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Winter coat/clothing give-a-way
HOWARD -- Curtin United Methodist Church’s Winter Coat/Clothing Give-A-Way will be on Jan. 12-13, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Curtin Church is located three miles north of Milesburg near the historic Curtin Village. For more information or donations please contact Larry Beahm at 814-355-9588.
New Year's Eve Service
LAMAR -- Lamar United Methodist Church will host their sister churches, Flemington and Mill Hall, on Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. for a 5th Sunday Service. A covered dish Fellowship Lunch will follow. If you cannot bring a covered dish that's fine, still join members for food and fellowship.
Holy Moments in History
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, invites you to participate in a new series that will be held on the first Wednesday of each month over the next four months at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The first meeting will be on Jan. 3, 2024.
The series is being led by Mr. Mike Palischak, a retired history teacher, who will speak about how our forefathers were influenced by their faith in God. This is the second year that Mr. Palischak has offered this study, and it has been very well received throughout the community. The church is handicap accessible and the series is free to attend.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church's Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at the church at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, for lunch and to view the creative items that are brought in each month. Needleworkers (those who crochet, knit or sew) are a critical part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry's outreach in providing hand-made items that are given to nursing home and personal care home residents and those in hospitals, etc.
Yarn is provided for the needleworkers to use, courtesy of local donations and a grant provided by the Clinton County Community Foundation.
New needleworkers are invited to put your creative talents of crocheting, knitting or sewing to good use with the Prayer Shawl Ministry each month. All skill levels are invited to attend. The church is handicap accessible with lots of free parking to the rear. For questions, call 570-726-4112 and leave a message.
Revival services and VBS
BELLEFONTE -- Freedom Life Church is kicking off 2024 with three consecutive nights of revival services on Jan. 3, 4 and 5.
Beginning at 7 p.m. each night, Freedom Life will offer upbeat worship, Biblical teaching and encouraging community. Newcomers are welcome! The services will occur at its Centre County Campus, located at 113 Sunset Acres, Bellefonte.
Guests who will be speaking at Freedom Nights in 2024 include Josh Payne (Jan. 3), Israel Campbell (Jan. 4) and Duerre Thomas (Jan. 5).
Simultaneously during the revival services, Freedom Life Kids will host a winter Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children ages 5th grade and younger. The three-day theme is “Incredible Race,” and children will go on a worldwide exploration to discover God’s love for all people of all nations. The 90-minute program will include games, activities, crafts, snacks and fun music!
“The kids will have a blast learning Bible stories that still apply to our lives today,” assures FL Kids Director Shevel Simonetti.
There is no cost to attend Freedom Nights. Call 610-593-5959 for more info.
Soup sale and luncheon
HOWARD -- The Howard United Methodist Church will sponsor a community soup sale on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat in or take out. Soups available are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn and chicken noodle. The cost is $8 for lunch or quarts of soup. Quarts for take out should be pre-ordered by the Sunday prior to luncheon. Contact Patti Long at 814-625-2182. Soup comes in freezable containers. Proceeds from soup sales are designated to local missions in the area. Invite a friend, come for lunch and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause!
Bible Study
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., will host Sunday night Bible study from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The study will take place for several weeks. Everyone is invited to attend.
Invite to Services
DUNNSTOWN -- Dunnstown United Methodist Church, 59 Church St., invites the public to worship with its members each Sunday. Bible Study begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 9 a.m. and the Morning Worship Service begins at 10 a.m. Call Joe at 570-748-9139 for more info about upcoming church events.
Sing-alongs
MILL HALL -- Mill Hall Presbyterian Church holds sing-alongs the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Each runs from 10:30-11:30 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 & Youth Group
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., holds Coffee Club every Thursday morning from 8:30-10 a.m. Enjoy coffee and fellowship with others.
The church 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.
Local Worship Services
LOCK HAVEN -- Big Woods Bible Church, 241 S. Hanna St., Lock Haven, hosts its weekly worship services at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday School begins at 10:45 a.m.
First Church of Christ, 330 N. Vesper St., Lock Haven, invites everyone who wishes to worship Jesus to attend weekly services at 9 a.m.
Charlton Chapel, 46 Church Hill Road, Lock Haven, an Independent Bible Church, invites you to worship service each Sunday at 9 a.m.
Walnut Street Church of Christ, 714 W. Walnut St., Lock Haven, welcomes everyone to weekly worship services Sunday's from 9:30-10:45 a.m.