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.

Lenten Outreach

FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington is conducting a Lenten Community Outreach Project. The church will be collecting treats such as candies, cookies, sodas, crackers and other snack items, throughout the month of March, for its neighbors at the Lock Haven Rehabilitation & Senior Living Center.

Easter Bazaar

Howard Christian Church is having an Easter Bazaar on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be Easter flowers, gift baskets, crafts, food and more at this bazaar. Homemade ham pot pie will be sold for $10 a quart and can be picked up at the bazaar. Preorders MUST be phoned or send a text to Sheri at 814-876-2910 before March 24. Also for sale will be homemade donuts, whoopie pies and peanut butter eggs.

Proceeds from the bazaar will help the church with their local outreach in helping those in need. The church is located at 367 Walnut St., Howard..

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 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.

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 March 19. The food bank is held 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 with us, 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.

Homemade donut sale

JERSEY SHORE — Trinity United Methodist Church will have a fresh homemade donut sale on Thursday, March 19. Donuts will be $8 per dozen or $4 for six donuts. Pre-orders are suggested, and can be placed by calling the church office on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 570-398-2913. Walk-in sales will also be accepted on March 19 beginning at 7 a.m. until all sold out.

The church is located at 1407 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore. Please use the Glover Street Entrance!

Annual Turkey Dinner

LOGANTON — Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren will be holding its Annual Turkey Dinner on March 21, from 4-6 p.m., or until sold out. The take-out only dinner will feature roast turkey, filling, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls and homemade desserts. The cost will be a donation with proceeds benefiting our general funds. The church is located at 2305 E. Winter Road, Loganton. For additional information call Kim at (570) 725-3767.

Breakfast for Dinner

WINGATE — On Friday, March 27, you’re invited to a “Brinner” at Wingate Faith Church. From 4-6:30 p.m. you can enjoy a “Breakfast for Dinner” meal featuring pancakes, sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, fruit salad and drinks. Adult meals will be $12 and $6 for student’s meals. Those under age six get to eat free! If you are celebrating a March birthday, then your meal is Free! (with ID confirmation!) The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is beside Wingate Elementary and behind the Sheetz Store. Call Janette at 814-883-0893 for more info.

Easter Journey

MCELHATTAN — Pastor Laura Gilbert of Pathway to Christ Church invites the public to participate in The Easter Journey. Services will take place during Holy Week.

Beginning on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m., there will be a reenactment of The Last Supper.

On Good Friday, April 3, at 6 a.m. there will be a Cross Walk. Meet in the parking lot of McElhattan Park to take your turn at carrying the cross, symbolic of sharing one another’s burdens and concerns.

An evening service begins at 6 p.m. on Good Friday entitled “It is Finished — Jesus is buried.”

On Easter Sunday, at 6 a.m. there will be an Easter Sunrise Service. The message will be “He is not here — The tomb is empty.”

Later on Easter Sunday, at 10 a.m., there will be an Easter Worship Service with the proclamation and sermon being “He Arose!”

Egg Hunt

WINGATE — Wingate Faith Church is having an Easter Egg Hunt at the church on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. The egg hunt is for children ages toddler through fifth grade. Great prizes will be given away! Bring your basket or bucket to collect eggs with you!

The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is behind the Sheetz store in Wingate and beside Wingate Elementary. For more info., call Janette at 814-883-0893.

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.