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Soldotna Catholic church plans Faith Walk

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is sponsoring a Faith Walk around town today, Good Friday, beginning at noon at O’Neill Hall, 222 West Redoubt Avenue in Soldotna. Participants will walk around Soldotna and reflect on the Stations of the Cross together.

Apostolic Assembly celebrates Resurrection

The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ is celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection beginning with its annual three day purification fast to be broken with communion at the 7:00 a.m. “Sonrise” Service on Sunday.

Starting at 10:30 a.m., the Sunday School has planned a morning of special activities, including a play, “Jesus Victory”, performed by the 7th and 8th grade and high school classes for children ages 3 through high school, and ending with its annual treasure hunt. In addition, all children will receive treats and participate in other festivities with their respective classes. Please call 260-5916 or 252-1230 for questions regarding Sunday School or to arrange transportation for Sunday morning. An evening worship service begins at 5:30 p.m. and will include the AAJC Choir’s inspiring cantata, “His Last Days”, along with other special music and songs.

Everyone is invited to attend any and all of these services commemorating the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sunrise service at North Star United Methodist Church

An Easter Sunday Sunrise service will take place in the lower parking lot of North Star United Methodist Church at 6:30 a.m., followed by brunch in the fellowship room (downstairs ) at 8:30 a.m. Church service in the sanctuary is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. The church is at Mile 25.5 of the Kenai Spur Highway in Nikiski.

Join ‘Family Revival’ at Sterling church

Sterling Pentecostal Church will host a family seminar called “Family Revival” presented by Gordon and Afton Mallory at 7:00 p.m. today-Sunday. The Mallorys will share their knowledge and experience from marriage and ministry, including being missionaries to the Philippines, pastor in Hawaii, and an international evangelist. A seminar syllabus is $20, and there is no additional charge for the seminar. Call 262-7240 for more information. The church is located on Swanson River Road at Entrada.

Pilgrimage to Mexico City planned

All are invited to come to a presentation about Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church on April 24, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. An informational meeting will follow the presentation about the planned pilgrimage.

The pilgrimage will take place Jan. 21-27, 2015. For more information call 283-4555.

Author signs new book, ‘Kinsman Redeemer’

Kasilof author Ruth Lawler will be at King’s Treasures in the Old Kenai Mall from noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Lawler will be signing copies of her new book, “Kinsman Redeemer,” a Christian novel of historical fiction.

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