St. John's Evangelical Church in Kenton will be hosting its annual Vacation Bible School next week, Monday, Aug. 7 to Friday, Aug. 11. During this time kids will learn that Jesus knows them, loves them, treasures them and has time for them.

The McGuffey Church of Christ will be hosting a Block Party from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. The event will feature performances from Whitaker Bros. and B List Boys.

Blessing of the Farmer will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Silver Creek United Methodist Church. Join the church in a day of blessing farmers and equipment, food – including a hog roast – and various speakers.

ADA – The Rev. David MacDonald, D.Min., Ohio Northern University chaplain, recently received a Francis Asbury Award for his support of higher education and campus ministries within the United Methodist Church. The award is supported by the church’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Division of Higher Education.

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BYHALIA — The Byhalia Friends Church will be hosting its Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 2, and at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3. The theme for the program is “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.”

MOUNT VICTORY — The Mount Victory Church of Christ is extending an invitation to join in two special services. On Sunday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m., “Daughters of Hope” will be joining in the service, bringing their unique choreography to Christian music.

ADA — A Gospel Sing will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ada War Memorial Park, 401 N. Park Drive, Ada. Singers include Randy Long, Jacob Reel, Sonya Petty, Chris Baldwin, Rita Motter, Arnold Coy, Donna Sue, The Homelighter Quartet, and The Sisters – Sandy and Kaylene.

Vacation Bible School at Silver Creek United Methodist Church will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. during the week of Sunday, July 30 to Friday, Aug. 4. This year’s theme is “God’s Love Is out of This World!” The church is located at 17314 CR 115 in Kenton.

ALGER — The Quickstep Pentecostal Church will sponsor a homecoming service on July 30 at 10 a.m. The gospel group Anointed Hearts will perform.