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Catholic Daughters Court Queen of Peace, 4040 York St: Father’s Day Breakfast June 19, 7:30-10:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. Adults and Children: $5. All father’s eat FREE! Come and enjoy a meal with your parish family.
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.
First Christian Church, 3701 Taft Blvd,:
First Presbyterian Church, 3601 Taft Blvd.: June 17, at the 10:50 a.m. Worship Service, Rev. Samuel Weems, co-pastor of the Church, will continue the pulpit series on the Lord’s Prayer with his sermon on “Give us this day our daily bread.” June 20, at 6 p.m, in Fellowship Hall, Family Night Supper will present its Annual Fish Fry, serving fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, relish tray and dessert. The cost is $6 per person or $20 for families of four or more.
First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls, 909 10th St.: Presenting 71st Summer Youth Musical, Guys and Dolls! Guys and Dolls is a musical romantic comedy set in late 1940’s Manhattan. June 29 at 7 p.m., June 30 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show is directed by Luke Draper, who has performed in numerous shows at both Wichita and Backdoor Theatres, and features a talented cast of young performers, many of whom have appeared in shows at Wichita Theatre, Backdoor Theatre, or at FUMC in previous Youth Musicals.
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.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1420 Borton Lane: Celebrate Pastor Angus and Sister Shirley Thompson for their 35th Anniversary Service as pastor and first lady of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The festivities begin on at 7 p.m. June 21 for the Pastor & Wife Anniversary Musical. On June 22 at 7 p.m., the celebration continues with Rev.Virgil Nesbit, Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church, bringing the message, and on June 24 at 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Billy R. Delaney, Pastor, St. John Baptist Church giving the closing message.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4605 Cypress Ave.: June 16, Comfort Dog Rib Feed Fundraiser, 6 p.m. June 18, Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. June 19,Primetimers, fellowship group for 60+, 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Park Place Christian Church, 4400 Call Field Road: Kenny Mayo will be the guest speaker for the June 24 service, beginning at 10:45 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1417 11th St.: June 17, Sunday School and Adult Bible Class for All Ages, 9 a.m.; Divine Worship Service, 10:15 a.m., with Holy Communion; Friendship Sunday with lunch at the Family Center, 12 p.m. June 21, Ladies Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 5800 Southwest Pkwy.: Inviting children to "Shipwrecked VBS: Rescued by Jesus," July 13-14. Kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, just to name a few activities. Shipwrecked is for kids from 4 years to fifth grade and will run from 6-8 p.m. on July 13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 14. For more information, call 940-692-9995.
University United Methodist Church, 3405 Taft Blvd.: June 16, UUMC's youth group is preparing for their mission trip to south Texas. June 17, announcement of a music camp will be made. The camp, set for July 9-11, is for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade and is free For further details contact the church office. A three-day Spiritual Fitness Camp for parents and kids (1 year -kindergarten) will be offered. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to participate. The Women's Bible study is on summer break
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.