TRUE VINE “E” MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1001 W. Second Ave., will celebrate its 19th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Accie Reynolds Jr., pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Ladd. The theme is “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness,” (Psalm 89:1.) True Vine “E’s” pastor is the Rev. Leon Williams Jr.
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH, 321 N. Birch St., will observe its anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday, celebrating 66 years of service. The guest speaker will be Brian Harris, an apostle of Gener8ions Church of North Little Rock. The theme is from Luke 6:48. The community is invited to attend. New Community’s pastor/apostle is Patrick Lockett.
OLD SAINT JAMES MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 4512 S. Ohio St., will host host Paint & Pray at 2 p.m. Saturday. The church’s women’s ministry is sponsoring the afternoon of prayer, creativity, and fellowship. Prayer Warriors will be Joyce Murry, Wanda Barnes, and Robbie Williams. Music will be by Totally Committed of Dumas. “Come ready to give thanks, lift up prayers, and create something special! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there,” according to the church’s Facebook page. Paint supplies will be provided. Tickets are $15. Refreshments will be served. The Rev. David Smith is pastor at Old St. James.
PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2507 Hill St., will open its Raven’s Nest Food Pantry on Saturday from 8-9:30 a.m. or until all the food has been distributed. Food will be given away on a first come, first-served basis. Participants must bring a picture identification. The program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture distribution site and an equal opportunity provider, according to a news release.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, West Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, will host the Knights of Columbus annual Lenten Fish Fry. The fish fry is being held from 5-7 p.m. every Friday in March and the first two weeks of April. People can dine in for the all-you-can-eat dinner or get carry-out plates, according to a news release. Dinners for adults are $16 and $10 for children.
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