Shoe Drive

MARSH CREEK — Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church has been collecting shoes for the Gospel Tide’s “Your Soles for Their Souls” collection campaign. The Shoe Drive continues until March 1. This is the fifth year the Marsh Creek BIC Church has collected shoes to support Gospel Tide. 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.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Jacksonville is also collecting shoes to help the Gospel Tide. 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.

Holy Week Services

If your church, parish or religious organization is having an event or services during Holy Week that you would like mentioned, please email us at news@lockhaven.com. Be sure to include the date, time and location of the event or service along with a brief description, and we will add yours to our list of services that are happening on Good Friday through Easter Sunday.

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:

March 5, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Centre Church in Pleasant Gap.

March 16, from 1-6 p.m., at Tri-County N/C Church, Mill Hall.

April 14, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, Bellefonte.

Lenten Fish Fries

LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish in Lock Haven will continue to offer their annual “Drive-thru” Lenten Fish Fries 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.

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.

Prayer Shawl

Ministry

MILL HALL — The Prayer Shawl Ministry needleworkers will meet on Wednesday, March 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 helping to collect stuffed animals for the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club’s 17th annual Bunny Run. The stuffed animals are being collected to give to children who are patients in hospitals during the Easter season. The collection runs until the end of March, right before Palm Sunday, and then the animals will be delivered to the hospitals.

The Easter-themed stuffed animals (bunnies, chicks, ducks or lambs) must be new and must have the tags left on them (for allergy concerns).

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, March 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, March 6, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte.

Clothing in all sizes, coats, shoes, bedding and more are available. Everything is free, but if you’d like you can provide a donation for the church.

The Clothing Bank will not be open on Good Friday in April, and the dates for May are being adjusted to coincide with the Bellefonte Community-wide Yard Sale dates.

For questions or additional information, call the church office at 814-355-9072. Weather cancellation updates, check the church website at www.bellefonteucc.com.

Soup Sale

FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a soup sale Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Soups being offered are chicken corn, vegetable beef and ham and bean. The soup is $8 a quart and may be picked up at the church on March 7. Orders may be placed by calling the church office, on or before March 1st, at 570-748-5741 and leave a message on the message machine.

Spaghetti Dinner

JERSEY SHORE — The Oriole Church at 39 Main Road in JerseyShore is having a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. The meals will be available for both dining in and take-outs. The cost is $6.50 for adults; $4 for children ages 3-12. Younger kiddos get to eat free.

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!

The church is planning to make sticky buns and sell them again in March, and you will certainly want to preorder yours.

Helping Hands

LOCK HAVEN — Helping Hands at the United Lutheran Church in Lock Haven will be held on Wednesday, March 18 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. Any questions, call Kelly Olmstead at 272-209-5912.

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.