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New Life Assembly hosts Beth Moore simulcast

This Saturday, New Life Assembly is a host location for the live simulcast of Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore. This event featuring her dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching challenges and encourages women to grow deeply in their faith. Tickets are $20 and include simulcast fees and workbook, beverages and door prizes. Lunch will be available from several local food trucks on-site or you are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy. The event is from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at New Life Assembly, 209 Princess Street in Kenai. Call 283-7752 to reserve tickets.

Take-a-Break hosts speaker training workshop

Have you ever wanted to share your story? Peninsula Take-a-Break will have a speaker training workshop Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with a one hour break for lunch. This training is to be held at Soldotna Bible Chapel, corner of Marydale and Kobuk in Soldotna. If you have an inspirational story of what Jesus has done in your life but don’t know how to organize it, learn the basics of creating and presenting your testimony with training by Stonecroft Ministries staff.

For further information and reservations, call Linda at 262-4996.

Our Lady of the Angels changes Saturday mass time

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Kenai will be changing Saturday mass time to 5:30 p.m. beginning Saturday. Reconciliation will be Saturdays from 4:45-5:15 p.m. Sunday mass time of 10:30 a.m. will not change. Any questions, please call the parish office at 283-4555.

Nikiski Aglow to begin Bible study

Nikiski Aglow meets each Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Nikiski New Hope Christian Fellowship, Mile 23 North Road. All are welcome to attend. Aglow International is founded on prayer and compassionate outreach. It is global in ministry vision, yet rooted in small groups.

Beginning Sept. 20, Nikiski Aglow will host the DVD teaching of Graham Cooke with “Game Changers.” The five themes are: 1.How you are known in heaven; 2.Establishing your internal overcomer; 3.Mind of Christ; 4.Reinventing your walk in the fruit of the Spirit; 5. Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ.

For information call Bev at 776-8022 or 398-7311 or Paulette at 252-7372.

Youth group plans peony root fundraiser

The North Kenai Chapel Youth Group will be selling very nice Peony Roots this Saturday at the corner of the Spur Highway and the Main Street Loop in Kenai on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., directly across from the Saturday Market at the Kenai Visitors Center. The youth group will use this money to attend the Fall 2014 Alaska Youth Conference in October. These roots usually sell for $25-$35 per root, they will be available at the promotional offer of $15 per root. You will be able to plant them this fall.

Join Sterling Pentecostal or Kid’s Day

Sterling Pentecostal Church has scheduled a Kid’s Day on Sept. 21. The 11:00 a.m. service will focus on kids with activities, songs, prizes, and message. Following the service a meal will be provided to all families and friends who come. Door prizes will be drawn at that time.

For more information, call 262-7240 or visit sterlingpentecostalchurch.com.

Grace Brethren plans Harvest Carnival

Peninsula Grace Brethren Church on K-Beach Road is pleased to announce their fourth annual Kids Harvest Carnival. It will be held on October 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. The carnival features games, candy, hot dogs, temporary tattoos, a costume contest, and a puppet show. Awards for the costume contest will be given at 7:40 p.m. followed by a puppet show. Admittance is free. Supplies are limited to the first 150 kids who come. Please, no scary or inappropriate costumes. More information can be found at www.peninsulagrace.org or by calling 907-262-6442.

Food Pantry open weekly

The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in our community who may be experiencing food shortages.

The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 South Binkley Street. Non-perishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the church Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Thank you for your support.

United Methodist Church provides food pantry

The Kenai United Methodist Church provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday from noon to 3 p.m.

The Methodist Church is located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry is through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays.

For more information contact the church office at 283-7868 or email kumcalaska@gmail.com.

Clothes 4 U at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Soldotna, located at 159 S. Binkley Street, is re-opening its Clothes 4 U program.

It is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All clothing and shoes are free to the public.

Clothes Quarters open weekly

Clothes Quarters at Our Lady of the Angels Church is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 907-283-4555.

 

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