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How do you act when no one is watching?

It’s one of the most remarkable turn of events in history. How did Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) become emperor of Rome? The young philosopher had no royal claim to the throne. He just worked in the household. What happened is this: Emperor Hadrian did not have a son of his own, and he saw something in this kid Marcus — that he told the truth, that he considered the thoughts of others, that he was smart and decent. Hadrian wanted to make him emperor — but — Marcus was too young. So, he adopted Antinous as his son, who in turn adopted Marcus Aurelius as his son, to groom him ...

Congregation honors pastor on 30th anniversary of preaching

MARSH CREEK — The congregation at Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church honored their pastor on his 30th year of being in the ministry. The Sunday morning events were a complete surprise to Pastor Dan Longmore. After delivering his morning message, Pastor Dan was expecting to join the ...

Local church briefs

Fall Festival LOCK HAVEN — Big Woods Bible Church will hold a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at the church located at 241 S. Hanna St., Lock Haven. There will be food, inflatables, games and more to enjoy, along with a Truck or Treat for the children! Call 570-893-8274 for more info. OCC speaker STATE COLLEGE — The Operation Christmas Child fall speaker tour is in our area. Come hear the story of Dioany Yosuino from Venezuela, a young lady who received a simple shoebox as a girl living in the Venezuelan Amazon. Learn how receiving this simple shoebox ...

Local Church Briefs

Bargains and Blessings HUNTER RUN — Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will hold its final clothing sale of the season on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., in the fellowship hall of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church. The church is located at 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard, and the sale will be held rain or shine. Enter through the side door off the lower parking lot. Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories are priced at $5 per bag, cash only, and bags are furnished. Sizes range from infants through 3X for the entire family. Free coffee, water and bagged snacks will ...

Asian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way

The Rev. Wayne Lee leads an English-speaking church of second- and third-generation Chinese Americans in the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown. His 120-strong evangelical Christian congregation in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania is under the same umbrella as two other immigrant congregations totaling 500 members who speak Mandarin and Cantonese respectively. While those members hold conservative views and support former president Donald Trump, Lee’s younger flock tends to lean left. “We’re just one church,” he said. “But we’re so diverse that it’s hard to ...

Finding Faith: Check your oil!

This has been my husband’s advice to our children ever since they received their driver’s license. He has installed into their memory the absolute necessity of lubricating their vehicle and the disastrous effects of not doing so. When you compare your spiritual life and what it needs ...