Church news
Chesterton
Liberty Bible Church: 824 North Calumet Ave — Liberty Bible Church will have “InterGen Sunday” from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 26. “InterGen” or Intergenerational Sundays allow parents and children to worship together. Kids ministry for kindergarten through fifth grade will be suspended on InterGen Sundays so kids can join their parents in worship. Childcare is provided for ages 0-5. For more information, visit https://www.findliberty.net/events-1/2024/intergen-sunday-e9h58-neehy.
Gary
Bethel Lutheran Church: 411 N Montgomery St. — Bethel Lutheran Church will have a banquet at Marquette Park Pavilion from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. May 25 to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The event will begin and conclude with a musical selection by the Anniversary Choir and guest conductor Philip Patterson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who is an alumnus of Bethel Lutheran Church. For more information, call 219-938-6677.
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
La Porte
Liberty Bible Church: 608 Colfax Ave — All are welcome to a Sunday Night Gathering at 6 p.m. May 5 at Liberty Bible Church. The event, which concludes this Sunday, will feature stories from around the world, with Sunday’s focus being the Middle East and the Jewish Nation. Childcare for toddlers and infants is available upon request. Contact 219-877-8205 by Friday if you need childcare.
Merrillville
Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine: 5755 Pennsylvania St. — The 15th annual Polish Bikers’ Pilgrimage and Blessing of Motorcycles. A Holy Mass in Polish will begin at noon on May 5, followed by the Blessing of Motorcycles and a picnic on the shrine grounds. Menu items and prices will vary, and food will also be available for purchase in the Millennium Hall. The event will be held rain or shine and motorcyclists who will not be attending Mass but would like their bikes blessed should plan to arrive at the shrine before 1 p.m. and park on the shrine grounds. For more information, call 219-884-0714.
Portage
Founders Square Park: 6300 Main St. — There will be a “Light the Way — Worship in the Park” from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 18. Norma S. Williams, published author and women’s ministry leader, will host the event and will be joined with worship from Valparaiso Baptist Church, Hobart Assembly, The Hope Collective and Living Hope Church. There will also be on-site baptisms and nonprofit organizations along with food. The event is free. For more information, call 219-762-1675.
Schererville
Immanuel Presbyterian Church: 140 W U.S. 30 — Family Vacation Bible School, held on the first Sunday of every month, is planned for 4 p.m to 5 p.m. May 5 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The event is all-inclusive for families and individuals of all kinds. Email immanuel.presby@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Valparaiso
Living Hope Community Church: 1115 Calumet Ave. — Tudor Taco Tuesday in support of VNA Hospice, will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7. The VNA Hospice of NWI helps seniors remain in their homes and in charge of their healthcare decisions for as long as possible. The event is open to the public and there is a suggested donation of $5 per person.
Valparaiso Baptist Church: 612 Emmetsburg Street — A TruthSeekers bible study will be at Valparaiso Baptist Church from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 9. The class will be in the Education Building with the entrance through Door 2. For more information, call 219-464-1443.
Viking Chili Bowl: 105 Morthland Dr. — There will be a Widows and Widowers Ministry at Viking Chili Bowl with Valparaiso Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6. The luncheon will be a an opportunity to connect, share experiences and build lasting friendships.
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