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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
