NEW YORK — Early next month, the Vatican will open an unprecedented gathering of Catholic clergy and laypeople from around the world. The synod is intended to be a collegial, collaborative event, though the agenda includes divisive issues such as the role of women in the church and the ...
Homecoming Weekend MARSH CREEK — Summit Hill Wesleyan Church is hosting a Homecoming Weekend at the church grounds. Saturday from 1-4 p.m. will be a covered dish church picnic with games and family fun! Basket Auction tickets available with the winners drawn Sunday afternoon. A Pie Safe Auction on Saturday at 3 p.m. where you can bid on your favorite cakes and pies that have been baked and decorated. There will be a Hymn Sing at 6 p.m., followed by a campfire with hot dogs, Smores and mountain pies to enjoy! On Sunday, beginning at 9:30 there will be coffee, donuts and morning ...
God is constantly speaking to people. But too often, they miss out on hearing God’s messages because they seek His guidance only occasionally — usually when they are going through a crisis or facing a major decision. Then, with a dire need to hear from God, people become confused and frustrated when they don’t clearly hear what they should do. They start to wonder how to hear from God and why they aren’t. It doesn’t have to be that way. God wants everyone to hear His messages clearly, and it’s possible to do so. The key is to forget about formulas and gimmicks for ...
Today begins the season of Autumn. We commonly call it “fall,” for a simple reason... this is when the leaves fall from the trees, leaving room for new growth. This is also when we see plants that have been growing through the summer reach the point of giving up their harvest. This is a ...
BELLEFONTE — Freedom Life Church invites individuals and families to Bald Eagle Area High School on Saturday, Oct. 21, for a fun-filled morning. The community is coming together to raise awareness and support in the fight against human trafficking. “The realization that trafficking is ...
Blessing of Pets HOWARD — St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will hold a Blessing of Pets and Animals at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. The service will be held under the church pavilion, and also will include remembering pets we have lost. The church also will be taking donations that will go to Centre County PAWS. The service is held in early October each year, around the time the church remembers Francis of Assisi, who had a spirit of gratitude for all of creation, including pets and animals. All are invited to bring their pets or a photo of their pets to the ...
