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LOGANTON -- Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites you to worship with them this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be from Chiz Rider. All are welcome.
Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale, invites you to join their service this Sunday morning at 9 a.m. with special music also by Chiz Rider.
Pick flowers, help local
communities
BELLEFONTE -- Blooming Petals Flower Farm is dedicating Wednesday, Aug. 27, as a day to help the Social Action Committee at St. Mark Lutheran Church.
St. Mark's Social Action Committee works to address the needs of local, state, national and international communities. It has built connections with local schools, shelters, food banks and more to help people in need in the region.
On Aug. 27, Blooming Petals will give 20 percent of total sales to St. Mark's Social Action Committee. The farm, which is located at 1863 Nittany Valley Drive in Bellefonte, is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The rain date will be Thursday, Aug. 28.
At the farm you can cut your own flowers, visit with friends and enjoy some refreshments -- all while also helping efforts to help people in our communities.
Thousands of flowers will be blooming and available to cut. Provided containers are $20, $25 and $30. You can fill your container as full as possible! Flowers at the farm include sunflowers, snapdragons, dahlias, eucalyptus, amaranths, celosia, strawflower, Lisianthus, calendula, gomphrena, zinnia, aster, larkspur, hydrangea, chrysanthemum, petunias and delphinium.
For more information, you can call Blooming Petals at 814-599-2297. For more information about St. Mark, email stmarklutheran@gmail.com or call 814-383-4882. Their location is 850 Snydertown Road, Howard. You also can visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown and follow St. Mark on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @StMarkSnydertown.
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. On Aug. 17, Redeemed will be in concert, followed by New Journey on Aug. 24 and The Silers on Aug. 31. For more info call 570-337-0203 or visit their Facebook page: Lamar Lighthouse Camp.
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.
Summer Picnic
MARSH CREEK -- Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church is having a Summer Picnic and outdoor service on Sunday, Aug. 31, beginning at 10 a.m. The public is invited. The theme of the service and picnic is "Your Summer in Words."
Music, food, fellowship and a chance for everyone to share their stories from their summertime experiences will be enjoyed. The goal is to share together the highs and lows of this past summer.
We hope that all of the VBS attendees will join us as there will be several games and prizes for the children. Bring a lawn chair for comfortable seating during the service.
The picnic will follow the morning service in the church pavilion, with the meat and drinks being provided. You may bring a covered dish to share for the meal, but it's not necessary.
The church is located at 417 Summit Hill Road, (Marsh Creek), Howard. Questions can be directed to Pastor Dan Longmore or his wife, Marty, at 814-625-3544 or visit the website at marshcreekbicchurch.com.
Fellowship Corner Room
MILL HALL -- New Hope Fellowship has added a Fellowship Corner Room to its church at 6436 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall. The Fellowship Corner Room is available for your parties, receptions, showers and other small gathering events. The room will seat 60-70 comfortably and offers tables, cushioned chairs, stoves, microwaves, a refrigerator and plenty of counter space and outside parking. Monetary donations are appreciated but are not required for you to use the Fellowship Corner Room. Contact New Hope Fellowship at 570-755-1450 for info.
Blessing of the Backpacks
LOCK HAVEN -- Caldwell/Woolrich Charge of United Methodist Church will have a "Blessing of the Backpacks" service on Sunday Aug. 24, to begin the new school year. Students and their parents, teachers and school support staff of all ages are encouraged to attend.
The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Caldwell Church, 11376 Coudersport Pike Road, Lock Haven.
The Woolrich Community Church service will begin at 9:45 a.m. in Woolrich Park, Pavilion #2, Park Avenue, Woolrich. A pot-luck lunch in the park will follow the Woolrich service. Please bring a dish to share. Drinks and paper goods provided.
Walk by Faith
LOCK HAVEN -- The Walk by Faith walking program will be meeting, weather permitting, each Wednesday evening and you are invited to join the group, both for the exercise and for fellowship time together. The walks take about one hour where you can walk at your own pace or with a friend to get fresh air and exercise, all while enjoying the beauty of God's creation.
