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Bargains and Blessings Community Closet to open Aug. 10

HOWARD — Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open in the fellowship hall of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants through 3X. Clothes are priced at $5 per bag full and bags are furnished. Free bottled water and small snacks will be available. Bargains and Blessings Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel UMC that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and surrounding areas. All proceeds from Bargains and ...

Local church briefs

Free Yard Sale God’s Eternal Life Church will be offering a free yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 30 Woodward Avenue, Lock Haven. Come look for treasures — there are a lot of items to choose from. Call Pastor Dean Williams at 570-748-3700 for more info. Curbside pick up McELHATTAN — Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan, will be holding a pulled pork sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church. The meal will be curbside pick up only and consisting of pulled pork barbeque and slaw, macaroni ...

Reasons why I love the church

There are many reasons I love the Church of Christ, here are a few. I love the church because it is the body of Christ, I love the church that Jesus built with His own blood. I love the church of which I have the privilege of serving my Master through. It is amazing that the church, which is ...

Local church briefs

Covenant to host Lockport Drifters LOCK HAVEN — The Lockport Drifters will play music during worship this Sunday at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St. The prelude will start 10 minutes early, at 8:35 a.m. It’s always a worship service to remember when this group provides folk and old-timey music. Church in the park WOOLRICH — Woolrich Community UMC will hold church service in Woolrich Park at Pavilion # 1 on Sunday, July 28, at 9:45 a.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy worshiping in the outdoors. A pot luck meal will follow the service. Lamar ...

Local church briefs

Ice Cream Social BOONEVILLE — The Nittany and Sugar Valley Charge of the Methodist Church is holding their annual Homemade Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 20, from 4-7 p.m., at the Booneville Campground. Come one and come all for their famous homemade ice cream and pies. This year they will also have hot sausage, hamburgers and hot dogs. Musical Entertainment by Kopper and Kash will start at 4 p.m. Fun Fair and Silent Auction HOWARD — Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard, will hold their annual Roger A. White Fun Fair and Silent Auction at the ...

How deep is your love?

“How deep is your love? How deep is your love? How deep is your love? I really mean to learn” Even though these lines are from an iconic song of the Bee Gees, it reminds me of when Jesus said to Peter, “Peter, do you love me?” Many have asked the question, “Why would an ...