Benefit for Gavin
LOGANTON -- A benefit to help Gavin Morris and his family is being held at the Albright United Methodist Church, 47 E. Main St., Loganton, on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 4-7 p.m. Donations are being accepted for the benefit. Call Peg Thomas at 570-725-2512 for more info and to donate!
Gavin is a Sugar Valley High School student who has a heart condition and is currently being treated at Children's Hospital in Philadelphia.
Bible Study
McElhattan Pathway to Christ Church invites everyone to their Tuesday evening Bible Study, each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Spaghetti dinner
LOCK HAVEN -- There will be a spaghetti dinner benefitting The Peoples Church of Farrandsville on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Sons of Italy, 1 N. Henderson St., Lock Haven, from 4-6 p.m. The meal will be take-out only with pick up at the back patio. The cost is $8, which includes spaghetti, meatballs, sauce, bread and pudding. Call Carol McDermit at 570-748-9667 for tickets. Tickets must be paid for before the event and pick up for tickets can be arranged.
Fish Fries
BELLEFONTE -- Friday Night Fish Fry at St. John's Catholic School (116 E. Bishop St.) will be on the following Fridays of Lent: March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22. Fish fries will be open to the public from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of Baked Lemon Pepper Cod (GF), Yuengling Beer Battered Haddock or Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp, choice of three sides: french fries, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, apple sauce and a homemade dessert. Ala Carte items including Haluski and Pierogies with butter and onions will also be available. Eat in or Take Out. The cost is only $13 for adults and $6 for children under 12, under 6 eat for free. Come experience Centre County's largest Fish Fry prepared and served by the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
Lenten fish fry
LOCK HAVEN -- Holy Spirit Parish will be holding their annual Lenten fish fry each Friday during Lent at the parish center, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven.
This year's fry 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 for Good Friday.
Sportsman's Banquet
FLEMINGTON -- Tickets are on sale now for Flemington First Church of Christ's annual Sportsman's Banquet to be held on Friday, March 1, at the church, 714 Canal St. Tickets are $15.
Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., meal is from 6 to 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:45 p.m. This year's speaker is Frank Stuliff.
There will be door prizes, live and Chinese auctions. Please contact the church to purchase tickets.
Shoe Drive
MARSH CREEK -- Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church is again gathering shoes to support The Gospel Tide's annual shoe drive that is being held until March 6. The drive is called "Your Soles for Their Souls." New shoes or those that have been gently worn and still in great condition are being collected in all sizes ranging from youth to adults. Sneakers, shoes and boots are needed, as long as they are new or in really good condition.
Area churches and individuals are encouraged to donate and local pick-up is available by calling Bonnie at 570-962-2665. Bonnie lives just below Beech Creek, but there are also other congregation members spread out from Lamar, Mill Hall, Howard, Orviston, Bellefonte and Julian that can meet to pick up your donated shoes. Bonnie wants to have all of the shoes collected by the end of February so she can box them and take them to Gospel Tide's office before the March 6 deadline.
This is the third year that the Marsh Creek Church has participated in Gospel Tide's Shoe Drive. Marsh Creek BIC Church is located along Summit Hill Road in rural Howard. Pastor Dan Longmore can be reached at 814-625-3544.
The Tide's goal is to collect 5,000 pairs of shoes during this year's drive. To learn more about The Gospel Tide's mission, visit www.thetide.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church's Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at the church at noon on Wednesday, March 6, 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.
Holy Moments in History
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall invites the community to Holy Moments in History, a series being conducted by Mike Palischak, a retired history teacher who loves history. The next meeting will be on March 6 at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The March topic will be on Joshua Chamberlain, a little known American Civil War Hero.
If you are a history buff or would like to know how faith in God has helped develop our country, stop by and listen. Mr. Palischak welcomes questions. Everyone is invited to this fascinating program. There is plenty of free parking to the rear of the church.
Soup sale
FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a Soup Sale on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Orders for take out only are due by March 2. Soup will be $7 a quart. Soups being offered are chicken corn, vegetable beef and ham and bean. Orders may be placed by calling the church at 570-748-5741 and leave your order on the message machine.
Soup sale
St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a Soup Sale on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Orders are due by March 2, take out orders only. Soups will be $7 a quart. Soups being offered are ham and bean, chicken corn and vegetable beef. Orders may be placed by calling the church at 570-748-5741 and leave your order on the message machine.
Last soup sale and luncheon
The Howard United Methodist Church, located at 144 West Main Street, Howard, will be having their last soup sale and luncheon until the fall on Thursday, March 21, 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. 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 to pre-order. 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!
Annual Easter egg hunt
The Big Woods Bible Church will be having their annual free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m., at 241 S. Hanna St., Lock Haven. Come on out to win some raffle prizes and for some egg hunting fun for all ages!
Invite to Services
DUNNSTOWN -- Dunnstown United Methodist Church, 59 Church St., invites the public to worship with its members each Sunday. Sunday School Bible Study begins at 8:45 a.m., and church 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.
The Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven, holds services each Sunday. Sunday School takes place at 10 a.m. from spring through fall and regular services begin at 11 a.m. For more info call 570-660-3389.