Local church briefs
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.
Summer Concerts
LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be having their Summer Concert Series each Sunday evening through Sept. 27. All of the concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are free, with a love offering taken during the service.
The Needhams will be performing on June 21, followed by Williamson Branch on June 28. The Cragun Family will start the Sunday concerts in July.
For more info visit www.lamarlighthousecamp.org or call 570-337-0203.
Sing Along
LOCK HAVEN — Enjoy a Sing-Along with the Twisted Racquet Tears on Sunday, June 21, from 2-4 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. This event is part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day celebration to bring awareness to the disease. A free-will offering will be taken and a basket raffle will be held to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Call Fran at 570-263-2084 for more info. The church has free parking and a handicap accessible ramp.
Walk by Faith
LOCK HAVEN — Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven, has announced the schedule for its 2026 Walk by Faith program.
The program will run each Wednesday at 6 p.m. until Oct. 28, weather permitting.
Walk at your own pace, get lots of fresh air and fellowship with one another while enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. Just show up on the scheduled dates and bring a friend. Questions can be directed to Fran Decker at 570-263-2084.
June 24, Pine Creek Rails to Trails. Meet in the parking lot at Jersey Shore.
July 1, Wayne Township Nature Park in McElhattan. Meet at the pavilion on the left.
Galaxy Express
MARSH CREEK — Summit Hill Wesleyan Church will hold a one day Vacation Bible School on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children ages 3-teens (and their parents) are invited to enjoy Bible stories, music, crafts, food, a foam machine and moon bounce at the church which is located at 1725 Summit Hill Road, Howard. Call Pastor Stan at 814-937-1092 for more info.
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:
June 22 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Big Woods Bible Church, Lock Haven.
June 25 from 12:30-6 p.m. at Centre Church, Pleasant Gap.
June 30 from 12-5:30 p.m. at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.
July 6 from 1-6 p.m. at Tri County N/C Church, Main St., Mill Hall.
Summer Outdoor
Concerts Series
SNYDERTOWN — St. Mark Lutheran Church’s Summer Outdoor Concert series returns Friday, June 26. The monthly series features music from local and regional musicians playing under the pavilion at St. Mark, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard.
On June 26, singer/songwriter Mike Weyrauch will return for a second consecutive year. Weyrauch plays popular and praise music and has performed in popular area venues such as 814 Cider Works and Shy Bear Brewery. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with food and the fire pit started to roast hot dogs, Smores and more. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket, food to share if you like and are able, and to just enjoy some music and time with those of our community.
If there is rain, the concert will be moved indoors.
The other summer concerts this year are Woody Wolfe, Jr. returning to St. Mark on July 17 and Fishers of Men, who are performing for the first time at St. Mark on Aug. 14.
For more information on this event or about St. Mark, email stmarklutheran@gmail.com or call 814-383-4882. You also can visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown and follow St. Mark on Facebook and Instagram @StMarkSnydertown.
Food distribution
BELLEFONTE — Food distribution will be on Thursday, July 2, 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.
Root beer floats
FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a Red Cross Blood Drive, at the church, on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Walk-ins are welcome, or you may schedule an appointment on the Red Cross Website at www.redcrossblood.org. St. Luke’s will be serving its world famous root beer floats.


