Yvonne and Bryan Hutson of Rescue Me Ministries will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday (June 25) at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
Concert is tonight at Sugar Creek Baptist
GREENFIELD — Bryan and Yvonne Hutson of Rescue Me Ministries will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday (June 25) at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 3928 S. County Road 100W. The concert is free, but a love offering will be collected for the artists.
The Hutsons, according to Rescue Me Ministries’ website, are “committed to encouraging, strengthening and challenging other couples to FIGHT for their marriage and family.”
After the concert, everyone is invited to a chili and soup supper with the artists.
Read-aloud features Nehemiah
CUMBERLAND — The monthly community Bible read-aloud series continues next week at Heather Hills Baptist Church with the book of Nehemiah, written about Hebrews who returned from exile and sought to, amid opposition, rebuild the protective wall around Jerusalem. It takes about an hour to read it.
The church says anyone is welcome to come join in the reading, or simply listen. The choice of reading times is noon Monday or 7 p.m. Wednesday in the student center at the church, 1421 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis.
Information: heatherhills.org, 317-894-7474
Music at Mohawk begins tonight
MOHAWK — A series of free, family-friendly music events begins Saturday (June 25) on the west lawn and shelter house of Mohawk United Methodist Church, 2045 W. County Road 400N, Greenfield, adjacent to the children’s play area.
Patchwork, a husband-wife acoustic duo, will play from 6-8 p.m. Featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary folk music, as well as a healthy dose of gospel and original music, Patchwork’s style is best described as “down home.”
They both sing. Holly Garrett plays fiddle and mandolin. Rick Garrett plays guitar, hammer dulcimer and mountain dulcimer.
People are encouraged to bring seating such as blankets or lawn chairs, as provided seating is limited to a few picnic tables. There will also be a “tip jar” so folks can show appreciation for each group and help offset costs.
The series continues at 6 p.m. July 9 with Anna Owens and at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 with The Occasional Blues Band.
Information: 317-326-2460, [email protected]
Friends and Family Day is Sunday
GREENFIELD — Apostolic Pentecostal Church will have Friends and Family Day on Sunday. The service begins at 10 a.m. at the church, 1202 E. Fifth St.
Picnic and Praise will follow at 1 p.m.
Information: www.apcgi.org
Free hotdogs served Mondays
FORTVILLE — Free hotdogs are served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays in June and July (except July 5) at Gateway Community Church of Fortville, 125 E. Staat St.
Hotdogs, chips and drinks will be served, and there are activities and games for children.
One week remains to support pantry at grocery checkout
CUMBERLAND — Community Outreach Ministry Eastside (COME) hopes grocery shoppers will donate at the store to help the food pantry the ministry operates out of Cumberland First Baptist Church.
Through Meijer’s Simply Give campaign, shoppers can pick up a gift card near the checkout, give it to the cashier, and indicate how much they wish to donate. Donations at the Cumberland Meijer (11315 East Washington St.) will support the COME pantry. The program runs through July 2.
Eight member churches in Hancock and Marion counties form COME and also support the pantry. The pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Cumberland First Baptist Church, 116 S. Muessing. The pantry serves residents of Buck Creek and Sugar Creek townships in Hancock County, as well as residents of Warren Township in Marion County.
COME member churches are Amity United Methodist Church in Greenfield, Cumberland Christian Church, Cumberland First Baptist Church, Cumberland United Methodist Church, Eastgate Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indianapolis, Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Indianapolils, Mt. Comfort Church, St. John United Church of Christ in Cumberland and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis.
Pantry leaders point out the Simply Give program has generated more than $70 million in food donations for more than 230 food pantries in the Midwest since 2008.
Cyber safety presentation scheduled
McCORDSVILLE — Parents are invited to a presentation on cyber safety at 4 p.m. Sunday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 7879 Carroll Road, McCordsville. Guest speaker Amanda Giddings, a youth educator through the Indiana State Police, will share about the challenges of social media and how online experiences may lead to cyberbullying, sexting, solicitation and extortion.
Worship on the Water coming
GEIST — Mercy Road Church Northeast in Fortville and Pub Theology present Worship on the Water, set for June 29, July 27 and Aug. 24 at Wolfies Grill, 11699 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis. It’s designed to be suitable for the spiritually curious. People can drive there or boat up.
People can choose to buy dinner there at 6 p.m. Worship begins at 7 and live music at 8.
The June 29 speaker is Pastor Daron Earlewine. Worship will be led by Mercy Road Downtown, followed by live music at 8 from the band Fools and Fables.
