TGMA Gospel Music Promotions will be presenting Gospel Praise Gathering, a group sing that will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7 at Kenton Full Gospel Church, 129 N. Wayne St. The event will feature performances from Sandi & Kaylene, One Voice, Chris Horne, Ken Ziegler, Danny Ray, Miss Amanda, Ed Ewing, Arnold Coy, Dee Runion, The Seekers and the Gospel Praise Gathering Choir.

FOREST — Community Vacation Bible School at the Forest United Methodist Church, located at 111 E. Dixon St., is set to begin on Sunday, July 7. “God’s Backyard Bible Camp” is set to take place from July 7 to 11 from 6 to 8:15 p.m.

ADA — “VBS in the Wild” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School at Ada Full Gospel Church.

I don’t mean to make things political, but I just need to say that I’m tired of hearing about voting irregularities. All votes are not equal.

Pastor Anita VanBuskirk and her granddaughter, Bella, stand with the new church bus purchased by Kenton Full Gospel Church to transport guests to and from church services and activities.

Salem United Church of Christ recently celebrated the graduation of two of its members from their high schools. Josie Lookabaugh (left) graduated from Elgin High School and Tye Sherman graduated from Kenton High School.

You may have heard it in the news that Pope Francis decided to change the Lord’s Prayer.

St. John Lutheran Church of Dola and Good Hope Lutheran Church of Arlington are planning a Fellowship Cookout featuring a community worship and meal. It will be on Sunday, June 23 at Camp Common Ground on Rangeline Road, Dunkirk. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. with fun and games, followed at 4:30 p.m. by worship featuring The Rock Monkey. The …

My daughter had known Jason since college. They both sang in the Chamber Choir. Later both were vocal music teachers in Indiana. Jason was in the area for a visit and came to church with my daughter. She said, “If you want, Jason said he would sing today.” With small church and limited musical resources, of course I wanted him to sing. It’s not every day that we have a professional level singer a church.

HARROD — “A Sensational Spencer Concert is planned for Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 Harding Hwy., Harrod. The Spencers (JB and Barbara) will be singing “Coming Soon,” “Let’s Meet By The River,” “Drinking From My Saucer,” “In My Robe Of White” and “Shepherd Of My Valley.”