First Responders celebration

SWISSDALE — The Swissdale United Methodist Church will celebrate First Responders during our Sunday service on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. All first responders and their families are welcome to attend.

Addiction support

MILL HALL — Before the COVID pandemic, the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall offered A-Anon meetings at the church, but those resources were not continued afterward.

Pastor Susan Champion believes there are still those in our area who would benefit from having support and resources available to help them cope with the addiction their loved ones have.

If you would benefit from this support group and want to have a safe space to share experiences and be able to speak with a trained counselor, please call the church office at 570-726-4112 and leave a message with your name and phone number so the counselor can give you a call back. There is no charge for this service. All calls and conversations are kept confidential.

Food drive

FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be having a food drive during 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.

News from the Pathway pews

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. So far Pathway has collected 128 boxes, with the help of other churches contributing.

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 chance for you to volunteer with us will be on Nov. 20. If you’re interested in learning more, just send an email to bpeters388@comcast.net.

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.

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.

Walk by Faith

LOCK HAVEN — The Walk by Faith program is drawing to a conclusion at the end of October. Those interested in continuing to walk each week are encouraged to do so.

The last of the scheduled walks in the Walk by Faith program will be 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 more info.

Light the Night

MINGOVILLE — The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches will hold its annual Light the Night event from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Walker Township Park. The free family event features games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider and more! Kids are invited to dress in costumes, but not scary ones. It is an evening to enjoy some time with family and community. For more information, contact stmarksnydertown@gmail.com.

St. Luke’s Dinner

JERSEY SHORE — St. Luke Church would like to invite you to their annual family style pork and sauerkraut dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. Luke Parish Hall, 118 Kendall Ave., Jersey Shore. The dinner consists of pork, sauerkraut, knockwursts, mashed potatoes, dumplings, drinks and dessert. Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with takeout available during serving hours. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-12 and children under 4 are free. If you have any questions, contact Tammy at 570-745-3301.

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

On Nov. 3, from 1-6 p.m., at Tri County Church in Mill Hall.

On Nov. 6, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Centre Church in Pleasant Gap.

Homecoming celebration

BEECH CREEK — Laurel Run Church, 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, invites the public to their regular Sunday church service at 9 a.m. on Nov. 2, for a homecoming celebration to include a favorite hymn sing.

Following the service, delight in fellowship and enjoy a potluck style luncheon. Bring a favorite covered dish or dessert to share.

Fall fair

FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding its Fall Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature a very large yard sale, bake sale, fudge sale and a raffle table. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall. On the menu are walking tacos, yummy sandwiches, homemade soups, delicious homemade pies, cakes and desserts. The soups being offered are vegetable beef, ham and bean and chicken corn soup.

Quarts of soup may also be purchased at $7/quart. To place your order for quarts of soup, please call the church office at 570-748-5741 and leave a message.

Hymn sing

MARSH CREEK — Summit Hill Wesleyan Church is having a Hymn Sing on the Hill on Sunday, Nov. 2, starting at 1 p.m. The guest pianist will be Karin Garner. Everyone is invited to bring your friends and come to sing praises!

The church is located at 1725 Summit Hill Road, Howard, in the Marsh Creek area, about seven miles west of Howard.

Prayer Shawl meeting

MILL HALL — The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall. The public is invited to come to the church to see all of the beautiful creations the needleworkers have made over the last month. The meeting begins at noon and includes a light lunch.

If you crochet or knit and would like to become involved with the PSM, we’d love to have you!

Donations of new or used yarn are always accepted and can be brought to the church during the PSM meetings.

For more info, call the church office at 570-726-4112 and leave a message if Pastor Susan isn’t there to take your call.

Food distribution

BELLEFONTE — Food distribution will be on Thursday, Nov. 6, 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.

Holly Mart

LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish will hold its annual Holly Mart Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lock Haven Catholic School’s gymnasium, 311 W. Water St., Lock Haven.

The bazaar will include a silent auction, baked goods, new-to-you items, great food, themed baskets, a cash drawing and crafts for kids. Lunch will also be available.

Pot pie sale

WINGATE — Wingate Faith Church is having their last pot pie sale this fall on Monday, Nov. 10. The church offers ham or chicken pot pie with samples of bread for $9 a quart. Pick-up begins at 4 p.m. until it is 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.

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

The church thanks all who have purchased their pot pie during the three sales held this fall.

Christmas Craft Show

FLEMINGTON — The Christmas Craft Show will be on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Flemington First Church of Christ on Canal Street. The church will have over 40 vendors along with food from the kitchen including homemade soups.