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Seeking wisdom? Try James

The book of James is often regarded as the New Testament’s counterpart to the Proverbs, offering practical wisdom applicable to the life of every believer. James 2:10 is a profound declaration: “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” To appreciate the weight of this statement, we must first grasp the context in which James writes. The early church was riddled with divisions and prejudice, particularly concerning the treatment of the poor versus the wealthy. James is addressing believers who fall into the trap of favoritism and ...

Pathway to Christ Church offers outreach program for those in need

McELHATTAN — One glorious evening at a Pathway to Christ Church Board meeting, Board President Tim Eggler suggested that the church conduct an outreach program. This outreach program would venture out to the community, spreading smiles, lending helping hands of friendship and letting the ...

Local church briefs

Labor Day Picnic BASTRESS — Immaculate Conception Parish, along Jacks Hollow Road off Route 654 in Bastress will hold its annual country style ham and turkey dinner on Monday, September 1st from 12 to 6 p.m. The meal will consist of ham and turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, noodles, coleslaw, bread, and dessert. The cost is $13 per meal for adults, $6 per meal for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are free. Takeout meals are available after 1 p.m. Takeout meals are $13 per meal. Sunday Service MACKEYVILLE — Clintondale United Methodist Church and Mackeyville ...

Being a watchman on the wall like Nehemiah

We can’t be ignorant of the church’s mission: the call to prayer. Nehemiah answered this call at danger to his life. He answered the call to rebuild the city walls of his day. As the walls were being rebuilt in Jerusalem, watchmen were put on the walls to warn off approaching danger. It was risky to ask if he could rebuild a city that had once been an irritation to the king. We may not be risking our lives the way Nehemiah did, but being a watchman requires something of our time and commitment. Nehemiah’s concern for the people of the city motivated him to pray. Our love ...

Local church briefs

VBS at Antes Fort ANTES FORT — Antes Fort United Methodist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School on Sunday, Aug. 3, to Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are for children aged three years old and up. Free Yard Sale LOCK HAVEN — God’s Eternal Life Church at 30 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven, will be having its Annual Free Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited! For more info, call Pastor Dean Williams at 570-748-3700. Summer Concert Series LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each ...

Pope Leo XIV surprises Catholic youth festival with unexpected popemobile salute

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV surprised tens of thousands of young Catholics on Tuesday and showed up unexpectedly at a Holy Year welcome ceremony, thrilling the kids and receiving a rock star’s welcome in the first big youth event of his pontificate. Leo emerged in St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile at the end of an evening Mass that kicked off the Jubilee of Youth, a weeklong celebration for young Catholics. The estimated 120,000 young pilgrims who had packed the square erupted in shocked cheers and chants, as Leo looped around the square and up and down the boulevard ...