PHOTO PROVIDED Sunday Drive will be in concert this Sunday evening, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St. The group will be presenting a Smoky Mountain Christmas concert. This will be a beautiful evening to get you in the spirit of Christmas. Sunday Drive is a multi ...
PHOTO PROVIDED The Nittany/Sugar Valley, Clintondale and Mackeyville Charge will be performing a wonderful Christmas play called, “The Christmas Dilemma.” David Benner plays the part of the innkeeper, with Dawn Herlocher playing the part of his wife. The play follows when an infant ...
Food Distribution HOWARD — A food distribution will be held on Friday, Dec. 19 at Howard United Methodist Church in Howard beginning at 5 p.m. Food is given to anyone who is in need and there is no income requirement. The church is located at 144 W. Main St., Howard. Christmas Eve Service at Howard UM HOWARD — Christmas Eve Services will be held at Howard United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. All are invited to share this special evening. The church is located at 144 W. Main St., Howard. Covenant Choir concert is Sunday LOCK HAVEN — Music connects us to the spirit of ...
LOCK HAVEN — If you’ll be out of town this Christmas or just want to celebrate the holiday with friends and neighbors, you won’t want to miss Christmas in the Park this Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m., in Triangle Park, Lock Haven. Covenant United Methodist Church offers a reading of the ...
Holiday Open House HOWARD — St. Mark Lutheran, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will bring back its Holiday Open House event on Dec. 6. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes an appearance by, and photo opportunities with, Santa and Mrs. Claus! The open house features craft vendors who will be selling items that would make Christmas gifts or to keep for yourself. Some of the items include original ornaments, dog scarves and leashes, pet treats, small wooden benches, cutting boards, sensory blankets and so much more! The event also features food sales, including breakfast ...
As we approach Christmas I want you to think about nativity scenes. Typically they seem to include everything from Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus to the shepherds, wise men and the assorted animals. I used to be a nativity scene snob, insisting that the wise men (magi) didn’t belong in them since it’s quite clear from Matthew’s gospel that they didn’t arrive until somewhere around two years after Jesus’ birth. However, one day it occurred to me that perhaps nativity scenes aren’t meant to be exact historical representations but rather theological statements. In other ...
