Faith news

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The Christ the King Craft Fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Davern Hall at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd, Kansas City, Kan.

Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., plans a Sunday School Christmas program at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Judson will hold Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month, and at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the other Sundays, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.

A Scripture Group and Bible Study will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Bible sharing, reflection, lectio and journaling will be led by Heather Neds, pastoral minister. For more information, visit www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

The Drama Ministry of the Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will present “The Twelve Voices of Christmas,” written by Woodrow Kroll. The remaining presentation is at 7 p.m. Dec. 21. It is a music and dramatic presentation. Sister Carmen l. Parks is the coordinator, and the Rev. Dr. Ricky D. Turner Sr. is the pastor.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kan., is planning an adult and children’s choir Christmas celebration at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. There will be food and fellowship after the performance.

A Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 2 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish Center, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the fourth Sunday in Advent at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. The service in Spanish will be at 5 p.m.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will have a candlelight communion service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. The Christmas Day service will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 25. The Sunday School Christmas program is planned at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.

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Community calendar

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Museum features Olde World Christmas
The Strawberry Hill Museum is featuring an Olde World Christmas, with tours of the museum decorated for the holidays available. For more information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, Los Martes, 20 de diciembre, 10-11 a.m. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349. los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.

Program on personal finances scheduled
A program on personal finances for the new year will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will discuss ways to be financially fit. The program is presented by Chiquita Miller in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.

Blood drive planned Dec. 20-21
The University of Kansas Medical Center, Hixson Atrium, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and noon to 9 a.m. Dec. 21. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Blood drive planned Dec. 20 in Bonner Springs
The Bonner Springs Fire Department plans the Haley Bernard Honorary Blood Drive in conjunction with the Community Blood Center from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 20 in the training room, 13001 Metropolitan Ave., Bonner Springs. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Program to discuss ways to deal with credit card spending
A program on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will discuss ways to deal with credit card spending. The program is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. A light supper at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by a workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.

How to fix broken jewelry
A program will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., on fixing broken pieces of jewelry. At the program, participants will learn to give the jewelry a new look or make something new from it. The facilitator is Jill Ellena. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.

Keeler Women’s Center closed for holidays

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 for the holidays. The center will reopen Jan. 3.

Blood drive planned Dec. 27
Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 27 in the auditorium rooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Blood drive planned Jan. 7 in Turner
Turner Recreation Commission Community plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Turner Recreation gym, 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers individual and couples counseling to women and men who might otherwise not be able to afford counseling. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.

Wyandotte County Museum
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.

Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum at 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., has reopened after being closed to decorate for the holidays. It is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Call for information about special times for groups. For information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Grinter Place Museum
The Grinter Place State Historic Site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan., is one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1857. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students; and children 5 and younger free. It is closed on state holidays. Grinter Place is closed for the winter. For more information about hours and days it is open, call 913-299-0373 or visit http://www.kshs.org/p/grinter-place-plan-your-visit/15857.

Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oldquindaromuseum/.

Bonner Springs wins Kaw Valley League game over Turner

Photos by Brian Turrel

The Turner High School pep band warmed up the crowd before the boys’ basketball game against Bonner Springs High School on Dec. 17. The game took place at Turner High School in Kansas City, Kan. Bonner Springs won the game 56-51. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

The Turner boys’ basketball team had some fun with a dance circle before the game. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs junior JaDon Pouncil went up for a layup in the first quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

In the first quarter, Bonner Springs sophomore Keyon Thomas drove down the court, defended by Turner junior Fred Poe. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs junior Jamison Jackson drove the ball against two Turner defenders in the second quarter. Bonner Springs led 33-27 at halftime. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Jamison Jackson went for a layup in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior Kyle Burge attempted a jump shot in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs junior Coleton Oakes attempted to protect the ball from a quartet of Turner defenders in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel) (Photo by Brian Turrel)

The Turner cheerleading squad encouraged the crowd before the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Turner freshman Jaylin Richardson was fouled as he drove to the basket in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Kyle Burge went up for a layup in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Turner head coach Ryan Hintz talked strategy with his team during a timeout late in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Ryan Hintz congratulated Jamison Jackson following the game. (Photo by Brian Turrel)