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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 ...

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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 ...

What effect will the first American pope have on Christianity?

Many have asked me what I think of the new pope, Leo XIV, and what we may expect from the first American pope. It is still too soon to really know what to expect. We’ll need to watch for Pope Leo’s first encyclical. In it he will set the tone for his pontificate. With that said, there is one important clue which is worth examining. Why did he choose the name Leo XIV? When a person chooses a name in religion, it signifies what they envision their life to reflect. For instance, a girl who loves music might choose the Confirmation name Cecilia, the patroness of musicians. A young man ...

Local church briefs

Special music at services LOGANTON — Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites you to worship with them this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be from Chiz Rider. All are welcome. Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale, invites you to join their service this Sunday morning at 9 a.m. with special music also by Chiz Rider. 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 ...