I am reminded of the need to have the courage of standing for our faith. There are dozens of stories throughout history who have endured much for their faith.

CAREY — The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey will host two special Masses this month. The first Mass is at noon Sunday, Oct. 11 (in honor of the Feast of St. Gerard Majella).

CAREY — Area singers are invited to join the Carey Ecumenical Christmas Choir as preparations begin for this year’s concert to be held on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay Street in Carey.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 40 Washington Blvd., Kenton, will have a Mission Festival this Sunday at 10:15 a.m. during its regular worship service. Pastor Scott Mosher of Hosanna Lutheran Church, Monclova, will be the speaker.

Members of the Torre Fuerte (Strong Tower) worship team from Columbus will perform in both English and Spanish at the annual Night of Worship, set for 6 p.m. Saturday on the north side of the Hardin County Courthouse.

TLC Ministries will host another Singing Revival Series on Saturday, Oct. 3 at its Oasis of Life Worship Center, 127 N. Market St., Kenton. The evening begins with a free dinner from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

ADA — Impact PCG Student Ministries and Ada Full Gospel Church will host a 2015 Family Fun Night on Saturday, Oct. 10.

While the city of Kenton is new to Pastor David Robertson, it brings back memories from his time growing up in his hometown of Sharon, Pa. Robertson and his wife, Susan, have been in town since mid-August, and he began as pastor of Faith Baptist Church at the beginning of September.