First Presbyterian Church concert
The First Presbyterian Church of Milford will host a concert by the Precious Memories Gospel Band at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. The church is located at 101 S. Walnut St., Milford. For more information, call 236-0363.
Christ Church upcoming events
• There will be one service at 9 a.m. from Sunday, June 7, to Aug. 30.
• Holy Eucharist will be held Sundays June 7 through 28.
• June 7 – Episcopal Church Women Meeting following Service
The church is located at the corner of Church St. and N.W. 2nd St. For more information, call 422-8466.
Annual Community Day
New Life Bible Fellowship Church will host their Annual Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, rain or shine. This free event will feature food, games, prizes, clowns, moon bounce, water slide, face painting, music, puppet show, balloons and more. The church is located at 24771 Cannon Road, Long Neck. For more information, call 945-8145 or e-mail nanandgeorge@comcast.net.
Workshop focuses on Bathsheba
A workshop on Bathsheba will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Union Baptist Church, 8856 Greentop Road, Lincoln. The workshop is sponsored by Minister Wives & Minister Widows of Dover and vicinity. For more information, call Sis Dorothy Fisher at 674-2393.
Hallelujah Night
Bethel AME Church, will host a Hallelujah Night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The church is located at 205 N.W. 4th St., Milford.
Mt. Zion AME Children’s Day Service
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Ellendale, will hold a youth celebration at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 14. The Rev. Deborah Tull-Speakes, associate minister of St. Matthew AME Church, Philadelphia, will deliver the message. Dress is casual.
For more information, call 422-5808.
2009 John W. Cooper Memorial Bike Ride
The community Pentecostal Church of God will be hosting the 2009 John W. Cooper Memorial Bike Ride at 10 a.m. on June 20. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the church parking lot, the six mile course will take riders through Houston. The church is located at 5033 Gun & Rod club Rd., Houston.
For more information, call Crystal at 284-9723 or Ruth at 697-1081.
Faith of Flowers at UUCD
Shelley Page, Intern Minister, will lead service on Sunday, June 7. Bring a flower or two to add to our communal bouquets for this special tradition.
The Unitarian Universalists of Central Delaware worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom, 340 North Queen St., Dover.
For more information, call 233-7754 or visit uucd.org.
St. Peter’s offers spiritual series
A series of free spiritual sessions designed for reflection, dialog and prayer will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday through August 27 in the parish hall of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church located at 211 Mulberry St., Lewes. Faith leaders and those experienced in prayer practices will lead each session. The series includes: June 4, The New Monasticism; June 11, The Creation of Sacred Space; June 18, Jewish Spiritual Practices; June 25, The Spirituality of Imperfection; July 2, Healing through Prayer; July 9, Lifelines: Passages into Spirituality; July 16, Seeking the Face of God in Contemplation; July 23, The History of Iconography; July 30, Praying in Color; August 6, Meditation: The Foundation of Buddhist Practice; August 13, Dante and Milton; August 20, Pinnacles & Pitfalls of 20th Century Theology; and August 27, The Meaning of Peace for the Children of Abraham.
For more information, call 645-9916 or visit www.seekerslewes.com.
Upcoming Events at Freedom Worship Center
The 2nd Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Heart and Soul 5K Run/Walk will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the Kiddie K starts at 8:55 a.m. The event will be held at Lake Forest High School, located at 5407 Killens Pond Road (route 384), Felton. The 5K run and walk will start at the high school and go through Killens Pond State Park before returning to Lake Forest High School. Registration is $20. Make checks out to FCA and mail to TriSports Events, 2772 Hazlettville Road, Dover, DE 19904. To register, e-mail Ray@TriSportsEvents.com or call 674-3213. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Post event food and refreshments will be provided.
There will be a breakfast fundraiser held at Applebee’s Saturday, July 18.
Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at Milford Park behind the Milford Parks & Rec. building. It will be a day of local Christian bands, food, entertainment, games and back-to-school bag giveaways.
Angel Food Ministry Order and Distribution for June
The deadline for mail in and in person food orders from the Angel Food Ministry will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 8, and from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, at the church library, Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford. Online orders will be taken until Sunday, June 14. Food will be distributed from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27.
For more information, call 682-3001, visit www.angelfoodministries.com, or write to Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, DE 19963.
Bible study at Bible Fellowship Church
The Bible Fellowship Church will hold an eight week Bible study titled “Jesus: Who, What, When” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through July 1 at Hearthstone Manor Community Center. The Rev. David Gundrum, executive director of Church Extension Ministries for the Bible Fellowship Church and adjunct professor of theology at Philadelphia Biblical University will proctor the study. For more information, call 934-6510 or 610-769-4337.
Camp EDGE: Experience plus Discover God Everywhere
Calvary United Methodist Church invites all children to go to the edge this summer for Vacation Bible School. Camp Edge is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, everyday. Bible school will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 15, and ends Friday, June 19, at CUMC, 301 S.E. Front St., Milford. Children should arrive by 8:45 a.m. Monday, June 15, for check-in.
For more information, call the church office at 422-8884 or visit www.carlvaryumc.us.
Reformation Lutheran Vacation Bible School
Reformation Lutheran Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, at the Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Ave., Milford. Bible school is for children ages 3 to 6th-grade.
For more information or to register, call 422-9117.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes leadership development
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes leadership development group meets 7 p.m. every Wednesday evening.
The Bait of Satan series, by John Bevare is held at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night.
Freedom Worship Center hosts a soup and clothes outreach from noon to 2 p.m. every Tuesday.
The Center is located at 723 S. Washington St., Milford. For more information, call Pastor Mike Mills at 841-7929 or email www.freedomworship.net or mikemills1@vzw.blackberry.net.
Services at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist
Each Sunday, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 307 Federal St., Milton, holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Eucharistic worship service at 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Choir participation is every Sunday. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. each Monday. The Rev. John Barton officiates. For more information, call 684-8431.
Lincoln Cornerstone Church
Come hear the word of God at worship service held at the Lear Building located just off Lovers Lane in Milford (near the Pop Warner field). Coffee served at 9 a.m. Worship service is held at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning with Bible Study following at 10:30. For more information, call 422-3434 or 422-8354.
Milford Church of God Events
“Breaking Intimidation,” a series by John Bevere is held at 7 p.m. every Wednesday.
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
A food pantry and clothing closet will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at 501 N. Walnut St. across from our church. Must have a social security card and a photo ID to be served.
At 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, there will be a Father’s Day celebration. Giveaways include gift certificates to local restaurants, a brand new skill saw, and other cool prizes.
For more information on either of these events, call 422-9138 or visit www.milfordcog.com.
Eunice Wright to perform at Milford Senior Center
Eunice Wright will perform a gospel concert entitled “Wait on Me” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Milford Senior Center. The concert will also include musical guests The Booker street Ensemble, Donald Ashley and the Millenium, as well as Danton Whitley and Mosaic Sounds. For more information, call Joyful Noyze Entertainment at 241-5015.
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