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Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., holds 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 plans Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. July 18-22. Preregistration will be available online. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kan., plans Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 11-15 for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. The theme of VBS is “Cave Quest.” Those interested in attending may sign up online at http://opendoorkc.com. For more information, call 913-334-7777.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Parkway Baptist Church classrooms. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at [email protected] or call 913-287-9418.

The 21st annual golf tournament to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary, will be held Friday, June 17, at Painted Hills Golf Course, 7101 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. It is a four-person scramble. Registration is at 10:45 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:15 a.m., and the tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. The registration fee is $150 per person, including lunch and evening meal. Family groups are available for $125 per golfer; sponsorships are available. Visit www.sisterservantsgolfouting.com for more information or to register. The Sisters, Servants of Mary, provide free home nursing care, and accept donations.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the fifth Sunday in Pentecost June 19. The guest clergyman will be the Rev. Don Compier, the dean of the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. The service in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m.

The Village Fire Prayer Group for pastors and leaders in the Kansas City, Kan., area will meet from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, 6200 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Wyandotte United Methodist fellowship hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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