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A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will have a Vacation Bible School from June 22-26. The theme is “Everest, Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” For more information, visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/Opendooreverestvbs/gpgs/Home.aspx. Services this weekend at Open Door are at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the church sanctuary.

A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 22 at the Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. 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 Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., will hold a Hopefest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, with music, balloons, games, a variety of food, and a tour of gardens and retreat facilities. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryofhope.org or call 913-321-4673.

The Council of Trustees of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at St. Paul’s. Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan., plans a StoreHouse ministry from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. A food pantry, clothes pantry and meal will be available.

Trinity AME Church, 2201 N. 5th St., is planning “Sumner Day” for all those who attended Sumner High School. They will be recognized at the10:15 a.m. service Sunday, June 28. The Sumner class with the most number in attendance will receive a trophy. After the worship service, a reception with light refreshments will be held.

A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 16 at the Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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‘Sumner Day’ planned June 28

Trinity AME Church, 2201 N. 5th St., is planning “Sumner Day” for all those who attended Sumner High School.

They will be recognized at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, June 28.

The Sumner High School class with the most number in attendance will have the class name placed on a plaque.

Sumner High School was open from 1905 to 1978 in Kansas City, Kan.

This event has been held several years, and the Class of 1966 has had the majority of the wins, according to Birdie Dean, who is working on this event. Last year, the classes of 1966 and 1967 tied for the highest number in attendance, she said.

After the worship service, a reception with light refreshments will be held.

Fundraiser held to help Sisters, Servants of Mary

A summer festival was held Sunday to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. (Photo by William Crum)
A summer festival was held Sunday to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

The Sisters, Servants of Mary, held a major fundraiser on Sunday. More than 475 people attended this annual event.

The Sisters, Servants of Mary do a lot for Kansas, City, Kan., and Wyandotte County.

This summer festival helps them raise money for a lot of programs that they do within the community. The sisters help individuals and families in the community and throughout Greater Kansas City, providing home health nursing. They do not charge for nursing care.

The annual fundraising event was from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday behind their headquarters on North 18th Street in Kansas City, Kan.

A summer festival was held Sunday to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. (Photo by William Crum)
A summer festival was held Sunday to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. (Photo by William Crum)

A summer festival was held Sunday to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. (Photo by William Crum)
A summer festival was held Sunday to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary. (Photo by William Crum)