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City woman named head of California Lutheran Homes Foundation

GLENDALE, Calif. — Williamsport-native Nancy J. Ackerman, CFRE, recently was named president and CEO of California Lutheran Homes Foundation and Community Services, an independent not-for-profit social ministry organization. CLH provides affordable housing for seniors, veterans and other populations at risk of homelessness, along with human services resources and funding in Southern California. Ackerman succeeds William Jennings, who is retiring after four years as CLH president and CEO. He will lead special projects during a year of leadership transition. Ackerman is a deacon ...

Holy days arrive for the faithful as pandemic eases in US

For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. Even if still observing restrictions, many churches may draw the largest numbers of in-person worshippers in ...

Footsteps to Follow: How will you come to the tomb?

“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, ‘Who will roll the stone ...

‘Easter is going to be the highlight of the year’

This time last year, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the nation, closing a number of churches’ doors. This year, with loosened restrictions and vaccine being distributed, many will not only have virtual services but also limited capacity indoor services and even Easter egg hunts. First ...

Calvary Baptist Church: • April 3, Easter egg hunt from 1 to 4 p.m., ages 2-12 • Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. • Good Friday, 7 p.m. • Easter Sunday, 10:40 a.m. The Beacon: A United Methodist Church, Hughesville: • Nighttime Easter egg hunt, from 8 to 9 p.m. today Big Woods Bible Church, Lock Haven: • Easter egg hunt, 10:30 a.m. today Throttle Up Biker Church, Montgomery: • Easter egg hunt, 3 p.m. today Community Easter Dinner, to go only, American Rescue Workers: • April 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church: • Palm Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. ...

Footsteps to Follow: Mourning and rejoicing

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15 NIV). This simple sentence is found in the middle of a long letter from the apostle Paul to the scattered Christian community in Rome. Paul originally wrote these words as part of a larger section of the letter, ...