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Hometown Christmas MILESBURG — Milesburg’s Hometown Christmas will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mrs. Claus and the Grange Fair Queen will be in town for Christmas activities. Merchants and businesses will be open for shoppers. The Baptist Church will be offering soup, sandwiches and crafts. Milesburg Museum will be open and offering an ornament sale. The United Methodist Church will have kids activities and a bake sale. Fisher’s Market will have free cut Christmas trees and wreaths. The Crooked House will offer tours and don’t forget to bring your letters ...

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Candle Walk MARSH CREEK — Marsh Creek BIC Church will be holding a Christmas Candle Walk at the church along Summit Hill Road, Howard, on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. Organizers are asking for all “the girls” who were candle walkers over the years to be a part of this special service. Those interested in taking part should contact Lois at 814-441-7053 or Kathy at 814-880-8744 promptly as practices will be starting soon. Holly Mart LOCK HAVEN — Holy Spirit Parish will be holding its annual Holly Mart Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday, ...

Finding Faith: Pride vs. Gratitude

Question: As Christians, are we not to feel any pride or sense of accomplishment in a job well done, giving due credit to God for all his help? With no feeling or pride at all our present life appears quite bleak and empty. Is this the way God wants us to feel? Answer: Webster’s dictionary ...

Local Church Briefs

Fall festival AVIS — Phelps Chapel Church off Pine Creek Exit off Route 220 is having a Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to ? There will be homemade ice cream, vegetable soup, chili, hot dogs and desserts. Ladies Day Out FLEMINGTON — Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. 4th St., Lock Haven, will be holding a free Ladies Day Out on Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Building. This event is a relaxing and refreshing day to get away from the busyness of life and relax with friends, share laughter and stories and spend time with God. The event’s ...

Walnut Street Church of Christ welcomes new pastor

LOCK HAVEN — The Walnut Street Church of Christ and the Mt. Eagle Church of Christ are pleased to welcome Patrick Ferris as their new minister. Patrick started on Oct. 1 and will be alternating weekly preaching and ministering between both congregations. Patrick is a native of Alabama ...