Gospel quartet sets
two performances
Final Authority, a Southern gospel quartet, will be in concert at 6 tonight at the First Baptist Church of Buckner, 131 S. Hudson. A fellowship will follow the concert.
The quartet also will be at Calvary Baptist Church at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 900 N.W. 22nd St., Blue Springs. A potluck dinner will follow. For more information, call the church at 816-228-5540 or visit www.calvarybluesprings.org.
Garage sale/craft sale
assists area ministy
A bizarre bazaar and garage/craft sale to benefit the Christmas store of the Lutheran Urban Ministry Association will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24 at Ascension Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 4900 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City.
New items include handmade quilts, purses, jewelry and other handcrafted items. There will also be antiques, heirlooms, jewelry, household items, small furniture, toys, books and more. Bring one book and get two, or just make a purchase.
For more information, call Doris Foley 816-356-3116 or Pat Enomoto 816-454-3226.
‘Cinderella’s Ball’
at Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Community of Christ will host “Cinderella’s Ball” today in conjunction with the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the church is at 1316 S. Osage St., Independence.
Come feast with the king and queen and help the prince find his bride. The evening will include a six-course meal, two hours of entertainment and a complimentary ticket to the 2010 Kansas City Renaissance Festival.
Tickets are $20 per person. Proceeds will go to local community outreach projects provided by Cornerstone. To purchase tickets, call 913-721-2110.
Financial Peace
University offered
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be offered at First Baptist Church of Buckner on Sundays from Aug. 15 through Nov. 21. Meetings are at 6 p.m.
Preview sessions are at 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday and 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the church. For further information, call the church at 816-650-5632.
‘Shout Unto the Lord’
event is scheduled
“Youth Shaeach 2010 – Shout Unto the Lord” will be held July 29 through Aug. 1.
The event kicks off from 8 to 10 p.m. July 29 at Blue Springs Rolladium Sk8 Center, 513 S.W. Keystone Drive ($5 admission includes skate rental,) continues with a Shabach-A-Thon at 8 p.m. July 30 at Faith Tabernacle Church, 2121 Sterling Ave., Independence, with a back to school drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 31 at MGM Thrift Store, 3425 S. Noland Road, Independence, and concludes with an 11 a.m. service Aug. 1 at Faith Tabernacle Church.
If you would like to help the cause, please donate school supplies or gently used/new backpacks. Donations may be take to the MGM Thrift Store.
For detailed information on each of these events, call the church at 816-833-4646.
Clothing exchange
at Beacon Heights
Beacon Heights Community of Christ will hold a free clothing exchange for children grades K-12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at the church, 19402 E. Holke Road, Independence (next to the Blue Valley Activities Center).
Bring your outgrown, clean children’s school clothing (all sizes) to exchange for clothes (you pick out) that will fit your children for the coming year. There will also be volunteers from the Independence Police Department to enroll your child in the Ident-A-Kid program ( free).
For more information or directions, call 816-796-7033.
Pancake breakfast
at First Christian
First Christian Church, 125 S. Pleasant, will hold a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. July 31 in the fellowship hall. The cost is $3.50 for coffee, juice, sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes. It is open to the community. For information, call the church at 252-6100.
‘Grounded in Christ’
is weekend’s theme
“Grounded in Christ” is this Sunday’s theme at the 10:20 a.m. worship service at the Stone Church Community of Christ.
Carson Whitesell and Cade Whitesell will be confirmed. Arthur Butler will lead the service. Jeanne Chase and Esther Mills will offer the confirmation prayers. Terry Snapp will give the homily.
The church is at 1012 W. Lexington, Independence. Call 816-254-2211, or go to www.stone-church.org.
Also, Seventy Carole Price speaks on the theme “Grounded in Christ” at the 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services at Community of Christ Groves Congregation, 1515 W. Truman Road. Carole and her husband, Jerry, are in charge of the JAM (Jesus and Me) programs at Hawthorn Boys and Girls Club and New Walnut Park Church.
Chapel Hill church
collects school goods
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church is collecting school supplies that the Community Services League will distribute in August. The congregation is asked to bring supplies to the church by Sunday. .
The church is also supporting the garage sale for “Gilly Bean’s Basket – Step up for Down Syndrome” being held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28-21 at 2513 N.W. Camelot Place. Members have given items for sale and the public is encouraged to attend.
Call 816-229-3367 or go to www.chpresby.org
‘Anne’ at Visitation
Theatre at VIS, a ministry of Visitation Catholic Church, will present “Annie” July 29 through Aug. 1 at the church, 5134 Baltimore, Kansas City. Show times are 7 p.m. July 29-31, and 1 p.m. Aug. 1
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under. For more information and tickets, call 816-444-7008
Vacation
Bible School
Vacation Bible school events coming up:
Pleasant View Christian Church in Independence, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 25 through July 29. Children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade to the “SonQuest Rainforest.” There is no charge. Register at the door. For information, call 816-796-3489 or visit www.pvccchurch.com.
Messiah Lutheran Church in Independence from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 26 through 30. For ages 3 through 6th grade. Planet Zoom is where Bold Bee-Livers zip, zap and zoom for Jesus. To register, call 816-245-9405.
Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs from 9 a.m. to noon July 26 through 30. A free kick-off event will be held July 25 for the children and families. To register, call the church at 816-228-5300 or visit www.timothylutheran.com.
