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Summer Outdoor Concert
Series returns to St. Mark
HOWARD -- St. Mark Lutheran Church's Summer Outdoor Concert series returns and begins June 21. The monthly series features music from local and regional musicians playing under the pavilion at St. Mark, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard.
On Friday, June 21, the Sugar Valley Band kicks off the series. The band plays rock and Americana. On July 26, folk musician Woody Wolfe, Jr. performs. The series wraps up on Aug. 30 with the bluegrass group, the Parlor Pickers.
The evenings begin at 6 p.m., with music starting at 6:30 p.m. The evenings include a fire pit to roast hot dogs, Smores and more, and just a relaxing evening with family and friends -- both old and new.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some great music and time with the community!
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.
Boel Museum trip
MILL HALL -- For those who enjoyed Mike Palischak's special lecture on Christopher Columbus during one of the Holy Moments in Time presentations at Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall, the church will be taking a group trip to the Christopher Columbus Chapel and the Boal Mansion Museum on July 10.
The trip will leave the church at 111 Main St., Mill Hall, at 1 p.m., and carpool to the chapel and the museum. The public is invited to come along. The tour will take about two hours and the entrance fee is $12 for each person.
A count of those who will be attending needs to be given to the tour guide, so please RSVP to Pastor Susan at the church at 570-726-4112. Leave a brief message on the church's answering machine of how many will be joining the group trip on July 10 along with your name and contact number.
Change in service hours
Effective June 2, the Nittany Valley Charge UCC will have a change in hours for Sunday morning worship services.
Emmanuel UCC in Jacksonville will worship at 9 a.m.; Mt Bethel/Salona will worship at 10:30 a.m. at Salona (June 9 at Mt. Bethel, Lamar).
These hours will be in effect until the end of May 2025.
Sunday Concerts
LAMAR -- Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be having concerts each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the campground's multi-purpose room. The public is invited to each of the free Sunday evening concerts. A love offering is taken during the evening. Indoor seating is provided for the concerts, or bring your lawn chairs for more comfortable seating.
The Foresters will be in concert on Sunday, June 16, followed by the Needhams on June 23.
Free movies
MILL HALL -- Living Faith Ministries will once again hold their Friday Night Movies starting Friday, June 14. All movies are free and open to the community. We are located at 7175 Nittany Valley Drive in Mill Hall. Look for the big green sign in front of the church. There will be free food while supplies last. Bring you lawn chairs, blankets, family and enjoy a FREE night out!
Meet and Greet
LOCK HAVEN -- Walnut Street Church of Christ, 714 W. Walnut St., is having a "Meet and Greet" at the church building on June 15 from 12-2 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. Come see our church building, have some refreshments and meet our minister.
Call Patrick at 570-502-3797 for info.
Special Music
SWISSDALE -- Swissdale United Methodist Church will be hosting local talent Rachael Karwowski on Sunday, June 16, at 11 a.m. Rachael will be giving the message and performing special music. All are welcome, come as you are!
Trumpet Concert
WINGATE -- Chiz Rider will be at the Wingate Faith Church on Sunday, June 16. Rider will be proclaiming the gospel through his trumpet and testimony at the free concert during the 9 a.m. service. Food and fellowship will follow the concert and worship service.
From The Ashes
Women's Conference
AVIS -- Grace Fellowship in Avis is inviting area ladies to a women's conference, "From the Ashes," on Saturday, June 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reserve your seats RSVP by using the RSVP link, https://fromtheashes.rsvpify.com.
The event will be held at Bald Birds Brewing Co., 220 Shaffer Lane, Jersey Shore, Pa.
Join members for special guest testimonies and the Friends of the Heart ladies, Kim Messinger and Janine Boyer. Music performances featuring Jenn Smithgall and Drew Collins.
For more information contact Grace at 570-478-1450 or email firstlove@reborn.com
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 the pastor at 570-748-6481 or covenantumc@susumc.org.
'The Chosen' viewing party
LOCK HAVEN -- Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., will be streaming season 4 of "The Chosen" in their fellowship hall.
It tells the life of Jesus and his disciples and shows what life was like in those times, politically as well as spiritually. It has had a profound effect on many people and will open your eyes to things you have never thought of before.
You are invited Thursdays, beginning May 30, for eight episodes (8 weeks except July 4) at 6 p.m. for snacks. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Enter the parking lot from Mill Street, use the doors to the fellowship hall.
You cannot stream this from any network, it is only available through membership to the Christian Cinema.
It would be helpful if you watched a few of season 1-3 episodes, but not necessary.
For more information, please email greatislandpresbyterian@gmail.com
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.
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
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 events. 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.
Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven invites you to worship God with them at 10 a.m.
The worship service at Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, starts at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. They invite those interested to come early and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and a sweet treat. Please call Pastor Susan Champion at 570-726-4112 with any questions.