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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. We're up to the book of Romans now, and will be learning about the meaning of the New Covenant. Please feel free to join our Bible Studies.
Church services are also held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Dean Williams can be reached at 570-748-3700.
Beauty From Ashes:
Restoration Women's Conference
JERSEY SHORE -- A special afternoon of worship, encouragement and powerful stories of restoration will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bald Birds Brewing Company.
During the women's conference, you will experience uplifting worship, inspiring speakers, meaningful workshops, testimonies, giveaways and fellowship. Lunch will be provided by Gunzy's.
The conference is presented by Grace Fellowship Church, Avis. Pre-registration is required, and can be done online at www.gfcavis.com, with the $10 registration fee to be collected at the door upon your arrival.
Come and be refreshed as we celebrate how God restores hearts, lives and stories.
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:
May 26 from 12:30-6 p.m. at Park Forest Baptist Church in State College.
June 16 from 12-5:30 p.m. at Wingate Faith Church, Runville Road, Bellefonte.
June 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Flemington First Church of Christ, Mill Hall.
Movie Showing
ROTE -- Rote United Methodist Church, 102 Beagle Road, Mill Hall, will be showing The Sound of Freedom, a story on human trafficking, on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Snacks and water will be available. Come to watch the movie and to learn more about how you can help prevent this from happening in your neighborhood.
Church Yard Sale
ANTES FORT -- During the Antes Fort Community Yard Sales, Saturday, May 30, the Antes Fort Methodist Church, corner of Fourth and Main Streets, Antes Fort, will have an Indoor Yard Sale / Food Sale beginning at 7 a.m. Food Items include baked goods, hot dogs, kraut dogs, chili dogs, mac and cheese, breakfast sandwiches and Mr. Sticky's sticky buns. Proceeds support local ministries.
Holy Spirit Parish Cash Raffle
LOCK HAVEN -- Holy Spirit Parish is hosting its 2026 "Together We Stand" Cash Raffle, offering 16 cash prizes, including a $25,000 grand prize. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the parish office, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or after Mass.
All tickets and payments must be returned by May 27. The drawing will be held May 31. For more information, call 570-748-4594.
'Breathing in Christ' with
Marsha Roscoe
SNYDERTOWN -- Join Deacon Marsha Roscoe, spiritual director, coach and author of Breathing in Christ: Experiencing Jesus in an Exhausting World, for a guided, grace-filled morning designed to help you slow down, reconnect and rediscover a more life-giving rhythm. The free event will be on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard. Books will be available for purchase following the event for a donation of $20, with all proceeds supporting The Charles Bruce Foundation and its work with those experiencing homelessness. Cash, check and credit card accepted.
Roscoe serves as assistant to the bishop in the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA, where she leads initiatives in spiritual wellness, leadership development and communications. She is the founder of Breathing in Christ, a ministry devoted to helping people reconnect with God, themselves and their daily lives through simple, Christ-centered practices. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, she brings an accessible and pastoral approach to faith and wellbeing guiding others from exhaustion toward wholeness, one small, grace-filled step at a time.
To register for the free event, email stmarksnydertown@gmail.com. For more information, email or call 814-383-4882. You also can visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown and follow St. Mark on Facebook and Instagram @StMarkSnydertown.
Ice Cream Social
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.
The church is partnering with Wayne Township in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Independence.
Come join in the Wayne Township 5K Walk/Run on May 30 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration starts at 8 a.m. followed by a Chicken BBQ at the Wayne Township Fire Hall on Saturday, May 30, beginning at 10 a.m.
On Sunday, May 31, there will be an outdoor worship service with live music that begins at 10 a.m. Bring a lawn chair. After the service there will be an ice cream social.
Wayne Township and the church will be offering 3D wooden 250th Anniversary ornaments for $7 each or 2/$12. The ornaments will also be available at the ice cream social. (In case of rain, the worship service will be moved into the church sanctuary.)
Food Distributions
-- The Food Bank at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church will be open on Tuesday, June 2, from 1-3 p.m. The food distribution is normally held the first Tuesday of each month at the church.
-- Blanchard Church of Christ will have their Food Pantry open on June 3. Normally the food distribution would be on June 10, but because the church is having Vacation Bible School during the week, the distribution date has been moved to June 3, from 3-5 p.m., at the church. For more info call the church office at 570-962-2423.
-- Food distribution will be on Thursday, June 4, 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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- The Prayer Shawl Ministry needleworkers will meet on Wednesday, June 3, at noon, at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall. The public is invited to come and meet the needleworkers and to see the many items that have been created over the last month. Anyone who would like to learn to crochet or knit is also invited to join us for our meeting and our skilled needleworkers will be glad to coach and encourage you in your learning process. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend the meeting.
The PSM accepts new and used yarn as well as money or gift cards to be used to buy new skeins of yarn. Donations can be left under the ramp at the rear of the building or by calling Pastor Susan at the church office at 570-726-4112.
Bible School Invite
MARSH CREEK -- Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church will be having Vacation Bible School at the church on Sunday, June 7, through Wednesday, June 10. All area children (and their parents) are invited.
On Sunday night, there will be a kick-off picnic starting at 5:30 p.m. with VBS following from 6:30-8 p.m. Come enjoy hot dogs and ice cream sundaes with us!
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the program will start at 6:30 p.m.
Our theme this year will be "Taste and See that the Lord is Good: Sweet Truths about God.
Vacation Bible School
JERSEY SHORE -- Join us June 7-11, for Vacation Bible School at the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church, 235 S. Main St., Jersey Shore. Registration is Sunday, June 7, at 5:30 p.m. VBS will then continue Monday through Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Entrance and parking in the back of the church. This year's theme is "Junkyard Redemption." All Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend. Participating churches are First United Methodist, Trinity Methodist, St John Lutheran and Phelps Chapel. We hope to see you there. For more info please call (570)398-1909
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.