Gary
Beth-Eden Baptist Church: 2330 Whitcomb St. — The Usherboard will present 12 Keys to God’s Resources at 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: contact Rosa L. Adams at 219-887-0737.
Christ Baptist Church: 4700 E. 7th Ave. — The Food Pantry Ministry will distribute food on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 24. Identification is required. Bring large bags or boxes. The Soup Kitchen Ministry will serve from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Sept. 24. The Women for Christ Ministry will hold its Monthly Clothing Give-Away from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 24. Information: 219-938-5504.
El Bethel Apostolic Church: 2316 Taney Place — The 35th Women’s Day Service will be at noon Oct. 2. The theme is “Being Strong in the Lord.” The noon speaker will be Evangelist Joe Evelyn Henderson of Apostolic Church, Dixmoor, IL. The 4 p.m. speaker will be Evangelist Dr. Ann Burton of Christ Temple Apostolic, Indianapolis.
First Baptist Church: 626 W. 21st Ave. — The annual Men’s Day Service will be at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 25. The theme is “Godly Men on a Godly Mission,” Scripture reference 1 Corinthians 15: 57-58. The guest speaker will be Dr. James Thomas from New York. The colors are blue and white. A luncheon will follow the service. Information: 219-883-3216.
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — Senior Yoga will be held at noon Tuesday and Friday for $3 and at noon Thursday for $4 which includes lunch. The 1st Saturday Outreach Lunch will be held at noon on the first Saturday of each month. Information: 219-938-4106.
Mt. Calvary Church: 1001 Garfield St. — The 52nd anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Oct. 7. The theme is “The Church a Solid Rock.” Preston Ezell, New Life Missionary Baptist Church will be guest speaker. The Rev. Dr. David Neville, Jr., Pastor of Unity A.M.E. Zion Church will be guest speaker at 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Information: 219-883-3608.
Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ: 4937 Massachusetts St. — The Annual Clothes Give-away will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct 8. The public is invited. Bring your own bags.
St. Paul Church: 2300 Grant St. — The St. Paul Mass Choir Annual Day will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 24. The theme is “After 100 Years, Still Covered by the Blood of Jesus.” Invited guests include Voices of Love, Altovise Ferguson, Cliff Gober, Whosoever Will Choir and the Hearnes Family. Guest speaker will be Sister Shanell L. Manuel.
St. Timothy Community Church: 1600 W. 25th Ave. — A worship service to celebrate the 90-year anniversary of the church will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 25. Rev. Dr. Earl G. Harris of NOC African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dayton, Ohio, will be guest speaker. The Sanctuary Choir will perform the annual choir concert at 4 p.m. Information: 219-977-0079 or visit www.sttimothychurch.org.
Merrillville
The Love Church and The Healing Wings Clinic: 6844 Broadway St. — Healing and Deliverance Services will be at 10:30 a.m. and at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 25. Information: 219-769-5683.
Portage
St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — A Trunk or Treat event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 in the church parking lot. Candy, mini-hayrides and a haunted house will be free. A concession stand will be available. A Christmas Vendor/Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, featuring “Fitz and Floyd” Christmas glassware. Vendor spaces are $20 each. Information: 219-762-2673.
Email church announcements to Paul Eisenberg at peisenberg@tribpub.com.
