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Clothing, food giveaway planned
Geeseytown Lutheran Church, 462 Route 22, Hollidaysburg, will hold a free clothing and food giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Clothing and shoes for all ages will be available, as well as other accessories such as toys, blankets and housewares. Items are available at the rear basement entrance to the church. Nonperishable food items will be available at the side entrance, along with a limited supply of back-to-school supplies.
The event is free and open to the community. The church is located across from Geeseytown Fire Company. Contact the church office at 814-317-5287 with any questions.
Vacation Bible school set
Geeseytown Lutheran Church, 462 Route 22, Hollidaysburg, is hosting a Kids' Junior Vacation Bible School. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, through Thursday, Aug. 6, at the church and will include a lesson, song time, crafts and snacks. All kids entering third grade or younger are welcome to attend. Contact the church office at 814-317-5287 or pastormartyjo@gmail.com with any questions.
Kids invited to 'Heroes United'
Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, invites children ages 4 through 5th grade to "Heroes United," a five-
evening superhero-themed program to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9-13 at the church. The program is open to every family in the neighborhood -- no church membership required. The event is free.
Each evening, kids will move through hands-on stations -- storytelling, science experiments, art projects and games -- all built around a single idea: every hero needs a team. Kids will meet a different "mascot" each day, hear a story and walk away with a keepsake to take home.
The program draws on the idea, found throughout Scripture, that we're each given different gifts, and we're strongest when we bring them together.
Registration is available now through Aug. 9. For more information, contact Juniata United Methodist Church at 814-492-6065 or juniataumc@atlanticbbn.net.
Night of worship
Holy Spirit Ministry will hold a night of worship with eucharistic adoration from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at St. Micheal Church, Hollidaysburg.
John McIntyre will share a testimony, followed by praise and worship music by the worship team and a prayer ministry.
Steps for Peace
Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren will host Steps for Peace, an ecumenical prayer walk, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, starting in the church parking lot at 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg.
Participants will walk together in prayer in unity, seeking God's peace in our world. After returning to the church parking lot at 6 p.m., the group will have a simple meal together while enjoying the musical talents of Ryan Custead & Song of Zion. At 6:45 p.m., there will be a community worship service focused on peace with featured guest speaker Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred. If the weather cooperates, all events will be outdoors. For more information, call the church at 814-695-0072.
Clothing, food donations sought
Donations of clothing and non-perishable foods will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren at 1028 Penn St. (Route 36). The church parking lot will serve as a collection site for the American Rescue Workers.
Free lunch offered
Fourth Street Church of God, 21st Avenue and Fourth Street, Altoona, will serve a free lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Lunch includes sloppy joe sandwich, macaroni salad, baked beans, dessert and drink.
Mass for students scheduled
Bishop Mark Bartchak will celebrate the annual outdoor Mass for students entering or returning to college and their families at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Shrine in Loretto. Recent high school graduates entering the military or workforce are also invited. During the Mass, the bishop will offer a special blessing to the young adults and present them with a small gift. Those attending should bring lawn chairs for seating. If it rains, the Mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel, next to the Shrine.
Prayer services planned
Need to take a breath in the midst of a busy week? Enjoy a short, contemplative prayer service that incorporates prayer beads, chimes and breathing exercises. Participants can bring their own Wreath of Christ beads or borrow a set. The event is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug.12 and Aug. 26, in the basement theater of Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg.
Barbecue pulled pork lunch
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., downtown Johnstown, is taking orders for its barbecue pulled pork take-out picnic lunch. Lunches will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 15. The cost is $12 and each meal includes barbecue pulled pork sandwich, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw and two cookies. A vegetarian option (veggie crumbles in BBQ sauce) is available but must be requested when placing the order.
To order, call 814-535-6797 or email stmarks@breezelinebiz.net. Deadline to order is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Proceeds benefit St. Mark's ministries.
St. Patrick's Festival
St. Patrick's Festival in the Shade will be held Aug. 7-9 in Newry. There will be music, games, food, baked goods, 50/50 drawings and more.
The festival is a fundraising event that helps support St. Patrick's School. Festival hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7-8 and 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9.
St. Patrick's flea market is being held in the gym all three days. In addition, there will be a basket raffle, crafters and the history of St. Patrick in the hall.
Those attending are urged to bring chairs or blankets for seating. The entertainment line-up includes Hot Wax, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7; Full Kilt, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8; and The Moore Brothers, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Raffle ticket drawings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9.
Gospel group featured
Mercy's Well will provide worship, gospel music and praise during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services Aug. 9 at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
Bible conference set
The Central Pennsylvania Bible Conference will conduct its 106th year of ministry during the annual summer session Aug. 2-7 at the Altoona Alliance Church, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona.
This year's theme is "Equipping the Saints for the Work of the Ministry" from Ephesians 4:12.
Speakers will include Dav Kistler with Hope Ministries International, and Kevin Callahan, president of International Partnership Ministries.
The missionary speaker will be Dan Woodring, director of The Way of Truth Ministries International.
Special musicians will include Kelli Moore and Jason Dodson, The Hyssongs, Karen Knight, The Wylers and Stephen Coleman.
Services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with a meal at 5:30 p.m.
In addition to the adult services, there will be a Children's Conference held during each service led by Maggie Smith of The Way of Truth Ministries God's Truth for Children Ministries. A Youth Rally led by Pastor Tim Binkley of Faith Baptist Church in Salisbury, Maryland, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
A ladies brunch will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, with Karen Knight of Heartsongs Ministries.
The men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, with speaker Pastor Tim Binkley.
Cost is $7 per person. Reservations can be made for either of the events by calling 814-944-2894.
For further information, call 814-944-2894 or visit the CPBC website at TCPBC.ORG
Food pantry available
The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, is available for those in need. Distribution will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, by appointment only. Call Deb by Thursday at 814-207-8293.
Free lunch offered
Free lunch will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue. The meal includes spaghetti, dinner rolls and dessert.
DELC partners on karate lessons
Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church has partnered with Champion Martial Arts and Master Gates to offer affordable karate instruction to the local youth community.
The new program offers participants the opportunity to develop confidence, discipline, physical fitness and self-defense skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Classes are held at DELC and are open to area youth interested in learning martial arts regardless of experience level.
Classes meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $5 per session.
"This program aligns with our commitment to serving our neighbors and creating opportunities for our area youth to connect and thrive," said Derek Detrich of Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Register online at mydelc.org/happenings.
For additional information about karate classes or other community programs offered through DELC, visit the church website at mydelc.org or contact the church office at 814-695-0508.
Picnics in the park
The Well Ministry Center is sponsoring Picnics in the Park at Grove Memorial Park, 23rd Street and Sixth Ave., every Tuesday.
A meal will be served at 5:15 p.m., followed by games, crafts and a short message of hope. The whole family is welcome. Rain or shine. The Well is located at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
Grief support offered
The grief support group meets at 6 p.m. every other Thursday at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. The next meeting is Thursday, June 25. This is a safe place to share, heal and find hope and comfort. For more information, call 814-201-2548.
Deadline
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