Missionaries draw scenes of Christ's life in chalk

Scenes from the life of Christ will be depicted in chalk drawings created by missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Missionaries of Jesus Christ will host a Christ's Life Chalk Drive-Thru event from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 15700 N Pennsylvania Ave.

Members of the community are invited to drive through the house of worship's parking lot to see the chalk drawings. Representatives from the church will be at each station to explain the artwork and answer any questions. Representatives will be wearing masks and staying 6 feet from cars to protect the health of all guests. “We are going to have many chalk art renditions of Christ's life from birth, to miracles, to sacrifice to resurrection. You will be encouraged to admire the art from your car to keep everyone safe and healthy,” organizers said.

Church will host food giveaway

Fairview Missionary Baptist Church will distribute boxes of food from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday or until supplies last at 1700 NE 7.

The drive-thru food giveaway is part of the church's Fishes and Loaves Ministry.

“This month, we expect to have around 13,000 pounds of food. Due to the face mask mandate that is now in place, this Saturday we will be distributing face masks as well,” the Rev. John Reed, Fairview's longtime senior pastor, said.

“Our goal is to be a blessing in whatever way we can through these times.”

People are asked to remain in their vehicles and volunteers will take their information and bring food and face masks to their car. Traffic should head East on NE 7, turn South on Rev. J.A. Reed Jr. Avenue, and back West on NE 6t o enter the parking lot off NE 6.

Blessed Stanley Rother Feast Day Mass will be Tuesday

OKARCHE — Blessed Stanley Rother Feast Day Mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 211 W Missouri.

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley will be principal celebrant.

Archdiocese leaders said the Mass in Rother's hometown will be live streamed on Facebook Live.