Camp Luther of Schuyler, Nebraska is offering weekly summer programs for youth entering the 1st through 9th grades from June 8th through August 1st. Each week is packed with outdoor adventures, meaningful worship, and new friendships — all rooted in Christ and His Word. Registration information and more camp details can be found online at CampLuther.org.

The Verdigre Community Chorus invites you to their Kolach Days performances, called "All Roads Lead to Nashville". The first will be held Thursday, June 12th, with a repeat performance on Friday, June 13th. Both shows will be held at 7:00 pm at the Verdigre Public School Gym. General admission is $10, and children under 12 will be $5. Reserved seating costs $12 and is available by calling Wilma at 402-358-0724. 

The chorus, under the direction of Laurel Johnson, and accompanied by Nancy Pavelka, has twenty-five members participating in this year's Kolach Days performances. Besides Verdigre, members travel from Creighton, Bloomfield, Niobrara, and Osmond. They ask that you come dressed in your best western wear and enjoy some down-home, country-western music that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Grab a free burger, chips, and water during O’Neill’s City Wide garage sales on Saturday, June 14th. The free hamburger meal will be served in the Anson Insurance Parking lot.

There will be no church service at the Atkinson Presbyterian Church or Stuart Community Church on June 15th. ‘Camp Sunday’ church service will be held at Cleveland Bible Camp of rural Stuart at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Wayne Owens, followed by a potluck dinner held in the dining hall. Everyone is welcome.

Cleveland Bible Camp is located 14 miles north and two miles west of Stuart, NE.

‘Life is a Picnic’ is the theme for the next Yankton Area Women’s Connection dinner meeting, a time of fellowship and friendship for women of all ages. It will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17th at the River Rocks Event Center. Patti Stahl of Freeman will share information about Operation Christmas Child, an international shoebox child sponsorship program. The meeting will also feature a meal, violin music by Sephora and Selena Nguyen of Yankton, and speaker Pam Schram of Ponca, Nebraska, who will give a presentation called ‘No Fear! Well, Most of the Time.’ Reservations cost $15 and must be made by June 15th by calling or texting 605-660-0378.

The River Rocks Event Center is located at 2901 Broadway Avenue in Yankton, SD.

Lewis and Clark Lake Ministry will be holding Non-denominational Church Services this summer through Labor Day. They will meet at Weigand Campground on the Nebraska side each Sunday at 9:00 AM. There will also be a service at Pierson Ranch Amphitheater, Lewis & Clark Recreational Area in Yankton, SD at 10:30 AM. Any questions can be directed to Marilyn Harms at 605-274-1536.

Bethesda Mini Camp in Winnetoon will hold a variety of camps in the month of June. An Overnight Camp for students entering Grades 4 through 8 will be held June 16th through the 19th. June 24th through the 26th will be the dates for a Day Camp for students entering the 2nd and 3rd grades, and finally teen camp for students entering grades 7 through 12 will be held on June 27th through the 28th. More information is available by calling Annie at 402-394-1358.

‘Looking Younger’ is the theme for the next Norfolk Area Women’s Connection lunch meeting. It takes place at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Tuesday, June 17th at the Norfolk Country Club. Pam Schram of Ponca will give a presentation called ‘How to Feel Like a Princess When You’ve Lost Your Crown!” She will share health and beauty tips she learned while preparing for the Mrs. Nebraska pageant. Eighth grader Tatum Sorenson of Norfolk will provide the music. Pam will also present her message called ‘No Fear! Well, Most of the Time,’ sharing how she was adopted as a baby, and found her biological family 40 years later. Reservations for the meal and program cost $18 and must be made by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 by calling or texting Vivian at 402-992-7692.

The Norfolk Country Club is located at 1700 North Riverside Blvd. in Norfolk, NE.

A time of teen fellowship will take place in O’Neill on Tuesday, June 17th at the gazebo in Ford Park from 4:30 until 6:30 PM. This time of fellowship is for teens ages 13-18 who are looking to grow in their faith and have a desire to worship Christ. The book of Philippians will be studied and snacks will be provided! Please RSVP by calling or texting Corinna Caauwe at 402-340-8291. Ford Park is located on West Benton Street in O’Neill, Nebraska.

The Norfolk Police and Fire Divisions are set to battle it out again to help the American Red Cross replenish its blood supply with a ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive. It’s taking place on Thursday, June 19th from 11:00 until 5:00 at Fire Station 1 in Norfolk. People are encouraged to give blood and credit their donation to either the police or fire division. All blood types are needed. You can donate if you are in good health, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and want to potentially save up to three lives with a single pint of blood. Appointments can be made online at RedCross.org.

