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Finding Faith: Who do you say Jesus is?

As summer begins to wind down and we head toward fall, there is a familiar sense of change all around us. Students are returning to classrooms and college campuses, schedules are changing and another season is beginning. Seasons change, circumstances change and life moves forward. Along the way, we all face questions — about our future, our purpose, what we believe and what truly matters. But there is one question that has remained unchanged for more than 2,000 years: Who is Jesus Christ? In Matthew 16:13–18, Jesus asked His disciples what people were saying about Him: “Whom ...

Local church briefs

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. On Aug. 30 the Silers will be entertaining. Concerts in September will be South of Mason, Tru Vintage and the Fuller Family Singers. GloryWay will bring the last concert of the summer on Sept. 27. For more info visit www.lamarlighthousecamp.org or call 570-337-0203. Lockport Drifters to sing at local churches The Lockport Drifters will be playing ...

Biblical warnings to stop ignoring

In the gospels, we frequently encounter Jesus warning the crowds about the destructive teachings of the Pharisees (Matthew 5:20, 16:6). Jesus’ disciples followed in His footsteps by providing further warnings to believers in the other portions of the New Testament. While warnings might not always provoke positive thoughts or feelings, they often serve to spare us from unnecessary hardships and pain. In fact, the act of warning others is actually a demonstration of familial love and care for our neighbor. If we know that a particular action or practice is harmful, then the most unloving ...

Local church briefs

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. ...

Providence and superstitious people

Jesuit Tony de Mello told a fine story about a parachutist who is taken by the wind and ends up hanging helplessly from a tree. Seeing a lone traveler with a mule passing on the road, he shouts down to him, “Where am I?” The traveler replies, “You are up a tree.” The chutist says, “You must be a part of the clergy.” The traveler is astonished and says, “As a matter of fact, I am, but how did you know?” The chutist answers, “Because what you say is perfectly true, but completely useless!” There are more promises of God in the eighth chapter of Romans ...

Local church briefs

End of Summer Bash LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish invites the community to its End of Summer Bash on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 9 p.m., at St. Agnes, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. The evening will feature food, local vendors, family-friendly activities and Bingo from 6-9 p.m. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. Vendor spaces are still available. Anyone interested in participating as a vendor or seeking additional information may contact the Holy Spirit Parish office at 570-748-4594. Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun evening as we celebrate the end of ...