Ephesians 2:8-9 says “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Salvation is a gift. Gifts must be received. God made a way for each of us to know Him, be saved, and to be born ...
Country style dinner WILLIAMSPORT — Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 5973 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, will hold a country style ham and turkey dinner on Labor Day, Sept. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. In addition to the dinner there will be French fries, funnel cakes, pies and ice cream available on the grounds along with small games and Bingo. The church will also have a variety of homemade jams and jellies, fudge and candy for sale in the Summer Kitchen. Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $5 for children ages 4-12; children 3 and under free. Take out costs $12 and are ...
KEA, Greece (AP) — Blending the spiritual with the material, mid-August marks the high point of Greece’s summer season that attracts crowds of city-dwellers back to their ancestral villages. The Aug. 15 feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is a major religious event coupled with ...
PHOTO PROVIDED The Lighthouse Weslyan Church, 220 High St., Jersey Shore, will be hosting guest speaker and missionary from Global Partners, Andrea Swarthout on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. The event will be held downstairs in the fellowship hall.
After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in honor of Lee ...
Walk by Faith LOCK HAVEN — The Walk by Faith walking program will hold another event on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Bald Eagle Valley Trail. Meet at the old train station in Castanea at 6 p.m. 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 date and bring a friend! If you have any questions, please call Fran Decker at 570-748-4302 or 570-263-2084. Community Picnic BOONEVILLE — The Sugar Valley churches are hosting the 105th annual ...
