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.

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.

Human Trafficking

Informational Event

MACKEYVILLE — Human Trafficking Awareness Community Event, featuring guest speaker Alicia Tappan, will be presented on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m., at the Mackeyville United Methodist Church, 23 Fairgrounds Road, Mackeyville.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

MILL HALL — The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at noon, at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall. If you crochet or knit and would like to become involved with the PSM, we’d love to have you join us.

A light lunch if provided to those attending free of charge.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is not classified as a non-profit organization and is 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.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry thanks the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club for their recent donation, helping us continue to provide the supplies our needleworkers use to create useful items each month! SVBTMC recently provided a monetary donation for the needleworkers to buy quilt batting for use in the twin sized bed quilts that are made and donated to the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization.

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.

Food distribution

BELLEFONTE — Food distribution will be on Thursday, Feb. 5, 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.

Clothing Bank

BELLEFONTE — The Light of the World Clothing Bank will be open on Friday, Feb. 6, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. Clothing of all sizes from infants to 3X, shoes, coats, bedding and more is available, free of charge! For questions or additional information, call the church office at 814-355-9072. For weather cancellation updates, check the church website at www.bellefonteucc.com.

Shoe Drive

MARSH CREEK — Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church will be collecting shoes again this year for the Gospel Tide’s “Your Soles for Their Souls” collection campaign. The Shoe Drive is underway and will continue until March 1. This is the fifth year the Marsh Creek BIC Church has collected shoes to support Gospel Tide, and thanks to the community support we’ve exceeded our goal each year.

Other church congregations and individuals are encouraged to search their closets and shoe racks and donate to this annual campaign. Our church coordinator is Bonnie Young, who is willing to pick up shoes locally or arrange for convenient pick-up in the community. We also have congregation members living in Bellefonte, Julian, Milesburg, Blanchard, Howard, Lamar and Lock Haven who would be able to help with collection efforts. Folks can call Bonnie at 570-962-2665 for pick-up or to schedule drop offs at her home in Beech Creek.

All sizes of shoes, sneakers, boots and sandals need to be new or only gently worn. Shoe strings need to be included, and it’s best to tie the pair together using the shoe strings so they don’t get separated in shipment.

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:

Feb. 17, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, Runville Road, Bellefonte.

Feb. 24, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.

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!

Lenten Fish Fries

LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish in Lock Haven will continue to offer their annual “Drive-thru” Lenten Fish Fries beginning on Feb. 20 and continuing every Friday during Lent except Good Friday, from 4-6 p.m., on the grounds of the Parish Center at St. Agnes Church. The menu features Haddock (Yuengling beer battered or baked), mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Meals are $17, and individual sides of fish or mac and cheese will be available. The church invites you to their “Ez Drive Thru” for a delicious meal prepared by its parish family, and thanks you for your continued support. Call the parish office at 570-748-4594 for info.

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.

Sweetheart Dance

BELLEFONTE — Freedom Life Church is inviting fathers and father-figures to step into a meaningful evening of celebration and connection at the Father-Daughter Sweetheart Ball, happening Friday, Feb. 27, from 7-8 p.m., at the church’s Centre County Campus, 113 Sunset Acres, Bellefonte.

The Sweetheart Ball is a special event designed to honor and affirm young girls by creating intentional, joy-filled moments with the men who love and support them. Fathers are encouraged to bring their “sweetheart” –whether a daughter, granddaughter, niece or another special young lady in their life — for an unforgettable night that reminds each girl she is deeply loved, beautifully made and truly cherished.

The event will also feature a photography booth, a craft station and a special card-writing station where fathers and father-figures can write a personal note of encouragement for their sweetheart to keep as a lasting reminder of her worth.

The evening will conclude with dessert upon dismissal, sending families home with full hearts.

The Sweetheart Ball is hosted by the FL Kids Ministry of Freedom Life Church and is free to attend, though registration is required. Individuals may register online at freedom.life/upcoming-events or by calling 814-355-4947.

Yarnell Community Center

YARNELL — The Yarnell Church owns and rents out the Yarnell Community Center for small gatherings and parties. The former school building turned community center is very nicely renovated, has an open kitchen and floor plan and can seat about 100 people. The cost to rent the building is $75 per day. Jack Miller is the rental coordinator for the Yarnell Community Center. To contact Jack Miller dial 814-280-0524.

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.