Bethel I.M. Church give away
Bethel I.M. Church, 707 S. 22nd St. in Temple, will hold a give away event at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Everything on site will be free for the public to take.
Woods and Water Outdoor Ministry
The Woods and Water Outdoor Ministry will hold a “bonfire” meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Cedar Valley Baptist Church, 12395 FM 2843 in Salado. The meeting will include food (turkey) and fellowship.
In honor of spring turkey season, the guest speakers will be husband and wife turkey guides Glen and Cherylnn Dry from Victoria.
The program is open to men and women of all ages.
There also will be a men’s Bible study on Thursday, April 9, at 6:45 p.m. For information contact Tim Worden at 254-913-3757.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church block party
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 12 W. French Ave. in Temple, will hold block party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.
The event will include food, games, music, and fellowship. The event is open to the public.
Way of the Cross procession set in Temple
The annual Way of the Cross procession for Good Friday will take place April 18 in Temple.
The procession will begin at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 707 S. Sixth St., travel to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1018 S. Seventh St., and end at 2 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 2807 Oakdale Drive.
This is 5-mile walk and participants are advised to bring water, stay off lawns, and not bring bicycles, scooters, or any other diversions. Bathrooms only will be available at the churches. A police escort will be present throughout the walk.
The entire Killeen/Temple Deanery and all Christians are invited to participate. For information call St. Luke Catholic Church at 254-773-1561, St. Mary Catholic Church at 254-773-4541, or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 254-773-6779.
Cross Church on Birdcreek family event
Cross Church on Birdcreek, 2202 Birdcreek Drive in Temple, will hold a special family event on Saturday, April 19.
Activities will include an Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to noon and a picnic from noon to 1:30 p.m. Attendees are advised to bring their own lunch and outdoor chairs. Food will not be provided.
The event is open to the public. For information call Liz Carnagey at 254-421-2058.
New Life Methodist Church special service
New Life Methodist Church of Salado invites the public to attend a special celebration at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, at Pace Park on Salado Creek.
The events aims to pay homage to the rich history where early Christians would dedicate up to a year of study in preparation for their baptism on Holy Saturday. On Easter Sunday, these individuals would partake in their first communion.
“It has come back into focus for many faith expressions as more people are joining a church later in life,” the Rev. Tom Lathen said in a news release.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone ready to enter a new chapter in their spiritual journey, welcoming them into the Body of Christ,” Lay Leader John C. Perry said.
Those wishing to be immersed should bring a towel and a jacket. Everyone who has been baptized will be invited to reaffirm their vows together, and infants also may be baptized by sprinkling.
County Line Baptist Church Easter sunrise service
County Line Baptist Church, 11503 County Line Road in Rogers, invites the public to attend its Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 20.
The service will be held under the church’s tabernacle (weather permitting). A breakfast will follow the service in the church’s fellowship hall.
Belton First United Methodist Church
A Bible study program open to all ages is offered at 5 p.m. on Sundays at the First United Methodist Church, 205 E. Third Ave. in Belton.
The program will include a time to study and a snack supper. The meeting will take place in the church’s Family Life Center.
Helping Hands Ministry Bible study
Helping Hands Ministry of Belton invites the public to its “Rooted in Faith” Bible study held at 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the ministry’s chapel at 2210 Holland Road in Belton.
Participants will share a hot meal and look into the characteristics of God. For information contact Alicia Jallah at 254-237-5956.
Community Bible study
The Belton Community Bible Study class is now registering for a 30-week interdenominational study of the Book of Psalms.
Classes start the week of Sept. 8 and run through the week of May 4, 2026. Classes take a break spring break the week of March 16, break for Thanksgiving the week of Nov. 24 and also take a Christmas break from Dec. 15 through Jan. 5, 2026.
There are four class options: Mondays at 7 p.m. in person for women, men, and co-ed; Tuesdays at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom (co-ed); and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in person for men and women. In-person classes meet at Immanuel Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1215 S. Wall St. in Belton.
To register, go to belton.cbsclass.org, click on the “Register Now” button and follow the prompts. The registration fee is $35 and scholarships are available.
For information visit belton.cbsclass.org or contact the class coordinator, Cora den Harder, at 254-760-9138.
Jehovah’s Witness campaign
Jehovah’s Witnesses recently launched a month-long campaign to invite Temple residents to two special events this month.
On the evening of Saturday, April 12, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will gather for their annual commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ.
“Every year, millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses invite others to join us in remembering Jesus Christ,” James Gianopoulos, Jehovah’s Witness spokesman, said in a news release. “The purpose of our month-long campaign is to extend the invitation to this very special event to as many residents in our community as possible.”
The annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal will feature a talk highlighting the importance of Jesus’ death and how all mankind benefits from his sacrifice. The event is one hour in duration and is free and open to the public.
Also, today and Sunday, local Kingdom Halls will hold a special talk titled “Can Truth be Found?”. The 30-minute talk will highlight what Jesus said about truth and where it can be found in this time of increasing misinformation. The talk will be followed by a one-hour discussion.
For information about these programs visit jw.org.
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