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2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that the whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. It is God’s way of making us well prepared at every point, ...

Covenant UM and pastor are ready to serve

LOCK HAVEN — You probably know the building near the shopping district. You may pass it often. Covenant United Methodist Church at 44 W. Main St. hosts the Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank as well as the Covenant Cafe activity group. It serves as a “Hub,” a place that collects donations for ...

Local church briefs

Haneyville Bible Church LOCK HAVEN — The Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven, holds services each Sunday. Sunday School takes place at 10 a.m. from spring through fall and regular services begin at 11 a.m. For more info call 570-660-3389. Prayer Shawl Ministry MILL HALL — Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at the church at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 7, for lunch and to view the creative items that are brought in each month. Needleworkers (those who crochet, knit or sew) are a critical part of the Prayer Shawl ...

Jesus: The CEO and owner of all

Many people I know have taken the awesome, powerful Jesus of the Bible and shrunk him down. For many, Jesus resembles a genie in a bottle — they believe that he exists to serve us — we let him out when we need him, we give him our demands and expect him to grant our wishes — and then, we ...

Local church briefs

Lenten fish fry LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish will be holding their annual Lenten fish fry beginning Friday, Feb. 16 at the parish center, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. This year’s fry will be drive-thru only. The meal will consist of baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, bread and a dessert for $15. The fish fry will take place every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. through Lent except for Good Friday. Cantata rescheduled HOWARD — The Christians with Rhythm Christmas Cantata that was originally planned earlier this month and canceled because of a ...

New member of Mormon church leadership says it must do better to help sex abuse victims heal

The newest member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' top governing body said every faith — including his — must do more to protect victims of sexual abuse and help facilitate a healing process. Last month, Patrick Kearon, 62, became the first new member since 2018 named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the body which oversees the business interests and global development of the faith widely known as the Mormon church. Speaking to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Kearon, who was raised in England and converted to the faith as an adult, outlined the global, ...