Knit N’ Run

MILL HALL — The Prayer Shawl Ministry that meets at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall will be partnering with the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club for their annual Knit N’ Run that will begin at the church on Saturday morning, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to come to the church to see all the beautiful creations the PSM needleworkers have made during the past year that will then be delivered by the SVBTMC bikers to area hospitals, nursing homes and personal care homes. The public is invited to enjoy a light brunch with the needleworkers and cyclists and to travel along to their delivery destinations to meet and socialize with patients and residents at the homes and hospitals. Contact Pastor Susan Champion at the church at 570-726-4112 for more info, or just come to the church on Saturday morning. All are welcome!

Yard Sale

JERSEY SHORE — Phelps Chapel Church, 68 Phelps Chapel Road, Jersey Shore, is having a Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come browse and shop for bargains and treasures.

Holy Communion

MILL HALL — Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will be offering the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. There is no need to stand or walk to the altar, but rather the communion will be offered to each person at their seat. The morning worship service message on Sunday will center around communion and what it means to each of us. The church is handicap accessible with a ramp to the rear and plenty of free parking. The sacred sacrament of communion is offered five times during the year and we hope you will join us.

Food Drive

FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be having a food drive in the month of October. Each Sunday in October a different food item will be collected. The food collected will benefit The Salvation Army in the preparation of their Christmas baskets.

Blood Drive

WINGATE — Wingate Faith Church will have a Red Cross Blood Drive at the church on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 12:30-6 p.m. Donors of all blood types are needed. The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, directly behind the Sheetz in Wingate and next door to Wingate Elementary.

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. 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.

On Oct. 15, at 6 p.m., the walk will be on the dike levee. We’ll meet at the church

On Oct. 22, at 6 p.m., the walk will be at Riverview Park in Woodward Township. Meet at the park.

On Oct. 29, at 6 p.m., the walk will be at the Woodward Township Walkway. Meet at the church and we will walk across the Jay Street bridge together and on to the walkway.

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 having a curbside Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. until gone. The meal features ½ chicken, mac and cheese, baked beans and apple crisp for dessert for a donation. (The suggested price to donate for each meal is $15.)

Pathway to Christ Church is having a Pumpkin Patch at the church on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 2 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch consists of pumpkin decorating kits, while supplies last! There will also be a fall hayride and free popcorn for everyone! The event and activities is free and everyone is invited to come have fun at Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan.

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.

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. If you’re interested in learning more, just send an email to bpeters388@comcast.net.

Yarn & Shoes

MARSH CREEK — Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church will take new and used yarn for the Prayer Shawl Ministry needleworkers to use. A couple ladies in the church are involved with the PSM and so you can donate yarn anytime and we’ll see it gets to the PSM at the BEUP Church in Mill Hall. 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.

The church also plans to collect shoes for the Gospel Tide again! The annual shoe drive collection doesn’t start until January, but we collect shoes all year long, so if you have gently used boots or shoes of all sizes, please consider donating them to the Marsh Creek BIC Church for the Gospel Tide. You can learn more about the Your Soles for Their Souls shoe collection at the Gospel Tide website.

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.

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.

Soup Sale

The Howard United Methodist Church will sponsor a community soup sale on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Eat in or take out soups flavors available are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn and chicken noodle. Quarts for take out should be preordered by the Sunday prior to the luncheon (Oct. 12). Contact Patti at 814-625-2182 for preorders and questions. Soup comes in freezable containers. Cost is $10 for lunch which includes soup, salad, a roll, a piece of pie and a beverage. Take-out quarts are $9 each.

Proceeds from soup sales are designated to local missions in the area. Invite a friend, come for lunch and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause!

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.

Faith Chapel Church, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard, invites everyone to their Sunday morning services beginning at 9 a.m.

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. If interested in joining our music program, which includes Vocal Choir, Bell Choir, and Praise Band, contact the church at 748-2810.

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.