Fire Station 1 is located at 701 Koenigstein Avenue in Norfolk.

RiseFest is a two-day Christian Music Festival taking place in the northwest Iowa town of Sheldon on June 20th and 21st. Friday’s performers include Allison Eide, Patrick Mayberry, Rend Collective, speaker Greg Stier, and Matthew West. Saturday’s lineup includes NWC Worship, Dordt Worship, Megan Woods, Sunnybrook Worship, rapper KB, Crowder, speaker Rob Roozeboom, and Chris Tomlin. In addition to the music, RiseFest will offer seminars, activities for kids of all ages, ministry outreach, camping, and more. Details are available online at RiseMinistries.com.

The Northeast Nebraska Farm Toy Show is taking place Sunday, June 22nd from 9:00 until 3:30 at Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk. Vendors will be offering all manner of farm toys, semis, cars, and trucks. Admission is $3 and kids 11 and under get in free. Door prizes and concessions from the FFA chapter will be available.

Lutheran High Northeast is located at 2010 North 37th Street in the far northwestern corner of Norfolk.

Award-winning country and gospel artist Chris Golden will be in concert at the Prairie View Gospel Barn in Gregory, South Dakota on Sunday, June 22nd. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:30. Advance tickets cost $25 and are available at BankWest in Gregory or by calling Geoff at 605-830-1545. Children 10 and under get in free.

The Prairie View Gospel Barn is located at 28440 338th Avenue, just outside of Gregory, South Dakota.

A Walking Taco Benefit for Virg and Karen Reiser will take place on Friday, June 27th from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Butte Community Bible Church in Butte, Nebraska. The church is located at 501 Park Street in Butte, Nebraska.

Church in the Park will take place in the Butte City Park in Butte, Nebraska on Sunday, June 29th at 10:00 AM. A potluck meal will follow. All are invited to bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music ministry of Gage and Lauren Kirwan!

A time of teen fellowship will take place in O’Neill on Tuesday, July 1st at the gazebo in Ford Park from 4:30 until 6:30 PM. This time of fellowship is for teens ages 13-18 who are looking to grow in their faith and have a desire to worship Christ. The book of Philippians will be studied and snacks will be provided! Please RSVP by calling or texting Corinna Caauwe at 402-340-8291. Ford Park is located on West Benton Street in O’Neill, Nebraska.

A men’s bible study will take place at 9:00 AM every first Saturday of the month at Teal’s Westside Diner in O’Neill, Nebraska. This study is for high schoolers on up and men from every denomination or those seeking Christ. Any questions can be directed to Pastor Bob at 402-340-2447.

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The 3rd annual ‘Faith and Family Night at the Dixon County Fair’ is taking place in Concord, Nebraska on Saturday, July 12th. The concert will feature the returning family band Zellmer Family Ministries and the Irish band Rend Collective. You can check out the Faith and Family Productions Facebook page for future updates, or their website FaithAndFamilyPro.org.

A time of teen fellowship will take place in O’Neill on Tuesday, July 15th at the gazebo in Ford Park from 4:30 until 6:30 PM. This time of fellowship is for teens ages 13-18 who are looking to grow in their faith and have a desire to worship Christ. The book of Philippians will be studied and snacks will be provided! Please RSVP by calling or texting Corinna Caauwe at 402-340-8291. Ford Park is located on West Benton Street in O’Neill, Nebraska.

Lauren Daigle is going to be ‘Live in Concert’ for two nights in Omaha, Nebraska. The concerts will take place at the Orpheum Theater at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15th and 16th. More information can be found at LaurenDaigle.com.

Grab a free burger, chips and water during O’Neill’s Cruise Night on Friday, July 18th from 5:00 until 7:30 PM. The free hamburger meal will be served in the Anson Insurance Parking lot.

The FREE Christian music festival LifeLight Hills Alive is returning to Rapid City July 19th and 20th for its 40th anniversary! Saturday’s lineup includes Megan Danielle, Stephen Stanley, Austin French, Unspoken, and Sidewalk Prophets. Sunday’s performers include Eli Gable, Emerson Day, LO CLOUD (featuring former members of Sanctus Real and Kutless), Rhett Walker, and Crowder. The weekend-long festival in Rapid City’s Memorial Park seeks to share the Gospel and strengthen faith. It will also feature family-friendly activities, a variety of food vendors, and more! For more information, visit LifeLight.org and look for Hills Alive.

