First Presbyterian Church weathers 175 years strong
It has stood as a church of living stones for nearly 175 years and continues to minister to needs in the area, thanks to the dedication of its people.
First Presbyterian Church is a firmly rooted, traditional church that still hears the call of God, according to its pastor and members.
In the beginning
According to its history booklet, published for its 150th anniversary, the First Presbyterian Church actually was an offspring of Lycoming Presbyterian Church in Newberry.
The records indicate that the roots of the church formed in 1745, when the Rev. David Brainerd preached to the Native American Indians where the Sheshequin path crossed over the a trail leading up the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, approximately two miles west of Williamsport. Later, a Rev. Philip Fithian also preached to the Indians.
The Lycoming church formed later.
Annunciation Church to hold May Crowning
The traditional annual devotion to honor Mary as Christ’s mother, first disciple and first Christian will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Church of the Annunciation, 702 W. Fourth St.
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LEWISBURG — The Pregnancy Care Center and The Campaign For Life In America have announced plans for a spring fundraiser, known as The Challenge For Life.
Area church briefs
Clothing giveaway today at Unityville
UNITYVILLE — The Franklin Bethel United Methodist Church, 1595 Route 42 Highway, will hold its monthly clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
CROP walk slated Sunday in Wellsboro
WELLSBORO — In these days of rising food prices, food shortages around the world and their accompanying crises, this year’s CROP Walk takes on even greater significance.
Institutional services
The following institutional services for Sunday are reported by United Churches of Lycoming County, or the institution:
County Prison, 1:45 and 3:15 p.m., the Rev. Robert A. Lauver, New Life Temple.
Ship Graduation
Jersey Shore vs Selinsgrove BB
SVL League Meet
Diversity Day
Women's Build Habitat Prep
Family Fun @ Habitat Build
West Branch School Fair
Plates