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Vacation Bible School ANTES FORT — Vacation Bible School will be held at the Antes Fort Methodist Church beginning on Sunday, Aug. 13, through Wednesday, Aug. 16. “Rainforest Explorers” is the theme for the VBS that runs each evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The VBS is for children ages 3 years through 8th grade. 5th Sunday Services MILL HALL — Mill Hall United Methodist Church will host their sister churches, Flemington and Lamar, for a 5th Sunday Service on July 30 at 10:30 a.m. A Fellowship Lunch will be held after the ...

The Sound of Freedom

Have you seen “The Sound of Freedom?” I strongly recommend that you do, and if you haven’t, many theaters in our area are showing this truthful, inspiring and informative movie. The context concerns all of us and there is a need to be educated and instructed on the topic. The name of ...

Local church briefs

Chicken barbecue McELHATTAN – McElhattan Pathway to Christ, formally McElhattan United Methodist Church, will have a Chicken Barbecue on Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. until sold out, by curbside pickup. The meal will feature a half chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans and peach cobbler for dessert. The suggested donation for the meal is $15. Outdoor Movie Night BEECH CREEK — Beech Creek Wesleyan Church is having an Outdoor Movie Night, Friday, July 28, at 8:30 p.m. Members will be watching the movie, “Do You Believe.” A clergyman’s re-energized faith and commitment has a ...

Beautiful Blossoms Luncheon to be held July 26

FLEMINGTON — On Wednesday, July 26, The Lock Haven Christian Women’s Connection will enjoy their “Beautiful Blossoms” Luncheon. The program will be held at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Allison Township. There is always good food, lots of fun, music and gifted speakers that help inform and inspire ladies to make a most memorable day. Following the theme of “Beautiful Blossoms” will be special feature guest Paula Glunt. Paula makes flower petals by hand using metal and other materials. There is always a musical component at the luncheons and that ...

Local church briefs

Outdoor Services MACKEYVILLE — Mackeyville United Methodist will be having outdoor services with music at their pavilion on July 15, Aug. 26, Sept.16 and Oct. 14. The services will begin at 7 p.m. Contact Eileen at 814-777-5510 for more info. Bible School AVIS — Rocky Railways VBS will be held July 24-28 at the Avis United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect Ave., Avis. The VBS is for children ages 3 and up. Registration is requested by visiting https:vbspro.events/p/836d33. Come join the fun and learn about Jesus during the week. On Friday, July 28, at 5 p.m. there will be a family ...

Finding Faith: Worship is…what?

In our culture when one hears the word “worship” we often think of the emotion we experience as we close our eyes, lift our hands and sing in the most sincere and beautiful voice we possibly can. Personally, that is how I often worship, apart from the beautiful voice part. Ask anyone ...