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Now-3/1 " Be Red Cross Ready in 21 Weeks: Prepare for the Unexpected.” We all think of flashlights and blankets; the American Red Cross has a complete list of necessary items to build your family’s Disaster Kit in 21 weeks, a few items at a time. Get all the info at sckyredcross.org.
Now-3/1 Apollo Heights Baptist Church, Owensboro, will have pews to donate in mid-March. There will be seventeen 20-ft. pews and two 10-ft. pews. All are oak and padded. For details, call Tim Ralph at 240-4281 or Pastor Carter at 926-4131.
Now-4/15 The Barren River Asset Building Coalition will offer free tax preparation to low/moderate income taxpayers during the 2010 tax season. They will operate 10 sites serving the Barren River district. For information about locations and eligibility requirements, call 1-800-928-1183 or visit www.brabc.com.
2/12/10 “Loved into Life--Becoming a Reed of God” Women’s Retreat will be at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, KY, Feb. 12-14, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m. Fee is $175 for residents or $120 for commuters. For more information call 229-0200, ext. 413, or visit msjcenter.org.
2/12/10 “Youth Awakening” at Lake Spring Baptist Church, Franklin, will be Feb. 12, 7 p.m. “Youth Awakening” will feature contemporary worship music, student testimony, and dynamic message. For more information call 586-1962 or 622-1897.
2/12/10 Christian Family Radio and Raise the Praise present Apologetix in concert Fri., Feb. 12, 8 p.m., at Fountain Square Church, 929 College St., Bowling Green. Advance tickets are available now for $10 each online at apologetix.com.--$15 at the door.
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“Transformation Garden” women’s conference at Russellville Christian Church, 505 East 9th St., Russellville, will be Feb. 12 & 13--Fri. night 7-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Key speaker will be Lisa Harper, formerly with Focus on the Family and speaker at Women of Faith conferences. Praise & worship leader will be Angie Primm from the Stillwaters Light Club in Nashville. There will be workshops, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Tickets are $30. Contact Kym at 725-6547 or Michele at 792-0549 for more information or tickets.
2/13/10 Bowling Green 1st Assembly presents Life by Chocolate, Dessert Comedy Theatre with comedian Michael Jr., Sat., Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Warren Central High School. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children 8-12. Due to the large amount of chocolate and sugar, the Dessert Comedy Theatre is not recommended for children under 8 years old. Please call 842-0223 for tickets and information.
2/13/10 New Life Baptist Church, Auburn, will present a night of remembrance with international worship leader from the band Lamb, Integrity artist Ted Pearce, with worship artists Curtis Mabry & Bethany Mahler, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 542-8694.
2/14/10 Union Missionary Baptist Church, Morgantown, will be celebrating 150 years on Feb. 14. Services begin at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon, with Resurrection Bound singing in the afternoon. For more information call 526-6739.
2/21/10 Darrell Copes, graduate of RAHMA Bible Training Center, will be guest minister at Life Fellowship Church, 944 Fairview Ave., Bowling Green, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. For more information call 782-3746.
2/23/10 Open House at Anchored Christian School, 1807 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green, will be Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tours of facilities and classroom visits are available. For more information call 781-9077.
2/27/10 2010 Rivendell Bowl For Kids’ Sake benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central KY will be at Southern Lanes, Bowling Green, Feb. 27 & 28, and at Highlander Bowl, Glasgow, March 13. All proceeds benefit the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters and their mentoring services. For more information call 781-1180.
3/04/10 Enjoy a night of ministry and laughter with Anita Renfroe at First Baptist Church, 108 Seventh Ave. S., Nashville, March 4, 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 & $20, $5 more day of show. Charge by phone at 800-965-9324 or online at itickets.com. For more information call 615-664-6000 or visit www.awakeningevents.com.
3/13/10 Arts, Crafts, & Product Fair at Glasgow Christian Academy will be March 13, 9 a.m. There will be booths featuring glass-fused jewelry, primitives, quilts, hand-made candles, and more. Admission is free. For more information call 710-1142.
