Joint Bible School Planned By Three Churches

Sat., April 25, 1998

By Nina Culver nculver47@gmail.com

Even though the trees have only recently started showing new leaves and flowers are just opening their buds, planning is already under way for the tri-parish Vacation Bible School in June.

The school requires a lot of coordination and planning because it brings together kids from three different churches as well as the surrounding community. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection will host the joint Bible school, with different age groups meeting at different churches.

The school will run June 22-26 and is open to all children age four through the sixth grade. The theme of this year’s school is “God’s Kids Pray: H.O.P.E. (Hear Our Prayers Everywhere) World Tour.” Registrations are now being accepted.

The cost is $6 per child or $15 per family if registered before June 8. Late registration is $8 per child and no family discount will be available.

More than 200 students are expected this year and volunteers are needed.

For more information, call Good Shepherd at 926-8611, St. Mary’s at 928-3210, or the Church of the Resurrection at 926-6450.

Walk benefits Meals on Wheels

The 1998 Crop Walk will take place on Sunday on the Centennial Trail. Participants in the walk have collected sponsors for a 10k or 2k walk. The annual walk will begin at Gonzaga University’s Martin Center.

Twenty-five percent of all money raised will be divided among the Spokane Food Bank, Valley Meals on Wheels and the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

The remaining funds will benefit Church World Services’ overseas relief and development programs.

Last year’s event raised $22,715.

Bloomsday spaghetti feed

Christ Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway, will host a Bloomsday spaghetti feed at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

The dinner will be preceded by a special 5 p.m. worship service for Bloomies.

Child care will be provided for both events.

The cost of the dinner is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 3-12, and children under the age of three are free.

For more information, call the church office at 928-0231.

Spring salad lunch next Saturday

Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road, will host its annual spring salad luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Saturday.

An assortment of salads will be served and entertainment will be provided.

Tickets for the event are $6 and can be purchased from the church. Child care will be provided. Parents are asked to provide a sack lunch for their children.

The proceeds from the event will be used to help fund the remodel of the church kitchen.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the church office at 926-7173.

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