Church news

The Holy Sanctuary Church food pantry open on Saturdays

food pantry is open the third Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at 12200 Billingsley Road, Waldorf. For more information, call 301-374-6789.

Good Shepherd Food Pantry, hall rental now open

will be open 9:30-11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at St. Mary Catholic Church Newport, 11555 St. Mary’s Church Road, Charlotte Hall. Assisting individuals and families in need of food. St. Francis Hall is also available to rent for special occassions. For pricing and more information, call 301-934-8825, email stmarycatholicchurchnewportmd@gmail.com or go to www.stmarychurchnewport.org.

New Hope Church invites community to veterans memorial

in partnership with VConnections, Inc., invites the community to visit the New Community Veterans Memorial at the church, 4200 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. To purchase a brick to memorialize a veteran or family member, call the church, 301-843-3887.

Israel Total Life Ministries to host Community Day

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the church, 64 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. Family, friends and the community are invited to a day of fun, food, friendship, games and more. Bookbags will be given away while supplies last. For more information, call Tameka Ramey at 813-380-6666.

will host Community Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the church, 5560 Pleasant Grove Road, Marbury. Event will feature fun activities. School supplies will be distributed. For more information, call 301-934-0859.

First Missionary Baptist to hold women’s conference

will hold its annual Women’s Conference 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 26 at the church, 46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington Park. Continental breakfast served 8 a.m.; lunch 11:50 a.m. Tickets $25; available at the door. Pre-registration deadline Aug. 22. To purchase a ticket or for more information, call the church at 301-863-8338.

Trinity Episcopal needs volunteers for Martha’s Table

is in need of volunteers starting 11:45 a.m. Aug. 27 at the church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Help is needed to make 1,000 sandwiches for homeless shelter in Washington, D.C. For information, call the parish office at 301-627-2636.

Accokeek church to host annual picnic

will host its annual church picnic noon-3:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the church, 15821 Livingston Road. Event will include family games and activities, and live gospel music. The Blue Crabs baseball team will stop by with their mascot. The Prince George’s County Police and Fire Departments will bring their vehicles for the children. Free and open to the public. Children with special needs are welcome. For information, go to www. accokeekchog.org or call 301-283-2116.

La Plata AME Church to hold back to school festival

will host a Friends and Family Day Back to School Blast Aug. 27 at 9375 Chesapeake St., La Plata. Worship will start at 11 a.m. and games will be from 1-4 p.m. There will be free food, games including a bounce house, a video game truck, face painting, music, raffles and more. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away. Email info@laplata-AME.org to donate school supplies until Aug. 26. For more information, call 301-934-4150 or go to www.laplata-AME.org.

True Gospel Church to celebrate Family and Friends Day

will celebrate Family and Friends Day 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the church, 132 Smallwood Village Center, Waldorf. Guest speaker will be Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry. Brunch will be served afterwards. All are welcome. For more information, go to www.truegospel-churchministry.org.

St. Catherine/St. Ignatius Hilltop to host Meals of Hope

will host Meals of Hope 5-6 p.m. Aug. 30 at St. Catherine Hall, 7636 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco. Anyone who is need of a meal is welcome to stop by. Opportunities to learn about health care and other social assistance opportunities will also be available. For more information, call the parish office at 301-934-9630.

will hold the 123rd annual Labor Day Supper noon5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4 at 4535 Piney Church Road, Waldorf. The menu includes all-you-can-eat fried chicken, country ham, fresh ham, potato salad, coleslaw, plus many vegetables and relishes. Adults and carry-outs are $21, children 6-12 are $8, children 5 and under are free. Enter to win a prize in the Labor Day raffle, six chances per $5 donation. First prize is $250, second prize is $125 and third prize is $75. For more information, call 301-6455000 or go to www.pineyparish.org.

Trinity Episcopal needs volunteers for food bank

is in need of volunteers Sept. 6-9 at the Marlboro Food Bank, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Help is needed to unload the food bank truck 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 6, call for details; sorting of food 7 p.m. Sept. 7; bagging of food 8 a.m. Sept. 8; and distribution of food 7-9 a.m. Sept. 9. For information, call the parish office at 301-627-2636.

Victory Christian Ministries opens food pantry

food pantry will be open 6-7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the church, 4415 Crain Highway, White Plains. For more information, call 301-645-5171 or email communityinitiatives@vcmicc.org.

Trinity Episcopal to hold blood drive

will hold Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the church, 14515 Church St., Upper Marlboro. Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule your donation.