O’Neill Assembly of God Church is hosting a diaper drive to bless parents in the community. From now through August 16th, packages of diapers can be dropped off at the church office, located at 712 East Clay Street in O’Neill, Nebraska. All sizes of diapers will be collected, and they’ll be given away at the church’s block party on August 22nd. Any questions can be directed to the church at 402-336-2272.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Center, Nebraska on Tuesday, August 11th, from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m., at the Center Town Hall on Main Street.  All donors will a receive a gift card, and while supplies last, a free T-Shirt as well. Donors will also be entered into a drawing to win a pair of Nebraska Women’s Volleyball tickets. Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you would like to schedule an appointment, you can do so online at RedCrossBlood.org.

A tribute for America’s 250th Anniversary will take place at the Knox County Fair in Bloomfield, Nebraska on Wednesday, August 12th. The ‘Sound of Freedom’ event will take place in the American Legion Pavilion beginning at 5:30 PM with performances by Faith Keepers & Just The Messengers. They will sing Christian and patriotic songs and honor veterans as we celebrate 250 years of freedom for our nation. A quilt raffle will take place that evening with proceeds going towards the building of the first home for homeless veterans in Northeast Nebraska. More information about this event is available by calling Laurie Larsen at 402-640-2147.

Livin’ Out Loud is a free Christian music festival taking place Saturday, August 15th in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This year’s festival includes Danny Gokey, Megan Woods, Band Reeves, All The Noise, and Logan & Katie, and a message from speaker Aaron Davis. The music starts at 4:45 that afternoon, and they will also have a community worship service on Sunday on 10:00 a.m. More information is available online at LivinOutLoud.org.

Sybrant Community Church will host their Back to School Blessing for K-12th grade students and families on Sunday, August 16th during their 11:00 AM service. A carry-in dinner will follow the service, along with games, a water slide and a bounce house. Hotdogs will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring a side, salad, or dessert to share. Sybrant Community Church is located near Bassett, Nebraska at 86192 456th Avenue.

Prairie View Gospel Barn is hosting their 50th concert with Gold City Quartet on Sunday, August 16th at 6:30 PM in Gregory, South Dakota. Doors will open at 5:00 PM and supper will be available at the concession stand when the doors open. Tickets are $35 for advance tickets and $40 the day of the concert. Children 10 and under are free. Tickets are available by calling or texting Geoff at 605-830-1545 or by going to BankWest in Gregory, South Dakota.

There will be a women’s gathering and ice cream social at the community hall in Butte, Nebraska on Saturday, August 22nd from 11:00 until 1:00. With the theme ‘Created to Create,’ ladies are invited to show off their creativity through quilting, sewing, crocheting, painting, or whatever hobby you enjoy. They will have ice cream with toppings, great conversations, and photo opportunities from 10:30 to 11:15. Don’t forget to bring your creations! More information is available by calling Juanita at 402-340-2174.

The O’Neill Assembly of God Church is hosting a Community Block Party on Saturday, August 22nd in the GPS Bank Parking Lot. There will be free games, inflatables, food, music, and so much more! The whole family is invited to come enjoy an evening of fun from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

A Freedom Dance honoring our nation’s heroes will take place on Saturday, August 22nd at the American Legion Pavilion in Bloomfield, Nebraska. The evening will consist of swing dance lessons, food, and fun. Dance lessons will begin at 6:00 PM, with the dance being from 7:00 until 11:00 PM. The only cost is a free will offering. A quilt raffle will also take place that evening with proceeds going towards the building of the first home for homeless veterans in Northeast Nebraska. More information about the Freedom Dance is available by calling Laurie Larsen at 402-640-2147.

The Chamberlain Ministerial Association invites everyone to a community worship service at American Creek Park in Chamberlain, South Dakota on Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a morning of worship and fellowship. Refreshments will be served following the service, and a free-will offering will benefit the Ministerial Association’s Traveler’s Fund. In case of rain, the service will be held at the United Church of Christ, located at 101 North Merrill Street in Chamberlain.

* All singers are welcome to be a part of the Community Church Choir that morning! Rehearsals will be held at 6:00 PM on August 13, 17, and 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with a final rehearsal at 9:00 AM the morning of the service.

Any questions can be directed to Jeff Tveit’s Thrivent office at 605-234-1002.

