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Summer Concert Series
LAMAR -- Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open to the public. A love offering is taken each week to further the ministry of both the groups performing and Lamar Lighthouse Camp. The Foresters will be entertaining on July 6 followed by Divinity Trio on July 13.
For more info call 570-337-0203 or visit their Facebook page: Lamar Lighthouse Camp.
Blood Drives
Local churches are hosting blood drives during the month of July. Blood donors of all types are invited to participate. To find a blood drive being held near you visit the American Red Cross website.
A blood drive will be held on Monday, July 7, from 1-6 p.m., at Tri County Church in Mill Hall.
On Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, Hughes St., Bellefonte.
Benefit chicken BBQ
LOGANTON -- Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren, 2350 E. Winter Road, Loganton, will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The barbecue will serve as a benefit dinner for the Evan Geisewite family. Evan tragically lost his life in a car accident earlier in the year.
Dinners include chicken quarter, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll and cookie. The meal is served as take out, with tables available indoors and outdoors for folks to eat in.
The cost is a donation with all proceeds to benefit Evan's wife, Amanda, and their son, Parker.
Victory Express in concert
LAIRDSVILLE -- Victory Express will perform on Sunday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m., at Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Rt. 118 Highway, Lairdsville.
For more information, contact Max Walters, Jr. at 570-548-2765.
Bible Study
LOCK HAVEN -- God's Eternal Life Church, 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.
News from the Pathway pews
MCELHATTAN -- Pathway to Christ Church volunteers will be making sticky buns again for pick-up at the church on Aug. 2. The sticky bun orders must be placed before July 18. A dozen of plain sticky buns will be $10, and if you want nuts added to your dozen then the cost would be $12. To place your sticky bun order send an email to Jane at cwhite173@comcast.net.
The church will be having a drive thru meal on Aug. 2 as well and you can get your meal at the same time as picking up your sticky buns. The meal will consist of a pulled pork sandwich with slaw, baked beans, macaroni salad and cake. The cost will be whatever donation you can afford to provide. The drive thru meal and sticky bun pickup will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pathway to Christ Church will also be having a craft and small business vendor fair on Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors of all varieties are invited to set up at this outside event. Food will also be available in the church social hall during the vendor fair. The church wants to have a parking lot full of craft vendors and small business vendors for this sale. The church is located at 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan. For more info on reserving a spot for the craft fair send an email to BJ at bpeters388@comcast.net.
Grief Support
LOCK HAVEN -- Community Grief Support is a new opportunity for men and women to gather and seek help together. The next meeting will be on July 8. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. in the lounge of Covenant United Methodist Church, 44-46 W. Main St., Lock Haven.
The support group is free, confidential and open to anyone. There is no work book to follow and no end date. It is designed to become an established, long-term program.
Sharon Gensib and Pamela Brauchli are the facilitators. They will open each session but the discussion will go where the group takes it.
Church Celebration
JACKSONVILLE -- Emmanuel United Church of Christ will be celebrating 150 years as a church and congregation. The public is invited to the events scheduled for both July 12 and July 13 at the church.
On Saturday, July 12, starting at 4:15 p.m., join local artist, Annie Snyder Reenactor, in revisiting the past 150 years of the Emmanuel United Church of Christ's building and it's congregation.
Following this presentation, there will be light refreshments, and open house and exhibit of historical artifacts and photographs of Emmanuel UCC and the Jacksonville area, as well as a basket raffle.
At 6 p.m. there will be an old-time community hymn sign, featuring special music by Kenna Shenk, followed by the basket raffle drawing and announcement of the winners.
At the church on Sunday morning, July 13, Pastor Cindy Killinger will lead the worship service that begins at 10:30 a.m. Special music will also be featured.
At noon an old fashioned picnic and ice cream sundae bar will be enjoyed.
All events are free of charge and open to the public. Emmanuel UCC is located at 4135 Jacksonville Road, Howard, Pa.
For more info contact Marsha at 814-571-3889 of visit their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/share/1F3ibZMYfD/
Homemade Ice Cream Social
LOGANTON -- The Nittany/Sugar Valley United Methodist Charge will be holding the annual "Homemade Ice Cream Social" on July 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Booneville Campground, on Campground Road in Loganton.
In addition to homemade ice cream and pies, hot sausage sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be available.
VBS at Walnut St.
Church of Christ
LOCK HAVEN -- The Walnut Street Church of Christ, 714 W. Walnut St., is inviting the area's youth to our Vacation Bible School. The theme, "Heroes of the Faith," is about those in the Bible with great faith. The VBS will be July 24-25 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. with a short program on July 27 at 11 a.m. There are two age groups: Ages 5-8 and 9-12. Register by July 19 at https://form.jotform.com/251425842394157 or their website: https://walnutstchurchofchristpa.com/. Please call Patrick Ferris at 272-230-2359 with any questions.
Local Worship Services
Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, Main St., Mill Hall -- Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. An invitation is extended to come early and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and a sweet treat. For spiritual guidance, call Pastor Susan Champion at 570-726-4112.
Blanchard Church of Christ's services are Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Sunday School from 10-10:45 a.m.
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.
Charlton Chapel, 46 Church Hill Road, Lock Haven, an Independent Bible Church, invites you to worship service each Sunday at 9 a.m.
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 morning worship service begins at 10 a.m.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Jacksonville, invites you to join their Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Cindy Killinger.
First Church of Christ, 330 N. Vesper St., Lock Haven, invites everyone to Sunday morning services at 9 a.m.
Garman Lutheran Church, 1779 Sulphur Run Road, Jersey Shore, regular services at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday.
Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, invites you to worship with them at 10 a.m. each Sunday.
Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. 4th St., Lock Haven, invites you to their services: Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.; Church Service at 10:30 a.m. A Children's Church service is also held at 10:30 a.m.
Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church holds Sunday morning services beginning at 9 a.m. and Sunday evening services at 6:30 p.m.
Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven, holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. from spring through fall and regular services begin at 11 a.m. For info call 570-660-3389.
Grace Lutheran Church, 1601 Walnut St., Jersey Shore, holds services at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.
Woolrich Community United Methodist Church, 1080 Park Ave., Woolrich, invites you to worship at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday.
Swissdale United Methodist Church, 974 E. Croak Hollow Road, Lock Haven, invites the public to worship with its members. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m, and morning worship begins at 11:05 a.m.
Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan, invites the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. each week.
People's United Methodist Church of Farrandsville invites you to join their services at 8:30 a.m.
People's United Methodist Church of Caldwell, 11376 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven, invites you to join our weekly Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.
St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 1175 W. Fourth St., Flemington, invites everyone to its worship service at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday, with Pastor Dave Miller officiating.
Walnut Street Church of Christ, 714 W. Walnut St., Lock Haven, welcomes everyone to worship services on Sunday's from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to this Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m.
Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale, invites you to worship with them this Sunday at 9: a.m. followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m