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Anniversary celebration
Altoona Bible Church, 3017 Union Ave., Altoona, will hold a special Thanksgiving/75th anniversary banquet Saturday, Nov. 7, to celebrate the church's longevity.
The church's Nov. 18 anniversary will be recognized during services on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:45 a.m. For more information, contact the church at 814-942-2131.
Veterans Sunday services
Fairview United Methodist Church (9:15 a.m.) and Jaggard First United Methodist Church (10:45 a.m.) will hold special Veterans Sunday observances during worship on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Both services will honor active-duty military personnel and veterans. There will be a dedicated time of prayer, and messages centered on faith and sacrifice. Following the service at Jaggard First UMC, everyone is invited to stay for a fellowship potluck meal -- no dish required.
All veterans, military families and community members are welcome.
For more information, contact the Rev. Fred E. Hickok at 814-599-8104 or fhickok@susumc.org.
Coin Club meets
The Coin Club will meet at the Faith Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Pennies, nickels and more will be discussed as everyone looks through the coins and completes coin-specific books. Coin books will be available for sale. For more information, call Harold at 814-414-7030.
Bible study offered
St. John's Reformed Church, 906 Maple Ave., Hollidaysburg, will be offering a DVD Bible study, "The Life And Ministry Of The Messiah," by teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan and filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East. All are invited to learn about a poor man's journey to the Holy Land on a quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. The Bible Study, led by Rev. Dennis Braun, will be held in the basement social hall at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 11 and continuing on Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24 (weather permitting).
Eight lessons will let participants walk with Jesus during the days of His ministry on this earth. Learn how and why Jesus turned the world upside down with His call to "Follow Him."
There is no charge.
Pancake, sausage breakfast
The Men's Club of St. Mary and St. Michael in Hollidaysburg will hold a special seminarian pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 15, at the St. Michael's Church hall, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg.
All proceeds will benefit local seminarians. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years old and younger. The meal includes drinks and the popular pancake topping bar.
Free lunch available
Fourth St. Church of God, 21st Avenue and Fourth St., Altoona, will serve a free lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The meal includes chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, mac n cheese, corn, roll, dessert and drinks.
Flavors of fall sale
The Women's Guild of St. John's Reformed Church, 906 Maple Ave., Hollidaysburg, will host a "Flavors of Fall" sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Included will be homemade soups (by quarts or pints) and baked goods; some crafts; a Christmas white elephant table, and Marianna hoagies. Soups can be frozen for winter meals.
'The Chosen' episode shown
Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, 130 Second Ave., Altoona, will show the first episode of the sixth season of "The Chosen" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the church sanctuary. The church will open at 3:40 p.m. for seating. The sixth season of "The Chosen" is not yet available to the public. The event is free of charge.
Apple dumplings available
Homemade apple dumplings are available for $5 each from the Greenwood Women's Fellowship, 1505 E. Walton Ave., Altoona. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 15. Dumplings will be available for pick up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Greenwood church fellowship hall.
To order, call Gail Montgomery at 814-946-3862.
Halupki Harvest dinner offered
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., downtown Johnstown, will hold its annual Halupki Harvest Stuffed Cabbage Take-out Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Dinner consists of one halupki, two pierogies, a serving of halushki and two cookies. Cost is $12; take-out only available.
All dinners must be ordered in advance by Thursday, Nov. 19. Call 814-535-6797 or email stmarks@breezelinebiz.net to order. Proceeds benefit St. Mark's Digital Ministries.
Night of worship
Holy Spirit Ministry will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at St. Michael Church. Father Jim Davidson will present a short teaching on the "5 Stones of Medjegorie." Davidson is a Ukrainian Rite Catholic priest, a physician and a Bishop Guilfoyle grad graduate. Prayer ministry will be held at 8 p.m.
Organist needed to make music
Altoona First Church of the Brethren, Sixth Avenue and Fifth Street, has an original Moller organ but is in need of an organist to fill the sanctuary with music during the 10:30 a.m. service.
For more information, contact the church at 814-942-2441.
Revival services
Faith Baptist Church of Altoona will hold revival services Nov. 8-11 featuring Evangelist Jethniel Wyler and family. Services will include congregational singing, special music and Bible messages.
Services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 9-11. Special music will be provided by the Wyler family on Sunday morning, Monday and Wednesday; Karen Knight on Sunday evening; and Tom Smith on Tuesday.
The church is located at 315 40th St. in Altoona's Highland Park section. For more information, call 814-944-2894 or visit fbcaltoona.org.
Craft show
Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the church, 1200 Fourth Ave., Duncansville. The craft show will bring together local artisans, crafters, makers and small businesses for a day of shopping and community connection. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse a variety of handmade items, unique gifts, seasonal décor, and more -- just in time for the holiday season.
For more information, contact the church at 814-695-0508 or email office@mydelc.org or visit www.mydelc.org
Free lunch offered
St. Luke's Episcopal Church's monthly community lunch will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the fellowship hall at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1407 Eighth Ave., down the street from St Luke's. The meal is free; donations accepted. The menu this month is a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.
Food pantry open
The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20, for those in need. To sign up, call Deb by Thursday at 814-207-8293.
The Calvary Boys in concert
Fairview United Methodist Church will host The Calvary Boys from West Decatur for a special worshipful concert at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. All are invited to this morning of musical praise and fellowship.
Fairview United Methodist Church is at 2214 Fifth St., Altoona.
Free lunch available
Free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue. The meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and dessert. All are welcome.
Children's craft day
The Well Ministry Center will host a children's arts and crafts day from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The group will be making ornaments for the VA Home. Children will be treated to cookies and hot chocolate along with great fun. Call or email the number of children and their names, along with any allergy information, to Welladministration@thewellofbc.org or 814-201-2548.
The Well Ministry Center is at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
Widow Warriors meet
The Widow Warrior group will meet at 9 a.m. the second Monday of each month at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. Participants will find encouragement and support as they move forward from grief toward renewed strength and purpose finding confidence in Christ and hope in the future.
For more information, call the center at 814-201-2548.
Blessed Assurance concert planned
Blessed Assurance Gospel Singers will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Grace Brethren Church, 2932 Maple Ave., Altoona. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the concert.
Sermon series continues
The Well Ministry Center of Blair County, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona, will offer a 10-week sermon series, "Life in the Pressure Cooker," at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Nov. 15, to look at God's Word and discover how we can handle life's pressures with faith, hope, strength and trust in Jesus.