4/9/10 Kingdom Women Breaking Down Walls 2010 Women’s Conference will be at the Holiday Inn University Plaza, Bowling Green, April 9 & 10, Fri. @ 6 p.m., Sat. @ 9 a.m. Registration is $25. For more information call 360-969-6159.
Til Further Notice Mercy Seat Church of God is now having Sunday morning services at Grace Temple, 111 West Ohio St., Morgantown. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Pastor William Sutton, Jr. at 526-2259.
Til Further Notice Save money on transportation costs every day with GO bg transit! GO bg transit provides 5 fixed routes, two Saturday Shopping Shuttles, and numerous other shuttles to serve Bowling Green. Purchase a GO Pass and ride for $1 a trip. Students Passes are $40 per semester for unlimited rides. For more information visit www.casoky.org/transportation or call 782-3162, ext. 238.
Til Further Notice Bethany Christian Services now has an office in Bowling Green, providing services throughout Kentucky. Bethany is a full-service adoption agency offering pregnancy counseling as well as domestic, international, and embryo adoption. Bethany’s mission is to manifest Christ’s love and compassions while offering quality social services. For more information call 535-4516 or visit www.bethany.org.
Til Further Notice Every day, thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. That’s why the American Cancer Society works to provide transportation services to assist patients in getting to and from their treatments. If you or someone you know needs assistance or if you’d like to help provide transportation, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer. Org.
Til Further Notice S.N.O.W. (Special Needs Outreach & Witness) Ministries of Cave City Christian is a ministry for mentally challenged and developmentally disabled adults in the Mammoth Cave Area. Services include Sunday morning Sunday School at 10 a.m., Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., at Cave City Christian, 300 Broadway, Cave City. For more information contact Beau at 308-5368.
Til Further Notice BG Transit is offering two shopping routes on Saturdays. Shuttle A services the Delafield & St. Joseph neighborhoods, downtown, Greenwood Mall and nearby areas. New Shuttle B serves the west side, Morgantown Rd. WalMart, Western Gateway, Cameron Park, Nashville Rd., Bypass, Downtown, and St. Joe areas. Shuttles will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Call Community Actions at 782-3162, ext. 238 for schedule information or check out the website www.casoky.org. Avoid the Fuss, Take the Bus!
Til Further Notice The Pregnancy Support Center, 1439 Magnolia St., Bowling Green, is in need of diapers, all sizes. They can also use outfits, onesies, socks, shoes, hooded towels, wash cloths, personal products (Powder ointments, washes & lotions) as well as pacifiers, baby wipes, diaper bags, receiving blankets, burp clothes, bottles, and bottle brushes.
Til Further Notice According to NHTSA, 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being used correctly. One way a parent or caregiver can help increase their child’s safety in the car is by using the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) to secure the car seat to the vehicle. Go to safecar.gov for more information.
Til Further Notice CASA for Southern Kentucky announces openings for volunteers to be trained to serve as court advocates for children. A CASA representative would like to speak about this opportunity at your church or other organization. For more information visit www.CASAofSCK.org.
Til Further Notice Researchers have found that, at any given time, ninety-five percent of married individuals are satisfied with their marriage. Yet, forty to fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. No matter how satisfied you are with your marriage, you will face challenges that may push you into that unsatisfied five percent. It’s during these times that marriages fail if they’re not built upon solid foundations. The National Healthy Marriage Institute can teach you how to build a solid foundation. Visit www.healthy-marriage-tips.com for free information.
Til Further Notice A pastor’s prayer group was formed at the beginning of 2008 with the sole purpose of praying for Morgantown and Butler County. They meet the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at alternating churches each month. For more information call William Sutton, Jr. at 526-2259.
Til Further Notice “Angel Food Ministries” is a monthly program where anyone can purchase $60-$70 worth of groceries for only $30. There are no income restrictions. This is high-quality food that arrives mostly frozen and is distributed by volunteers. All orders are paid by cash or food stamps. Orders are being taken at First Assembly of God in Bowling Green, Greater Ebenezer Temple in Owensboro, Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, and Thruston United Methodist Church in Owensboro for distribution later in the month. Other locations participating in the program can be found on the web at angelfoodministries.org, or call 270-783-8112.
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