Community service meets Saturday
COAL TOWNSHIP - Magisterial District Judge John Gembic's community service program will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of The Coal Bowl, Logan and Tioga streets.
Food pantry distribution Saturday
ATLAS - The Mount Carmel Township Food Pantry will have its monthly distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the township complex, for residents in Atlas, Diamondtown, Strong, Locust Gap, Connorsville, Dooleyville and Beaverdale who have previously signed up.
'Day of Prayer' resolution OK'd
HARRISBURG - The state Senate on Monday unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Sen. John Gordner (R-27) that recognizes May 3 as the "National Day of Prayer" in Pennsylvania, encouraging the celebration of religious freedom.
Gordner said the first Thursday of May has been designated annually across the country to recognize the power of prayer.
"Prayer is regarded by millions as the most important utterance for the benefit of our society, and is conducted regularly by followers of all religions throughout our great country," he was quoted in a press release from his office.
"The National Day of Prayer is a day to ask for healing and unity," said Gordner, who noted the annual designation is being recognized by Congress and by state legislatures across the country to celebrate religious freedom.
The theme of this year's 61st annual National Day of Prayer is "One Nation Under God."