Cookbook Sale

BEECH CREEK — Laurel Run Church, 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, has created a beautiful family cookbook with many shared and loved recipes. Please contact Tammy Evelhair at gracesrosey@gmail.com or Paula Smith at 814-574-0199 to purchase. They are selling each copy for $12 and all proceeds benefit Laurel Run Church.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

MILL HALL — The Prayer Shawl Ministry needleworkers met at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall on Jan. 7. There were 26 needleworkers present, each bringing many items to restock the supply of afghans, prayer shawls, lap robes, twin bed-sized quilts, baby sweater sets, hats, scarves and mittens. The items are given free of charge to many organizations in the area.

Our winter hat project will soon see children at Centre Hall Elementary and Robb Elementary wearing new hats. Allison will be checking with the kindergarten and first grade teachers to arrange a convenient time for the hats to be delivered to the children at the schools.

Pat once again provided a scrumptious (free) lunch — hotdogs with pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, cherry cheese cake and brownies.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is not classified as a non-profit organization so we are not eligible to receive grants, so the PSM relies on donations of money or new or used yarn. Donations are always accepted and can be brought to the church during the PSM meetings or by making arrangements with Pastor Susan.

Donations of cotton material (like the fat quarters that are sold at Walmart) are also needed to continue to make the quilts for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization that provides free beds to children who don’t have their own bed to sleep in. The material should be of bright colors to brighten bedrooms and bring joy to the faces of the younger children and teenagers who receive the quilts.

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

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.

Human Trafficking Film

GREENBURR — On Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Jan. 11, at 2: p.m., the Trinity Greenburr UMC will be hosting a community showing of the film, The Sound of Freedom. This film confronts the reality of trafficking and challenges us to see what often goes unnoticed. The public is encouraged to see the film and become more aware of what’s happening to others.

Sausage Sale

HOWARD — Faith Chapel Church is having their annual sausage sale. Sausage is sold by the 5-pound bag and is $20 per bag. The sausage is loose and is salt and pepper flavored.

Orders must be placed before Jan. 18 and can be done by calling Jay Pletcher at 570-962-2746 or Charles Day at 814-355-0784.

Pick-up will be at the church on Thursday, Feb. 5, from noon to 5 p.m., or on Friday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 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. If you’re interested in learning more, just send an email to bpeters388@comcast.net. Some months they are short staffed at the food bank so if you’d like to volunteer, please reach out to BJ Peters and she and other church members will be glad to have you come along!

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:

Jan. 12, from 1-6 p.m., at Tri County N.C. Church in Mill Hall.

Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church in Bellefonte.

Donut Sale

JERSEY SHORE — Trinity UM Church, 1407 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, is having a fresh, homemade donut sale on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Donuts are sold for $8 a dozen or $4 for a half dozen. It’s best to call in your order early to 570-398-2913 and leave a message for how many you would like. Pickup is at the church using the Glover Street entrance. Extra donuts are made and available for walk-in sales beginning at 7 a.m. on Jan. 15.

Soup Sale

HOWARD — Howard United Methodist Church will have a soup sale and luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the church fellowship hall. Come for a sit down lunch that costs just $10 and comes with soup, a salad, a roll, a piece of pie and your drink. Take-out quarts of soup are sold for $9 each.

It’s best to pre-order your take-out quarts so that you’re sure to get the flavors you like.

The soup flavors are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken noodle and chicken corn.

Call or text your pre-orders of soup to Patti at 814-625-2182 before Sunday, Jan. 11.

Soup comes in freezable containers so stock up for the winter days still ahead.

The soup sales are a fundraiser that the church uses to help others in our community who are in need.

Helping Hands

LOCK HAVEN — Helping Hands distribution at the United Lutheran Church in Lock Haven will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the church behind Kentucky Fried Chicken. Helping Hands helps low income families and senior citizens in Lock Haven and the surrounding communities by providing shampoo, tooth paste, cleaning and laundry supplies and more to those in need. Any questions, call Kelly Olmstead at (272) 209-5912.

Holy Moments

MILL HALL — Our nation will be celebrating its 250th anniversary of our Independence this year, and Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall is planning an event for the community that you will not want to miss!

In recognition of our country’s 250th birthday the church will be offering a historical lecture, presenting information on the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence.

The lecture will include the document itself along with the signers of this national birth certificate which began our existence as the United States of America.

This lecture will be brought to you by Michael Palischak, a well known, masterful historian and retired history teacher, who is also known for this Holy Moments in History lectures. Mike will once again amaze his listeners with the inside stories about how this historic moment came about.

History buffs will love learning important facts and information that you didn’t already know, and even if you’re not a history buff, you will enjoy this informative story about the birth of the United States.

The lecture will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m., at the church at 111 Main St., Mill Hall. There is plenty of parking and a handicap ramp to the rear of the church that will provide easy entry to the church sanctuary.

The lecture is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. Sweet treats and beverages will be provided as well.

More information will be coming on this historic Holy Moments in History lecture!

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.

Pot pie dinner

MILL HALL — Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall will be having a homemade pot pie sale on Feb. 21. The ham pot pie is $10 a quart. To guarantee you get, it’s best to pre-order by calling the church office at 570-726-4112. Leave your name and how many quarts you would like on the answering machine if Pastor Susan isn’t there to take your call. To eliminate the wonder of what to have for dinner, stock up on the freezable quarts of pot pie.

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.

St. Mark Lutheran Church in Snydertown holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. All are welcome!

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.

Summit Hill Wesleyan Church has Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 1725 Summit Hill Road, Howard. Call 814-937-1092 for info.

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.