Church news

Star of the North observes Holy Week

Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai will be celebrating Holy week and invites you to join with us. The holy week schedule is Good Friday service at 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday there will be a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by Easter worship service at 11 a.m.

Faith walk in Soldotna

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Soldotna, invites the community to participate in a faith walk around town focusing on the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3. Beginning at noon at O’Neill Hall, walk around town prayerfully reflecting on this journey. All ages are welcome to join us for this walk. For more information call the parish office, 262-5542.

Soldotna Bible Chapel to screen film

The Soldotna Bible Chapel will be showing the movie “God’s Not Dead.” Discover what you believe and how to stand for it. The movie will be shown on Easter Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Soldotna Bible Chapel is located at 300 W. Marydale in Soldotna.

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 April 5.

Starting at 10:30 a.m., the Sunday School has planned a morning of special activities, including a play, “For The Joy”, 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.

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.

Soldotna Day Aglow meetings scheduled

Soldotna Day Aglow will meet Wednesdays at Peninsula Christian Center located in Soldotna. There will be prayer at 9:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship and teaching. Babysitting will be provided if needed. For more information, contact Dawn Croom at 398-9278.

Soldotna Food Pantry open weekly

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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