Join us this Easter at Radiant Life church in State College to experience and celebrate the hope, peace, and victory of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope that what is dead in our lives can come to life again. We will be holding special Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. You and your family are invited to join us! We are a friendly church with a casual atmosphere. Visit our website at https://linktr.ee/radiantlifeministries to find out more information

“On Saturday, April 19th, from 2-4pm, Calvary Lewistown will host an Easter event big enough for the entire family at 111 East 3rd Street in Lewistown, PA. Easter Jam is designed for children ages 3-11, alongside their adults, to uncover the hope of the Easter story through a hands-on experience that includes crafts, games, and stories. The entire experience is designed to be completed in about an hour and children will remain with their adults for the duration. For more information call 717-250-9220 or email carrie.kress@calvarysc.org”

The Adorned Ladies Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, located at 810 Ruskin Drive in Altoona, PA is inviting all women to a Ladies Video Conference called, TRUTH: Uncovering the Lies We Believe. It will feature well known apologist and bible scholar, Ken Ham with Dr. Georgia, Purdom, Tommye Hammel, Camille Cates, and Heidi St. John. Also featured is the talented singer and keyboardist, Michael O’Brien in Concert Friday Evening. It is being held at the Calvary Baptist Church on Friday evening, April 25, from 6:15 – 9 PM and on Saturday, April 26, from 9 am – 4:45 pm. Registration deadline is April 16th! The conference is free and Saturday lunch is $10. Register Online at https://calvarybaptistaltoona.org/events or call the Church office at 814-942-6541.

The Laurel Run United Methodist Church will hold a Maundy Thursday Church Service on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 2899 Laurel Run Road in Beech Creek, PA.

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m., at the Fairbrook UMC, 4201 W. Whitehall Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Bring baskets or bags. Rain or shine. Dress appropriately. Followed with some family activities. Visit www.fairbrookumc.org for more info

The Ryot Church of the Nazarene’s Annual Free Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday April 19th, 2025. Along with the Egg Hunt, there will also be an Easter Story, and Snacks. The event is for Children 12 and under. Registration begins at 1:30pm, and the Egg Hunt begins at 2pm. The church is located at 406 Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, PA

There will be an Easter Sunrise Service, April 20th at 6:30 am, at Fairbrook Park, Tadpole Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. (If it rains, it will be moved to the Fairbrook UMC, 4201 W. Whitehall Road.) There will then be a Worship Service at 10:15 am. Visit www.fairbrookumc.org for more info

The Laurel Run United Methodist Church will hold an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday April 20th at 7:00a. The church is located at 2899 Laurel Run Road in Beech Creek, PA.

The Belleville Mennonite School’s 6oth annual auction will take place on April 25th and 26th. On Friday evening there will be a Turkey Dinner, plus live music, a children’s auction, the gift certificate auction along with Ag Features. On Saturday, the Merchandise Auction kicks off at 9, along with an outdoor Children’s carnival, Student Projects, Special features and the Gun Raffle Drawing. Contact the school office at 717-935-2184 with questions or visit the auction site at https://auction25.cbo.io to view a complete listing of auction items and event details.

Acts 2 International Ministries presents a Worship and Healing Service. Voice of the Bride will be ministering in music at this FREE Healing Service. It will be on April 25, at 6 PM at Eagle Mountain Word of Faith Church, 1804 Bloomingrove Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701.

Do you believe people matter? Do you desire to help community members who are facing difficult life circumstances? If so, Pregnancy Resource Clinic would love to share with you how their services are making an impact across the Centre Region! Please join them for their 2025 Annual Fundraising Banquet being held Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. at The Bryce Jordan Center. There is no cost to attend the event, but an opportunity to support Pregnancy Resource Clinic will be extended. A reservation is required; please RSVP at www.scprc.com or by calling our office at (814) 234-7341 by Friday, April 25th.

There will be a Rabies Clinic, along with other vaccinations, on April 26th from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Fairbrook UM Church, 4201 W Whitehall Road, in Penna. Furnace. The event is being Co-Sponsored by the Baileyville Grange and Metzger Animal Hospital. 

The American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:30 – 6:00 p.m. at Watermarke Church 1690 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA. Please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment today

The promises in the Bible are true, and this year, we are asking that our God, the God of Hope, the God of ‘joyful, confident expectation’, fill us all with all joy and peace in believing, that we may abound in HOPE, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join with us at the Edward V. Cherry Amphitheater in DuBois from 12-1pm and/or 6-7pm on Thursday, May 1st, for the 74th annual National Day of Prayer, as we embrace the truth found in Romans 15:13 NASB. Together, let’s POUR OUT TO THE GOD OF HOPE AND BE FILLED! Visit https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org for more information.

In celebration of the National Day of Prayer on May 1, the first Thursday in May, is a day of prayer proclaimed by our President as a time for all Americans to humble themselves, repent from their sin and seek God for the good of the nation. There will be Two, 1-hour, public, spontaneous, prayer assemblies will be held outdoors at the Boalsburg Military Museum Flag Pole, 51 Boal Ave., on the Front Parade Grounds, May 1, 7:00–8:00 AM and again at 8:00–9:00 AM for our Community, State and Nation. Free coffee will be available at 8:00 AM. The gazebo will be utilized in case of inclement weather. Another event of public prayer will be held at Tally Rand Park Gazebo in Bellefonte from 12:00–1:00 PM. Park Forest United Methodist Church sanctuary will be open to the public from 10 AM to 2 PM with a service at 12 PM. These events are sponsored by the State College Christian Business Men’s Connection.

Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open for the first sale of the season on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard, PA 16841. Enter through the side door off the lower parking lot. Sale will be held rain or shine. Gently used, good quality clothing, shoes, and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants through 3X and are priced at $5.00 per bag full. Bags will be furnished. Bargains and Blessings Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel UMC that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard, and surrounding areas. All proceeds go back into the community to help families in need or charitable organizations. Visit the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faithchapelumc for more information

Scouting America Troop 353 of Howard invites you to “Take Mom to Dinner” on Saturday May 10th at the Howard United Methodist Church. The meal will consist of Roast Beef, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Noodles, Green Beans w/Bacon, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Roll w/Butter and Strawberry Shortcake. The cost is $15, 5-12 years old is $10, and under 5 is free. You Need to make your reservation and choose a seating time between 3:00p and 7:00p. To make a reservation call 814-625-2182. Takeout’s will be available and will only be available between 2:00 and 3:00p. This meal will benefit the Scouting America Troop 353 of Howard

– ONGOING EVENTS

Grief Share, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, will be held on Thursday evenings at Temple Baptist Church in DuBois, PA (590 Lincoln Drive), now thru July 10th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. For more information, please call 814-592-0309 or 814-371-8822

Classical Conversations has opened a homeschool community located in Brookville, PA 15825. We are a Christian community committed to academic excellence with the goal of supporting parents in this process. Our mission is to “Know God and Make Him Known”. For more information contact Sara McQueen, phone number (770) 778-9785 or visit classicalconversations.com to learn more about our program.

The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated volunteers in rural communities to respond to local disasters, help donors at blood drives and support community education and outreach efforts. The Red Cross is looking for more volunteers in rural areas to: Respond to disasters, to Help donors at blood drives, and to support community education and outreach. Attend events and activities to raise awareness around home fire safety and emergency preparedness. The need to help has never been greater. Join the Red Cross to provide relief and hope when it matters most. Visit redcross.org/GPAvolunteer to learn more and get started today.

After the Battle, a support group for U. S. Military Veterans will be held on the second Monday of each month at the Overflow Church on 5th Avenue in Altoona. The group’s purpose is to address the epidemic of Veteran’s suicide. The meetings are held from 7-9p

The Central Intermediate Unit 10 is now offering FREE GED classes on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday at our Benner Pike location. Visit us online at CIU10.org to learn more about class schedules.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones, or PALs, is a Family Recovery support group that provides fellowship and education to those impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder. These meetings will be held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Hyde Wesleyan Church, 1215 Riverview Road, Clearfield. Meetings begin at 5:45 p.m. and end at 7:15 p.m. Join us and get your life back! Visit the church website for more details

The Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael St. in Stillwater, PA are hosting a “Came to Believe Recovery Meeting” Every Sunday Evening from 6:15 – 8:00PM. Anyone who may be having a problem with Alcohol, drugs or other types of addictions are welcome to attend. In addition, anyone with an interest in this program of recovery, even though not afflicted with an addiction, is welcome to attend. For further information, call Brian Drabot (570) 574-3353.

Radiant Life Ministries offers personal prayer ministry appointments online and in-person at their State College office. If you have an area of life that you would like to experience freedom, healing, or breakthrough in, their team of trained ministers would be honored to serve you. Guests receiving ministry experience hearing God’s voice for their situation, physical healing, and emotional healing in areas of past hurt and trauma. For more information or to book your prayer ministry session, visit, radiantlifeministries.com/prayer. For questions, send an email to prayer@radiantlifeministries.com or call 1-582-322-0195.

Bishop Jack Wisor from the First Apostles’ Doctrine Church in Brockway want you to know that if you are in need of non-perishable food (cans, jars, bottles, boxes) to contact him at 814-590-3898. He will do his best to help you out!

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program, that will come along side of you, to help you to have complete victory over all of your hurts, habits and hang-ups. You will find strength, hope and encouragement waiting for you at Celebrate Recovery. There are 2 places you can attend meetings. Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8p at the TriCounty Church Dubois Campus, and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8p at the TriCounty Church Clearfield Campus. For More info you can call 814-553-4611

The Just for Jesus Ministry’s monthly outreach to the homeless in Pittsburgh, will be happening on the 4th Saturday of each month as long as they discern that it is safe to do so for the guests of the ministry and members of the church who volunteer to minister to the homeless in Pittsburgh. If you would like to help with the Pittsburgh Outreach effort, donations of the following items for the care packages would be greatly appreciated, along with bottled water and clothing and shoes in good condition (especially men’s): Deodorant Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Socks, Combs, Body lotion, Vitamins, Band aids, Cough drops, Triple antibiotic, Juice with vitamin C, Hard candy, Jello and pudding cups, plus Cereal bars / granola bars. These may be dropped off at the ministry’s main office in Brockway at 14530 Route 28, or a pickup can be arranged in the Jefferson/Clearfield/Elk County area by calling 814-265-0243.

BLOOD DRIVES
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