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Patriotic Hymn Festival
LOCK HAVEN -- Patriotic hymns and Psalm readings will be shared on Sunday, July 2, from 10-11 a.m., at Great Island Presbyterian Church, 15 Water St., Lock Haven. Free themed gift bags will be given to the first 45 worshippers. Come and celebrate the liberty and freedom with which our country has been blessed by God and the sacrifices of others. All are welcome!
Summer service hours updated
FARRANDSVILLE -- The People's United Methodist Church of Farrandsville has updated their hours for worship this summer. Effective July 2, services will begin at 9 a.m. This change will be in effect for an undetermined date.
Prayer Shawl Ministry to meet July 5
MILL HALL -- The monthly meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held July 5 at noon at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church.
The church is handicap accessible and welcomes all skill levels of needle workers. Yarn, needles, lunch and fellowship is provided. All the ministry needs is for you to join them.
The church has plenty of parking in the back, just come up the ramp.
Please call the church with questions or if you would like to donate yarn. The church's number is 570-726-4112.
Sunday Concerts
Lamar Lighthouse Camp along Route 64 in Lamar will have Summer Concerts each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. On July 2 Tru-Vintage will be on stage while Avenue Trio will be performing on July 9. All concerts are free, but a love offering is taken each Sunday evening. Call Lynette at 570-337-0203 for more info.
Pathway to Christ Church
MCELHATTAN -- McElhattan Pathway to Christ at 502 McElhattan Drive will offer Sunday services at 10 a.m. On Sunday, July 2, bring a lawn chair and join us for an outdoor hymn sing service! This will be a time of fellowship to follow with free ice cream sundaes! All are welcome!
The church is the former McElhattan United Methodist.
Also, check out our Facebook page to stay up to date on all our upcoming events this summer.
Christians with Rhythm Choir
St. Mark Lutheran Church (850 Snydertown Road, Howard) will host the Christians with Rhythm Choir's summer concert on July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. The concert is free. A free-will offering will be taken with the money used to purchase music for future events and concerts.
The Christians with Rhythm Choir is a community choir made up of members from various churches in Central Pennsylvania. Each year, the choir performs a cantata in January and a summer concert. This year's summer concert features music of a variety styles and genres.
For more information, visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown and follow St. Mark on Facebook and Instagram @StMarkSnydertown.
Awaken Youth Conference
AVIS -- The Avis United Methodist Church will hold an Awaken Youth Conference in August.
This is a youth conference for everyone, from incoming 6th grade students to graduated 12th graders. It's a weekend-long event (not overnight) at the church for students to come together and make friends, learn about the Bible and other topics important to teenagers and have fun while doing it!
The church plans outdoor excursions which include fishing, kayaking, hiking and indoor activities like crafts! Members will have speakers from the area come and share their story and talk about the theme that runs through the entire weekend.
Come join church members this August for an awesome weekend. Cost is $50 per student and that includes food, merchandise, notebook, pen, stickers and more.
Details to come on the church website www.gfcavis.com or check back here for updates as well.
St. Luke’s to host Blood Drive
St. Luke’s United Church of Christ will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. You may register to donate on the Red Cross Website at www.redcrossblood.org. Select find a location, enter zip code 17745 and select make an appointment. Scroll to Tuesday, Aug. 29, select St. Luke’s and schedule your appointment. Our famous root beer floats will be served.
Weekly services
MILL HALL -- The Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church holds weekly services each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. All denominations are welcome and the church is handicap accessible with plenty of parking in the back of the church. Refreshments are always available.
Outdoor Concert Series
SNYDERTOWN -- St. Mark Lutheran Church at 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will host three, free, family-friendly music events this summer outside around its pavilion. Besides music, the evenings feature a fire pit to roast hot dogs, S'mores and more. Those who attend can bring food for themselves and to share. It all makes for a wonderful evening for community time.
On July 14, the Bluegrass group, the Parlor Pickers, will perform. And, finally, on July 28, Karen Barner will perform sing-alongs for kids. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for more comfortable sitting. Each evening begins at 6:30 p.m. when the fire pit gets going, and music starts around 7 p.m.
For more information, visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown or follow St. Mark on Facebook and Instagram @StMarkSnydertown.
Outdoor Services
MACKEYVILLE -- Mackeyville United Methodist will be having outdoor services with music at their pavilion on July 15, Aug. 26, Sept.16 and Oct. 14. The services will begin at 7 p.m. Contact Eileen at 814-777-5510 for more info.
Worship Service Time Change
The Nittany Valley Charge United Church of Christ Sunday morning worship service times have changed. Mt. Bethel/Salona will worship at Salona at 9 a.m. and Emmanuel UCC in Jacksonville will worship at 10:30 a.m. Mt. Bethel/Salona will continue to alternate between churches every other Sunday. These times will remain in effect through Sunday, May 26, 2024.
5-Day Club
SNYDERTOWN -- St. Mark Lutheran Church at 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, hosts 5-Day Club -- a free week of games, activities, Bible lessons and more for kids. The club, which is run by Child Evangelism Fellowship, goes from July 17-21, from 1-3 p.m. each day, at St. Mark Lutheran.
Each day consists of dynamic Bible lessons, creative learning activities, songs and more. It is designed for children ages 5 to 12, regardless of religious background, but all ages are welcome. Parents also are welcome to stay. Free snacks and refreshments are provided each day. While the club is free, parents/guardians are asked to register their children. To register or for more information or questions, email stmarksnydertown@gmail.com.
Fall Hymn Sing
Nittany Valley Alliance Church will hold a fall hymn sing on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Sing-alongs
MILL HALL -- Mill Hall Presbyterian 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.