CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY: Join us this Sunday as Pastor Scott Hoag continues his sermon series on 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 and 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.

PRESBYTERIAN: All are welcome this Sunday at Manteca Presbyterian Church for the 10 a.m. worship service even the Disciples. Anne Talcott will lead the Praise Team in our opening songs. Come hear Pastor Wendy Warner’s sermon titled, “The Low Road Is Highest!” That’s good to know because it always seems that’s the one I’m on! Out 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 28, for the traditional service at 8 a.m. and/or the contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday’s sermon title is “We’ll Have Fun, Fun, Fun…” 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.

CALVARY COMMUNITY: This Sunday at Calvary we continue the study on the book of Matthew with “Questions and Answers” using scripture references from Matthew 22.

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 at 239-1345 or www.calvarymanteca.org.

THE PLACE OF REFUGE: We look forward to meeting you at 10 a.m. tomorrow at The Place of Refuge, located at 486 Button Avenue. Bring the family a few minutes early and enjoy a hot or iced beverage at He-Brews Coffee Shop. Be encouraged by Pastor Mike’s message, “A Day Like No Other: Insights Drawn from 9/11.” Find direction for your life as we examine where our country has come from and where it’s going. Tickets will also be on sale tomorrow for the ladies’ “Heavenly Holiday Tea,” for only $20 each. Get yours before they sell out. This elegant event will be held Saturday, November 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and proceeds will go toward local and international projects that benefit women and children. Fall registration is taking place now for the AWANA program, classes start Wednesday, Sept. 7. Register your child now and get them involved in a weekly class that will help them learn biblical truth and develop character and friendships. The Spanish ministry is pleased to announce the establishment of the Spanish-language “Leadership School of Northern California”, call 845-9541 for more information. For any other questions, feel free to call 239-1371. We’ll see you tomorrow at The Place of Refuge.