AWANA begins at Grace Baptist
Grace Baptist Church is excited to announce and begin the AWANA clubs on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The official start of the club will be Wednesday, October 18. The AWANA clubs on Wednesday night consist of Cubbies (ages three and four), Sparks (K-second grade), and Truth and Training (third-fifth grade).
AWANA is a terrific time tested program that teaches children to memorize God’s Word and shows them how they can let it shape their life by loving God and others more. Along with learning the Bible the kids will have a blast playing great games like favorites dodge ball and jump the river as well as the unique and fun AWANA games. There will also be great events like the Grand Prix where the kids build unique wooden race cars and race against others. There will also be exciting theme nights and weekly awards as well as the opportunity to win bigger awards and trophies. A 50 cent donation each week is encouraged by not required. This goes to help cut down the cost of awards and weekly prizes. Organizers strongly encourage everyone to bring their children 10 to 15 minutes early to register and get acquainted with their leaders.
Jr. High (sixth through eighth grade) and Sr. High (ninth through 12th) meet on Sunday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. They will be starting the Awana “Trek 24/7. Currently the Sr. High participants are taking part in a video series call “Life on the Edge”, which deals with issues that are very relevant to them today. Participants also have music, food and a great time together.
All Jr. and Sr. High age kids are invited to come check things out.
Anyone with questions can call Nathan at the church at 684-5016.
Bellwood Quilting Bees
The Bellwood Quilting Bees will have a Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at the Logan Valley Presbyterian Church in Bellwood.
The show is being held in conjunction with the Tuckahoe Street Fair being held that day at the Bellwood Firehall on S. 1st St.
The church is located across the street from the fair.
Presbyterian service
At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, Tyrone Presbyterians will gather for a worship service entitled “Journeys by Land and Sea”, as Americans remember the 514th anniversary of the sea voyage of that controversial sailor Christopher Columbus.
Presbyterian Elder Cummins McNitt and his son Deacon Dudley McNitt will open the service with a brief talk about their land journey to Philmont Scout Ranch during the summer of 206 in the company of other Boy Scouts from central Pennsylvania.
Pastor Bob Dunkelberger encourages everyone to join the 88 members of Tyrone Presbyterian Church at 10:30 on Sunday, Oct. 8- the day before Columbus Day- for a service that will emphasize “Journeys by Land and Sea”. At that service, people might hear the voice Columbus heard so many centuries ago- “Sail on! Sail On!”
Auxiliary meeting
The next meeting of the Tyrone American Legion Auxiliary will be held on October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home.
All 2007 auxiliary dues are now due. These can be paid at the Legion Post. New member applications are now being accepted.
Country Fair luncheon
Don’t miss the Country Fair luncheon on Wednesday, October 11 at the Ramada Inn, Banquet Room C at noon.
The special feature will be the annual country fair. Everyone will have an opportunity to purchased items for themselves or loved ones.
Special music will be presented by Debbie Kann of Tyrone. The guest speaker will be Jo Knipe of Maryland. Her theme will be “Discovering reality in a changing world.”
For information call 944-3779. A free nursery is available.
Sponsored by Altoona Christian Women’s Club, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
Chicago Rivet retirees
The Chicago Rivet retirees will hold their monthly breakfast at Joe’s Place at 8:30 a.m.
Meetings are scheduled for the rest of the year, including October 12, November 9 and December 14.
Octoberfest
Octoberfest will be held at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artisans, crafters and vendors are wanted to sell their artwork, crafts, handwork, etc. Registration deadline for table space is October 13. Call 632-6906.
NARFE
Members of Chapter 328, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association met at noon on September 8 at King’s Restaurant for lunch and a business meeting. The chapter’s next meeting will be at noon on October 13 at King’s. All active and retired Federal employees and spouses are welcome.
Tyrone Prayer Shawl Ministry
Join in making prayer shawls for those in need. The meeting will be Saturday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tyrone Church of the Brethren, located at the corner of Adams Avenue and 18th Street. Call Ellie with questions at 684-1771.
Speakers at Community Worship Center
Dan and Pearlyn Stultz of Time Ministries from Bedford, PA, will be ministering at the Community Worship Center located at 1300 Bald Eagle Ave., Tyrone on Sunday, October 15 at the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Nursery will be available for both services.
From 1994 to 2003, they both served at the Spring Meadow Family Worship Center in Fishertown, Pennsylvania, on the worship team as worship leader and pianist/keyboard player. They also served in the Christian Education and Youth Ministry Departments. In the summer of 2001, God called them to this ministry. They waited two years, during which time, God confirmed the call over and over. Finally, in December 2003, they stepped down from ministries at Spring Meadow to fulfill God\’s call on their lives.
The couple travels in the US and in the Philippines to minister through music and the Word of God. For more information, call 684-3547 or visit their website at www.timeministries.net.
TACO Halloween parade
TACO Halloween parade will be held Tuesday, October 17 at 6 p.m. Registration for the costume judging will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Tyrone highway Dept. Parade line up will begin at 5 p.m. in front of the Highway Dept.
If interested in taking part in the parade, call Tim Kirkpatrick at 684-0704. The rain date will be October 24.
Spaghetti dinner
Christ United Methodist Church will feature its popular Spaghetti Supper fund raiser in the Fellowship Hall on Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Blair Co. Genealogical Society
The Blair County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. October 19 at the Roller Hojeth Memorial Library, 431 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg. The evening’s speaker will be Joe Conlon, a member of the Society. His topic will be on 10th Street, Altoona. Joe has numerous old pictures and post cards of that area. The program is free and open to the public.
Tyrone Business and Career Expo
The Tyrone Business and Career Expo, BAH and New Middle School tour, sponsored by the Tyrone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tyrone Area High School will be held Thursday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tyrone Area High School cafeteria. Lunch will be available. Any student and/or the public may attend.
To participate, call Laurie Cowfer at 684-6025 or the Chamber office at 684-0736.
Holiday bazaar
A holiday bazaar will be held at the American Legion Post on Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crafters and vendors are wanted to sell their crafts, handiwork and products.
Reservations for tables are being taken at the present time. For more information, call Jean Nein at 684-3844 or Denise Sellers at 632-5982.
