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Footsteps to Follow: Are You Ready?

Are You Ready? When you read First Samuel in the Hebrew Scripture, you will learn about Hanna. She so wanted a son that she dedicated him to God. At age five, Samuel was given to Levi, the priest, and there he was brought up to be a strong religious leader of the Jewish nation. In time, Samuel became a judge and was the one who God chose to make David the King of Israel. Did Samuel's mother, Hanna, ever think that her son would be famous? No. Was Samuel ever expected to be ready to be the anointer of a king? No. They just were following God’s word the best that they ...

Footsteps to Follow: Is God Laughing At You?

Is God Laughing at You? God has a wonderful sense of humor. This is seen clearly in both the Old and New Testaments. God laughs for joy over His people as a father enjoys his children. Conversely, God mocks and laughs at those who oppose Him. One way or another, God is probably laughing at you right now. The first function of laughter is that of righteous rejoicing. There is nothing more exhilarating than a good laugh about something good. The Bible states, "A merry heart does good like a medicine" (Proverbs 17:22 KJV). Often when I'm zooming around, I find people are too slow. I ...

Keeping ‘Vigil’ant: Catholic musicians stress theology

By PAT CROSSLEY pcrossley@sungazette.com MUNCY ­ – The Vigil Project is a group of Catholic artists, who write and sing Catholic music for Catholic prayer. They recently kicked off a Lent and Easter tour and one of their first stops was at Resurrection Catholic Church, Muncy. They had ...

Religion: Faith and Families Area Briefs

Hepburn-Lycoming Ministerium plans services “Preparing Hearts for Easter” is the theme for a series of Lenten community services being hosted by the Hepburn-Lycoming Ministerium. The services are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., March 17, 24, 31 and April 7 at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 3200 Lycoming Creek Road in Williamsport. Free will offerings will benefit the West End Food Bank and Sojourner Truth Ministries. A light supper will be served following the service. All are welcome and invited to attend. United Methodist Church plans community dinner St. Paul Calvary ...

Lamar Lighthouse Camp Raises Funds for new Tabernacle building

LAMAR – It was at the end of February this year that the members of the Lamar Lighthouse Camp had to bid farewell to a building that stood on its property for over seven decades. Previously, it had been a part of Montoursville history when Indian Park was once called Starr Island Amusement ...