Religion
Published on June 29, 2019 - Page 22
WASHINGTON — Veteran conservative activist Ralph Reed said Wednesday that the faith-based group he leads plans to spend at least $50 million on get-...
Published on June 29, 2019 - Page 22
Pastor to retire after 43 years BERWICK — After 43 years of ministry, the Rev. Ralph Hartenbach is retiring. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Bower...
Published on June 29, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Prayer breakfast, Morris Family Restaurant, 6035 Columbia Blvd., South Centre Township, 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 29, Woody Wolfe speaking....
Published on June 22, 2019 - Page 22
Brass Menagerie to visit St. Paul’s BLOOMSBURG — Brass Menagerie will provide accompaniment for the hymns and the other service music during the...
Published on June 22, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Yard sale, Bower Memorial UMC, 136 E. Second St., Berwick, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 570-752-6262. Ice cream social, Town Hill UMC, 417 Town Hill...
Published on June 15, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Prayer breakfast, Morris Family Restaurant, 6035 Columbia Blvd., South Centre Township, 7:15 a.m., the Rev. Richard Thomas speaking. Indoor...
Published on June 15, 2019 - Page 22
Group heads to Navajo Nation BERWICK — A group from Berwick Bible Church is taking a missions trip for 10 days to the Southwest. Sixteen members...
Published on June 8, 2019 - Page 24
Prayer breakfast speaker named SOUTH CENTRE TWP. — Rev. Richard Thomas will be speaking at a prayer breakfast at Morris Family Restaurant on June 15...
Published on June 8, 2019 - Page 24
TODAY Rosary rally, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 706 N. Warren St., Berwick, noon, rain or shine, bring a chair. Ice cream...
Published on June 1, 2019 - Page 22
Concert planned at Berwick church BERWICK — The Rick Webb Family will be in concert at Berwick Bible Church at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 9. The...
Published on June 1, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY 5K run/walk, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Fifth and Race streets, Mifflinville, 9 a.m., check-in 7:30-8:45, entry forms: www.neparunner.com or...
Published on May 25, 2019 - Page 11
TODAY Ice cream social, Town Hill UMC, 417 Town Hill Road, 4:30-6:30 p.m., homemade soup and sandwiches, pies and cake, takeout, 570-864-2401....
Published on May 25, 2019 - Page 11
Choirfest returns to Shick on June 9 SHICKSHINNY — First United Methodist Church will host the 16th annual Community Choirfest June 9 at 6 p.m....
Published on May 18, 2019 - Page 22
BERWICK — World Champion Chainsaw Carver Dennis Beach will be doing a live demonstration at Berwick Bible Church May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beach...
Published on May 18, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Blood drive, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7368 Schoolhouse Road, North Centre Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Praise service...
Published on May 18, 2019 - Page 22
Volunteers from various churches in Columbia and Montour counties recently worked together with the volunteer staff at the chapel at the Buckhorn...
Published on May 11, 2019 - Page 22
Businessmen to meet May 25 BLOOMSBURG — The Columbia-Montour chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International will meet at 10 a.m...
Published on May 11, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Rummage sale, Good Shepherd UMC, Fifth and Iron streets, Bloomsburg, 9 a.m. to noon. Concert, Lime Ridge UMC, 6405 Fourth St., 7 p.m.,...
Published on May 4, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Chicken barbecue, Zion UCC, Church Road, Forks, 4 p.m., rain or shine, homemade pies, takeout. Prayer breakfast, Morris Family Restaurant,...
Published on May 4, 2019 - Page 22
Children’s carnival slated NUMIDIA — A children’s carnival is planned at Valley Chemical Fire Co. from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The event...
Published on April 27, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Clean out sale, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 721 Monroe St., Berwick, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 570-317-5937 or 570-752-0940. Chicken and waffle...
Published on April 27, 2019 - Page 22
Prayer breakfast speaker named SOUTH CENTRE TWP. — John Brosious will be speaking at a prayer breakfast at Morris Family Restaurant at 7:15 a.m....
Published on April 20, 2019 - Page 22
Friendship Day planned May 3 ALMEDIA — The area Church Women United will be hosting a May Fellowship Day at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, at Ridge Street...
Published on April 20, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Clothing giveaway, Trinity UCC, 850 Cardinal Road, Strawberry Ridge, 9-11 a.m. Easter egg hunt, St. Peter’s UMC, 426 Sunbury Road, Riverside...
Published on April 13, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Bridge fun day, Trinity UMC, 2351 Old Berwick Road, Espy, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ages 5-12, singing, lessons, dyeing Easter eggs and lunch...
Published on April 13, 2019 - Page 22
Teen Challenge Choir to perform BERWICK — The Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge Choir from Rehrersburg will be in concert at St. Paul’s United...
