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PORTERVILLE First United sermon topic announced

The Rev. Dave Hammelmann will deliver his reflection “Count Your Blessings” at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church.

Hammelmann drew inspiration for the sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalm 103:1-3.

Children will be excused to the nursery or their church school classes following the special music presentation.

Coffee Hour will follow the service and all are welcome.

The church will hold the following events:

The office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of President’s Day.

Dave and Gayle Hammelmann will host Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21.

The church will hold a clothing closet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3. Collection of donations are ongoing throughout the year. Those wanting to participate can drop off items at the church office from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. The church holds clothing closets every first Saturday of the month.

The church will hold a food bank on March 15. Volunteers are encouraged to show up at noon. The food giveaway will start at 1 p.m. The church holds food banks every third Thursday of the month.

PORTERVILLE Congregational Church sermon set

The Rev. Kevin Roach will deliver his newest sermon “The Universal Covenant” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church.

Roach drew inspiration for the sermon from Genesis 9:8-17.

Children will be excused for Sunday school at 11 a.m.

Roach will lead a Bible study at 9 a.m. Sunday in the fireplace room of the First Congregational Church.

The topic is “The Book of John Chapter 14.” The lesson will be repeated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Anyone is encouraged to join the church for a Bake Potato Bar after church. The cost is $5 per potato.

The historic church is located at Fourth Street and Mill Avenue.

Anyone having questions regarding church activities are encouraged to call the church office at 784-5340.