SPECIAL SERVICES

New Beginnings Christian Ministries at Stubbins Street and 12th Avenue will have classes on the New Testament from 7 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday. Ron and Sharon Whitlock are pastors.

Morgantown Church of Christ, 640 West G.L. Smith St., will have Vacation Bible School – “Polar Blast: Where Jesus’ Love is Cool” – from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16. In addition to Bible lessons, music programs and a short nap time for the youngest participants (please bring a nap mat), the all-day VBS will include breakfast, a light lunch and an afternoon cookout.

A Bible study will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Fazoli’s.

Victory Baptist Church is enrolling for the fall semester for its three-year chronological study through the Bible. The church is at 1740 Cave Mill Road and is currently meeting at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church facility. For more information, call Pastor Scott Kennedy at 270-734-1768.

Icy Sink Baptist Church will have a mortgage burning celebration June 12-14. The guests will be the Rev. Don Duvall and Seventh Street Baptist Church on June 12, the Rev. Kenny Boards and Fairview Baptist Church on June 13 and the Rev. Robert Pearson on June 14.

Mount Zion Baptist Church is taking a bus to Washington, D.C., on July 9-14. Those who are interested in going can call the church at 270-781-2569 Monday through Thursday between 1 and 5 p.m. for more information. John C. Lee Jr. is pastor.

New Salem Baptist Church will have Family and Friends Day on June 17. Chad Winston of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville will be the 11 a.m. speaker. Bishop Thomas Murrell is pastor.

The Sanctuary Retreat will host a five-day youth camp June 19-23 for children in grades 3-12. Activities will include worship services, Bible studies, peer group discussions, tribal war games, table ball, gaga ball, mannequin shows and more. For more information, contact Diana Hamlet, 1237 Brownsville Road, Morgantown, KY 42261 or call 270-792-5022. Information can also be found on Facebook at The Sanctuary Retreat and under Diana Hamlet.

Mount Herman Baptist Church in Adairville will sponsor a charter bus trip to visit the replica of Noah’s Ark in Willliamstown and The Freedom Center in Cincinnati. The bus will leave Aug. 11 and return Aug. 12. Several seats are still available. For more information, call Pastor Lee Fishback at 270-746-1282.

Oakland Mount Zion Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. June 12-14. The Rev. Donald Valentine is pastor.

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Alvaton will have its homecoming and church anniversary Sunday. The Rev. Kenneth Jefferson of Jacksonville, Fla., will be the 11 a.m. speaker. The Rev. Micheal Moore, Friendship Horse Cave Baptist Church, will be the 2 p.m. speaker. Lunch will be served upon their arrival. Peter K. Williams is pastor.

Cedar Bluff Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. Worship will be at 11 a.m. South Union Bluegrass singers will follow a potluck dinner. Calvin Bonds will be the guest speaker. Butch Nash is pastor.

Marriah Grove Baptist Church will have Men’s and Women’s Day at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Barrett Wright and First Baptist Church of Scottsville will be the guests.

Assorted Saints and the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love Catholic Kidz Camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 16-20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall. Pre-register by June 29 by calling Kathleen Baumgarten at 270-842-2525 or register at the church, 434 Church Ave.

Martinsville Missionary Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. and preaching will be at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck meal and singing by New Creation.

Friendship and Owens Chapel Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be at Horse Cave Baptist Church on June 11-15 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. Classes will be provided for all ages. The adult class will be taught by the moderator, Pastor Eric Duke. Horse Cave Baptist Church is at 217 Church St.

Horse Cave Baptist Church will have their 150th homecoming and church anniversary Sunday. Pastor Hugh Heater will be the morning speaker. Bearwallow Baptist Church and Pastor Shayne Stockton will be the 2:30 p.m. guests. Lunch will be served upon the guests’ arrival.

Little Zion Baptist Church, 421 Fifth St., will have Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 12-14. Transportation will be provided. Call 270-783-1231. The Rev. James D. Turner is pastor.

Circle No. 2 of the Union District Association will host Minister Omar Scott at 3 p.m. Sunday at Seventh Street Baptist Church, 1101 Fair St., where the Rev. Don Duvall is pastor. The Rev. Dr. Earl Jackson is moderator.

Southside Baptist Church will host its free annual fireworks display at 6 p.m. June 30. They will serve hot dogs, chips, cookies and a drink. Fireworks will begin at dark. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. The church will also have its Vacation Bible School, with a kickoff at 4 p.m. July 22. Pre-register for VBS and receive a free KONA Ice. VBS will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 23-24. A meal will be served and there will be age-appropriate classes. On July 25, beginning at 6 p.m., the church will have pizza for Family Night.

Mount Herman Missionary Baptist Church in Adairville will have Choir Day on Sunday. The 9:30 a.m. guests will be the Rev. Gerald Offutt and Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville. The Rev. Lee Fishback is pastor.

Dr. William Hardy will preach at 10 a.m. Sunday at Taylor Chapel AME Church. The Rev. B. Kennedy is pastor.

United Calvary General Baptist Church, 109 Brookwood Lane, will have Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 11-15 for ages 5 through teenagers.

Woodburn First Baptist Church, 176 Fletcher St., will have Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19-21. The theme will be “Ocean Deep, Romans 8:39.” Activities and snacks will be provided each night. Call Bro. Edwin Snowden at 270-529-9070 for questions regarding transportation. J.L. Williams is pastor.

The Rev. Roger Mohr will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bowling Green, 2033 Nashville Road. The topic will be “A Complex World.” The all-church picnic will be immediately after the service at Covington Woods Park, Shelter No. 1. Bring a dish to share.

SPECIAL MUSIC

The Turner Family has the following singings scheduled: 7 p.m. EST Saturday at Jackson Hills General Baptist Church in Shepherdsville; 11 a.m. EST Sunday at Happiness Way General Baptist Church in Lebanon Junction; and at 6 p.m. EST June 17 at First General Baptist Church in Shepherdsville.

The 19th annual Kentucky Southern Gospel Music Singing Convention will be at 5 p.m. June 29 and 3 p.m. June 30 at Cave City Convention Center, 502 Mammoth Cave St. Several groups will perform. All singers are invited to attend. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken for expenses. For more information, call Mark Sexton at 270-528-1394.

The Garmons will sing at 11 a.m. Sunday at Stevenson United Methodist Church, 1909 Stevenson Road in Franklin, for homecoming.

The Crossroads Quartet of Russell Springs will sing at 5:30 p.m. June 16 at Riverside Christian Church. Refreshments will follow.

The Golden Keys gospel quartet will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church in Oakland.

Forgiven will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday at Providence Knob Baptist Church, 210 Browning Road in Rockfield.

– Editor’s note: The deadline for church news is at noon Thursdays.