religion briefs 7/2

Cornerstone Church calls new pastors to serve

Cornerstone Church recently announced its newest senior pastors, the Revs. Manny and Sandy Alvarado. The congregation voted to hire the Alvarados, who served previously as interim pastors. The couple lives in Sikeston and has two sons.

Children's day camp registration still open

First Baptist Church is still taking registration for its upcoming day camp for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The camp is July 12 to 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The camp will be led by students from William Jewell College and volunteers from the church. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, sports and Bible study. For information or to register, call 335-6006 or go online at www.fbccape.org.

Congregation begins basic Christianity class

Calvary Chapel SEMO will begin offering a new course on basic Christianity Wednesday. The 10-week course will be held at the church in Jackson each Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. and answers questions about heaven, religion, prayer, baptism and the Ten Commandments. For information about the class, which is free, contact the church at 204-1633.

Red Star Baptist Church holds Team Kid program

Red Star Baptist Church will hold a twice-weekly program for children in its neighborhood during July. The program, Team Kid, is a game-based ministry for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. It begins each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a lunch provided through the East Missouri Action Agency. The lunch is available to any child age 18 or younger.

Gospel singing service set at Shiloh Baptist

VILLA RIDGE, Ill. -- Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a gospel sing service at 7 p.m. July 10, with guests The Gloryroad Travelers and Destiny. For information, call (618) 995-2306.

Church to hold children's program 'Kids Blitz'

Christ Church of the Heartland will hold its Kids Blitz program July 11 and 12. The event is set in a Super Bowl atmosphere with extreme games and music. For information, call 334-7726.

Church plans Xtreme Xperience youth event

Dimensions Unlimited, a division of Greater Dimension Ministries, will hold its third annual youth-oriented "Xtreme Xperience" July 10. The event is designed to help with team-building in a pseudomilitary atmosphere, working to eliminate barriers and stereotypes that develop among races, creeds and cultures. It is open to children ages 5 to 18. Registration is at 7 a.m., and the event ends at 3 p.m. All events will be at Greater Dimension Church. For information, call 334-0616 or Broderick Brevard at 334-8027.

Living Water Quartet to perform at Red Star

The Living Water Quartet from Mississippi will perform at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Red Star Baptist Church. The concert will be held in the church auditorium.

Scott City church to present guest speaker

Fathers Arms Fellowship church in Scott City will hold special services with guest speaker Joan Gieson July 11 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Gieson has worked with evangelist Benny Hinn and has a healing ministry. She operates St. Louis Healing Rooms and ministers to the poor. For information, phone the church at 264-2105.

Hobbs Chapel sets vacation Bible school

Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its Hero Quest vacation Bible school July 12 to 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call the church office at 334-3080.

-- From staff reports