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Vacation Bible School

— Sterling Pentecostal Church will present “Everest,” a Vacation Bible School program June 10-14 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The games, activities, puppets songs, and lessons will encourage kids to conquer challenges with God’s mighty power. Lunch will be provided. The church is located on Swanson River Road and Entrada Drive in Sterling. For more information call 262-7240 or go to the website at www.sterlingpentecostalchurch.com.

— College Heights Baptist Church is hosting Journey Off The Map Vacation Bible School from June 15-19, 6-9pm nightly. Children ages 4-years old to 6th grade are welcome to attend. Please call Trista Clark at 262-3220 or email chbcoffice@alaska.net with any questions.

— The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist church is doing a Savannah Safari VBS June 22-26 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. There will be a puppet show, bible lesson, snack, and craft. All ages are welcome. To register or for more information call or text Toni Loop at 740-1476.

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— Kenai United Pentecostal Church will be holding Vacation Bible School with the Theme “Flying with the Gospel” July 6-10 from 1-3 p.m. each day. The church is located at 43682 Kenai Spur Highway (Mile 16.5). For more information or a ride on the church bus call 283-4949.

— Birch Ridge Community Church, 33325 Echo Lake Road, will host Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m.-noon July 20-24 for children ages 4 years – 6th grade. Call 907-260-6705.

Apostolic Assembly plans youth activities

The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ church youth group will be hosting events for middle school and high school kids.

June 13 — Local Area Hike. Meet at the parking lot of Kaladi on Kobuk at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Jon Papendieck at 907-252-5051.

August 8 — Music and bonfire at the Kenai beach from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jeremiah Bergevin at 907-398-1184.

Soldotna Food Pantry

The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in the community who are experiencing food shortages. The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 South Binkley Street, and all are welcome.

Non-perishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or on Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information or if you have questions, please call 262-4657.

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.

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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