Church Briefs
Missionaries, help needed
En La Gloria Ministries is looking for short term mission volunteers for interdenominational teams serving in Mexico. If interested you can be involved even if you cannot go with the teams. A special mission presentation is planned for Monday at 6:30 held at Mo'Adim Bldg., 818 Cook Avenue in Old Towne Kenai across the street from the Oiler's Bingo Hall. For more information call 398-9387.
Biker blessing planned
Kenai Christian Church will host its annual Biker Blessing on May 2 . Morning services: Sunday School at 9:45, worship at 11 followed by individual bikers' blessings in the parking lot. There will also be coffee, doughnuts and a light lunch. For more information call 283-4559.
Garage and bake sale
The Annual Garage and Bake Sale at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church will be held today and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.at 110 S. Spruce Street in Kenai. For more information call 283-6040.
Leadership event to be broadcast
On May 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. experience a one-day leadership event that will equip you to be the one to make a difference at work, at home, at church and in your community. Join us for the 2010 Chick-fil-A Leadercast. The event is a one-day leadership event broadcast live from Atlanta to our city. To reserve a ticket call 283-7752 or visit www.kenainewlife.org to register.For more information visit www.leadercast.com.
Gospel speaker visiting
The Funny River Road Church of Christ on mile 1/4 will be hosting a gospel meeting with guest speaker Andy Alexander from Bowling Green, KY starting May 9 and running every weeknight through May 14. Sunday services are 10 a.m. and again Sunday night at 6 p.m. Services start on the weeknights at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All are welcome to attend.
Soldotna Woman's Aglow plans events
The following events will be hosted by Soldotna Woman's Aglow on Wednesdays at the Peninsula Christian Center. For more information call 262-9399 or email seizethedayk@hotmail.com
* Study of Esther by Beth Moore is held at 10 a.m. Fellowship begins at 9 a.m. Childcare provided and all faiths are welcome.
* From 10 to 12 there will be a new video series.
Events continue at Saint Luke's
The following events will be held at Saint Luke Lutheran Church at 48095 Andrews Avenue. For more information visit saintlukekenai.com or call 283-5455.
* Saint Luke Lutheran Church is continuing its Wednesday evening fellowship/worship/study. The study consists of a detailed analysis of basic Christian doctrine, currently focusing on Christ's continuous work in the Christian's life of sanctification. The fellowship/potluck begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Vespers Service at 6:30 p.m., and study from 7-8 p.m. Feel free to participate in all three or any part of the events that your schedule will accommodate.
* Saint Luke Lutheran Church is continuing its in-depth study of the Pentateuch (the books of Moses), currently focusing on Leviticus. We attempt to cover one chapter a session and meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for approximately one hour.
ALPHA course slated
The Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 S Binkley Street will host an ALPHA course. The course is about talking around a table in a non-threatening atmosphere where people can ask faith questions without fear of being challenged. Questions are covered in 12 weekly sessions and a Saturday half-day retreat.
A nursery will be available for those with childcare needs, but there must be a reservation. Call Karolann at 262-4958 to make a reservation. For more information on the course visit www.alpha.org.
Bible study live or online
A King James Bible study group meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays on East Echo Lake Road in Soldotna and also offers "live" teachings on Skype video. For more information, call 262-3507 or email kingjamesbiblystudy@gmail.com.
Saturday Bible study on tap
The Nikiski Nazarene Church will hold a Bible study on Esther at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church at Mile 18 of the Kenai Spur Highway. It is open to all women. For more information, call 776-8022.
Clothes Quarters open
The Clothes Quarters located at Our Lady of the Angels at 225 South Spruce Street in Kenai is open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. For more information, call 283-9371 or 283-4555.
Recovery program offered
The Lighthouse Community Church will hold Recovery Now, a scripturally based recovery program, at 7 p.m. Fridays.
The program is for anyone who is dealing with or has dealt with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 252-6445.
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