Community Calendar

Friday, July 1

Plant Swap — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sterling Public Library. Bring cuttings from your healthy, disease and pest free plants to swap with friends and strangers.

Sterling Creatives Open House — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 129 N. 3rd St. Featured artist: Michael Hopsicker.

Qi Gong — 10 a.m., Heritage Center.

Council on Aging Business Meeting — 1:30 p.m., Heritage Center.

Cards, Checkers, Chess & Pool — 1:30 p.m., Heritage Center.

The Art of Barbecue — 6 to 9 p.m., Logan County Courthouse. July Jamz Concert featuring Rusty 44, Beer Garden.

Bank of Colorado USA 5K Race — register 6 p.m., ceremony 7:30 p.m., race at 8 p.m., Bank of Colorado's parking lot.

Saturday, July 2

The Art of Barbecue — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Logan County Courthouse Square. Master Series BBQ Competition, People's Choice Tasting 2:30 to 4 p.m., 8 a.m. Corn Hole Tournament, Kids Activities, Live Music 12 to 4 p.m.

Sterling Creatives Open House — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 129 N. 3rd St. Featured artist: Michael Hopsicker.

Heritage on the Plains Beer and Wine Festival — noon to 4 p.m., Logan County Courthouse Square.

Heritage Center Dance Group — 6:30 p.m., Heritage Center. Classic Country. Cost $7. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, July 3

Overland Trail Museum Heritage Festival — Pioneer Park. 10 a.m. Church in the Park hosted by Sterling Foursquare and First Baptist Church, 11 a.m. opening ceremony with “Abe Lincoln” address; 11:30 a.m. Boots in Motion; 12 p.m. Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association Game; 11 to 2 p.m. lunch served by Sterling Lions Club and Merino Fire Department; 2 to 4 p.m. Atomic Drifters; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. train rides, leather crafting, carnival games, blacksmith demonstrations, Flatlanders Car Club, homemade rootbeer.

Zion Congregational Church Soup Kitchen — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5th Street and Chestnut. Come to the back door and down the stairs. Free. Meals served to anyone. Monday, July 4

4th of July Fireworks Jam — 5 p.m., Home

Depot parking lot. Music from ZZ Top tribute band El Loco Fandango, appearance by Wild Bill, free bounce house, wagon rides, giveaways and fireworks starting at dusk. Tuesday, July 5

Logan County Commission Meeting — 9 a.m., Courthouse, 2nd floor meeting room.

Baby Time — 9:30 a.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages 0-24 months old.

Silversneakers Classic — 10 a.m., Heritage Center.

ABC Story Time — 10:30 a.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages 2 to 5.

Tween Time @ the Library— 2 p.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages 9-12. String art.

Sewing & Hobbies — 1:30 p.m., Heritage Center.

Billiards — 1:30 p.m., Heritage Center.

Summer School: Reading Historic Maps — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sterling Public Library. For adults.

Under the Umbrella of LCC Meal — 5 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, 201 Phelps St. Anyone in need of a meal is welcome.

Knights of Columbus Bingo — 7 p.m., K of C Hall, 421 S. 11th Ave. Public welcome.

Changes may be submitted to Sara Waite by Wednesday at noon. Information can be emailed to swaite@journal-advocate.com.

During the coronavirus pandemic, check with your church to determine how services are being handled.

STERLING

Berean Church: 12527 CR 37, Pastor Daniel A. Holsten, 970522-1471, Youth & Family Ministry: Nate Harwerth; Small Group Coordinator: Mike Coakley. Facebook, www.sterlingberean.org

SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Sunday School; (10:45 a.m.) Morning Worship

MON: (7-8:30 p.m.) Youth Group, grades 9-12

WED: (6:30 p.m.) Awana kids; Youth Group grades 7-8

Various home Bible studies throughout the week.

Calvary Baptist: N. Eighth Ave. Platte St., Pastor Michael Young, 970-522-9982. www.calvary-sterling.org

SUN: (10 a.m.) Sunday School; (11 a.m.) Morning Worship; (6 p.m.) Bible class; (6:30 p.m.) Evening Worship;

WED: (7 p.m.) Bible Study.

Christ United Methodist: 104 S. Fourth St., Pastor Kristie Firme, 970-522-2910, office.sterlingcumc@gmail.com

SUN: (10:30 a.m.) Worship in the Sanctuary

MON: Closed

TUES: (6 p.m.) Trustees; (7 p.m.) Miracle Letter Program WED: (12 p.m.) Women's Bible Study; (2 p.m.) Communion at Sterling Living Center; (3 p.m.) Communion at the Legacy SUN: (10:30 a.m.) Worship in the Sanctuary

Church of Christ: 201 S. 11th Ave., Harry Cadle, 970-5227060, www.sterlingchurchofchrist.com

SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Bible/sunday School Classes; (10:30 a.m.) Worship; (6 p.m.) Evening Worship

WED: (7 p.m.) Bible Classes. Second Sunday in the month; Potluck.

