Church news

Mass schedule to change at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

As of September 1, the weekend Mass Schedule will change for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna. On Saturday, Reconciliation will be available from 4:15-4:45 p.m.; and Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. On Sunday Mass will be at 10 a.m.

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.

Beginning Sept.20,2014 Nikiski Aglow will host 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.

Join Sterling Pentecostal for Kid’s Day

Sterling Pentecostal Church has scheduled a Kid’s Day on Sept. 21. The 11:00 a.m. service will focus on kids with activities, songs, prizes, and message. Following the service a meal will be provided to all families and friends who come. Door prizes will be drawn at that time. For more information, call 262-7240 or visit sterlingpentecostalchurch.com.

Catholic Church to hold RCIA classes for Inquirers

Classes for anyone interested in the Catholic Church will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Soldotna starting Sept. 3. The classes will be held in O’Neill Hall, 238 W. Redoubt Avenue, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Wednesday during the school year. Those attending will learn about the teachings of the Church based on the teachings of Jesus Christ to His disciples. This process is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA.

For more information, please call Shirley at 262-9654 or Marlys at 262-5542. As Jesus said to His disciples: “Come and See.” Refreshments will be served. Please contact one of the names listed above for information.

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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