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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 Sunday.

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

Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers fellowship

A Place at the Table, a new ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna, will be providing a hot meal and fellowship in Fireweed Hall on Easter Sunday, from 4-6 p.m. This will be offered on the fourth Sunday of every month. Availability of having your blood pressure taken at this time.

Star of the North Holy Week services continue

Star of the North Lutheran Church invites you to attend Holy Week services:

— Good Friday, 7:00 p.m.

— Easter Sunday Breakfast, 9:30 a.m.; Easter Egg hunt for the children, 10:00 a.m.; Easter Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Holy Week services at Kenai United Methodist

During Holy Week, the congregation of the Kenai United Methodist Church, located across from Wells Fargo Bank, invites the public to be a part of the following services:

Friday, 7 p.m., Good Friday service at North Star United Methodist Church

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Early Easter Service, Easter Breakfast and egg hunt; 11:30 a.m., Easter Worship Service

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.

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.

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 907-283-7868.

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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