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Bible Discussion MILL HALL —Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, has started a new Bible discussion group. “Holy Moments in History” will combine history and scripture. This group will meet the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the church’s large social room. The next meeting will be Feb. 1 where the group will learn about our founding fathers and how their Christian faith influenced their decisions. Mike Palischak will lead the discussion with time for questions. If you are interested, please call 570-726-4112 to ...

Finding Faith: Three ways to love in a culture opposed to Christianity

When we think about a culture that opposes Christianity, we might imagine a foreign nation in which believers are imprisoned, exiled, or even killed for their faith. However, persecution comes in many forms and although most of us may not experience these specific challenges, we may undergo ...

St. Mark to host JAM sessions for youth

HOWARD — Jana Marie Foundation returns to St. Mark Lutheran Church in Snydertown for two JAM (Jana’s Art and Music) Sessions on days when many school districts don’t have school. On Monday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the JAM Session is for anyone in grades 6-12. On Monday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the JAM Session is for anyone in grades 2-5. The sessions share themes and messages around building self-confidence, practicing self-care and developing healthy relations through creative expression. The sessions allow participants to creatively reflect on their past, ...

Church Briefs

Coat Closet and Pampered Blessings JERSEY SHORE — Pine Creek Valley Christian Church, 26 Locomo Lane, Jersey Shore, will be open on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9-11 a.m. offering Vera’s Coat Closet to provide a warm winter coat to those in need and also there is Pampered Blessings, a monthly ministry that provides disposable diapers to families in need. Call 570-753-8736 for info. Bible discussion MILL HALL —Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, has started a new Bible discussion group. “Holy Moments in History” will combine history and ...

God with us

I am sure you know the importance of presence. FaceTime just is not the same as sitting down for coffee together, nor is Zoom a substitute for meeting with a group of people; and this is the case with many things. We cannot imitate presence. The Holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New ...

Pulitzer-nominated poet visits St. Mark

HOWARD— Marie Cameron, whose poetry book “I Have No Name” was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, will give a talk and discussion at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard. The event is free and books will be available for purchase ...