Local church briefs
Eggstravaganza
BEECH CREEK — Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, will hold its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m.
Fisherman’s Breakfast
AVIS — Avisu United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect Ave., Avis, will hold its free Fisherman’s Breakfast on Saturday, April 1 from 6:30 to 10 a.m.
All are welcome to enjoy the meal. For more information, call the church office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 570-753-8137.
Easter Egg Hunt
AVIS — Avis United Methodist Church will hold its Easter Egg Hunt and Easter story on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages are welcome.
For more information, call the church office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 570-753-8137.
Spaghetti Dinner
JERSEY SHORE — Oriole Church, 39 Main Road, Jersey Shore, will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 18, from 4-7 p.m.
Ticket prices are $6.50 for adults; $4 for ages 3-12; and under 3 eat free. Dine-in or take-out meals available.
Children’s Meetings
MARSH CREEK — A new program and activity night is being offered for children ages 5-11 at Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church, 417 Summit Hill Road, Howard. Meetings will occur twice monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. starting this Wednesday, March 22. Parents are welcome to stay and visit or call if transportation for your child is needed.
For more information send an email to marshcreekbic@gmail.com or call Pastor Dan Longmore at (814) 625-3544. Details also available at www.marshcreekbicchurch.com
Gospel Hymn Sings
DUNNSTOWN — Dunnstown United Methodist Church will be having a Christian gospel hymn sings on Sunday, March 19, at the church, Twisted Racquet Tears will be the featured band for a hymn sing from 2-3:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend; however, monetary donations will be accepted to be given to the Salvation Army to help with their services during the upcoming Easter season.
Easter Services
LOCK HAVEN — Easter services are being held for the Lock Haven Parish at the following churches:
— Good Friday Service, April 7, 7 p.m., at Swissdale
— Easter Sunrise Service in the Park, April 9, 7 a.m., at Farrandsville.
— Easter Sunrise Service, April 9, at 7 a.m. with continential breakfast following, at Dunnstown.
— Easter Worship Service, April 9, at 8:30 a.m., at Farrandsville.
— Easter Worship Service, April 9, at 9 a.m., at Liberty.
— Easter Worship Service, April 9, at 10 a.m., at Swissdale.
For more information call 570-748-9139.
Annual Spring Bazaar
JERSEY SHORE — St. James Lutheran Church located at 3242 Middle Road, Jersey Shore, will hold its annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The general public can purchase a hot lunch, homemade soups, hamburg BBQ and hot dogs as well as homemade bake goods including pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, brownies and more.
There will also be an assortment of items from their white elephant table, including collectibles and numerous bric-a-brac items.
The church also invites you to attend their regular worship service every Sunday at 10 a.m.
Easter Bible Studies
FLEMINGTON — Flemington First Church of Christ will hold Sunday Night, Easter Bible Studies from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Sunday, March 5, and running each week through April 2.
Lenten fish fries
LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish will be holding their annual Lenten fish fries at the parish center, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven.
This year’s fries 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 $15.
The fish fry will take place every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. through Lent except on Good Friday.
Sing alongs
MILL HALL — Covenant United Methodist Church holds sing-alongs the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Each runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary and features old favorites. The public is invited. Songbooks are provided with Kay Bossert leading and Pam Blesh playing the piano.
Coffee club
FLEMINGTON — Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., holds Coffee Club every Thursday morning from 8:30-10 a.m.
Youth group
FLEMINGTON — Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., holds its Youth Group meetings on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. The group is open to grades kindergarten through fourth and also fifth through twelfth. The meeting starts off each Thursday with a meal, followed by a lesson and game time. Call 570-726-8009 for more details.
Big Woods Bible Church
LOCK HAVEN — Big Woods Bible Church, 241 S. Hanna St., Lock Haven, hosts its weekly worship services at 9 a.m. each Sunday. It’s Sunday School begins at 10:45 a.m.


