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New ministry for mothers, children
A new ministry for mothers with babies and young children is now offered at Parkview Free Methodist Church.
Called "22:6 Playgroup," the faith-based group will meet from 6-8 p.m. Its name is derived from Proverbs 22:6, which says: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
For more information, look up the group on Facebook or call the church at 283-0799.

Veterans' Outreach Center has moved

The Veterans' Outreach Center has been relocated to Northside Christian Church from its previous location at Our Place. The church is located at 1845 W. Jackson St., just east of Sunset Drive.
The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A free lunch will be served on Wednesdays, beginning at noon.
Private personal appointments can be made by calling the Rev. Carl Rhodes (367-1759) or Gene Beckman (283-4480).
The Veterans' Outreach Center is a member of the Veteran Administration's Rural Clergy Program. It focuses primarily on those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder issues.

Crown Point picnic is Saturday

Crown Point Church will host its annual picnic this Saturday, with a meal being served under a tent from 5-7 p.m.
The menu will include fish, pork burgers, hot dogs, slaw, French fries and desserts.
The event is open to all residents of Vandalia and the surrounding area. Games and prizes will be provided for children.
Crown Point Church is located seven miles south of Vandalia on Carlyle Road (follow Eighth Street south). For more information, contact Pastor Pete LeDuc at 339-646.

Crown Point holding revival next week

Revival services will be held at Crown Point Church from Sunday through Thursday.
Evangelists are: Sunday, Chaplain Dock Hinman of the Association of Christian Truckers; Monday, the Rev. Robert Francisco of First Christian Church; Tuesday, Keith Merritt, youth pastor at Northside Christian Church; Wednesday, the Rev. Tom Farris of First Church of God; and Thursday, the Rev. John Glennon of Parkview Free Methodist Church.
The Sunday night service begins at 6 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, services begin at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Crown Point Church Pastor Pete LeDuc at 339-1646.

Brownstown church hosting movie

First Christian Church in Brownstown will host a community movie night on Sunday, Sept. 21.
"God's Not Dead" will be shown at 6 o'clock that evening.

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