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Church yard sale LOGANTON — St. John’s UCC of Tylersville, located at 3782 Narrows Road, Loganton, will be having a large church yard sale on July 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s something for everyone! No early shopping or sales. VBS in Jersey Shore JERSEY SHORE —Jersey Shore Community Vacation Bible School will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 236 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, on Sunday, July 14-Thursday, July 18 from 6-8 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Classes available for 3-12 years old. Bible School BELLEFONTE ...

Pope to preside over interfaith meeting in Indonesian

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will preside over an interfaith meeting in a mosque in the world’s largest predominantly Muslim country during a four-nation Asian visit in September that will be the longest and most complicated foreign trip of his pontificate. The Vatican on Friday released the itinerary for Francis’ Sept. 2-13 trip to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. The packed schedule makes clear that the 87-year-old pontiff, who has battled health problems and is increasingly reliant on a wheelchair, has no plans to slow down. After a day of rest upon arrival ...

The Cross… discovering true freedom

In all the talk about freedom in our nation today, defending rights and our point of view, through all of the top headline news stories, and across years of history remembering brave men and women who fought hard for the liberties we hold dear while celebrating our independence, these powerful truths still rise above all … … only in One can true freedom be found. … only in One can we be made new. … only in One can we find lasting peace and hope. … only in One … Jesus Christ … can we be set free. Without the pain and reality of the cross, without the sacrifice of ...

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Vundhlas return from Zimbabwe MARSH CREEK — Donald and Karen Vundhla will be at the Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church on Sunday, June 30, and the public is invited to the special service at 10 a.m. and a picnic afterward in the church pavilion. Picnic foods will be provided. Karen (Buckwalter) Vundhla grew up attending the Marsh Creek church. She and her husband, Donald, have been serving as missionaries in Zimbabwe, Africa. The picnic will also serve as a time to fellowship while visiting with the Vundhla’s — to renew old friendships and make new ones. Call Pastor ...

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Outdoor Family Movie Night BEECH CREEK — Beech Creek Wesleyan Church invites you to join us for an Outdoor Family Movie Night on Friday, June 28, at 8:30 p.m. We will be watching the animated movie All Creatures Big & Small, “a cute spin on the Noah’s Ark story.” This is a kid friendly movie that all are sure to enjoy! Weather permitting, we will be watching the movie outdoors so please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The church is located at 217 Main Street in Beech Creek. Youth invited FLEMINGTON — Area youth are invited to Flemington First Church of Christ for ...