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Yard and Bake Sale JERSEY SHORE — Jersey Shore Assembly of God Church is having a yard and bake sale on Saturday, June 3.The church is located at 172 Main St. in Antes Fort. Donations will benefit the Women’s Ministry. Free Picnic HOWARD — Howard United Methodist Church is offering a free picnic thanking moms and dads on Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located at 144 W. Main St., Howard. Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, salads, chips, desserts and drinks will be served free of charge, to eat with church members either inside or outside at the church or ...

Sylvan Hills dedicates new Children’s Lodge, kicks off season

MARSH CREEK — From borrowed Grange Fair tents to cabins to a new lodge, the sleeping accommodations for campers at Sylvan Hills Christian Service Camp in Marsh Creek have changed quite a bit since the first camp season in 1947. On May 7, Sylvan Hills dedicated its new Children’s Lodge ...

Local church briefs

Spaghetti dinner MILL HALL — Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will hold a take-out only spaghetti dinner today, May 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost for the meal is $10 and includes spaghetti, meatballs, bread and dessert. For tickets call 570-726-4112. Outdoor concert BELLEFONTE — Members of Trinity United Methodist Church invite the public to bring their lawn chairs and celebrate Pentecost in the Park on Sunday, May 28. The concert will take place at 10 a.m. at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte and will feature the praise band, On the Mend. Bible ...

Mackeyville United Methodist to hold outdoor service tonight

PHOTO PROVIDED Outside Saturday Service at Mackeyville United Methodist Church will start Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m. with refreshments, music and a special Mother’s Day program. Outside Saturday Services will continue for the summer, so mark your calendars for fun, fellowship, devotions ...

Power of God’s word

A man’s credibility is determined by the validity of his words. If he vows to take care of or complete a situation and those around him do not see fruition of those words, chances are they and others will not trust him in any future engagements. Otherwise, a man is known by the words he ...

Local church briefs

Election Day dinner JERSEY SHORE — A Primary Election Day Dinner (Clair D. Thompson Memorial) will be held at First United Methodist Church, 236 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, on Tuesday, May 16, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The menu is baked ham, sweet potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw, rolls/butter, applesauce and cake for a $10 donation. The meal is take-out only with pickup on Thompson Street. Outdoor Services MACKEYVILLE — Mackeyville United Methodist will be having outdoor services with music at their pavilion on May 13, June 24, July 14, Aug. 24, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14. The services ...