may contact Tom Laub at [email protected] or (717) 248-6741, ext. 127. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.
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