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Minnesota Buddhist temple opens up sacred dance troupe

HAMPTON, Minn. (AP) — The Buddhist community anchored by an ornate temple complex here in the Minnesota farmland is trying a new way to ensure its faith and ancestral culture stay vibrant for future generations — an open call for the sacred dance troupe. Founded by refugees fleeing the ...

The Bible is a great gift

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NASB says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work.” The Bible contains 66 books, written by 40 authors, ...

God does not want us to worry

I think we could all say that we are a little concerned with the status of things in the world today. We worry about the state of the economy. We worry about our children and grandchildren. We are concerned about the rising cost of groceries, and on and on it goes. We can be overwhelmed ...

Local church briefs

Lenten fish fry LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish will be holding their annual Lenten fish fry beginning Friday, Feb. 24 at the parish center, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. This year’s fry will be drive-thru only. The meal will consist of baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, bread and a dessert for $11. A child or petite meal will also be available for $15. The fish fry will take place every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. through Lent except for Good Friday. The meal is drive-thru only. PA Dutch style dinner RENOVO — First Renovo United Methodist ...

Twisted Racquet Tears to perform Feb. 19 at Covenant UM

LOCK HAVEN — Are you looking for something to do on a dull, winter Sunday afternoon? Covenant United Methodist Church at 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven, has just the thing! Everyone is invited to an Old Fashion Gospel Hymn Sing with the local band, the Twisted Racquet Tears, on Sunday, Feb. ...

Prayer is a weapon for today: For offense and defense

Prayer is a weapon for today, which can be used for offense or defense. All throughout history, man has depended upon God’s help after a catastrophe has occurred, and for the most part, this has resulted in monumental effects. Not only do we see this in the Word of God — with God ...