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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.
Honoring Veterans
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church plans to honor its veterans of the congregation on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Susan Champion plans to acknowledge seven veterans affiliated with the congregation and present them each with a "thank you for your service" gift. The public is invited to attend the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 111 Main St., Mill Hall. Plenty of parking to the rear of the church and a handicapped ramp for entering.
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.
Clothing giveaway
BEECH CREEK -- A Winter Clothing Giveaway is planned for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Laurel Run Church, Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek. In addition to the clothing, new this year will be a Soup and Bake Sale and a cookbook sale. Choose from a variety of home-made soups for take out at only $9 for a quart and $4.50 for a pint. You can also purchase the Laurel Run Church Cookbook for $12.
Let us help you stay warm this winter season. Many warm, winter items and supplies will be available at the clothing giveaway and they are FREE!
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.
Soup Sale
HOWARD -- Howard United Methodist Church will have a soup sale and luncheon at the church on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The flavors of soup are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn and chicken noodle. A sit-down lunch with a bowl of soup, salad, roll, pie and beverage is $10. Quarts of soup for take-out are $9. Pre-orders for take-out soup are best and can be placed by calling Patti at 814-625-2182.
Proceeds from the soup sale will be used for local outreach missions. Howard UM Church is located at 144 W. Main St., Howard. It's on the corner by the Wetzler Funeral Home.
News from the Pathway pews
MCELHATTAN -- Pathway to Christ Church invites you to be a volunteer with their congregation members 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.
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 Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith UM Church in Bellefonte.
On Dec. 10, from 1-6 p.m., at Cedar Heights Church in Mill Hall.
On Dec. 16, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, Runville Road, Bellefonte.
Thanksgiving Service
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Liberty Church, 637 Island Rd., Lock Haven, will host a Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- The Prayer Shawl Ministry met on Nov. 5 at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall. There were more than 30 needleworkers attending and each brought many lovely items that they have made over the last month.
Currently the needleworkers are making patriotic afghans and lap robes for veterans in November and hats for Robb Elementary children that will be distributed later in December. The PSM also plans to make hats for a classroom in the Penns Valley area that will be delivered in January.
The PSM received several thank you notes from organizations that received items during the annual Knit N' Run that was held in early October.
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 or by making arrangements with Pastor Susan.
The next Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at noon. A light lunch is provided. We'll be having a gift exchange in December. Those attending should bring a wrapped gift in the $10 price range.
For more info on the Prayer Shawl Ministry, call the church office at 570-726-4112 and leave a message if Pastor Susan isn't there to take your call.
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.