SPECIAL EVENTS
First Presbyterian Church of Morrilton, 105 W. Church St., Morrilton, will hold its annual Talents for the Lord fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 with a barbecue chicken meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a bake sale and silent auction. Tickets for the dinner, bought at the door, are $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under. The church will deliver to-go orders in the Morrilton area with a $50 minimum.
(501) 551-6626.
Mount Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church, 4904 Frazier Pike, will celebrate the 11th anniversary of its drug and alcohol awareness ministry with a Trailblazer Celebration, with Barbara Butler and Linda Henson, at 7 p.m. June 29. Sponsorships are available for $100, $50 and $25. To become a sponsor call
(501) 256-6915.
Open Door Community Church, 709 W. Lee Ave., Sherwood, will hold a Father’s Day celebration at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Randy Eddy-McCain and the Praise Team.
(501) 833-9500.
St. Scholastica Retreat Center, 1205 S. Albert Pike, Fort Smith, will host a retreat June 23-25. The cost is $195 for residents and $150 for commuters with a $50 nonrefundable deposit.
(479) 783-1135.
Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, 4401 Woodlawn Drive, will begin a four-week Bible study on the history of Israel at 10-11 a.m. Friday with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. www.phpreslr.com or (501) 663-8361.
Rufus K. Young Christian Church, 2100 Main St., will celebrate its 78th anniversary at 10 a.m. Sunday. (501) 618-0974.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., will discuss a short story by Annie Dillard for the 9:15 a.m. “Listening to God” series, will celebrate Father’s Day with root beer floats after the 10:30 a.m. service and host a viewing of Safe Haven at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The church will also offer yoga classes for all fitness levels in the Youth Hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Donations are welcome; wearing comfortable clothing is recommended.
(501) 225-4203 or st-marks.com.
Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive, is hosting a farmers market, 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays in the south parking lot.
(501) 663-6383.
Bullock Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 1513 S. Park, will celebrate Men’s Day at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Dr. Logan Hampton, president of Lane College, will speak on “Men of Unwavering Faith.” (501) 375-1581.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
First Baptist Church Higgins, 9700 Arkansas 365, will hold its Vacation Bible School, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. The theme is “Glow for Jesus.” (501) 897-4992.
St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, 2201 Brown St., will hold its Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. The theme will be “Faith Run: On Course With God.” (501) 663-2971.
Miles Memorial, Reed Memorial and Pleasant Hill Christian Methodist Episcopal churches will hold a joint Vacation Bible School on June 26-30 at Pleasant Hill Church, 3804 E. 38th St. Dinner served at 5:15 p.m. and classes are 6 to 7 p.m. (501) 541-0656.
CLASSES, CAMPS AND
CONFERENCES
Sunday Fun Day at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4501 Rahling Road, will be from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday and June 25. Adult lectures will be held concurrently with activities for children from pre-K to fifth grade. Refreshments will be served. trinitypreslr.com or (501) 868-5848.
Pulaski Heights Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4724 Hillcrest Ave., will hold a series of classes on readings from Timothy B. Cargal’s Immersion Bible Studies at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Hunter Hall. phcc-lr.org or (501) 663-8149.
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