RELIGION BRIEFS, JULY 21
July 20, 2012 12:34PM
Updated: August 22, 2012 6:00AM
CROWN POINT
Church of the Four Seasons United Methodist: 9100 E. 109th Ave. — Children age 4 through fifth grade are invited to “Zapped” vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon daily Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3. Early registration is advised. 663-7803.
Our Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church: 1515 W. 93rd Ave. — Vacation Bible school for children in kindergarten through sixth grade is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, through Friday, July 27. There is no charge; snacks are provided. 662-5853.
EAST CHICAGO
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church: 3902-06 Alexander Ave. — The annual revival celebrates the church’s 90th anniversary at 7 nightly Wednesday, July 25, through Friday, July 27. Guest speaker is the Rev. Robert Smith Jr. of New Bethel Baptist Church, Detroit. For free bus transportation, call the church by 10 a.m. daily. 398-2589
GARY
Christ Baptist Christian Academy and Preschool: 4700 E. 7th Ave. — Applications are being accepted for ages 2 to 5 and grades K-6. The academy has before- and after-school care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. School Choice Scholarship Vouchers for grades two through six are also being accepted. 938-9705.
Mizpah Church: 2350 Jefferson St. — Free educational enrichment and nutritious lunches for ages 2 to 18 are available from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 23 through Aug. 3, at the church. 886-1800 or 613-5872.
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church: 735 E. 20th Ave. — Men’s Annual Day services begin at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22. Morning speaker is the Rev. J.C. Wade, pastor emeritus at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, East Chicago. Afternoon speaker is pastor Justin Kidd of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, East Chicago. 882-9339.
New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church: 2533 Waite St. — Men’s Day service is at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29; guest speaker is the Rev. Chris Lyons of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church; theme is “Men Living by the Word of God.” 944-3287.
New Mount Moriah Baptist Church: 1917 Carolina St. — Church’s 36th annual picnic, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, parking lot at 19th Avenue and Georgia Street and Dunbar-Pulaski Middle School grounds, 886-2555.
Peter’s Rock Missionary Baptist Church: 1725 E. 21st Ave. — Men’s and Women’s Day is Sunday, July 22; 11 a.m. service guest speaker is Stephanie McDonald, 4 p.m. service guest is New Hope Baptist Church.
Ross Community Reformed Church: 3900 W. 41st St. — Barbecue with pork, ribs and chicken, 1 p.m. until food runs out, Saturday, July 21. 980-0200
Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church: 3634 W. 11th Ave. — Community Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, with refreshments, clothing giveaway and more. 977-1400.
Temple of Praise Church: 3941 E. 13th Ave. — Family and Friends Pack-A-Pew Day services at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 938-7004.
HIGHLAND
Immanuel United Church of Christ: 2201 Azalea Drive — “Operation Overboard” vacation Bible school for children ages 3 to 12 is from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3. Cost is $5 per child for the week or a maximum of $10 per family. Register at 924-2100.
MERRILLVILLE
Our Lady of Consolation: 8303 Taft St. — Rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, and Friday, Aug. 2; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. 769-1755.
The Church of God Sanctified Holy Convocation: Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave. — The Convocation is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 nightly, Tuesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 29. Pastor Donnie McClurkin speaks at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (615) 255-5579.
ST. JOHN
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church: — The annual parish festival is open from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 26, from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 27, from 3 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 28, and from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 29, on the St. John the Evangelist School grounds, 9400 Wicker Ave. (corner of 93rd Avenue and U.S. 41). The festival schedule is online at www.stjohnparish.org.
VALPARAISO
Faith Baptist Church: 84 S. County Road 500W — Children age 2 through sixth grade are invited to attend “Incrediworld” vacation Bible school from 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday, July 23, through Friday, July 27. 548-8585.
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