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Sterling Pentecostal hosts marriage seminar

Sterling Pentecostal Church will have a Marriage Seminar titled “The Marriage Fog” with Reverend Daniel Sirstad today and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night. Topics such as “The Marriage Fog,” “Defogging the Marriage,” “Becoming Friends Again,” and “Marriage Fun” will be covered. People who are married or engaged to be married are welcome to attend. Daniel Sirstad is a licensed clinical pastoral counselor who lives in Troutdale, Oregon. Please call 262-7240 or go to sterlingpentecostalchurch.com for more information.

Celebrate Octoberfest in Soldotna

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is hosting an Octoberfest today and Saturday at 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna.

The activities begin today with a carnival at the Redemptorist Center from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday from 1-5 p.m.

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Teen Dance and Activities are today at O’Neill Hall on campus from 6 p.m., all high school students are invited, $10 admission fee for dinner/activities.

Quilt Bingo will feature 25 quilts this year with the event at Fireweed Fellowship Hall on campus today, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food is available at all venues.

Octoberfest dinner is Saturday at Fireweed, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at 262-5542.

Harvest Festival at Star of the North

Star of the North Lutheran Church is having its annual Harvest Festival Saturday at 6 p.m. at 216 N. Forest Drive in Kenai. There will be lots of games; fishing, bean bag toss, darts, cupcake walk and candy. Call 283-4153 with any questions.

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.

Fear Not at Birch Ridge Community Center

Birch Ridge Community Church is hosting its annual Fear Not Festival on Oct. 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a free event featuring games, prizes, candy, and much more.

Truth Time Machine at Soldotna Church of God

Visit Soldotna Church of God at the corner of Binkley and Redoubt in Soldotna for the Truth Time Machine on Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m. for Bible based adventure, loads of fun and lots of candy. For more information contact the church at 262-4729.

Kenai New Life Church plans Harvest Carnival

Kenai New Life Church would like to invite kids and their families its annual Harvest Carnival on Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be dozens of carnival games, a bounce house, a cakewalk, a snack bar, and (of course) lots of candy. Please avoid scary or inappropriate costumes. For more information, visit kenainewlife.org or call the church office at 907-283-7752. Kenai New Life Church is located at 209 Princess Street in Kenai.

Kenai United Pentecostal Church hosts Prophecy Conference

A Prophecy Conference, “Understanding The End Times,” with Keith Fletcher, will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 at Kenai United Pentecostal Church, 43682 Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai.

Bazaar to benefit mission projects

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League members and members from the South Alaska Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are hosting a Christmas Bazaar to help fund mission projects locally, nationally and internationally, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Star of the North Lutheran Church, 216 N Forest Drive in Kenai. Baked goods and craft items will be available for sale to provide funds for mission projects. For more information call 283-4153.

First Baptist hosts women’s Bible study

A nine-week women’s Bible study on I and II Thessalonians, called “Children of the Day” by Beth Moore is under way at the First Baptist Church of Kenai. The group begins with lunch at noon, a video and discussion. Childcare is available. For more information, call Carole at 283-7772 or Kassy at 283-7672.

Bible study with Nikiski Aglow

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. Nikiski Aglow is hosting 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.

Calvary Baptist resumes kids club

Calvary Baptist Church has resumed its Awana Kids Club on Sunday evenings. The group meets at Kenai Middle School from 5:15-7:30 p.m. All kids, ages 3 through sixth grade, are welcome. See the Calvary Baptist Awana web page for further details and Club schedule: calvarykenai.org/awana.

 

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