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A wish for peace on earth this Veterans Day

This weekend we honor those who have served in the armed forces making it possible for us to live in peace and freedom. We owe them a debt of gratitude. This commemoration was inaugurated originally as a celebration of the Armistice that ended the 1st World War on Nov. 11, 1918. The world was sick of war and desired a final end to warfare. We know that the peace won at the cost of so many lives didn’t last long. Even while people celebrated peace and an end to hostilities, there were those who were sowing the seeds of future aggression. It didn’t take long for the world to ...

Local church briefs

Fall Fair FLEMINGTON — St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a Fall Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature a huge indoor yard sale, bake sale, raffle table, homemade fudge, homemade soups, sandwiches and delicious homemade pies and desserts. Lunch will be available for eat in or take out. Quarts of chicken corn, ham and bean and vegetable soup will be available all day for $7 each. There will be Rada Cutlery, Baskets by BJ, Augnst’s Smoked Cheese, Scentsy and other craft vendors. Thanksgiving Dinner BEECH CREEK — ...

St. Mark Lutheran to hold prevention programs for those 60 and older on Nov. 20

HOWARD — St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, is partnering with Centre Safe in launching a multi-year sexual assault prevention curriculum aimed at educating and supporting members of the 60-plus age community, along with caregivers, staff and volunteers of entities working with older adults. Funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, AWARE (Adult Wisdom to Advance Respect and Empowerment) aims to prove consistent prevention programming is effective at combating violence. The first session for the program at St. Mark will be 11 a.m. on ...

Local church briefs

Winter Clothing Giveaway BEECH CREEK — Laurel Run United Methodist Church is having a winter clothing giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come find many warm, winter items and supplies free of charge. The church is located at 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek. Fall Bazaar RAUCHTOWN — St. James Lutheran Church will have their annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar will feature holiday crafts, a white elephant table, a basket raffle, a bake sale featuring homemade pies, cakes, cookies, fudge and more. Join members for a hot lunch ...

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 ...