Gary
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — A “Black History Celebration” will be held during 10:15 a.m. services Feb. 19. Guest speaker Orlando Johnson will give a dramatic presentation about the contributions of African-American soldiers during the Civil War. A luncheon will follow. Senior yoga will be at noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost is $3 Tuesday and Friday and $4 Thursday, which includes lunch. First Saturday Outreach Lunch is at noon the first Saturday of each month. Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m. and services at 10:15 a.m. Information: 219-938-4106.
New Beginnings Christian Ministry: 901 W. 47th Ave. — “How Great Is Our God,” a collage of black history skits, will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25. Produced and directed by Alice R. Dawson, the production is dedicated to the memory of Gwendolyn Calmese Wright and Morning Bishop. Senior Pastor is Kenneth E. Dawson. Information: 219-702-4450.
Christ Baptist Church: 4700 E. Seventh Ave. — Several church ministries will hold events on Feb. 25. The Food Pantry Ministry will hold a food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon on a first come, first served basis. Bring identification and bags or boxes. The Women for Christ Ministry will hold its monthly Clothing Giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon. The Soup Kitchen Ministry will serve food from 10 a.m. to noon. Information: 219-938-5504.
First Baptist Church: 626 W. 21st Ave. — To commemorate Black History Month, the Miriam Missionary Ministry will present highlights of the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 18. The theme is “The Role of Education in the History of African Americans.” Scripture for the event is Habakkuk 1:2-5. Rev. Lawrence Robertson, senior pastor and historian at Christ Baptist Church in Gary, will be guest speaker at the 10 a.m. service Feb. 25. “Taste of Soul Food” will be held following the service. Afrocentric attire is requested. Information: 219-883-3216.
Hobart
Augustana Lutheran Church: 207 N. Kelly St. — The church’s annual concert will be at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. The church choir, handbell choir, soloists and ensembles will perform. A free-will offering will benefit Sojourner Truth House of Gary and the Hobart Food Pantry. Information: 219-942-3574.
Portage
St. Peter Lutheran Church: 6540 Central Ave. — A spaghetti dinner will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage. The cost is $8 in advance or $8.50 at the door for adults, $4 for children four to 11 years, and free for children 3 years and younger. Carry out is available. Information: 219-762-2673.
— Staff report
