For 150 years, a church has stood overlooking a beautiful country setting at 3240 Grimesville Road. Currently called Buchanan Baptist, the church was officially dedicated on Nov. 19, 1869, as Lycoming Baptist Church. A Rev. Kunkle served as the first pastor of the congregation until ...
For at least one member of Buchanan Baptist Church’s congregation, the pastor drew her to call Buchanan her home church. “The first time I heard him preach, we knew this was the church,” she said. The current pastor, the Rev. Robert Regan, has been at the church since 1977. While ...
With the passing of a loved one, each day brings challenges of dealing with the grief that at times can be overwhelming. The holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, can be especially difficult for those who mourn. With this in mind, a local church is hosting a program entitled, “Surviving the Holidays,” as part of the ongoing GriefShare series it offers at various times throughout the year. “GriefShare is a program for people who have lost a loved one and are grieving and need support,” said Nancy Perry, facilitator of the program, which is held at Northway ...
JERSEY SHORE — It’s that time of the year when summer has breathed its last breath, and shorts and T-shirts give way to sweaters and hats, while the vibrant greens of nature have changed into the browns and oranges of autumn. Pumpkins are in season and the sights and sounds of the ...
Holding up a pair of boots which served him well during his time as a Navy chaplain aboard an aircraft carrier, the Rev. James West, told members of the community at the Ecumenical luncheon recently that, to him, the shoes highlight that verse of scripture, “How beautiful upon the mountain ...
About 112 golfers split into teams of four to enjoy a day golfing in the United Churches 9th Annual Golf Tournament held at White Deer Golf Complex on Sept. 27, said the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, executive director of United Church Lycoming County. Each golfer received a round of golf, a gift — ...
