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Finding Faith: Blessed assurance

I recently ministered God’s Word in a funeral for a 30-year-old young man who passed away after many years of battling brain tumors. In circumstances like this it’s understandably easy to wonder “Why?” I would like to address that question. The answer has to do with God’s work in the believer, in Christ. In the eighth chapter of his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul seeks to assure those who have been justified by faith that their relationship with God is settled and secure in Jesus Christ. When I speak of those who have been justified by faith I mean those who, having ...

Local Church Briefs

Service time change WOOLRICH — Beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, the worship service at Woolrich Community United Methodist Church will begin at 10 a.m. This is a change from 9:45 a.m. Summer Concert Series LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open to the public. A love offering is taken each week to further the ministry of both the groups performing and Lamar Lighthouse Camp. The Lore Family will be in concert on Sept. 7, the Fuller Family Singers on Sept. 14, 2nd Chance Ministries ...

Local Church Briefs

Fifth Sunday Service LAMAR — Lamar United Methodist Church will host her sister churches, Flemington and Mill Hall, for a Fifth Sunday Service on Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. A fellowship lunch will follow the service. Everyone is welcome to attend. Summer Concert Series LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open to the public. A love offering is taken each week to further the ministry of both the groups performing and Lamar Lighthouse Camp. The Silers will entertain on Aug. 31. The ...

Finding Faith: The cross that changes everything

1 Corinthians 1:18, 23–24 tells us: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God… but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” It is amazing that these words of Scripture were written nearly 2,000 years ago and still carry eternal weight today. They determine, even now, where we stand with God and eternity. The fact that Jesus Christ died on a cross and ...

Local Church Briefs

Pick flowers, help local communities BELLEFONTE — Blooming Petals Flower Farm is dedicating Wednesday, Aug. 27, as a day to help the Social Action Committee at St. Mark Lutheran Church. St. Mark’s Social Action Committee works to address the needs of local, state, national and international communities. It has built connections with local schools, shelters, food banks and more to help people in need in the region. On Aug. 27, Blooming Petals will give 20 percent of total sales to St. Mark’s Social Action Committee. The farm, which is located at 1863 Nittany Valley Drive in ...