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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: April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Flemington First Church of Christ. April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, Hughes St., Bellefonte. April 28, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte. April 30, from 12:30-5 p.m., at Albright United Methodist Church, ...

‘One Nation Under God’ rededication: A call to remember and honor

As our nation approaches the celebration of its 250th anniversary, we are reminded that the foundation of the United States of America is deeply rooted in faith, hope and a dependence upon God. In recognition of this historic milestone, the Clinton County Ministerium invites the community to gather for a special time of reflection and rededication at Triangle Park on Sunday, May 17, from 1-4 p.m. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 33:12, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” These words are not only a declaration, but also a reminder of the covenant relationship that brings ...

Pathway to Christ Church complete Cross Walk on Good Friday

PHOTOS PROVIDED Members of Pathway to Christ Church were up before the sun as part of its annual Good Friday traditions. The church held its Cross Walk at 6:30 a.m., carrying the important symbol in the area of the church along McElhattan Drive. According to its pastor, Laura Gilbert, the ...

Yarn collection

Members of the Pathway to Christ Church in McElhattan collected yarn during the month of March that was donated to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall on April 1, 2026. Pathway Church collected 91 skeins of yarn for the Prayer Shawl Ministry ...

Local church briefs

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: April 14, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, Bellefonte. April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Flemington First Church of Christ. April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, Hughes St., Bellefonte. April 28, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte. ...

Your cup

I came across some notes I had written about the proverbial “your cup half-empty or half-full.” The saying goes if you look at your cup as “half-empty,” your attitude is pessimistic, and if you see your cup as “half-full,” you are an optimist. Over the years, people have added that if you are “thankful that you have a cup” or that there is “something in your cup”, then you have a “grateful, humble heart.” Through research, I discovered “a cup” has had various meanings throughout history. “May I borrow a cup of flour or sugar” was very common ...