Summer Concert Series

LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp’s Summer Concert series is coming to an end. The last summer concert, featuring GloryWay, will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. A love offering will be taken during the concert to further the ministry of both GloryWay and Lamar Lighthouse Camp. For more info call 570-337-0203.

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.

On Oct. 1, at 6 p.m., the walk will be on the McElhattan Old River Road. Meet in the parking lot.

On Oct. 8, at 6 p.m., the walk will be at the Woodward Township Walkway. Meet at the church to walk across the Jay Street Bridge to the walkway.

More walks are planned each Wednesday through October and will be announced later on. Call Fran at 570-748-4302 for a schedule of each of the walks or for more info.

News from the Pathway pews

MCELHATTAN — Pathway to Christ Church has Bible Study every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the social hall at Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan. Everyone is welcome to join us to study the word and share good fellowship together.

Pathway to Christ Church is currently 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. Your donation of boxes of Cheerios can be brought to the church on Sunday morning or on Tuesday evening during the Bible study. Together, we can provide this breakfast food for many local families that utilize the food pantry.

Come volunteer with us at the Food Bank in Williamsport! Carpooling is available from the church parking lot, leaving at 4:30 p.m. We help at the food bank on the third Thursday of each month — so the next food bank would be on Oct. 16. Last month our volunteers packed 320 boxes of food for hungry families! You can become a part of this outreach with us. If you’re interested in learning more, just send an email to bpeters388@comcast.net. Volunteering warms the heart and you’ll be happier for having done something to help others!

Outreach activities are planned for October, including a (curbside pickup) chicken bbq meal on Oct. 11 and a Pumpkin Patch and Fall Hayride set for Oct. 19. More info will be coming!

Yarn Collection

MARSH CREEK — Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church collected new and used yarn that is being donated to the Prayer Shawl Ministry for their needleworkers to use. Three ladies of the church are actively involved with the Prayer Shawl Ministry and were leading the campaign to collect the yarn.

THANK YOU for those who have already donated yarn. We will take yarn all year long if you just want to give us a call. Whether it be new skeins, partial skeins or even small balls of yarn, the needleworkers can use it!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is focusing on making patriotic afghans and lap robes during the month of November in celebration of our veterans. If you’d like to provide skeins of red, white and blue yarn, or Walmart gift cards for us to buy the skeins locally, just call Rhoda at 814-625-2760 for local pickups.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

MILL HALL — Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, beginning at noon. More needleworkers, those who crochet or knit, are invited to join the PSM group.

At our Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting in October we will be sorting out items and placing them on the pews for Pastor Susan Champion to say a blessing over all of the items and for those who will be receiving them before they are bagged and readied for the bikers to deliver.

The public is then invited to come to the church on Saturday, Oct. 4, when the bikers of the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motor Cycle Club come to the church for fellowship time and brunch before mounting their cycles (and pickup trucks) to embark on their annual Knit N’ Run, a full day of delivering items to nursing homes and hospitals stretching from State College to Renovo and all the way to Geisinger in Danville.

Many residents living in personal care homes or nursing homes and patients in hospitals are presented with a lap robe, a small afghan or a prayer shawl during the Knit N’ Run. The bikers take time to visit with folks to brighten their days along with presenting the small tokens of friendship and comfort.

Come see the Harley riders show their loving and tender sides as they visit with the PSM needleworkers during the morning fellowship and brunch on Oct. 4. There will be light snacks for everyone to enjoy.

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.

Blessing of pets and animals

SNYDERTOWN — St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will hold a Blessing of Pets and Animals at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. The service will be held under the church pavilion, and also will include remembering pets we have lost. The church also will be taking donations that will go to Centre County PAWS.

The service is held in early October each year, around the time the church remembers Francis of Assisi, who had a spirit of gratitude for all of creation, including pets and animals.

All are invited to bring their pets or a photo of their pets to the service to receive a blessing. Please have all dogs on leashes.

