United Methodist churches plan joint service at Pine River Park

Covenant United Methodist Church and Mead United Methodist Church are joining together to hold a family-friendly worship service on July 18 at Pine River Park, 626 E. Greenleaf Drive.

The service begins at 9:30 a.m. and is followed by a potluck at 10:45.

Bring lawnchairs and blankets as well as a potluck dish.

For more information, call the Covenant UMC office at 466-1768 or the Mead UNC office at 466-7866.

Vacation Bible school

Manito Presbyterian Church, 401 E. 30th Ave., is holding its vacation Bible school program, “Lava Lava Island: Where Jesus’ Love Flows,” for children entering pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade.

The program begins July 19 and continues daily from 9:30 a.m. to noon through July 23.

Activities will include crafts, games, skits, and snacks, and the whole family is invited to a luau on July 21.

The highlight of the week is a hands-on mission project to benefit children in the Caribbean and in Latin America.

Due to a donation by one of the church members, the cost of this week of fun is free.

For more information, call the church office at 838-3559 or download a registration form at www.manito.org.

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