“In Search of the Lord's Way,” KCDO Channel 3, Sun 7:30 a.m.

Private Bible Studies in-house also available.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Trent Loutensock, Bishop

SUN: (10 a.m.) Sacrament Meeting; (11a.m.) Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society

WED: (6:30 p.m.) Family History Center & youth activities; (7:30 p.m.) seminary

Church of the Nazarene: 1600 Sidney Ave., Pastor Bill Couchenour, Adam Deckard Youth Leader, 970-522-2601, www.sterlingnazarene.org SUN: (9 a.m.) Sunday School; (10:30 a.m.) Morning Worship and Children's Church, ages 3 years to 6th grade; (5 p.m.) Youth Group Meeting.

WED: (6:30 p.m.) Class with Pastor Couchenour and Caravan for kids pre-school through 6th grade.

Comunidad Cristiana de Fey Restauracion: 630 N. Third St., Pastors Luis and Zulma Sanchez, 720-612-9208, cc_fyr@yahoo.com

WED: (7 p.m.) Bible Study

FRI: (7 p.m.) Prayer Night

SUN: Worship Service in Spanish and Sunday School for the kids

Emmanuel Baptist Church: 300 Ballpark Road, Pastor Sean Cole, Youth Pastor Andrew Hayes, 970-522-1440, www.ebc-online.org

SUN: (9 a.m.) Growth Groups for all ages; (10:15 a.m.) Worship Service; (6:30 p.m.) Prayer Meeting

MON: (6 a.m.) Men's Bible Study

WED: (6:30 p.m.) Wednesday Night Activities: AWANA Cubbies, Teamkid, Club 45, Youth Group, Adult Class

THURS: (9 a.m.) Ladies Bible Study

Faith United Methodist: 230 Williams Place, Pastor Jodie Harless; 970-522-0140, faithumc@qwestoffice.net. Office hours: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday-friday

SAT: (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Ladies Tea in Kelly Hall

SUN: (9 a.m.) Worship in Sanctuary; (9:15 a.m.) SML; (10:30 a.m.) Adult Sunday School

First Baptist Church: 915 S. Eighth Ave., Pastor Mark Phillips, Children's Pastor Tara Rye, Worship Minister Mike Boyce, 970-522-9002; Office Hours: Monday-friday, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.

SAT: (6:30 p.m.) Saturday Evening Worship

SUN: (8:30 a.m.) Bible Study Groups; , (9:45 a.m.) Sunday Morning Worship

WED: (6:30 p.m.) AWANA Nursery and Children's Ministry available at each service.

First Christian Church: 100 Broadway, Suite 10. Pastor Lew Champ, Community Pastor Jared Sonnenberg, 970-5223353. Worship is 10 a.m. Sundays.

First English Lutheran Church: 701 Fairhurst St., Pastor Richard von Steinman, 970-5226142, firstenglish701@gmail.com Visit http:// www.firstenglish701.org/ main/ for information about services during the pandemic. Worship is now at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.

First Presbyterian Church: 130 S. Fourth St., Rev. Michelle Witherspoon, 970522-2708, www.firstpressterling.org, Facebook: FPC.STERling

Devotions: https://michelledwitherspoon.wordpress.com Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in one of the following ways:

In Person: In the Sanctuary Radio: AM 1230 KSTC

Online: https://www.facebook.com/fpc.sterling/

SAT, July 2: (5 p.m.) Potluck Supper & Worship

SUN, July 3: (10:30 a.m.) Worship online and radio only

Freedom Outreach Church I.M.N.: 1309 Sidney Ave., Pastor Gilbert Gutierrez, 970-5221368

SUN: (9:15 a.m.) Adult Bible Studies; (10:15 a.m.) Praise and Worship; (6 p.m.) Men's Group every other Sunday; (6:30 p.m.) Women's Group every other Sunday

WED: (7 p.m.) Praise and Worship

Grace Without Measure Ministries: 18510 Highway 6, between John Deere and Riverside Cemetery, Pastor Evan Beecham, info@gracewithoutmeasure.com, www.gracewithoutmeasure.com

SUN: (10 a.m.) Donuts/coffee and Fellowship; (10:30 a.m.) Praise Worship; (11 a.m.) Service by Pastor Evan Beecham. Children are welcome!