For more information, email stmarklutheran@gmail.com, call 814-383-4882 or visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown. Follow St. Mark on Facebook and Instagram @StMarkSnydertown.

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.

Food distribution

BELLEFONTE — Food distribution will be on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4-6 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte. There aren’t any income guidelines but a few questions are asked for those attending for the first time. For more info on these food distributions, call Leilani “Loni” at 814-548-7835.

Chicken and biscuit dinner

JERSEY SHORE — Oriole Methodist Church, 39 Main Road, Jersey Shore, will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

A meal costs $6.50 for adults; $4 for children through 12 years; while children under four eat for free. Tickets are available at the door.

Homecoming Service

LOGANTON — Please come out to share fellowship and faith at the annual St. Paul’s EUB Homecoming service to be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s is currently the oldest church in Sugar Valley and is also known as the Miller’s Church. While the cemetery dates to 1825, with the original church being built in 1830, the current building was constructed in 1879. Located in picturesque Sugar Valley near Logan Mills on West Winter Road, the historical white church will be hosting Fishers of Men with their music and Pastor Brenda Mitchell (retired pastor of the Sugar Valley United Methodist Charge) will be sharing the message. Let’s come together to worship in the beautiful autumn season! All are invited. Please share this invitation with friends and family!

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 Oct. 7, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte.

On Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Flemington First Church of Christ

On Oct. 27, from 12-5:30 p.m., at the Watermarke Church on Zion Road in Bellefonte.

Pot pie sale

WINGATE — Wingate Faith Church is having their pot pie fundraisers during the fall months. The church offers ham or chicken pot pie with samples of bread for $9 a quart. A pot pie sale will be on Monday, Oct. 13, with pick-up beginning at 4 p.m. until all sold out. Pre-ordering is best, and can be done by calling Janette at 814-883-0893 and then just come to the church fellowship hall at 4 p.m. to get yours. Walk-in sales are welcomed as well starting at 4 p.m.

The last pot pie sale of the fall will be on Nov. 10.

Wingate Faith Church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is directly behind the Sheetz store in Wingate.

Last sale of the season

HOWARD — Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard. This will be the final sale of the season and will be open rain or shine. Gently used, good quality clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants to 3X and are priced at $5 per bag full. Bags will be provided.

Sales will resume in May 2026. Donations may be dropped off at Faith Chapel UMC most Tuesday mornings, but email jbumbarger@comcast.net to verify that the site will be open. Other drop-off locations are the Howard United Methodist Church, the Blanchard Church of Christ or the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church. For more information or if in urgent need of clothing assistance, contact us through the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faithchapelumc, or email jbumbarger@comcast.net.

Bargains and Blessings Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel UMC that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and surrounding areas. All proceeds go back into the community to help families in need or local charitable organizations

Turkey dinner

AVIS — Avis United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect Ave., is hosting its annual family-style turkey dinner on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4-6 p.m. Meal prices are: adults $12, children $5 and kids aged 5 and under eat for free. Join us for good food and fellowship!

Local Worship Services

Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to worship with them on 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 Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. 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 Sunday worship service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 10 a.m.

Dunnstown United Methodist Church, 59 Church St., invites the public to worship with its members each week. Sunday School/Bible Study begins at 8:45 a.m., and the 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.

Grace Lutheran Church, 1601 Walnut St., Jersey Shore, holds services at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.

Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, invites you to worship with them at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

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.

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.

Mackeyville United Methodist Church invites you to worship with them each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan, invites the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m.

Pathway to Christ Church also has Bible Study every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m., in the social hall at the church. Everyone is welcome to join us to study the word and share good fellowship together.

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, holds worship service at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday, with Pastor Dave Miller officiating.

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.

Trinity United Methodist Church in Greenburr, Loganton, welcomes you to their Sunday morning services at 9 a.m.

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.

Woolrich Community United Methodist Church, 1080 Park Ave., Woolrich, invites you to Sunday worship at 10 a.m.