MUNCY — With a desire to serve God and the community in love and a willingness to work hard and follow biblical concepts, the Muncy Christian Fellowship has been recently established.

“A team of foundational members was formed from an overflowing home Bible study group. They were willing and desired to be part of this church planting journey,” according to Patrick Quick, an elder in the church who is currently serving as pastor.

“We felt led by God and saw His hand and His blessings on every turn as we have moved forward to meet a need in the Muncy/Hughesville area,” Quick said.

The church meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge 299, located at Brummer Pond Road and East Penn Street.

A part of the Restoration Movement, the church celebrates Holy Communion weekly. They also believe in water baptism by immersion for the forgiveness of sins and receiving the Holy Spirit as stated in Acts 2:38.

Currently there is not a Restoration Movement Christian church in the southeastern part of Lycoming County, Quick said

A statement of beliefs and a church website are currently being established as well as a set of church bylaws with the help of a local attorney.

“We are thankful for the overwhelming support of area pastors from our sister churches. Their willingness to help and pray and share the years of wisdom they have has been one of our greatest blessings,” Quick said.

“Where God guides, He provides for those who truly seek Him and His will,” he said.

Members of the church currently support Samaritan’s Purse and are doing Christmas shoeboxes for children. They also work with Expectations Women’s Center. Plans are to expand their missions as they move forward.

Music for services is provided by a music and vocal team and is a blend of hymns, worship songs, choruses, as well as contemporary songs.

“We look forward, with the Lord’s leading and guidance, to see where He guides this body of believers. We welcome all ages of people, and our service is set up that way. We believe the unsaved is the unsaved, whatever the age — 28:19, the great commission, says to all people,” Quick said.