The Fields of Grace Festival is being held in Arlington in eastern South Dakota on Saturday, July 26th. This year’s lineup includes Cochren & Company, Seph Schlueter, Cade Thompson (a Sioux Falls native), Travis Dennison, and Jamie Elizabeth. Inflatables and food trucks will be available, and children 5 and under will get in free! The full schedule, ticket prices, and more information can be found online at FieldsOfGraceSD.Weebly.com.

A time of teen fellowship will take place in O’Neill on Tuesday, July 29th at the gazebo in Ford Park from 4:30 until 6:30 PM. This time of fellowship is for teens ages 13-18 who are looking to grow in their faith and have a desire to worship Christ. The book of Philippians will be studied and snacks will be provided! Please RSVP by calling or texting Corinna Caauwe at 402-340-8291. Ford Park is located on West Benton Street in O’Neill, Nebraska.

The annual Christian Music festival FaithFest is returning to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska on Friday, August 15th from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. It will feature performances from Jordan St. Cyr and other artists to be announced in the future. The latest updates can be found on their Facebook page, FaithFest316.

St. John’s can be found at 1300 West Benjamin Avenue in Norfolk, NE.

The FREE Christian music festival Livin’ Out Loud is returning to Lake Helen in Gothenburg, Nebraska on August 16th & 17th. The festival will feature Tauren Wells, We Are Messengers, Charity Gale, Claire Leslie, & The Band Reeves. For more information on the FREE festival, visit LivinOutLoud.org.

Matthew West & Josiah Queen will perform in the Heartland Events Center at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Sunday, August 24th. More details and ticket information is available at StateFair.org.

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The Horizon Music Festival is a FREE Christian music festival taking place in Gering in western Nebraska over the Labor Day weekend (August 30 & 31). So far, the artists announced for this year’s festival include Zach Williams and Jonathan Traylor. Food vendors, kids games, and other activities will also be available at this free, family friendly festival. More information can be found online at HorizonMusicFest.org.

LifeLight Sioux Falls is returning to Nelson Park in Sioux Falls on Sunday, August 31st! The FREE Christian music festival will feature We The Kingdom, Anne Wilson, Ben Fuller, Tenth Avenue North, Sioux Falls native Cade Thompson, Hulvey, and Josh Brewer. The festival will also have a BMX stunt show, food vendors, prayer tents, and more. For more information on the FREE festival, visit LifeLight.org.

CAIN is bringing their Live And In Color tour to the Lincoln Berean Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, October 19th at 7 p.m. The tour will also include performances by Jon Reddick and Caleb & John, and speaker, author, and podcaster Annie F. Downs will be the host. More details and ticket information is available at CainTheBand.com.

‘MercyMe Live 2025’ is coming to Sioux City, Iowa on Sunday, October 19th at 7p.m. The concert will also feature Natalie Grant and Sam Wesley (son of Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe), and will take place at the Tyson Events Center. More information can be found online at MercyMe.org.

The Elevation Nights Tour with Elevation Worship is coming to Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, October 22nd. The concert takes place at CHI Health Center at 7:00 p.m. More information can be found on ElevationWorship.com.

‘MercyMe Live 2025’ is coming to Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Friday, October 24th at 7 p.m. The concert will also feature Natalie Grant and Sam Wesley (son of Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe), and will take place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. More information can be found online at MercyMe.org.

‘MercyMe Live 2025’ is coming to Rapid City, South Dakota on Saturday, October 25th. The concert will also feature Natalie Grant and Sam Wesley (son of Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe), and will take place at the Summit Arena at 7 p.m. Mountain Time. More information can be found online at MercyMe.org.

Zach Williams’ ‘Revival Nights Tour’ is coming to Omaha, Nebraska on Tuesday, October 28th. The concert will also feature Ben Fuller, We The Kingdom, and Leanna Crawford, and will take place at the Baxter Arena at 7 p.m. More information is available online at ZachWilliamsMusic.com.

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Crowder, Zach Williams, and Matt Maher will be in concert in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday, November 7th! The concert takes place at the Tyson Events Center at 7:00 p.m. More details are available online at CrowderMusic.com.

The Clothing Closet, located at the First Christian Church in Burwell, Nebraska, is open every Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all clothing is free. Clothing donations are also appreciated, and in-kind donations are encouraged. They also have a diaper program and offer help to foster parents. More information is available by calling Sonja at 308-750-7085.

The First Christian Church is located at 817 J Street in Burwell. Please use the West side door.

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A new worship service at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus began on Sunday, April 27th. This new alternative service will feature Contemporary Praise and Worship music, a message, and prayer. Fellowship is at eleven with the worship service from 11:15 until noon. The church is located at 3602 16th Street in Columbus.