The next walk will be held on Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Bald Eagle Valley Trail, meet at the old Train Station.
On Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. the walk will be at McElhattan's Old River Road, meet in the parking lot.
More walks are planned through October and will be announced later on. Call Fran at 570-748-4302 for more info.
News from the Pathway pews
MCELHATTAN -- Pathway to Christ Church is having a craft and small business vendor fair on Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors of all varieties are set up at the church. Food will also be available in the social hall during the vendor fair. 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.
The church would like to find someone who may be traveling close to the area of Blue Ash, Ohio, who would be willing to drop off a big box or two of pill bottles so that the expense of mailing them isn't needed. If you are going to be traveling in that area over the next few months please reach out to the church office.
Matthew 25 Ministries accepts the donations of clean, empty, recapped plastic pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies. For more info visit Matthew 2 Ministries.
Pathway to Christ Church is also collecting boxes of Cheerios that will be given to the Jersey Shore Care and Share food pantry at St. John Lutheran Church. The food pantry has a goal to get 900 boxes of Cheerios before the end of October.
Blood Drives
Local churches will be hosting blood drives over the next several weeks. Blood donors of all types are invited to participate. To find a blood drive being held near you visit the American Red Cross website.
Blood drives will be held on the following dates:
On Aug. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington. St. Luke's famous root beer floats will be served at this blood drive.
Also on Aug. 26, from noon to 5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.
Labor Day Picnic
BASTRESS -- Immaculate Conception Parish, 5973 Jacks Hollow Road off Route 654 in Bastress, will hold its annual country style ham and turkey dinner on Monday, Sept. 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. The meal will consist of ham and turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, noodles, coleslaw, bread and dessert. The cost is $13 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 $13 per meal.
In addition to the dinner, other foods, snacks and desserts will be available on the grounds as well as a raffle and Bingo table. For info call Cole at 570-932-1886.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church's Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, beginning at noon. More needleworkers, those who crochet or knit, are invited to join the PSM group.
August and September have been declared as Scrap-afghan months. Our needleworkers will be using scraps and partial skeins of yarn in many different colors to create afghans and lap robes.
Donations of yarn and money are needed and accepted at the church for the needleworkers to continue their talent of creating beautiful pieces that are then donated to those in need.
The needleworkers are also going strong in August and September to make as many prayer shawls, lap robes and small afghans as they can that will all be donated to area hospitals and nursing homes during the annual Knit N' Run held the first Saturday in October. Cyclists from the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motor Cycle Club come to the church for a fellowship and brunch time before mounting their cycles and delivering many items to patients at nursing homes and hospitals in the area.
The church has a ramp, is handicap accessible and is located at 111 Main St., in Mill Hall, with plenty of free parking to the rear of the church. Call Pastor Susan at the church office at 570-726-4112 for more info on the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Free hymn sing
DUNNSTOWN -- Dunnstorn United Methodist Church will hold a hymn sing and sing-a-long at the church on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. The Twisted Racquet-Tears will be the featured musicians. The event is free and open to the public. Sing along to those old familiar hymns. Requests for your favorite hymn will also be granted.
Local Worship Services
Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to worship with them this Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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.
Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale, invites you to worship with them Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
Covenant United Methodist Church, 44-46 W. Main St., Lock Haven, and Pastor Justin Frear invite you to the weekly worship service at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school for all ages is at 10 a.m. For more about Covenant Church, visit the website at: covenant.susumc.org
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 Sundays 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.
Mackeyville United Methodist Church, Mackeyville, PA invites you to worship with them Sunday at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome!
Trinity United Methodist Church in Greenburr, Loganton, PA welcomes everyone to their morning services on Sunday at 9: a.m.
Albright United Methodist church, Loganton, invites everyone to Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome!
Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale, invites you to worship with them Sunday at 9: a.m. followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome!