The O’Neill Methodist Church will be giving out ice cream and hosting a viewing of fireworks in the O’Neill area on Friday, July 4th beginning at 7:30 PM. Everyone is encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy the fun in the church’s parking lot.

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.

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.

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 Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District invites you to a FREE Regenerative Ag Field Day, Tuesday, July 8th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Junior Pfanstiel Farm located near McLean, Nebraska. This event will showcase strip intercropped corn and cover crops plus soil/root pit, soil health demonstrations, and discussion on cover crop management and grazing. The event is free to attend, but an RSVP is needed for lunch, which is limited to 125 people. Registration information is available online at LCNRD.Nebraska.Gov.

Specifically, The Junior Pfanstiel Farm is located a quarter mile north of Highway 20 on 552nd Avenue near McLean, NE.

Camp Witness in Long Pine, Nebraska will host Special Youth Challenge’s Family Fun Days Saturday, July 12th through Sunday July 13th. Special Youth Challenge is a ministry that provides hunting opportunities for young people with special challenges- at no cost to the family. Some of the weekend events to participate in include a 3-D archery shoot, a trap shoot, a 22 shoot, and a BB and air rifle shoot. On Saturday a silent auction with take place from noon until 6:30 with the evening meal beginning at 6:00 PM. A live auction will take place at 7:00 PM. Breakfast will be served Sunday morning from 8:00 until 10:00 AM, with a church service at 10:00 AM. More information is available on the ‘SYC of Northern Nebraska’ Facebook page, or by calling 402-340-6806.

Sandhills Sage in Johnstown, Nebraska is participating in the town’s ‘Summertime Junkin’ in Johnstown’ event on Saturday, July 12th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vendors will be lined up on main street and in the park. Sandhills Sage will be offering one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, home decor, gifts, candles, and more.

You can find Sandhills Sage on main street in Johnstown, which is located ten miles west of Ainsworth, Nebraska.

The 3rd annual ‘Faith and Family Night at the Dixon County Fair’ is taking place in Concord, Nebraska on Saturday, July 12th. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the returning family band Zellmer Family Ministries and the Irish band Rend Collective. The concert is free with gate admission to the fair. Children 12 and under get in completely free.

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.

*Update: 7:00 p.m. both nights*

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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15th and 16th. More information can be found at LaurenDaigle.com.

A Gideon International Field Representative from Papua New Guinea will be speaking on Wednesday, July 16th at Napoli’s in Norfolk at 12 noon. Those attending will hear about the global work of the Gideon ministry in Papua New Guinea and how God is at work there. All are invited to attend. More information is available by contacting Dave Busskohl at 402-750-6081.

The Gideons International is an Association of Christian business and professional men dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments to hotels, hospitals and many other outlets.

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 Southern Gospel group Legacy Five will perform at O’Neill’s Summerfest Church in the Park Concert. The free concert begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 20th at Ford Park in O’Neill. Bring a friend and a lawn chair. A free barbeque lunch will be served after the concert.

In case of rain the service will be held at the O’Neill Community Center.

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 3rd annual Jesus Rocks in Knox concert will take place on Wednesday, August 6th in Bloomfield, Nebraska. The event will take place at the Knox County Fairgrounds in the American Legion Pavilion beginning at 5:00 PM. The only cost is a free will donation. The lineup will include musical performances by Faith Keepers and friends, Choir of Fire, Just the Messengers, and Nashville Recording Artist Micah Christopher. Attendees are asked to please bring a lawn chair to ensure there’s enough seating.

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.

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The FREE Christian music festival Livin’ Out Loud is returning to Lake Helen in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Saturday and Sunday, August 16th & 17th. The music starts at 4:45 Saturday afternoon with performances from Tauren Wells, We Are Messengers, Charity Gale, Claire Leslie, and The Band Reeves. On Sunday, a community worship service led by The Band Reeves and a special guest will start at 10:00 a.m. 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.

*Watch For Updates*

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.

*JUST ANNOUNCED*

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.

**JUST ANNOUNCED**

The ‘Don’t Stop Praying’ 2025 Tour with Matthew West and Peter Burton is coming to Rapid City, South Dakota on Tuesday, November 18th. The concert will take place at The Monument at 7:00 p.m. local time. More information and ticket details can be found at MatthewWest.com.

**JUST ANNOUNCED!**

Big Daddy Weave’s ‘Let It Begin Tour’ with Megan Woods and David Leonard is coming to northeast South Dakota! The concert takes place in Watertown on Friday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. More information is available online at BigDaddyWeave.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.

[8/15/24]

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.

*JUST ANNOUNCED*

Third Day is getting the band back together for their 30th Anniversary Tour, and they’re coming to Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. The concert also features Zach Williams and will take place at the T-Mobile Center at 7:00 p.m. More information can be found online at ThirdDay.com.