Lighthouse Baptist Church: 480 Logan St., Pastor Justin Steimer, 970-522-7226, www.lighthousebaptiststerling.org

SUN: (10 a.m.) Sunday School; (11 a.m.) Morning Worship; (6 p.m.) Evening Service;

WED: (7 p.m.) Bible Study.

Living Word Church of Sterling: 605 N. Seventh Ave., Pastor Paula Albrandt, 970466-0870

SUN: (11 a.m.) Worship Service

New Life Apostolic Outreach: UPCI, P.O. Box 1451, 232 King St. Sidney Ave., Pastor Rev. D. Milligan, 970-522-3988, 970580-2919

SUN: (5:30 p.m.) Prayer; (6 p.m.) Evangelistic Service; WED: (7 p.m.) All Saint's Prayer; (7:30 p.m.) Bible Study.

Peace Lutheran Church: 1404 S. Ninth Ave., Pastor Jeff Hanson, 970-522-3408, peacelutheran@bresnan.net

SUN: (10:30 a.m.) Worship — Join us on ZOOM. Please call our office for meeting ID and passcode.

Watch for new and exciting things at Peace.

Prince of Peace Episcopal: S. Second Ave. Phelps Street, 970-522-0539, princeofpeace@kci.net, www.princeofpeacesterling.com

SUN, July 3: (9 a.m.) Administration of Reserved Sacraments with Mary Anderson, LPL

SUN, July 10: (9 a.m.) Administration of Reserved Sacraments with Mary Anderson, LPL

SUN, July 17: (9 a.m.) Morning Prayer, led by Bob Myers

SAT, July 23: (4:30 p.m.) Holy Eucharist; Potluck supper follows worship service Seventh-day Adventist Church: 230 Lincoln St., Pastor Don Lopes, 208-451-5257; Martin 970-370-0360; Dick 970-396-0046

SAT: (9:30 a.m.) Sabbath School; (11 a.m.) Worship Service.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic

Church: 326 S. Third St., Very Rev. Michael Bodzioch, Rev. Enrique Salazar, Deacon Ron Michieli, 970-522-6422, parish@saintanthonyssterling.org Holy Mass: SAT Vigil — 5 p.m., SUN: 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., Noon in Spanish

MON, WED, THURS, FRI — Noon, TUES, 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: SAT — 3:30 p.m. and 30 minutes before scheduled Masses.

Sterling Foursquare Church: 427 N. Fifth St., Pastors Ben and Beth Hackbarth, 970-5221154, info@sterlingfoursquare.com, www.sterlingfoursquare.com

SUN: (9, 11 a.m.) Services. Child care provided for ages 0-5th grade

Youth: Middle School — Sunday morning at the 11 a.m. service; High School — Friday, 7-9 p.m.

The Rock Assembly of God: 415 Beattie St. (old Franklin Elementary School), 970-5222205, Pastor Roger Griffith, Cell 505-463-0814.

SUN: (11 a.m.) Sunday Morning Worship Services

Please join us for worship on Sundays either in person or online at 11 a.m. at https://www.facebook.com/therockaog.

The weekly video is also available after the service on Facebook.

Trinity Lutheran Church: 732 Clark St., Rev. James R. Nash, 970-522-5942

SUN: (8 a.m.) Classic Grace Worship with Communion; (9:15 a.m.) Sunday Morning Fellowship; (9:30 a.m.) Discipleship Bible Study, Sunday School, Adult Bible Studies; (10:45 p.m.) Living Praise Worship with Communion; (4 p.m.) Worship Service in Spanish; (6 p.m.) Youth Group

MON: (9 a.m.) Quilting Guild; (12:10 p.m.) Time with Jesus TUES: (9:45 a.m.) Prayer Group Bible Study; (12:10 p.m.) Time with Jesus; (6:30 p.m.) Joyful Journey Bible Study

WED: (12:10 p.m.) Time with Jesus

THURS: (12:10 p.m.) Time with Jesus; (6:30 p.m.) Elders Meeting

FRI: (12:10 p.m.) Time with Jesus Turning Point Christian Outreach Centre: 320 N. Fourth St., Pastor Phil Kloberdanz, 970-580-4193, www.sterlingturningpoint.com “Growing together for God's Purpose”

SUN: (9 a.m.) Adult Study; (10 a.m.) Spirit Truth Worship Service

WED: (7 p.m.) “Body Builders”

Zion Congregational Church: (UCC) 5th Chestnut; sterlingzionchurch.org; Rev. Brian Witherspoon: 970-522-0817

SUN: (9 a.m.) Adult Sunday School; (10 a.m.) Worship and Children's Sunday School; (11:30 a.m.) Back Door Ministry Free Lunch

CROOK

United Church of Crook, EFCA: Corner of Hwy 138 and Hwy 55, Pastor Dale Pierce, 970-886-3151

SUN: (10 a.m.) Worship Experience, Nursery, Children's Ministry

WED: Lifegroup Ministries (Call for details)

St. Peters Catholic Church: 612 E. Third Ave., Fr. Michael O'brien, 970-474-2655

SAT: (5:30 p.m.) 1st Saturday Mass (Reconciliation before); SUN: (10:30 a.m.) Mass (2nd thru 5th Sunday).

