First Baptist Church, Ada, will hold a back-to-school bash from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4.
Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided for children who are in need in Kindergarten through fourth grade. Parents and caregivers must show proof of Ada residency.
The evening includes food, games, crafts, face-painting, an inflatable slide, free backpacks and free school supplies.
County Line Church of the Brethren is hosting a Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 6 p.m., including a chicken BBQ and free music. Bring your own seating for this free outdoor gospel concert, geared towards the whole family, including a free bouncy house to keep children entertained. The concert will be behind the church, located at 4227 N Hardin Road, Harrod.
The St. Mark Lutheran Church community meal scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, is cancelled, according to the church. The next meal is Wednesday, July 31.
The VBS theme is “To Mars and Beyond,” and features galaxy voyagers journeying from their galactic outpost on a special mission to collect power sources.
Along the way VBSers will learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible and that God is always with them, too. The VBS features a daily appearance of the real robot “Captain 2Beyond.”
