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MercyMe Concert SWISSDALE — Swissdale United Methodist Church is inviting the community to join them for a special day of fellowship, contemporary music, praise and worship on Saturday, Oct. 24, in State College. The group will attend the MercyMe Live 2026 concert at the Bryce Jordan Center, featuring MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons and Sam Wesley. The concert begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $55 per person, which includes the concert ticket and transportation. The church bus will depart from the Swissdale UMC parking lot at 2 p.m., with participants asked to arrive no later than ...

Local Worship Services

Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to worship with them on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ANEM Church, 5101 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, holds Sunday services beginning at 9 a.m. ANEM Church-Woolrich, 129 Park Ave., Lock Haven, holds Sunday services beginning at 11 a.m. For spiritual help, call Pastor Joyce Bucknor at 570-377-0696. 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, ...

A Biblical warning against witchcraft and demonic activity

The Need for Biblical Guidance In a world where witchcraft, astrology, fortune-telling, tarot readings and other occult practices are increasingly accepted as entertainment or alternative spirituality, Christians must return to the Word of God for guidance. As a Christian pastor, I believe it is essential to understand what the Bible teaches about these practices and why believers are called to reject them. The Bible’s Clear Warning The Bible speaks clearly about witchcraft and attempts to seek supernatural guidance apart from God. In Deuteronomy 18:10–12, the Lord warns the ...

Local church briefs

Yard Sale JERSEY SHORE — Phelps Chapel Church, 68 Phelps Chapel Road, Jersey Shore, will hold a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items are priced by donation and Mr. Sticky will hold a sale during the event. MercyMe Concert SWISSDALE — Swissdale United Methodist Church is inviting the community to join them for a special day of fellowship, contemporary music, praise and worship on Saturday, Oct. 24, in State College. The group will attend the MercyMe Live 2026 concert at the Bryce Jordan Center, featuring MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons and Sam Wesley. ...

Beech Creek Wesleyan to host The Kramers Oct. 18

PHOTO PROVIDED Beech Creek Wesleyan will host the Kramers in concert on Sunday evening, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. The Kramers are from Peoria, Ill. At an event with The Kramers, audiences can expect a variety of musical styles featuring beautiful family harmonies and the skilled accompanying ...

Local author donates children’s book series to daycare

JERSEY SHORE — Local author Angela Schlesinger, writing under the pen name A.M. Stewart, recently visited Crossroads Child Learning Center to read from her published children’s book series, “Faith and Feelings,” to the students. Schlesinger also donated the complete series to the ...