Creston MBC, 3201 Creston celebrates its 40th church anniversary will be Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 3p.m. Rev. Leroy Ross is pastor. Call 713/692-4214 for more information.

The OneHeritage Society Ministry of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 5801 West Montgomery Rd., is coordinating a bus tour of colleges and universities located in Texas. The tour will take place July 9-11, 2002 and will include Prairie View A&M (Prairie View); Texas Lutheran College (Seguin); Huston-Tillotson College (Austin); University of Texas (Austin); Paul Quinn College (Dallas); and Jarvis Christian College (East Hawkins). Sponsorships are being accepted to sponsor a child. The cost of the trip is $150 which includes lodging. Ameal Jones is pastor. Call 713/692-9954 for more information.

Doris Lang Ministries will be officially introduced to the city of Houston and surrounding communities in a special dedication service at the University of Houston Hilton, 4800 Calhoun, Thursday, July 11, 2002.The services is free and open to the public. Call 409/986-6902 for more information.

Vacation Bible School will be held at Living Stones BC, 1941 Cullen Blvd from on July 14-19, 2002 from 6-8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Rev. Michael Allen, pastor of Living Stone BC, also invites the public to worship with them on Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services follows. Bible Study is held at 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Call 713/433-9534 for more information.

Cornerstone Outreach Church, invites you to their dedication banquet, Friday, July 19, 2002 at Top O’ cliff Restaurant, 400 South Zang St. in Dallas. The theme is “Working The Vision God Gave.” The attire is semi formal. Elder Leonard C. Oldums is pastor. Call 817/467-6691 for more information.

Westbeltway International Ministries is seeking sponsors for Mission Brazil 2002. In partnership with churches in Brazil, the event will address leadership development, evangelism, vacation bible school, youth ministry, discipleship, community outreach, church planting, missions and local social issues. The endeavor abroad takes place July 18-29, 2002. Pastor Rickie L. Bradshaw. Call 713/794-9660 for more information.

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and School, announces its policy for free and reduced-price meals served under the Child and Adult Care Food Program. A copy of the policy may be reviewed by anyone. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Applications may be submitted any time during the year. They will be reviewed and eligibility determined. Rev. Samuel Cosby, pastor. Call 713/680-1419 for more information.

Pilgrim Congregational Church, 3115 Blodgett, presents the Pilgrim Prayer Chain Workshop, Saturday, July 13, 2002 from 9:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. The theme is “Evangelism: Unwrapping the Gift of the Gospel.” This free event will be under the auspices of Reverends Rudy and Juanita Rasmus of St. John’s United Methodist Church and Pilgrim’s own Sister Renee Thompson. Call 713/528-5321 for more information.

Ultimate Talent Search and Seminars announces its New Artist and Song Search to be held at Music City’s Opryland Hotel and judged by leaders within the Christian Music Industry. There will be over $50,000 in prizes which includes a single song publishing contract for the grand prize winning song. All entries must be received by Friday, August 16, 2002. Visit www.embassymusic.com or call 615/345-2500 for more information.