MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
• Pleasant Ridge Community Church, located eight miles northeast of Poughkeepsie in the Sitka community, will have gospel singing at 6 p.m. today featuring 4-Giv-N. (870) 528-4909.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, will have a children's Easter Festival from 10 a.m.-noon today on the lawn, featuring crafts, games, a petting zoo, pictures with the Easter bunny (take a camera) and an Easter egg hunt. (501) 225-9231.
• FaithSpring Church, 1514 Market St., will host a free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.-noon today with bounce houses, prizes, games and more. (501) 223-3300.
• First Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry, 623 W. Seventh St., will give away nonperishable food items from 9:30-10:30 a.m. today. (501) 372-2705.
• Grace Temple, 4217 S. Shackleford Road, will present "A Divine Encounter" at 7 p.m. Friday with speaker Sharon Nesbitt. "A Time of Prayer" will be held at 10 a.m. April 2 with speaker Karen Lovelace. (501) 379-9939.
• Greater New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church will host a Spring Fling, "Seek and You Shall Find," at noon today at 2000 Boyle Park Road, Pavilion No. 3, featuring food, games and an Easter egg hunt. (501) 725-4496.
• Holly Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church, 7007 Hankins Road, North Little Rock, will have its annual Soldiers of the Cross Parade today. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the fireworks stand in Sherwood and proceed to the church. A fish fry, including barbecue, will follow. (501) 834-2058.
• The Terry "Taco" Howard Memorial Trail Ride and ATV Ride will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2 at Holly Springs Baptist Church, 168 Arkansas 9, Sparkman. Horses leave at 9, ATV ride at 10 . There will also be a Show and Shine car display at 10. A barbecue meal will be served in the fellowship hall starting at 11 a.m.; $10 for adults , $5 for children 12 and younger. A live auction will follow with proceeds going to Arkansas Children's Hospital. A chili and soup meal will be held at 4-6 p.m. Friday followed by a concert by the Hacketts. Information is available by calling Hank Mahan at (870) 687-1962.
• Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road, will have an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. today. (501) 568-5433.
• The Malvern District Convocation will be held Monday-Tuesday at Living Waters Church of God in Christ, 306 Grove St., Hot Springs. Workshops are at 6:30 p.m. and worship services are at 7:30. Speakers include Hazel B. Deloney and Carolyn Wilkerson on Monday and Jewel R. Withers Jr. and David L. Withers on Tuesday. (501) 624-4554.
• Park Hill Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, will have an all-you-can-eat Omelet Feast from 7 a.m.-noon today and a Children's Easter Celebration, including an Easter egg hunt, crafts, refreshments and egg dyeing, at 10 a.m.-noon. (501) 753-1109.
• Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church will host its annual South Main Community Easter Egg Hunt and Cook-out at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St., featuring photo opportunities with the Easter bunny. (501) 375-1600.
• Village Church of Christ, 210 Balboa Road, Hot Springs Village, will begin a Grief Share support group at 6:30 p.m. April 5. The 13-week Christ-centered, Bible-based, nondenominational program is for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. (501) 922-2827.
EASTER SERVICES
• Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, will have Easter services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary and at 10:45 in Wilson Activity Center. (501) 225-9231.
• Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St., will begin the Great Vigil of Easter at 8 p.m. today with a reception to follow. Services on Easter will be held at 8 and 10:30 a.m. (reception to follow) and 6 p.m. Great Paschal Vespers will be held at 6:45 p.m. (501) 375-2342.
• Cross Journey, 4702 Allen St., North Little Rock, will have an "Easter For You" service at 10 a.m. Sunday. (501) 400-7678.
• Evangelistic Baptist Church, 902 Atkinson St., North Little Rock, will have Easter breakfast at 9 a.m. Sunday and a service at 11, followed by an Easter egg hunt. (501) 952-1313.
