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Hoodie Hoo Day McELHATTAN — Tire of old man winter? Join members of McElhattan United Methodist Church for Hoodie Hoo Day at no on Feb. 20 at the red light along McElhattan Drive. Dress in your finest spring attire and help bring in spring. A luncheon will follow at the church. Lasagna dinner McELHATTAN — On Feb. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m., McElhattan United Methodist Church will be having a dine-in lasagna dinner. Take outs will be available with the meal consisting of lasagna, salad, Italian bread and dessert. Suggested donation of $15. Sportsmen’s Banquet FLEMINGTON — ...

The poverty of our perseverance

Why are we so surprised that to follow Jesus (the suffering servant) requires suffering? Or better yet, what does it take to steal your attitude? How flimsy a disciple are you? God makes us know affliction that we would better know ourselves. We see the darkness in our own hearts, in the ...

Pope: Homosexuality not a crime

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” ...

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Bible Discussion MILL HALL —Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, has started a new Bible discussion group. “Holy Moments in History” will combine history and scripture. This group will meet the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the church’s large social room. The next meeting will be Feb. 1 where the group will learn about our founding fathers and how their Christian faith influenced their decisions. Mike Palischak will lead the discussion with time for questions. If you are interested, please call 570-726-4112 to ...

Finding Faith: Three ways to love in a culture opposed to Christianity

When we think about a culture that opposes Christianity, we might imagine a foreign nation in which believers are imprisoned, exiled, or even killed for their faith. However, persecution comes in many forms and although most of us may not experience these specific challenges, we may undergo ...

St. Mark to host JAM sessions for youth

HOWARD — Jana Marie Foundation returns to St. Mark Lutheran Church in Snydertown for two JAM (Jana’s Art and Music) Sessions on days when many school districts don’t have school. On Monday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the JAM Session is for anyone in grades 6-12. On Monday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the JAM Session is for anyone in grades 2-5. The sessions share themes and messages around building self-confidence, practicing self-care and developing healthy relations through creative expression. The sessions allow participants to creatively reflect on their past, ...