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Walk by Faith program begins June 7

LOCK HAVEN — The “Walk by Faith” walking program has announced its walking schedule for 2023 beginning on Wednesday, June 7, and continuing every Wednesday at 6 p.m. through Oct. 25 (weather permitting). The walks are in six different locations (all off road and away from traffic) and take approximately an hour or less. You can walk at your own pace, get lots of fresh air and fellowship with one another while enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. You do not need to register — just show up on the scheduled dates and bring a friend! If you have any questions, please call ...

Local church briefs

Vacation Bible School LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven First Church of Christ, 330 N. Vesper St., is offering Vacation Bible School for ages 3 through 5th grade. Come bring your friends. Learn interesting Bible stories, play games, enjoy snacks, meet new kids and just have fun. Yard and Bake Sale JERSEY SHORE — Jersey Shore Assembly of God Church, 172 Main St., Antes Fort, is having a yard and bake sale on Saturday, June 3. Donations will benefit the Women’s Ministry. Spring Festival PINE CREEK — Phelps Chapel Church will have a Spring Festival on Saturday, June 3, beginning at ...

A new birth of freedom

On Monday we celebrate Memorial Day. We honor the memory of those who died for our country. Perhaps no greater tragedy took place in our nation’s history than the war between the states, brother against brother, American against American. The Battle at Gettysburg, in July 1863, was ...

Legacy continued at Living Hope Church in LH

LOCK HAVEN — The legacy of the Living Hope United Pentecostal Church is continuing on Lock Haven Campus. 25 years ago this fall, a broken young man found God in a Pentecostal church in Lewisburg, Pa. Roger Betterley found his calling in the early 90s and began his own church, Living ...

Local church briefs

Yard and Bake Sale JERSEY SHORE — Jersey Shore Assembly of God Church is having a yard and bake sale on Saturday, June 3.The church is located at 172 Main St. in Antes Fort. Donations will benefit the Women’s Ministry. Free Picnic HOWARD — Howard United Methodist Church is offering a free picnic thanking moms and dads on Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located at 144 W. Main St., Howard. Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, salads, chips, desserts and drinks will be served free of charge, to eat with church members either inside or outside at the church or ...

Sylvan Hills dedicates new Children’s Lodge, kicks off season

MARSH CREEK — From borrowed Grange Fair tents to cabins to a new lodge, the sleeping accommodations for campers at Sylvan Hills Christian Service Camp in Marsh Creek have changed quite a bit since the first camp season in 1947. On May 7, Sylvan Hills dedicated its new Children’s Lodge ...