The Lindsay Holy Family Parish in Lindsay, Nebraska will be holding their annual bazaar on Sunday, August 23rd. A roast beef and sausage meal with dressing and all the trimmings will be served from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in their air-conditioned gym. They will also have a concession stand, farmers market, inflatables, and carnival games for all ages. Adult tickets are $15; children age 6 to 10 are $10; kids 5 and under are free.

Sandhills Sage an up cycle rehab shop in Johnstown, Nebraska will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a “Falling for Fall” event August 28th through 30th. They’ll be open from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday, 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, and 1:00 until 4:00 PM on Sunday. Sandhills Sage can be found on Facebook or on Main Street in Johnstown, Nebraska.

Nebraska Family Alliance’s Life and Liberty Gala will take place at the CHI Health Center Grand Ballroom in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, August 29th. This year’s speakers are Kirk Cameron and Riley Gaines. More details and ticket information is available at nebraskafamilyalliance.org.

O’Neill Assembly of God and Chamber Community Church invite you to an open house honoring Pastor Mike and Patty Durre as they celebrate 20 years of ministry in O’Neill and the surrounding communities. An open house with cake will take place at the Assembly of God Church in O’Neill from 1:00 until 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 30th. The church is located at 204 North 7th Street in O'Neill, Nebraska.

*Virtually sold out!*

Phil Wickham & Jamie MacDonald will perform at this year’s Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 30th. The concert will take place at 6:00 PM inside the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Ticket information and other details can be found online at statefair.org.

Christ Lutheran Church in O’Neill invites families and kids to join them for fun activities and a meal at their Christ Light kickoff on Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Christ Light is a discipleship program for kids from pre-K through 8th grade, with a focus on sharing God's gift of His Son, Jesus, with all youth. Each Wednesday night begins with youth coming together in fellowship around a meal, before breaking into classes by age to discover the truth of God's love through His Word, and also grow with one another. This is done through Bible stories, activities, crafts, games, and more! Registration for Christ Light will be held at the kickoff on Wednesday, September 2nd, followed by a meal, games, and a chance for kids to meet their classes and teachers ahead of an exciting year of growing in joy with Jesus!

A free Family Block Party will be taking place in Wausa, Nebraska on the Evangelical Covenant Church’s lawn on Saturday, September 5th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be games, activities, ice cream sundaes, and a hotdog buffet. The church is located at 600 East Grant Street in Wausa, Nebraska.

The Wausa Evangelical Covenant Church’s Youth Group will be sponsoring a Tractor Drive on Saturday, September 5th. Participants will drive from Wausa, Nebraska to Magnet, Nebraska and back. Registration will be at 1:00 PM with the drive starting at 1:30 PM. The cost is $30, and more information is available by contacting the church at 402-586-2582. Other tractor events will take place near Wausa’s Gladstone park once they return from Magnet.

Camp Assurance near Belden, Nebraska will have a camp reunion Saturday, September 5th through Sunday, September 6th. More information is available by contacting Wanda at 402-750-8596, or Pam at 712-490-2687.

River City Assembly of God in Yankton, South Dakota will have their 3rd annual River City Family Fest on Sunday, September 6 at 10:00 AM. The event will include worship, baptisms, a petting zoo, bouncy houses, games and food. Rhett Walker will kick off the event with worship and music, then head up to Sioux Falls where he will perform at LifeLight later that afternoon. River City Assembly of God is located at 801 West 25th Street, in Yankton.

LifeLight Sioux Falls is returning to Nelson Park in Sioux Falls on Sunday, September 6th! This free Christian music festival will feature performances from Danny Gokey, Cochren & Co., KB, Rhett Walker, Emerson Day, Jesse Labelle, and Movement Worship, and messages from Willie Robertson and Josh Brewer. You can learn more about LifeLight Sioux Falls at LifeLight.org!

The Roots of Revival Tour, led by Sean Fucht and the Let Us Worship Movement will be coming to the Mount Rushmore Memorial Amphitheater in Keystone, South Dakota on Monday, September 7th. This afternoon of worship will begin at 1:00 PM and is free to attend, but RSVP’s are required. More details about the Roots of Revival Tour can be found at letusworship.us.

