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When does the kingdom life begin?

When do we start living the kingdom life? Does it happen upon our death, or does it begin once we give our lives to Jesus? If you said the latter, you’d be correct. The problem is that we look at the world and don’t see anything like what Jesus promises when he teaches us to pray “Your ...

An evening with singer/songwriters at Lifetree Church

JERSEY SHORE — Christian recording artist Chris Pick and GMA Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian Music singer-songwriter Mitch McVicker will be holding a free concert at Lifetree Church in Jersey Shore on Saturday, Oct. 29. Pick was exposed to a variety of music early on by his family, and eventually went to music school, where he was classically trained. He continues to cherish the creative and diverse sounds of groups such as The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Monkees. His first album was based on a song he wrote for John Lennon’s 20th Memorial in 2000. During this ...

Local church briefs

Hymn sing DUNNSTOWN — The Dunnstown United Methodist Church will have a Hymn Sing on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Everyone who loves hymn singing is welcome. Come sing the favorite songs of those attending, and get the chance to ask for your favorite to be sung. Game Night LOCK HAVEN — The next monthly Game Night at Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Games and cards will be available or bring your favorite to share. Game nights are held monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Soup ...

Six things Satan wants more than anything else

Whether we like it or not, every Christian must come to terms with the fact that there is a real enemy. Known by many names, including Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, and the devil, which he makes it clear from his first encounter with mankind in Genesis 3 that he has nothing but malicious intent for God’s creation. So much so that Jesus says this regarding his character, “He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John ...

St. Paul’s homecoming service is Oct. 2

PHOTO PROVIDED The annual St. Paul’s EUB Homecoming Service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2:30 p.m. Join members on this blessed autumn day with special music provided by Fishers of Men, a group from the Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren. The message will be brought by Pastor Dan ...

Local church briefs

Fall festival JERSEY SHORE — Pine Creek Valley Christian Church will be hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to come, there will be free food, free drinks, and free games for young and old alike. The festival will be held at the Pine Creek Valley Christian Church, 26 Locomo Lane, Jersey Shore. Bring your friends and family to enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate, apple cider and more. And bring a chair to sit around the campfire. Fall bazaar RAUCHTOWN — St. James Lutheran Church, 3242 Middle Road, Rauchtown, will hold its annual Fall ...