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Faith Baptist Church, 3001 Southwest Pkwy.: Time to plan for this summer program. FaithKidZ is a five-day event featuring a musical presentation with games and Bible activities. The date is June 18-22 (Monday-Friday) from noon until 5:30 p.m. (lunch included each day). Children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend. There will be a special musical presentation, “Here for the Gold,” on at 6:30 p.m. June 22 for family and friends to attend. There are auditions for certain parts in the musical during May. To schedule an audition, call (940) 692-4220 and ask for Doug or Tonya. Enrollment is limited, so act fast and register online now at www.faithwf.com.
Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 4815 Fairway Blvd.: A "Blessing Box" is located by the church parking lot. This blessing box is for anyone who has a need. The box contains non perishable food items such as canned goods, canned meat, ramen noodles, cereal, etc. Anyone who would like to donate items to this ministry are welcome to bring items to the church. If you are in need, you are welcome to come by and take what you would like. We have had this box for about a year and it is such a "blessing" to people in our neighborhood. For more information, contact Bobbie Bradshaw, 940-692-2800. May 27, "Night of Praise" at 7 p.m. This event will be a time of contemporary praise and worship. June 1, 6-9 p.m, we will have a community volleyball night. If you like to play volleyball, come and join us for fellowship. We will have a nursery for babies 3 and under. We will also have a snackbar open as well.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 809 Harding St.: Men of the Mount will host the Male Extravaganza May 26 at 7 p.m. Come out and join us as we lift up the name of Jesus.
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2201 Speedway: Sign-up (church office: 767-2527) to participate as hosts during the Parade of Homes (June 1-3 and 8-10); proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4605 Cypress Ave.: May 26, GEMS (Girls Embracing Missions), 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 2, LWML (Lutheran Women in Mission) 9 a.m.; Trustees meeting, 9 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1417 11th St.: May 27, aluminum can collection for senior high youth; Sunday School and adult Bible class for all ages, 9 a.m.; Divine Worship Service, 10:15 a.m. May 28, church office will be closed.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 5800 Southwest Pkwy.: On May 28, the church office and The Growing Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. The planning meeting for vacation Bible school will be Tuesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. Beginning Thursday, May 31 at 2 p.m., you may begin bringing items for the garage sale. We will also be accepting priced items Friday, June 1. The sale will begin Saturday at 9 a.m.
Wichita Word of Faith Church, 4009 Faith Rd. Wichita Falls: Service times are: Sunday Morning Bible School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Contact us at lmich1959@gmail.com or 580-467-3179.