Islam, a religion of peace, submission

May 4, 2019

Islam is a religion of peace and submission to Almighty God. It is a continuation of monotheistic belief and was preached by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) who was born in Arabia in 570 A.D. He started preaching Islam at age 40 after receiving a divine revelation over a 23-year time span that, at its completion, became the Holy Quran, which still exists in its original Arabic text. Translations are available in different languages side by side with the original Arabic text. The Holy Quran contains a complete code of life for humankind. It came at a time when Arabia was passing through ...

Song and Scripture: Traveling pastors bring their message to United Methodist Church

April 6, 2019

Carrying on a tradition that began in the 1930s, the Chi Rho Singers, a group of ministers in the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church, will present a concert at the Antes Fort United Methodist Church later this month. The event is set for 7 p.m., April 27. The history of ...

Luncheon builds community for 47 years, with soup and pie

April 6, 2019

MONTOURSVILLE – A familiar sight along Loyalsock Avenue in Montoursville in late winter is a sign that appears just before the season of Lent begins: it announces that the soup luncheons at the Church of Our Savior Episcopal are set to begin after Ash Wednesday. “People look forward to ...

Faith & Families: Church Briefs

April 6, 2019

Trash or Treasure Sale continues today Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church will hold the second day of its Spring Trash or Treasure Sale, today, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Homemade Easter Eggs also will be available. The church is located on the corner of Sheridan Street and Clayton Avenue, Loyalsock Twp. Easter Tea set at State Road Church LINDEN – The Easter Tea will be held at 2 p.m., April 13, at the State Road Church, 6738 Daugherty’s Run Road, in Linden.  It is open to the public, includes refreshments and door prizes, and of course Tea.  Bring a friend for a ...

Footsteps to Follow: Our God is a Second-Chance God

April 6, 2019

It is a pleasure to share some thoughts about God’s promises with you today. Let’s examine Genesis 5:1-5 with the emphasis on verse 3: “And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son [Seth] in his own likeness” (KJV). One could ask what happened to Cain and Abel in Genesis 4. Why weren’t they mentioned before Seth? Well, let’s take a look. In the Garden of Eden, God promised Eve that He would give her a “seed” that would “bruise” the head of the serpent that caused her to sin (Genesis 3:15). Adam and Eve’s disobedience caused a punishment from God. ...

Faith and Families: Religion Briefs

March 30, 2019

Healing Communities Training Day set April 13 The Pennsylvania Council of Churches has partnered with Healing Communities USA to offer a Healing Communities Training Day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 13 at New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St. This training is designed to assist individuals and churches in becoming better equipped to minister to those impacted by crime, including offenders, victims, and their families, starting with members of their own congregations. Every congregation likely has members affected by crime; shame and stigma often prevent ...