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BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE

The religious community’s bulletin board of activities appears each Saturday in The Herald.

• McKillop United Church Neighbourhood Flea Market and Garage Sale will be held May 27 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Sale includes household and kitchen items, lawn and garden supplies, toys, electronics and all sorts of hidden treasures. No price tags, no haggling. Church items will be sold by donation (pay what you think it’s worth).

• Watoto Children’s Choir will perform May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Miz City Church, 502 13 St. N., as part of their “Signs and Wonders Tour.” No charge, but there will be an opportunity to give through a freewill offering. Everyone is welcome. For more information about the choir, visit www.watoto.com.

• Centering Prayer will be offered at Martha Retreat Centre May 30 at 1:30 p.m. This will be the last prayer session until September. Facilitator: Pat Boehm

• Dan and Melissa David will perform a concert June 3 as part of the 10 a.m. service at Beit Telfillah Sameach (Joyful House of Prayer), 336 13 St. N., featuring music from their upcoming worship album, “Draw Me Close.” A freewill offering will be taken to support the Davids’ ministry. Everyone is welcome. For more about their music, visit dandavidmusic.com.

• Six-Day Silent Guided Retreat will take place June 3, 7:30 p.m. to June 10, 1 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. Theme: Contemplating the world as a joyful mystery – Pope Francis, Laudato si. Director: Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI. To register or for more details, call 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• 75th Anniversary at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church (643 13 St. N.) will be celebrated June 3 - Vespers at 6 p.m., and June 4 - Hierarchial Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. with Bishop Ilarion. Hours at 9 a.m. Hierarchial Divine liturgy followed by a celebration at the German Canadian Club. Tickets for dinner available; children to age 4 are free, 5 to 12 are $12.50, and 13 and up are $25. For more information and tickets, contact Sub-deacon Kyle at 403 -223-5283 or Jane at 403-381-7561.

• Rehoboth Sunshine Auxiliary of Rehoboth Christian Ministries will host its Annual Pork Roast June 9 at the Vocational Centre in Coaldale (1 km north of Coaldale on Hwy. 845). This is a come and-go supper served from 5-7 p.m. Cost is by donation. Call 403-345-5199 for more information.

• Jewish Voice TV host Rabbi Jonathan Bernis will speak June 10 at 10 a.m. at Joyful House of Prayer, 336 13 St. N. Tickets must be picked up free at Solomon’s Porch Café, 336 13 St. N. There is limited seating.

• All women are invited to a program and brunch June 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Heritage Inn Banquet Room in Taber. Weather Vane Soap Company with Emily Olfert, from Vauxhall, will be featured. Also music by Dana Wall from Vauxhall, and an inspirational message, “He Almost Missed His Chance” by Linda Pogoda from Carstairs. Cost is $15; make reservations by calling Gail at 403-223-4637 or Jane at 403-223-1435. Cancellations necessary by noon June 12. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome.

• Vacation Bible School will take place July 10-14 from 9 a.m.-noon at Trinity Reformed Church, 1100 40 Ave N., featuring Maker Fun Factory, an imaginative, impacting adventure for ages entering Kindergarten through entering Grade 6. For more information or to preregister, visit http://trinityreformedvbs.weebly.com or email trinityurc.vbs.gmail.com.

• Vacation Bible School, featuring “Mighty Fortress: In Jesus, the Victory is Won” will take place July 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. For ages 412. Register online at https://vbsmate.com/events/immanuellutheranlethbridgeab/6545. For more information, contact Kari or Katherine at the church office, 403-327-4336.

• 55-Plus at Via Church (formerly River of Life) welcomes all to their monthly pot-luck suppers on the third Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 2820 18 Ave. N. Please bring a dish to share, and in turn share with our programs/speakers, etc. the goodness of the Lord. For information call Pastor Allyn at 403-328-2292 or 403-715-2752, or the church office, 403-320-2005.

• Celebrate Recovery — a Christ-centred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up and habit, meets Friday nights at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. 6 p.m. - supper ($3); 7 p.m. - large group; 8 p.m. - open share small groups; 9 p.m. Solid Rock Cafe. email celebraterecovery@parkmeadows.ca for more information or visit http://celebraterecovery.ca/wp/.

• The Missions Thrift Store, located at 1004 1 Ave. S., is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Profits go toward mission work and Bibles for people in China and other Asian countries. Phone 403-327-3199.

• The MCC Thrift Shop, across the street from Save-On Foods. Proceeds from the store go to support poverty reduction projects around the world through Mennonite Central Committee. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be 50 per cent off on the last business day and second Saturday of each month. For more information, call 403-329-4808.

• Coaldale United Church operates Ye Old Thrift Shoppe Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2022 18 St., Coaldale. Most clothing at $2 or less and miscellaneous items at reasonable prices (no large furniture). Donations of smaller household items and clothing — clean and in good condition — are appreciated. For more information, call 403-345-3240.