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Our Lady of the Angels hosts Marriage Encounter retreat

On October 5, all married couples are invited to spend an afternoon together in a Marriage Encounter retreat: Listening to the Heart in the Sacrament of Marriage. This retreat is being hosted by Our Lady of the Angels in Kenai. The event will begin with a sharing potluck lunch at 1 p.m. The retreat will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No charge and no public sharing.

Please contact the parish office at 283-4555 if you need babysitting or for more details.

Healing prayer service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

A Liturgy of Lament: a healing prayer service for all impacted by abuse and violence will take place on October 8 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna. Archbishop Schweitz will be celebrating the liturgy. October is domestic violence awareness month, so we are pleased to be hosting this evening for the community. LeeShore and Safe Environment from the Archdiocese will be represented. Please extend an invitation to those who might want to participate. Contact the church office at 262-5942 for questions.

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.

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.

First Baptist hosts women’s Bible study

The First Baptist Church of Kenai will have a nine-week women’s Bible study starting Oct. 1 on I and II Thessalonians, called “Children of the Day,” by Beth Moore. The group will begin with lunch at noon, a video and discussion.

For more information, call Carole at 283-7772 or Kassy at 283-7672.

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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