Religion

Vacation Bible school continues at Church of Christ

Vacation Bible school will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. through June 24 at Porterville Church of Christ, 1000 N. Newcomb St. Everyone is invited to bring their children to travel back into Bible times. Participants will explore the marketplace shops,... Full story

Guest Column: Seasons of life

By SHARON LAMB

I was Hattiebelle’s certified home health aide and part of the Hospice team. I had known her less than a month but she had already found a permanent place in my heart. I turned to say “thank you” but she was sleeping again. I wondered... Full story

Vacation Bible school on tap at Trinity

Vacation Bible school sign-ups are under way for summer fun day camp which will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Aug. 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 764 W. Henderson Ave. The day camp, a ministry of Trinity, features fun Friday’s,... Full story

Kathleen Carnali plays at church

First Assembly of God welcomes Kathleen Carnali for a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. Carnali has been touring the globe bringing truth to life through music. Her music is dynamic, creating a powerful nexus of mind-gripping melodies with a message to... Full story

Church to recreate the Roman Empire

First Missionary Baptist Church is recreating the Roman Empire with Paul and the underground church. The theme will be the setting for a vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the church, 165 E. Putnam Ave. There is no... Full story

Unitarian Church meets Sunday

Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., coffee and visiting at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville, 135 E. Harrison Ave. Sunday’s service will feature “Gershwin.” Terry Crewse will present information... Full story

Church to offer Chakra session

A meditation workshop is being offered at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Porterville Church of Religious Science, 76 W. Harrison Ave. No previous experience is required. The workshop is available to beginners. The fee is $15. For more information, call 781-6800.... Full story

Church offers weekly dance class

A dance class is being offered at 6 p.m. every Wednesday until July 1 at the Porterville Church of Religious Science, 76 W. Harrison Ave. There will be line dancing, freestyle, body movement and physical expression using other media and forms of movement.Cost... Full story

Religious Science group plans service

Services begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Porterville Church of Religious Science, 76 W. Harrison Ave. For more information, call the church office, 781-6800.... Full story

Nazarene congregation opens doors to new facility

By SABRINA ZIEGLER

The same day the Porterville Church of the Nazarene moved into its new building, on the corner of Olive Avenue and Mathew Street, a barbecue and tours lasting through the afternoon gave the public a chance to see the inside that complements... Full story

PAMA hosting Good Friday service

Options: El Granito plans separate service.

The community is invited to take part in a Good Friday service at 12:05 p.m. Friday at First Congregational Church, 165 E. Mill Ave., on the corner of Fourth Street and Mill Avenue. The service is sponsored by the Porterville Area Ministerial Association.... Full story

Local church posts Holy Week roster of services

First Congregational Church will observe Holy Week with continued meditations and  luncheons at noon today and Wednesday in the church social hall, 165 E. Mill Ave. The meditations and luncheons began on Monday. A Maundy Thursday service is scheduled... Full story

Strathmore church offers communion service

STRATHMORE — Strathmore First Baptist Church is planning a special communion service at 6 p.m. Wednesday to commemorate the beginning of Passover. The service is a time of reflection, worship and celebrating Jesus through communion. The public... Full story

Saint John’s Parish continues Lenten services

This year’s celebration of Lent, Holy Week and Easter continues today with a High Mass commemorating the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church. The service will include blessings of the Icons of the Annunciation... Full story

The mighty oak

By SHARON LAMB

The mighty oak stood straight and tall on the hillside. The tree was growing at the edge of the orchard where a varity of fruit trees added color and fragrance to the changing of the seasons. The river nearby seemed to carry a cool breeze as it rushed... Full story

Nationally known children’s musician plays Porterville

BY KEVIN HENDON

Mr. J and the KidPossible band will bring their musical drama tour “The King Has Lost His Rhyme” to kids fest weekend March 27-29 at Porterville Evangelical Free Church, 1091 W. Linda Vista Ave. Mr. J is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor... Full story

Unitarian Church meets Sunday

BY KEVIN HENDON

Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m., coffee and visiting at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville, 135 E. Harrison Ave. Sunday’s service will be “Parallel Worlds — Parallel Lives.” Buzz Piersol... Full story

Religious Science group plans service

BY KEVIN HENDON

Services begin at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at the Porterville Church of Religious Science, 76 W. Harrison Ave. The Rev. Clark Hawley from the Visalia Spiritual Awareness Center will be the guest speaker. For more information, call the church office, 781-6800.... Full story

Church to offer meditation session

BY KEVIN HENDON

A meditation workshop is being offered at 4 p.m. April 4 at the Porterville Church of Religious Science, 76 W. Harrison Ave. The workshop will be available to beginners and those who have practiced meditation before. The class will explore breathing,... Full story

Open discussion set at Trinity Church

BY KEVIN HENDON

The community is invited to attend an open discussion set to take place from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 764 W. Henderson Ave. Bring a sack lunch, refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 784-4202.... Full story

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