• FaithSpring Church, 1514 Market St., will have Easter services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A reception will be held at 10. (501) 223-3300.
• An Easter sunrise service will be presented at 7 a.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St. Participating east Little Rock Baptist churches include Macedonia, Shiloh, St. John, New Birth, New Grace and First. (501) 374-5882.
• First Baptist Church, 811 Scipio A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock, will have its annual Easter program at 8 a.m. Sunday and the Easter Resurrection message at 11 with music by the Sanctuary Choir. (501) 374-9394.
• First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1500 N. Mississippi St., will have Easter services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary, featuring the Praise Team, Bell Ringers and Chancel Choir. (501) 225-5656.
• First Lutheran Church, 314 E. Eighth St., will have Easter services at 7 a.m. Sunday, followed by breakfast at 8. A service with Communion will be held at 10:30 a.m. (501) 372-1023.
• First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St., have an Easter service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Breakfast will begin at 9 with an Easter egg hunt at 10. (501) 372-1804.
• First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St., will have Easter services at 8:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. An orchestra and 80-voice choir will perform during the last service. (501) 372-2256.
• Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave., will have Easter services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Breakfast will be served from 9-10:30 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt at 10. (501) 663-3631.
• King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine St., North Little Rock, will have its 53rd annual musical and dramatic presentation of the crucifixion on Easter at 6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 246-4393.
• The North Little Rock Community Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by Lakewood United Methodist Church, will be held at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Lakewood Village Amphitheater, 2851 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 753-6186.
• Mount Nebo and New Town Baptist churches will have an Easter sunrise service at 6 a.m. Sunday at New Town Baptist Church, 3600 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. (870) 536-6827.
• Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 8815 W. 34th St., will have an Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday. (501) 224-7288.
• New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 3110 Battery St., will have an Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. Sunday and an Easter egg hunt after the 11 a.m. service. (501) 375-4098.
• Park Hill Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, will have Easter services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. (501) 753-1109.
• Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, will have an Easter service with Communion at 11 a.m. Sunday featuring music by the Chancel and Hand Bell choirs and instrumental accompaniment by guest musicians. (501) 753-9533.
• Pulaski Heights Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4724 Hillcrest Ave., will have an Easter service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with a trumpet solo by Stephen Cross. (501) 663-8149.
• Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church will host the 28th annual Community Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Sunday at First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave., in Riverfront Park. Worshippers can take lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Leashed pets are welcome. Worship services at the church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, will be held at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. (501) 664-3600.
• St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., will celebrate the Easter Vigil with Holy Baptism at 6:30 p.m. today. Services on Easter will be held at 8 and 10:30 a.m. featuring choir and brass (no incense in early service) and Children's Chapel. The early service will be followed by breakfast and an egg hunt. An egg hunt will also follow the second service. No evening services will be held. (501) 225-4203.
• St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, will begin Easter with the "flowering of the cross" at 9:15 a.m. Sunday followed by worship services at 9:30. (501) 666-9429.
• Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, will have Easter services at 8:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. (501) 227-0000.
• Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 5900 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, will an Easter service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. (501) 753-8134.
• Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., will begin the Great Vigil of Easter at 7:30 p.m. today. Services on Easter will be held at 7:30, 9 and 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Worshippers are invited to take flowers to decorate the cross. An Easter Eggstravaganza will be held at the playground after the 9 a.m. service. (501) 372-0294.
• Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd., will have Easter services at 10:25 a.m. Sunday with an Easter egg hunt at 11:30. Refreshments will be provided. (501) 663-6383.
CLASSES AND CONFERENCES
• Arkansas Interfaith Power and Light and the SERVE Discussion Group at First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St., will host a three-week study of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, "Laudato Si," at 7:30 p.m. April 7, 14 and 21. Class will be in the Interfaith Library, Room 243. Books will be provided. For reservations, call (501) 772-9906 or contact by email at arkansasipl@gmail.com.
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Religion on 03/26/2016