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Shipwrecked VBS will be held at CrossWay Evangelical Free Church

CrossWay Evangelical Free Church, 2058 10th Ave. N.. is holding Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 27, July 11 and July 18. At Shipwrecked VBS, kids will discover how Jesus rescues them through life’s storms. Games, Bible songs and treats are just a few of the activities that will help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life. Kids who have completed kindergarten through fourth grade can attend. Information and a registration link can be found at https://www.crosswayfd.org/calendar-news/vbs.

Lifetree topic is student-led walkouts

The rise and impact of student-led school walkouts surrounding gun control will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Lifetree Cafe at Cana, 18 S. Third St. The program, titled “In the News: Banning Guns,” features interviews with two students who organized walkouts at their high schools: one in favor of gun control and one in opposition. “Walkouts have had a major impact on the national conversation about gun control,” says Lifetree Cafe Director Craig Cable. “This is an hour dedicated to understanding why students are leading walkouts and discovering respectful, ...

Living Rosary for Life will be Sunday

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish Pro-Life Committee will host The Living Rosary for Life at 2 p.m. Sunday at the new statue of Our Lady of Fatima on the west side of St. Edmond Catholic School. On this Mother’s Day, participants will also remember the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima 101 years ago followed by the Miracle of the Dancing Sun in October. All are welcome to honor all mothers, natural and spiritual, while meditating on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and the joy of human life in development. The Living Rosary has a part for everyone to help say a Hail Mary or ...

Community Manna Meal is May 19

First United Methodist Church will hold its next Manna Meal at 5 p.m. on May 19 at the church, 127 N. 10th St. Food provided by First Congregational Church. Bingo will be played following the meal.

Faith’s Journey will perform tonight

First Church of the Nazarene, 1250 N. 24th St., presents Faith’s Journey Trio, from Branson, Missouri, in concert at 7 p.m. today. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The evening of Southern Gospel music will be presented. The group blends both traditional quartet sound and Bluegrass Country with a unique splash of contemporary harmony. Refreshments will be served following the concert. A freewill offering will be accepted.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church to celebrate Ascension Day

CALLENDER — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Callender is celebrating Ascension Day on May 10 at 9 a.m. Steve Roe, the executive director of the Beacon of Hope, will be the guest speaker. His program will be on the men’s homeless shelter and his plans for the new building recently purchased. Bring a friend or a neighbor. The Ascension of Our Lord celebrates the day that Christ, in the presence of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. It occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter. RSVP to Our Saviour’s by May 7 by calling 548-3423. If no ...