Church Briefs

Life Chain event to be held here Oct. 6

Members of local churches will participate in the national Life Chain observance on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Gallatin Street.
According to organizers, the event is designed as a "peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for prayer for our nation and for an end to abortion."
For more information, visit www.lifechain.net, on Facebook at Life Chain Vandalia or call 339-7783.

Zion Lutheran to hold wiener roast

Zion Lutheran Church in Loogootee is hosting a "Raise the Roof" wiener roast fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m. at the church.
On the menu will be hot dogs, buns, drinks, chips and marshmallows. Table service will be furnished.
The event is being held to raise money to put a new roof on the church. In addition to the price of the meal, donations also are being accepted.
Additional financial assistance will be provided by Thrivent for Lutherans.

Car wash and bake sale is Oct. 5

The youth group at First Pentecostal Church will sponsor a $5 car wash and a bake sale and grill on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 10 a.m. at Sunset Convenience Store at the intersection of Sunset Drive and Veterans Avenue.
Also on sale will be Krispy Kreme donuts, cookbooks and candles. All proceeds will go to the youth group's activities.

Chocolate-themed ladies event planned

Brownstown First Christian Church will hold a ladies day on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The theme for the event is: "Cafe Chocolat – Where Women Delight in God's Grace."
Cafe Chocolat is a relaxing chocolate-themed retreat for women ages 14 and up. It includes worship, Bible study and time for quiet reflection. The chocolate theme was chosen as a metaphor for God's extravagant grace.
Cost for the retreat is $7 for one day or $10 for both days. That fee covers two meals. Participants receive a tote bag, a journal, a pen, a bracelet and a cookbook.
On Friday evening, participants will be able to browse through displays on scrapbooking, Tupperware, Mary Kay products, specialty coffee and tea, and custom-made jewelry. Free blood-pressure checks will be provided by the Fayette County Health Department.
To register, send your name, address, phone number and registration fee to: Brownstown First Christian Church, Attn: Ladies' Fellowship, P.O. Box 296, Brownstown, Ill. 62418.

Ministers to hold ham and beans dinner

The Vandalia Ministerial Alliance will hold a ham and bean dinner from 5-8 p.m. this Friday on the lawn of the Vandalia Statehouse.
The dinner is part of the Grande Levée celebration.
The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Hot dogs will be available.
Proceeds will go to the local benevolence fund and the soon-to-open 6:35 Food Pantry.

Kaskaskia Church to hold revival

Kaskaskia Church, located in northwest part of Brownstown, will hold a four-day revival starting this Sunday, with services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday also will be held at 7 p.m.
Evangelist Butch Shedd will be the speaker for the event.
Refreshments will be served following the service on Wednesday.

Called Out Quartet to perform at Pana

The Called Out Quartet from Nashville, Tenn., will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at The Barn in rural Pana.
The concert is free, but donations will be accepted.
Prior to the concert, a hot potato bar will be available for a suggested donation of $6. The meal includes a large potato, 13 toppings, a drink and a dessert.
For more information, call Joanne Clark at 217-562-3526.

Biker Sunday at Southpoint Church of God

Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to the 15th annual Biker Sunday at Southpoint Church of God in West Frankfort this Sunday.
The service starts at 10:30 a.m., and a complimentary barbecue dinner follows the service.
The church is located two miles south of West Frankfort on Illinois Route 37. For more information, call 937-4766 or go to www.southpointcog.com.