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Blessing of the Backpacks
Caldwell/Woolrich Charge of the United Methodist Church will be holding a Blessing of the Backpacks Service on Sunday, Aug. 23. Caldwell Church service will be at 8:30 a.m. and Woolrich Church service will be in the Woolrich Park-Pavilion #2 at 10 a.m. Kids should bring their backpacks and their parents to the services. During the sermon, we will pray over you, your backpacks, teachers and school. A potluck picnic will follow in Woolrich Park after the Woolrich service. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on and if staying for a picnic, a dish to share. Paper goods and drinks will be provided.
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.
New Journey will be performing on Aug. 23 and on Aug. 30 the Silers will be entertaining.
For more info visit www.lamarlighthousecamp.org or call 570-337-0203.
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. Walk-ins are welcome, or you may schedule an appointment on the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org.
Blood drives will be held on the following dates:
Aug. 25, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.
Also on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a blood drive will be held at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington The drive will be between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
St. Luke's will be serving its world famous root beer floats at its blood drive this month.
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., 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.
On Aug. 26, the walk will be at the Bald Eagle Valley Trail. Meet at the former train station.
The walks will also be held each Wednesday in September.
Clothing Center Open
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ's Clothing Center will be open every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. For more information call Dyann Shilling at 570-263-2726.
Pathway News
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.
If you'd like more info about activities at the church, send an email to BJ at bpeters388@comcast.net.
Food Pantry open Aug. 26
MILL HALL -- St. Paul Food Pantry, 6220 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, (1 mile north of the I-80 interchange on Route 64), is open the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. No documentation is required. You may call the church at 570-748-7932 or 570-726-7460. People may call these numbers at any time for any type of assistance they may need.
Evangelism Workshop
BLANCHARD -- Liberty Baptist Church at 100 Bald Eagle St. in Blanchard would like to invite you to join us for a Free Evangelism Workshop on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. The workshop will encourage, equip and strengthen believers in sharing the hope of the Gospel within their communities. This workshop will offer practical and easy to remember tools, biblical encouragement and meaningful fellowship as we work together to reach others with Christ's love. Follow the link or use the QR code on our Facebook page at Liberty Baptist Church at Blanchard to sign up or contact Billie Rupert at 570-660-1742. As this is a hands-on workshop, this will be limited to 60 participants. Lunch will be provided.
Food Bank open
MILESBURG -- Milesburg Food Bank is open from 1-3 p.m on Tuesday, Sept. 1. This food distribution is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at noon, at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall. The needleworkers will be showing their blue, red and white ribbons that they earned at the Clinton County Fair this month.
Anyone who would like to learn to crochet or knit is invited to join us for our meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at noon and our skilled needleworkers will be glad to coach and encourage you in your learning process. If you already know how to work with yarn and want to become a needleworker with us, come to our next meeting. A light lunch is always provided (free of charge) to those who attend our PSM meetings.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry relies on monetary donations as well as yarn donations. Whether it be new skeins of yarn or partially used skeins, we can use it as long as it is clean and smoke-free. 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.
Food distribution
BELLEFONTE -- Food distribution will be on Thursday, Sept. 3, 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.
Labor Day picnic
WILLIAMSPORT -- Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Bastress, on Jacks Hollow Road, off Route 654, will be holding their annual Labor Day Picnic on Monday, Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m. The picnic will include country style ham and turkey dinner. In addition to the dinner, sandwiches, french fries, funnel cakes, ice cream and soda are available on the grounds, as well as a few games of chance and Bingo. There will also be a variety of homemade jams, jellies and fudge for sale in the summer kitchen. Bingo will be held in the basement of the Parish Hall. Tickets will be $14 for adults; $6 for children ages 4-12. Younger children will be free. Takeouts are available starting around 12:30 p.m. For more info call Jeremy Lazorka at 570-337-3440.
Bargains & Blessings
HOWARD -- Faith Chapel Church in Hunter Run is taking their Bargains and Blessings Community Closet on the road to the parking lot of Advanced Family Chiropractic, 3076 Eagle Valley Drive, Mill Hall, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Bargains and Blessings will be offering a lot of nice clothing for all ages. Clothing is available in all sizes, from infants to 3X. Shoes and accessories are also offered. The cost is just $5 for a bag full of items. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bargains and Blessings is an outreach of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, serving the Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and surrounding areas. For more info on these events at Faith Chapel, follow the church at their Facebook page, faithchapelumc.
Pot Pie Sale
WINGATE -- Wingate Faith Church will be starting their pot pie sales and running them throughout the fall months. The pot pie comes in both ham or chicken flavors and also comes with samples of homemade bread. The pot pie sells for $9 a quart and is available for pickup at the church beginning at 4 p.m. on the sale dates, until sold out. Come early if you haven't pre-ordered beforehand.
The first pot pie sale will be on Monday, Sept. 14. Mark your calendar for the remaining fall pot pie sales that will be held on Monday, Oct. 12, and also on Monday, Nov. 9.
It's best to pre-order your quarts of pot pie by calling Janette at 814-883-0893.
Wingate Faith Church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is just behind the Sheetz store and next to Wingate Elementary.
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.
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 our Bible Studies. Pastor Dean at 570-748-3700.
God's Eternal Life Church services are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Dean Williams can be reached at 570-748-3700.
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.