Religion

Eat pasta, support center at same time at Porterville event

Tickets are on sale now for a pasta dinner and silent auction to support the Porterville Pregnancy Resource Center. The center is a non-profit, Christ-centered pregnancy support group. Guest speakers include Mandy Parr and Glynda Spencer. Tickets... Full story

Porterville church serves up fresh ice cream

All are welcome Sunday at the First United Methodist Church’s annual ice cream social, featuring homemade ice cream. Attendees can also partake in a lip synch musical show. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at 344 E. Morton Ave. in the Ken... Full story

Invite friends to religious science potluck in Porterville

The Church of Religious Science will host a Bring-A-Friend Celebration Service and Potluck this weekend. Leif Syrdahl of Porterville College will be the guest speaker at Sunday’s service. There will also be musical performance by Gary and... Full story

Kick addiction, eat barbecued food in Porterville

Proceeds from a barbecue dinner will benefit the Celebrate Recovery program. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with addiction or hurt. The barbecue starts at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Westfield Christian... Full story

Jamaica event helps Catholic church in Lindsay

LINDSAY — Proceeds from the Jamaica Festival this weekend will benefit the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. There will be foods, family games, entertainment and a silent auction. The fundraiser takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday in... Full story

Church invites guest speaker

LINDSAY — The Rev. Mike Vinson will be the guest speaker Sunday through Wednesday at New Life Church, 360 E. Hermosa St., Lindsay. For more information, call 789-2051.... 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 “Enneagram.” Guest speaker is Sheila... 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. The Rev. Don Moore, Spiritual Awareness Center, Visalia, will be the guest speaker at Sunday’s service. For more information, call the... Full story

Living a legacy

By ANDREA SHARP

My 7-year-old son Landon said: “Tell me about heaven, Mommy.” For such a young one he is inquisitive about God and aspects of what heaven will be like. My heart just melts when he loves to hear the things of God. Landon is our youngest... Full story

Recognizing the true Messiah

By JUDITH KOCH

Recently, I came across an exchange between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist asserted that the Bible cannot be trusted, and as his evidence, pointed to the four “conflicting” Gospel versions of resurrection morning. The Christian... Full story

Point Man Ministries reaching out to area veterans

By DAVALYNN SPENCER

“They’ve forgotten about us,” said a frustrated veteran returned from Iraq. “We’re not on the front page any more.” Such are the comments frequently heard by volunteer peer counselor Russ Vossler, himself a... 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. Sunday at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville, 135 E. Harrison Ave. Sunday’s service will feature “The Future of Food.” Terry Bergfalk will... Full story

Bible school activities planned

By KEVIN HENDON

Vacation Bible school will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday though Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 344 E. Morton Ave. The theme of the school is “The Edge.” Sack lunches will be provided for pre-kindergarten through... Full story

The inheritance

By SHARON LAMB

He didn’t live in reckless abandon or end up in a pig pen like the prodigal son. He just didn’t have time for family and friends. He was busy climbing the mountain of success. Being an only child, his parents missed him. Yes, they were... Full story

Church reaches children through vacation Bible school with ‘crocodile dock’

By KEVIN HENDON

Lindsay Christian Church is inviting children on a bayou adventure at crocodile dock, where they will keep an eye out for “God in action” in their everyday lives — and they’ll discover how they can be a God sighting by... Full story

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Full story

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