I remember seeing a T-shirt with huge letters on the front of it that read, “The meek shall inherit the earth,” and on the back it said, “But they will NEVER get the ball!” While I was quite impressed that one of the largest sportswear brands in the world was quoting Jesus’s Sermon ...
Annual Community Yard Sale SNYDERTOWN — As part of the Snydertown community-wide yard sale, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, invites people to park at the church as they walk along Snydertown Road to check out the yard sales being held today. The church also will have an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be selling food and refreshments, including breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, barbecue, soup and baked goods. All money from St. Mark’s indoor yard sale and food sale will go to St. Mark’s Social Action Committee and Food Pantry. For more information on ...
The liberating power of truth, proclaimed in John 8:32 (“The truth will set you free”), is a cornerstone of Christian faith. However, understanding this profound statement requires careful consideration of its context. Verse 31, preceding this famous declaration, offers crucial insight: “If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed.” This verse highlights a vital condition for experiencing the promised freedom. Freedom isn’t a passive outcome; it’s the result of actively abiding in Christ’s teachings and accepting the atoning sacrifice of the Lamb of ...
PHOTO PROVIDED Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will host Avenue in concert on Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Avenue is a renowned Christian music group celebrated for their award-winning and chart-topping hits. Based in Nashville, Tenn., this powerful team consists of Kasey Kemp, Haley Kemp and ...
LOCK HAVEN — With Easter Sunday nearing, The Express community newspaper has compiled a list of area services for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday which were submitted by local churches. If you would like your church’s services to be included, please call 570-748-6791 or email news@lockhaven.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 12 — St. Agnes Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, Blessing of the Palms and solemn procession, 5 p.m. PALM SUNDAY — Join the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church on Sunday, April 13, at 9 a.m., for their Palm Sunday celebration featuring their ...
St. Paul’s Food Pantry MILL HALL — The St. Paul’s Food Pantry will have a distribution on Wednesday, April 9, from 9-11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6220 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall — one mile North of the I-80 interchange. The distribution will include items to prepare Easter day dinner. Don’t forget to return your clean cardboard boxes! It is much appreciated. The food pantry serves the Mill Hall/Lamar area to the Centre County line. Any questions please call 570-726-7460. Grief Gathering SNYDERTOWN — St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, ...
