Human trafficking is happening — possibly closer to home than some might think. But there are ways for children to be more self-aware and help keep themselves safe without tarnishing their innocent world view, according to Dawn Blanchard and Ann Judd. The two head up a local group of Born ...
For the past week, it was not uncommon to see a simple red sign that said “God’s Servants At Work” stuck into the lawns of certain homes throughout the city and in other parts of Lycoming County. These signs signified that volunteers associated with the First United Methodist Church of ...
Nearly 150 years ago to the day, a group of German Baptists, from the Dunkard Church at Blooming Grove, founded what is now Calvary Baptist Church at 42 Washington Boulevard. Originally founded June 13, 1869, the small church remains strong in its mission and will celebrate its 150th anniversary with special meals and a service over its anniversary weekend. “This was a German speaking area of Williamsport. They called it ‘Dutch Hill,’ ” said the Rev. Janice Green, who grew up attending Calvary. The founders built a wood-framed building that faced Washington Boulevard, then ...
Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! These or similar words are what we often hear in church in this Easter season, tomorrow being the fourth Sunday of Easter in many churches. The Easter Season is roughly 1/7th of the year, so some look at it as the “sabbath” of the year. Even if you come from a tradition that does not practice Lent, Holy Week, and then the season of Easter, most churches celebrate Easter Sunday when words like the above are said hopefully and with some gusto! This season is a celebratory time when you will see more desserts in the ...
A little while ago, I attended a wedding at a Roman Catholic church, and I witnessed a beautiful religious gesture in the middle of the service: offering a bouquet of flowers to the Holy Family and asking for a blessing for the couple’s marriage. Being United Methodist, I am generally unfamiliar with the veneration of the Virgin Mary, yet I could appreciate the value in recognizing the sacrifice and authority of the Mother of God. I hope we all so recognize the Virgin Mother this Mother’s Day! However, upon reflecting on stories of the Holy Family in Holy Scripture, I think the ...
Saturday morning rummage sale The Lycoming Presbyterian Church, 825 Arch St., Williamsport, will host a rummage sale and lunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18. Spring Festival celebrates the season Phelps Chapel Church off Pine Creek exit along Route 220 is having a Spring Festival on starting at 11 a.m. May 18. Homemade ice cream, potato salad, baked beans, hamburg barbecue, hot dogs and dessert are on tap. For more information, call 570-753-3689. Tivoli to hold soup sale TIVOLI — A soup sale will be held at Tivoli United Methodist Church along Route 220 from 9 a.m. to noon May 18 ...