The Bluegrass, Southern Gospel group The Isaacs will be appearing at Schiferl’s WJ Ranch, located 7 miles south of Yankton, South Dakota on Friday, September 11th at 8:00 PM. The Isaacs are a multifaceted award-winning group who have spent five decades creating undeniable family harmonies. General admission tickets cost $48, with VIP tickets at $65. More details and ticket information is available at schiferlswjranch.com or by calling 402-254-2102.

The Burwell Baptist Church will simulcast the 2026 Legacy Grandparenting Summit on Saturday, September 12th from 8:30 until 4:00. This summit is the only national conference focused on Christian grandparenting, and will equip you to invest intentionally in the lives of your grandchildren. Attendees will receive wisdom, hope, encouragement, and practical resources from several speakers known across the globe. Lunch and snacks will also be provided. You can register the day of the event, otherwise discounted registration is open online through September 9th at LegacyCoaltion.com.

Christ Lutheran Church in O’Neill is offering a Financial Peace class starting Monday, September 14th at 6:45 PM. The class will meet in the fellowship hall. This is a Dave Ramsey class, and Curt Carstens will facilitate the class. Those interested in participating can sign up by contacting Curt at 402-336-8189, or Pastor Schut at 402-317-4727. Christ Lutheran Church is located at 129 North 7th Street in O'Neill, Nebraska.

The Evangelical Free Church of Concord, Nebraska will be a satellite host site for the Legacy Grandparent Summit on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. This is a national conference on Christian grandparenting. The theme this year is “A Heart for Eternity”. There will be nationally known speakers to encourage grandparents to teach and share their faith with their grandkids, and will help equip them with effective tools to do so. More information is available online at legacycoalition.com.

Megan Woods is bringing ‘The Truth Tour’ to Bellevue, Nebraska on Saturday, October 3rd. Jeremy Rosado will be the special guest, with the concert starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Bellevue Christian Center. Ticket details and more information is available online at MeganWoodsOfficial.com.

The 12th Annual Thrive Women’s Conference will take place at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota October 9-10th. The event will feature authors Lisa Bevere & Susie Larson, Martha Tennison, the group Substance Worship, and others. The conference will take place from Noon until 11:30 PM on October 9 and from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM on October 10. More event information is available at btgthriveconference.org.

Switchfoot is bringing their ‘Forever Now’ Tour to the Steelhouse in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, October 11th. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM. More information is available at switchfoot.com!

Anne Wilson is bringing ‘The STARS Tour’ to Omaha, Nebraska on Thursday, October 22nd. Peter Burton will be the special guest for her concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. Ticket information is available online at AnneWilsonOfficial.com.

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is coming up Oct. 30th through Nov. 1st in Yankton, South Dakota! This three-day weekend is full of worship, games, friends, and lots of Jesus! High schoolers that come to TEC will have the opportunity to listen to peers talk about what God has done in their lives, attend breakout sessions with their respective teams, and make friends that will last a lifetime! If you want to experience Jesus in a way that you never have before and make some friends along the way...TEC is the place for you!

TEC #105 will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Yankton, SD from Friday, July 24th until Sunday, July 26th. For more information visit SiouxlandTEC.com.

As we approach Veterans Day, a "Sound of Freedom" concert with Just the Messengers is taking place at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska on Sunday, November 8th at 2:30 p.m. They will sing Christian and patriotic songs and honor veterans as we celebrate 250 years of freedom for our nation.

You can call Laurie for more information at 402-640-2147.

A discipleship seminar hosted by Camp Assurance will take place at the Belden Church with author Bill Allison on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The cost to attend the conference is $20. More information is available by contacting Shannon at 712-301-1268. The Belden Church is located at 304 Nebraska Street in Belden, Nebraska.

TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, and Third Day are going on tour this fall, and they’re coming to Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, November 20th. Their concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena will start at 7:00 p.m. Ticket information is available online at TobyMac.com.

The “Christmas Together” Tour with Michael W. Smith and friends is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, December 5th. The concert will take place at the Pinnacle Bank Arena at 7:00 p.m. Ticket information is available online at MichaelWSmith.com.

A teens bible study will take place every Sunday evening at the O’Neill Methodist Church starting on January 11th. The Bible study with Pastor Bob Wynn will meet from 6:30 until 7:15 PM. All ages from 13 to 19 are welcome and all denominations are welcome! This bible study will help to answer any questions of faith that you may have! The O’Neill Methodist Church is located at 404 Cedar 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.

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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