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Spring Craft Show

FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Mill Hall, will host a Spring Craft Show on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food and plenty of vendors.

Crafting group open to all

LOCK HAVEN -- A new crafting group is open to everyone who wants to share in the fun and maybe gain a new skill. Covenant Crafters meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., and is open to the general public.

Projects will vary. The crafters are currently doing embroidery cards.

The group meets in the lounge. Enter the more modern section of the church building and turn right at the stairs. The lounge is on the left. The building also has a handicap entrance. For information, contact Pastor Justin Frear at 570-748-6481 or covenantumc@susumc.org.

Collecting treats

FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be conducting a Lenten Community Outreach project. During the month of March, St. Luke's will be collecting individually wrapped packages of treats/snacks for the residents of the Lock Haven Rehabilitation Center and the Senior Living Center.

JAM session

HOWARD -- Jana Marie Foundation is holding another JAM (Jana's Art and Music) Session for all kids in grades 2 through 5 on Monday, April 1, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard. To register for this free program, visit janamariefoundation.org/jamsessions. For more information on Jana Marie Foundation, suicide prevention, mental health and foundation events, visit janamariefoundation.org and follow Jana Maria Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

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 April 3 at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The April topic will be famous women - Sarah Hale, Harriet Becher Stowe,

Clare Barton and Dorothea Dix. 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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church's Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at the church at noon on Wednesday, April 3, 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.

Telling the story

LOCK HAVEN -- Biblical storyteller Dr. Bob Booz will perform scripture Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. in Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St.

The United Women in Faith are hosting the program which is open to everyone interested, not just women.

Dr. Booz has been a certified lay speaker for more than 45 years. He will share excerpts from Mark 15, from Jesus' arrest through His crucifixion.

Spaghetti Dinner

McELHATTAN -- McElhattan Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan, will hold a drive-thru spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Cost is a donation with the meal including spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, bread and dessert.

Singing About the

Resurrected Christ!

BEECH CREEK -- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will be hosting a Concert Series - Singing About the Resurrected Christ! This will include two concerts on two nights. The first will be The Kramers on Sunday, April 14, at 6 p.m. The Kramers maintain a high quality of musical excellence with an unquenchable passion to see people come to know Jesus Christ as Savior. The second concert will be The Nelons on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. A concert with The Nelons leaves you encouraged by the message of hope shared from their hearts, warmed by the love of family you feel from the stage and inspired by the beauty, purity and majesty of each lyric they sing. A love offering will be received at each concert. The concerts are free and open to the public. We hope to provide a nice audience for The Kramers and The Nelons.

Beech Creek Wesleyan Church is located at 217 Main Street in Beech Creek.

Bible Study

LOCK HAVEN -- God's Eternal Life Church at 30 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven, is holding weekly Bible studies each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be Thru the Bible Word for Word. Please feel free to join us. Church services are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Dean Williams can be reached at 570-748-3700.

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.

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