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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.
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.
Michael Parish of La Crosse prepares to celebrate centennial
On Sunday, September 18, 2011, St. Michael Parish of La Crosse will celebrate its centennial. The parish extends an invitation and welcome to all to join members in this great celebration.
Presbyterians assemble clean-up buckets for Disaster Relief
Members of the First Presbyterian Church along with the Deacons, Presbyterian Women, and Presbyterian Men's organizations have responded to a request from the Presbytery of Southern Kansas Disaster Response Team by providing clean-up buckets for use by Church World Service. The buckets will be used by residents in areas of the United States affected by this spring and summer's weather related disasters. The many disasters which have already occurred this spring in the U.S. have rapidly diminished the CWS supply of buckets.
Seminary Graduation of the Salina Kansas Stake
Alexandrea Arriola Nicole Phillips of Great Bend, was honored at the annual Seminary Graduation of the Salina Kansas Stake (an area similar to a Parish) on May 13. This young woman completed the four year program, which required her to attend 6 a.m. classes each day before going to her regular high school classes. These early morning classes were taught by volunteers, Alicia Carlton and John Berkheimer under the direction of Sterling Knapp, Stake President and Seminary and Institute coordinator. To graduate, each student had to pass courses in Church history and doctrine, as well as show a mastery ...
Fundraiser earns more than $70,000 for Catholic Charities
Providing Families Hope, a fundraiser featuring Elisabeth von Trapp, raised more than $70,000 to help Catholic Charities St. Anthony Family Shelter this past Friday night at the Beech Activity Center. Over 275 people attended the event.
End Of School Year Bash
The Youth Workers Alliance of Great Bend is hosting an "End of School Year Bash 2011" event today at CrossPoint Church Great Bend. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and all ages are invited. The "End of School Year Bash" will consist of 4 live bands: Brian Brillhart, Jamison, (local band) Echelon, The Lost Colors, and guest speaker Andy Addis. There will be a $5 ticket price at the door and children 10 and under are free.
Midwest Catholic Family Conference scheduled for August 5-7 in Wichita
Catholics from a nine-state area will meet for a three-day event that includes sessions on contemporary religious concerns presented by nationally recognized lay and religious speakers, spirited entertainment, and daily devotions at the 12th annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference.
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St. Johns Episcopal Lenten Study Sunday announced
DeleteSt. Johns Episcopal Church will begin its Lenten Study at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 9, at the church, located at 17th and Adams St. in Great Bend.
Annual Presbyterian Irish Stew announced
The annual Presbyterian Irish Stew dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church at 24th and Washington in Great Bend.
National Catholic Sisters Week observed
The work of Catholic Sisters is being recognized with Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14. The Dominican Sisters of Peace will celebrate with a special prayer service at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in the chapel of the Motherhouse at 3600 Broadway in Great Bend.
Remembering St. Patrick
CLAY CENTER – If you are like me St. Patrick's Day might be about watching a parade, wearing green or for some, having a few drinks at the pub.
City Church Ministries/Great Bend Christians announce next big event
City Church Ministries, along with Great Bend Christians, will hold their second citywide Christian event at 6 p.m. March 22 at the Best Western Courtyard in Great Bend.
Lenten luncheon
First Assembly of God Church, 601 Patton Road will host the first in a series of Lenten Luncheons at noon Wednesday, March 12.
Zeck coming to Aglow Lighthouse
Julie Zeck will be the speaker at the next Great Bend Aglow Lighthouse, on Saturday, March 8 at Perkins Family Restaurant, 2920 10th St. Coffee and social time begin at 9 a.m., with the meeting at 9:30.
Melissa Harris to speak at Faith Community Church
Guest speaker Melissa Harris will lead "Living on the Faith Side" services, March 8 and 9 at Faith Community Church in Great Bend. The Saturday morning women's meeting is at 10 a.m., Saturday evening service – open to all – is at 7 p.m. and Sunday morning worship is at 10:30 a.m.
Lenten luncheon schedule announced
March 5 is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 20.
Christian groups defend House Bill's intent
Last week, I reported about churches speaking out against House Bill 2433.
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