Local religion briefs, 2/13/25

SIKESTON — The Cornerstone Baptist Church Scholarship Committee will host its annual Black History Program at 3 p.m. Feb. 16 at the church, 127 West Trotter St., in Sikeston. Red and black dress is optional. This year’s theme is “Strength through Struggles.” The event will include music, singing, poetry, praise dancers, speeches and more.

SIKESTON — The Christian Academy in Sikeston will host a Black Light Bingo fundraiser March 1 at VFW Post 3174 located at 709 Smith Ave. in Sikeston. Doors open at 5 p.m. with bingo at 6 p.m. There will be a live auction, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, extra games of Last Man Standing. Concessions and drinks will be available through the VFW. Participants must be 16 to play. Cash prizes will be awarded on each game. Presale tickets are $30 each or $35 at the door. Sponsorship tables with reserved seats in front are $500 each. Sponsorship with name recognition per game is $100. For more information, call TCA at 573-481-0216.

MINER, Mo. — “Marriage Weekend with Dave and Ann Wilson” will be March 7-8 at Miner Baptist Church. Dave and Ann Wilson are the hosts of Family Life Today and have a regular program on Bott radio. Dave Wilson was the chaplain for the Detroit Lions for 30 years. The couple have spent years traveling across the country teaching and mentoring couples. Cost is $25 per couple. Tickets include Friday and Saturday events with meals. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Friday with dinner at 6 p.m. and the session at 7 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Saturday with muffins and coffee available and the session starting at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com or the church office.

SIKESTON — The soup kitchen is now open for a free pickup meal for homeless, elderly and needy from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at New Hope Ministries, 124 N. West St., in Sikeston.

SIKESTON — Dementiafied Christians, a spiritual support for those living with dementia, will meet at 9 a.m. every Saturday starting April 13 at the YMCA of Southeast Missouri in Sikeston. There will be simplified bible study, prayers and praise led by Eddie Massey of Sikeston. For more information, email dementiafield christians@ gmail.com or call 573-608-0952.

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