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Vundhlas return from Zimbabwe
MARSH CREEK -- Donald and Karen Vundhla will be at the Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church on Sunday, June 30, and the public is invited to the special service at 10 a.m. and a picnic afterward in the church pavilion. Picnic foods will be provided.
Karen (Buckwalter) Vundhla grew up attending the Marsh Creek church. She and her husband, Donald, have been serving as missionaries in Zimbabwe, Africa.
The picnic will also serve as a time to fellowship while visiting with the Vundhla's -- to renew old friendships and make new ones.
Call Pastor Dan at 814-625-3544 for info or directions to the church.
Fifth Sunday
Service
MILL HALL -- Mill Hall United Methodist Church will host her sister churches, Flemington and Lamar United Methodist Churches, for a 5th Sunday Service on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Bring a cover dish to share. If you cannot bring a covered dish, that's fine, but still join us for food and fellowship.
Lamar Lighthouse 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 Hyssongs will be performing on June 30.
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church's Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at the church at noon on Wednesday, July 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.
Donations of yarn are always welcomed and accepted for use by the Prayer Shawl Ministry, too!
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.
Youth invited
FLEMINGTON -- Area youth are invited to Flemington First Church of Christ for a summer of fun! Youth and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the church each Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m.
The Millers in
Concert
LAIRDSVILLE -- The public is invited to enjoy a Christian concert featuring The Millers that will be held on Friday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Rte. 118, Lairdsville. For more info call Pastor Max Walters, Jr., at 570-585-2765.
New Service Time
FARRANDSVILLE -- Effective July 7, 2024, People's United Methodist Church of Farrandsville will begin their services at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to join us for services.
Boal 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.
Free movies
MILL HALL -- Living Faith Ministries will once again hold their Friday Night Movies. 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!
5-Day Club
LOCK HAVEN -- First Baptist Church, 210 N. Vesper St., Lock Haven, is offering a 5-Day Club for children ages 5-12 (and their parents!) on July 8-12, from 6:30-8 p.m. each evening. Come and bring a friend to hear Bible lessons, enjoy songs and games, learn Bible memory verses and participate in fun activities where you can earn prizes.
Contact Pastor Doug Packard at 570-748-3744 or send an email to fbclockhavenpa@gmail.com for more information.
Vacation Bible School
BOONEVILLE -- Dive Into Adventure with the Scuba Vacation Bible School at the Booneville Campground from July 14-18. The fun and adventure begins at 6 p.m. and continues to 8:30 p.m. each day. All ages from preschool through youth are invited and welcome.
For more information call Grace at 570-725-3926 or Dee at 570-725-3013.
Ice Cream Social
BOONEVILLE -- The Nittany and Sugar Valley Charge of the Methodist Church is holding their annual Homemade Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 20, from 4-7 p.m. at the Booneville Campground. Come one and come all for their famous homemade ice cream and pies. This year they will also have hot sausage, hamburgers and hot dogs.
Musical Entertainment by Kopper and Kash will start at 4 p.m.
Free Summer
Movies
FLEMINGTON -- Free movies will be shown at Hillview Wesleyan Church this summer. The movies will be shown in the church fellowship hall at 6 p.m.
On July 20 the movie will be The Rescuers Down Under.
On Aug. 10 the movie will be Disney's Robin Hood and on Sept. 21 the movie will be The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Bring the whole family to enjoy these movies at the church, 1200 W. 4th St., Lock Haven.
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Returns to St. Mark
HOWARD -- St. Mark Lutheran Church's Summer Outdoor Concert series is back. Once a month, the series features music from local and regional musicians playing under the pavilion at St. Mark, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. 4th St., Lock Haven, invites you to their services: Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Church Service at 10:30 a.m. A Children's Church service is also held at 10:30 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.