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Three Dominican Sisters commemorating Golden Jubilees
This year, the Dominican Sisters of Peace (formerly the Great Bend Dominicans) celebrate a year of Jubilee, commemorating significant profession anniversaries of 63 Golden and Diamond Jubilarians, including 14 Sisters who made their original professions of vows in Great Bend.
Pastor Duane and Sue Kershner at Faith Community Church
Pastor Duane and Sue Kershner will be ministering at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, at Faith Community Church. In 1990, the Kershners left central Kansas to establish the Roca Blanca Mission Base in the State of Oaxaca located in the southern part of Mexico. They have planted over 50 churches as well as other ministries such as a bible college, and medical clinic. Duane and Sue minister God's word ...
Prince of Peace picnic
The Prince of Peace Parish Picnic, to welcome Father Don, will be held at 2 p.m. at Camp Aldrich on July 23. Activities include horseback riding, hayrack rides, swimming, horse shoes, bonfire, basketball, card games, dominoes, dancing and more. The celebration of Mass will be at 5:30 p.m., which will replace the normal Saturday evening Mass at St. Rose. A bbq will follow at 7 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, tea, water and Kool-aid ...
Youth Follow the Lead of Pioneers
Between 1840 and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, a quarter million people crossed the great plains on foot or in wagons as they moved west to begin new lives. This summer, 77 youth (14 to 18) and 44 adults (acting as chaperons) went on a three day trek with the Sooner Cattle Company in Pawhuska, Okla. to experience a little of what they went through. The Sooner Cattle Company runs these treks from ...
Go Fishin’ Mission Adventure Camp
"Go Fish" is the theme of an exciting Vacation Bible School which will be held from July 17-22 at the Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 mile west of 10th and Patton. Go Fishin' Mission Adventure Camp features Campfire Bible Adventures, Boat House Crafts, Go Fishin' Games, the Snack Shack, Go Fishin' Mission Lodge and Launch. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. each evening and end at 8:45 p.m. A parent program will be ...
Presbyterians to hold used book sale
. Members of the First Presbyterian Church will offer like-new and gently used books for sale on the morning of Saturday, July 23, as a project to raise money for missions. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. until noon at the church, located at 24th and Washington in Great Bend. Sponsors said there will be a variety of both hardbacks and paperbacks, books for both children ...
First Church of Nazarene Vacation Bible School
The First Church of the Nazarene is gearing up for Vacation Bible School and would like to invite all children ages 4 years to 4th grade to join them July 9-14 for the Son Harvest County Fair Bible School.
Faith Community Church hosts special meetings
Faith Community Church is hosting special meetings with Rev. Glenn Bleakney at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday,
Evening celebrating Faith, Hope and Courage to open Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Looking for an evening celebrating faith, hope and courage? Look no farther than opening night of the 12th annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference, scheduled for Aug. 5-7 at Century II in Wichita.
Robert Harrell to speak at 1st Assembly of God
Rupert Harrell, a Vietnam veteran, will be speaking at 10:30 a.m. during the morning service on June 26, at the First Assembly of God, 601 Patton Road, Great Bend.
"Music with a Message" at Faith Community Church
"Music with a Message" featuring Ric Gorden will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26th. Ric will be performing in song and praise at Faith Community Church during the Sunday morning service. His music is both entertaining and enlightening, filled with humorous and thought-provoking messages in song.
Dominican Sisters declare weapon-free zones
Concerned about gun proliferation in the United States, the Dominican Sisters of Peace have declared all their Motherhouses, educational institutions, retreat centers, environmental centers, and health-care centers to be "weapon-free zones." Signs are being posted to all building entrances that state, "Dominican Sisters of Peace are committed to the protection of all life. Weapons are not permitted in this building."
Great Bend students band together to fight hunger
Today and Saturday, Great Bend students will fast so that hungry children may have food. The public is invited to help members of the Youth Workers Alliance break their fast Saturday evening with a meal and concert on the southeast lawn of the Heartland Center for Spirituality at 3600 Broadway Ave. "We invite the community to join us," said Ashley Dowgwillo with Trinity ...
Jehovah’s Witnesses invite all to attend “Let God’s Kingdom Come!” convention
Jehovah's Witnesses are inviting all in the area to attend a program focusing on a government that millions, perhaps billions, pray for God's Kingdom government, which is requested in the world-famous model prayer taught by Jesus Christ, will be the focus of the 2011 "Let God's Kingdom Come!" District Convention to be held at Century II Convention Hall, 225 West Douglas Avenue in Wichita.
The Young Swedish Singers 2011 Tour
The Young Swedish Singers, a 34-member gospel singing group from Hässleholm, Skåne, Sweden, will appear in concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, 24th and Adams, in Great Bend, at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. The group's tour includes stops in Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa, June 14-July 5.
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Men Hard at Work
CLAY CENTER - Men, have you ever been told any form of this statement? "You work too much!" Conversely, have you ever been told,"I appreciate your hard work!"?
Documentary sheds light on gray areas
It's not often people of varying beliefs are invited to weigh in on what they really think about religion and culture. But that's exactly what the Rev. Lenny Maxwell at First United Methodist Church hopes will happen Saturday night. The church will present a free screening of "Lord, Save Us From Your Followers," a documentary by Dan Merchant, featuring interviews with well-known people on all sides of the "culture wars."
Jacobs presents 'powerful' services
Evangelist John Jacobs is known for his "powerful" presentations, combining athletes and a gospel message. His Next Generation Power Force will appear at the First Assembly of God, 601 Patton Road, Great Bend, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16.
Faith Levine to speak at Great Bend Aglow
Great Bend Aglow will meet Saturday, June 8, at Perkins Family Restaurant, 2920 10th St. The guest speaker is Faith Levine, Kansas City. Sign-in and social time begin at 9 a.m. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Living Logos presents dramatic scripture lessons
Living Logos ministry will present a dramatic presentation of the scripture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Faith Community Church. Rod and Jenni Carlson of Living Logos do approximately 120 presentations annually, visiting churches of many denominations across the U.S., Canada and other countries. Rod's repertoire currently includes Philippians, Ephesians, James, 1st & 2nd Peter, the Sermon on the Mount, Obadiah, the first 12 chapters of Revelation and Christmas Story. Jenni's includes Philippians, Colossians, ...
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