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Church Yard Sales
JERSEY SHORE -- A yard sale will be held at the Oriole Church, 39 Main Road, Jersey Shore, on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Closet Opens
HUNTER RUN -- Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open for the first sale of the season on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in the fellowship hall of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard. Enter through the side door off the lower parking lot. This sale will be held rain or shine.
Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants through 3X, and are priced at $5 per bag full. Bags will be furnished. Free coffee, water and small snacks will also be available.
Bargains and Blessings Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel UMC that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and the surrounding areas. All proceeds go back into the community to help families in need.
The next sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, also at Faith Chapel UMC. For more information, visit the church's Facebook page at wwwfacebook.com/faithchapelumc or email jbumbarger@comcast.net.
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.
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. Church services are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Dean Williams can be reached at 570-748-3700.
Free tech class
HOWARD -- St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will host a free technology class covering online prescription drug resources at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 7. The in-person class is led by Mid-State Literacy Council, which is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help people age 50 and older learn new online skills.
During the class on online prescription drug resources, participants will learn how to research, purchase, and save on prescription drugs using online tools.
To register for the free class, email stmarksnydertown@gmail.com or call 814-383-4882.
For more information on Mid-State Literacy Council, visit mid-stateliteracycouncil.org. For more information on this event or about St. Mark, email stmarklutheran@gmail.com or call 814-383-4882. You also can visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown and follow St. Mark on Facebook and Instagram @StMarkSnydertown.
Hillview Wesleyan to
hold movie night
FLEMINGTON -- Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. 4th St., Flemington, will hold a movie night on Saturday, May 11, at 6 p.m. The night will feature a screening of "The Shift."
According to a synopsis of the film: Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) travels across worlds and dimensions to reunite with Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), the love of his life. A mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (Neal McDonough) upends Kevin’s world as he tries to escape an alternate dystopian reality. "The Shift" is a 2023 American Christian science fiction thriller film written and directed by Brock Heasley and starring Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, Rose Reid, John Billingsley, Paras Patel, Jordan Alexandra and Sean Astin. It is a loose adaptation of the Book of Job.
Mother's Day Service
Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, is having a special Mother’s Day message prepared about a very extraordinary mother who taught a young polio child how to walk. This true story will tug at your heart strings. Come hear this remarkable story and share with other's the special bond of motherhood.
And, on the lighter side, we will also attempt to answer the age-old questions -- Do mothers really have eyes in the back of their heads? How did God make mothers? What ingredients are mothers made of?
All these questions and more will be answered at our Mother’s Day service, on Sunday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. Come early for coffee and a sweet treat. Pastor Susan will warmly welcome you.
Ham and Turkey Dinner
BASTRESS -- Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Bastress, 5973 Jacks Hollow Road, off Route 654, will be having a Country Style Ham and Turkey Dinner on Sunday, May 19, from noon to 6 p.m. The meal will consist of ham and turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, noodles, salad, bread and dessert. The cost is $12 per meal for adults, $6 per meal for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are free. Takeout meals are available after 1 p.m. Takeout meals are $12 per meal. In addition to the dinner, sandwiches, french fries and ice cream are available in the concession stand. There will be small games of chance as well.
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.