PRESBYTERIAN: All are welcome this Sunday at Manteca Presbyterian Church for the 10 a.m. worship service, even Peter. Anne Talcott will lead the Praise Team in our opening songs. Come hear Pastor Wendy Warner’s sermon titled, “When a Hand Out Helps.” I could never ask for a hand out. Oh…but Peter did! Our service is followed by a time of refreshments. Come join the fellowship. The church is located at 275 North Main Street. For further information phone us at 239-3159.

UNITED LUTHERAN: Join us Sunday, August 7, for the traditional service at 8 a.m. and/or the contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday’s sermon title is “Why Elijah?” Nursery care is available for children 6 months to 6 years old. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m. On Wednesdays we have a Divine Communion Worship Service at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. To learn more about the weekly church activities, including Bible studies, and Youth, call 823-1971. United Lutheran is located at 649 Northgate Drive in Manteca.

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY: Join us this Sunday as Pastor Scott Hoag begins a new sermon series in the book of Colossians. Come discover how Christ is completely adequate for the days we are living in. Learn how to navigate through all the cultural chaos that is around us. Service times are 9 and 10:45 a.m. Cornerstone Kid’s Church, nursery & preschool are available during both service times. We are located at 17900 Comconex Road. If you would like more information about our church and its activities, you can call the church office at 825-1220 or check out our website at www.cornerstone-cc.com.

CALVARY COMMUNITY: This Sunday at Calvary we continue the study on the book of Matthew with “Features of God’s Family” using scripture references from Matthew 19:16-30.

Please join us every Thursday to Pray 4 Manteca. This is a weekly prayer group open to anyone. It’s held each Thursday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Modular Room 401. Its duration is one hour but is also designed for those who may only be able to stay for ten minutes. It gives people an opportunity to stop and call on God for the challenges they face in their respective areas of life and work.

Easily accessible from any direction in the valley (from Interstate 5 or Highway 99, Lathrop Road exits), Calvary is located at 815 West Lathrop Road. For more information on our ministries and events, contact the church office at239-1345 or www.calvarymanteca.org.

THE PLACE OF REFUGE: Will be gathering this Sunday at 10 a.m. at 486 Button Ave. After an exciting time of corporate worship, Pastor Mike will deliver the next installment in “The Comfort Zone vs. the End Zone.” Come be challenged and changed. We have nursery and children’s programs for ages infant -6th grade during service, and we’d love to see the whole family. We are excited to be preparing for the all-ages Glory Fall Conference, Sept. 23-25; guest will include Jake Hamilton, Amber Brooks, KJ-52, Pat Schatzline, Aslan Worship, Matt Gonzales, and many others. Tickets are only $20 for the three-day conference; register online now at www.gloryfall.org. Reserve your spot today and experience this life-changing encounter with God. Registration is now taking place for the fall AWANA program. This Wednesday night children’s program offers kids valuable biblical knowledge and positive relationships which help them grow into teenagers and adults with integrity and love for God. All 239-1371 with any questions. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Place of Refuge.