Summer’s Over And It’s Time For Sunday School

Churches all over the Valley are waking from their summer slumber. Sunday marks the day that many are holding rally days and open houses to kick off Sunday school and other fall programs.

The Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress, will celebrate with a potluck after its 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Families are asked to bring two food items to the potluck, singles only need to bring one.

All children from age three through high school also are invited to check out the church’s new Sunday school curriculum.

Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines, will introduce its Sunday school program at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday worship service will return to its normal time of 11 a.m.

A potluck barbecue will follow the service. Families are asked to bring their own meat to grill, a salad or a dessert, and their own table service. Beverages will be provided.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines, will hold an open house Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. to introduce new pastor Michael Sager. Members of various church committees will also be on hand to explain their tasks.

Registration for Sunday school will take place during that time. The program will begin on Sept. 14 at 9:15 a.m. with a breakfast.

Also scheduled for Sept. 14 is Pastor Sager’s official installation at 3 p.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 810 S. Sullivan, will start its rally day festivities at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes are available for those age three through adult. Dessert will be served.

Good Shepherd is also returning to its normal schedule as of Sunday. Worship services will now be at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Sale at Opportunity Presbyterian

Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines, is bursting at the seams with items collected for today’s garage sale, which runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The annual sale, organized by the women of the church, will feature clothes, books, tools, toys, household items, and a variety of odds and ends.

Bible study course begins at Berean

The Berean Bible Church, 10910 E. Boone, will host a Precept Bible Study class on the Book of John beginning Sept. 9. The weekly class will run from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m.

The Precept method is a systematic approach to Bible study designed to teach a person how to interpret the Bible.

The class will address topics such as how to know if you are a true Christian, what your relationship is to sin, and why people should pray.

The non-denominational group is open to all. There will be a charge for books and child care will be available.

For more information or to register, call the church at 924-8832.

Vision Africa performs Sunday

Vision Africa, a Youth for Christ International musical team from Kenya, will perform at the Berean Bible Church on Sunday at 6 p.m. The seven-member group performs a mix of vocal and instrumental gospel music. The concert is free.

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