Published on April 6, 2019 - Page 9
Special Mass at St. Joseph BERWICK — St. Joseph Parish observed the solemnity of its patron saint with a concelebrated Mass followed by a reception...
Published on April 6, 2019 - Page 9
TODAY Rummage and food sale, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Market streets, Bloomsburg, 9-11 a.m. Craft and vendor show, Orangeville Fire...
Published on March 30, 2019 - Page 9
TODAY Chicken and waffle supper, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fifth and Race streets, Mifflinville, 4-7 p.m., takeout available. SUNDAY Pancake...
Published on March 30, 2019 - Page 9
Passover seder slated in Bloom BLOOMSBURG — Beth Israel Congregation is having a community Passover seder at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19. The...
Published on March 23, 2019 - Page 22
TODAY Bridge fun day, Trinity UMC, 2351 Old Berwick Road, Espy, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ages 5-12, singing, lessons and crafts, 570-387-0677....
Published on March 23, 2019 - Page 22
Concert planned at Bloom church BLOOMSBURG — Yale Whiffenpoofs will be in concert at Wesley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13....
Published on March 16, 2019 - Page 16
Prayer breakfast speaker named SOUTH CENTRE TWP. — Paul Dariani will be speaking at a prayer breakfast at Morris Family Restaurant at 7:15 a.m....
Published on March 16, 2019 - Page 16
Evangelical Christians have been strongly supportive of President Trump. In 2016, 81 percent of white evangelical voters favored him. Today, 67...
Published on March 16, 2019 - Page 16
TODAY Chicken and waffles, Trinity UCC, 1 W. Diehl Road, Strawberry Ridge, 1 p.m., takeout, Chinese auction. St. Patrick’s Day weekend community...
Published on March 9, 2019 - Page 7
TODAY Ladies spring brunch, Grace Bible Church, 209 McIntyre Road, Catawissa Township, 10 a.m., Grace Fabian speaking, reservations: 570-356-2644....
Published on March 9, 2019 - Page 7
CEF to celebrate 75th anniversary ALMEDIA — Child Evangelism Fellowship of Columbia-Montour Counties will be celebrating its 75th anniversary at...
Published on March 2, 2019 - Page 18
TODAY Potato doughnut sale, Numidia Valley Bible Fellowship, 42 Ringtown Mountain Road, benefits Valley Chemical Fire Company and the church, 570-...
Published on March 2, 2019 - Page 18
First responders dinner slated MADISON TWP. — Emanuel Dutch Hill Bible Church is planning a first responders dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28....
Published on February 23, 2019 - Page 18
Your Loving Choices founder to speak JONESTOWN — Dr. Patti Stoudt, the founder of Your Loving Choices, will be speaking at Christian Covenant...
Published on February 23, 2019 - Page 18
TODAY Chicken and waffles dinner, Black Creek UMC, 158 Golf Course Road, Sugarloaf, 3-7 p.m., family style, 570-384-4087. Free venison dinner,...
Published on February 16, 2019 - Page 20
TODAY Saturday Funday, Trinity UMC, 2351 Old Berwick Road, Espy, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., children 5-12, music, learning, crafts and fun, 570-387-0677...
Published on February 16, 2019 - Page 20
Shooter training at Slabtown church SLABTOWN — Columbia County Sheriff’s Department will be offering ALICE training at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic...
Published on February 9, 2019 - Page 18
Berwick Church hosts chili cook-off BERWICK —Members of Berwick Bible Church participated in the church’s first Pastor’s Chili Cook-Off on Super...
Published on February 9, 2019 - Page 18
TODAY Soup sale, Christ Lutheran Church, Route 44, Buckhorn, 3 p.m., orders only, order by Saturday, Feb. 2, 570-784-0207 or 570-458-4396. Prayer...
Published on February 2, 2019 - Page 18
TODAY Big Game Sunday, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 721 Monroe St., Berwick, 3-6 p.m., soup, sandwiches and porkette, baked goods, order by...
Published on February 2, 2019 - Page 18
First Sunday program set NORTHUMBERLAND —Joseph Priestley Memorial Chapel will have its First Sunday Program from 9:30-10:10 a.m. Sunday. Poets...
Published on January 26, 2019 - Page 18
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Taco Tuesdays at Holy Trinity in Robinson. Mass meet-ups during work-week lunch breaks in downtown Pittsburgh. Pub-style trivia...
Published on January 26, 2019 - Page 18
TODAY Ham supper, Benton UMC, Main Street, 4-7 p.m., 570-925-6858. Prayer breakfast, Morris Family Restaurant, 6035 Columbia Blvd., South Centre, 7...
Published on January 26, 2019 - Page 18
Joy, real meaningful joy, should be the most important consideration when choosing a college. What about getting a good job? Don’t worry, rewarding...