FLEMING

Fleming United Methodist Church: 301 N. Custer, Pastor Jodie Harless, 970-265-2195 SUN: (9:45 a.m.) Adult Sunday School; (11 a.m.) Worship Service Leroy Community Church: County roads 71 and 14, South of Fleming, Pastor Jared Sonnenberg

SUN: (9 a.m.) Worship; (10 a.m.) Sunday School.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church: 8 miles south 1 mile east of Fleming, Fr. Jerry Rohr SUN: (10:30 a.m.) Mass.

HAXTUN

Berean Bible Church: 137 W. Bryan

SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Sunday School; (10:30 a.m.) Traditional Service (daycare provided) Christ the King Catholic Church: 306 N. Iris, Fr. Jerry Rohr

SAT: (5 p.m.) Mass.

Church of the Brethren: Good Hope Congregation, Corner of Logan Chase, Team Ministry Office, 970-774-7536; Ken Frantz, 970-580-3565; www.brethren.org

SUN: (9 a.m.) Sunday School; (10 a.m.) Worship.

Fairfield Covenant: 17610 County Road 40, Pastor Dean Patterson

SUN: (9 a.m.) Sunday School; (10 a.m.) Worship.

Haxtun United Methodist: 106 S. Washington Ave., Pastor Jeri Soens, 970-774-6418 SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Worship; (9:45 a.m.) Sunday school; (10:30 a.m.) Fellowship

Immanuel Lutheran: 400 N. Colorado; Pastor Timothy Hahn; Church phone, 970-7746236

SUN: (8:30 a.m.) Adult Bible Study; (9:30 a.m.) Worship service

Prairie Home Baptist Church: 03130 U.S. Hwy 6, Pastor Frank Tamasy, 970-774-5800 SUN: (9 a.m.) Sunday School; (10:15 a.m.) Worship.

Pleasant Valley United Methodist: Corner of 53 P roads, 630-0190

SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Sunday School; (10:30 a.m.) Worship.

HILLROSE

Hillrose Community Church: 402 Charles St., Hillrose Tex Mary Newman, 970-847-3073 SUN: (9:15 a.m.) Time of Prayer; (10 a.m.) Sunday School for all ages; (10:45 a.m.) Worship; (6 p.m.) Evening worship;

WED: (6:30 p.m.) Study.

ILIFF

St. Catherine of Siena

Catholic: Very Rev. Michael Bodzioch, Rev. Herman Nsubuga, 115 S. 5th St., 970-5226422

1st, 3rd and 5th SUN: (10 a.m.) Mass

2nd and 4th SUN: (7:30 a.m.) Sacrament of Reconciliation; (8 a.m.) Mass

MERINO

Faith Tabernacle: 419 Morgan, Pastor Mike Kirschbaum, 970-522-0345

SUN: (10 a.m.) Sunday Worship Service.

WED: (7 p.m.) Worship Service

Wildwood Bible Church: 406 Colorado Ave., Pastor Matt Woodward

SUN: (9 a.m.) Sunday school; (10 a.m.) Worship service WED: (6:15 p.m.) Meal — open to everyone; (7 p.m.) Bible Study, Youth Group and Adults

PEETZ

Sacred Heart Church: 621 Logan St., Very Rev. Michael Bodzioch, Rev Herman Nsubuga, 970-522-6422

1st, 3rd, 5th SUN: (7:30 a.m.) Sacrament of Reconciliation; (8 a.m.) Mass

2nd and 4th SUN: (10 a.m.) Mass

Peetz Community Church: 603 Logan St., 970-334-2312 SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Sunday morning Service, Fellowship after Worship

WED: (2 p.m.) Jesus in the Gospels; (6 p.m.) Youth Group.

STONEHAM

St. John’s Catholic Church: Fr. Marek Ciesla, Schr 970-8422216 or 970-735-2312

SUN: (11 a.m.) CCD; (Noon) Mass

Chapel of the Plains: P.O. Box 35 / Hwy 14, Pastor Paul Speicher; 970-735-2331

SUN: (9:30 a.m.) Adult Sunday School; (10:30 a.m.) Worship WED: (6 p.m) Prayer

WILLARD

Willard United Methodist Church: Rev. Spencer Green SUN: (10 a.m.) Adult Sunday School; (11 a.m.) church service.