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Finding Faith: My favorite time of the year

Every year, when the air turns crisp and the leaves begin their brilliant display of reds, oranges and gold, my heart knows it's finally here. While many people see it as a sport or tradition, I see it as something much deeper. Hunting season is my favorite time of the year because it draws me closer to God's creation and reminds me of the lessons He teaches through the outdoors. There is something sacred about walking into the woods before sunrise. The world is quiet, untouched by the noise and distractions of everyday life. As dawn breaks, the forest slowly comes alive with birds ...

Local church briefs

Clothing Giveaway BELLEFONTE — Light of the World’s free clothing giveaway will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. Clothing, coats, shoes, socks, scarves, gloves, hats and more are available for all ages. Everything is free. Holy Spirit Parish Holly Mart Bazaar LOCK HAVEN — The annual Holy Spirit Parish Holly Mart Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the handicap accessible Lock Haven Catholic School gym, 311 W. ...

Local Worship Services

Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to worship with them on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. ANEM Church, 5101 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, holds Sunday services beginning at 9 a.m. ANEM Church-Woolrich, 129 Park Ave., Lock Haven, holds Sunday services beginning at 11 a.m. For spiritual help, call Pastor Joyce Bucknor at 570-377-0696. Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, Main St., Mill Hall — Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. An invitation is extended to come early and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and a sweet treat. For spiritual ...

Finding Faith: Creeds of the Church

Kathleen Norris in her book “Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith,” tells the story of a seminary student and an Orthodox Priest at Yale Divinity School. It is a story that has been widely quoted because it so perfectly captures the contemporary suspicion of creeds. The priest had come as a guest speaker to lecture on the history of the creeds in the Christian tradition. In a time for questions after the lecture, a student asked, “What can one do when one finds it impossible to affirm certain tenets of the Creed?” The priest answered by saying, “Well, you just say it. With a ...

Local church briefs

Free Clothing and more… SPRING MILLS — New Hope Lutheran Church will be giving away free clothing and more on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church fellowship hall is filled with lots of items that have been donated. Come browse and get what you need! In addition to clothing and accessories, there are shoes, boots, household items, bedding, children’s toys, books and more. Everything is free! (Monetary gifts can be given to the church if you’d like.) Call Brittany at 814-470-1510 for info. Volunteers are needed to help pack up the leftover items on Saturday ...

Local Worship Services

Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to worship with them on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. ANEM Church, 5101 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, holds Sunday services beginning at 9 a.m. ANEM Church-Woolrich, 129 Park Ave., Lock Haven, holds Sunday services beginning at 11 a.m. For spiritual help, call Pastor Joyce Bucknor at 570-377-0696. Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, Main St., Mill Hall — Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. An invitation is extended to come early and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and a sweet treat. For spiritual ...