FYI 7/29/12

Lighthouse holding vacation Bible school

The Lighthouse Bible Baptist, 2826 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau, will host the "Sonlight Express" vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Children 5 through 12 years old are welcome to join. For more information, call 335-1629.

Greater Dimension Ministries hosting conference

Greater Dimension Ministries, 723 Hackberry St. in Cape Girardeau, will host a "Breaking Barriers 2012" conference from Aug. 9 to 12. Guest speakers include Apostle Adrian Taylor of Cape Girardeau, Co-Pastor Gladys Hood of Hayti, Mo., Apostle Sharon Billins of Columbus, Ga., and Dr. William Bird Sr., conference host. Nightly sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10. A luncheon is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m., a special empowerment, training and impartation workshop will be facilitated by Apostle Sharon Billins, founder of the Samuel School of the Prophets. A $10 donation is required for the luncheon. The workshop is free, but a freewill offering will be received. For more information, call 334-0616.

St. Joseph Parish picnic to be held Sept. 1

St. Joseph Parish in Apple Creek will host a picnic from 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Activities include games, country store, fancy stand, raffles for prizes and bingo. Parishioners will serve kettle-cooked beef and fried chicken dinner with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Costs for adults is $9, children 6 to 12 is $4 and free for children younger than 6.

Concert to be held at First General Baptist

The First General Baptist Church, 1812 La Croix Road in Cape Girardeau, will hold a concert with the Tribute Quartet of Nashville at 6 p.m. Aug. 5. There is no admission charge. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, call 334-2234.

Heartland Pageants set for Sept. 2 in Dexter

Young girls and boys and young ladies from the area are invited to participate in the annual Heartland Pageants Sept. 2 at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter, Mo.

Schedule for Heartland Pageants

* Baby Miss at 1:30 p.m.: birth through 17 months

* Tiny Miss at 2 p.m.: 18 to 35 months

* Wee Miss at 2:30 p.m.: 3 to 5 years

* Petite Miss at 3 p.m.: 6 to 8 years

* Pre-Teen Miss at 3:30 p.m.: 9 to 11 years

* Jr. Miss Heartland at 4 p.m.: 12 to 14 years

* Miss Heartland at 4:30 p.m.: 15 to 19 years

Pageant wear is required for all contestants. The queen in each division will receive a crown, sash and trophy; alternates will receive a sash and trophy. This year, as in years past, the new Miss Heartland will also receive a $100 cash award. All contestants should arrive at least 30 minutes before their pageant. There is no rehearsal, and the decision of the judges is final. An entry fee of $20 is required for each contestant and must accompany the mailed application. Entry forms are available at the Bunny Patch in downtown Dexter or by contacting the pageant director, Jamie Sepulvado at 573-270-1445. Entry forms are also available online at dailystatesman.com.