Each year the United Way of Bemidji Area hosts Holiday Gifts for Kids in Bemidji in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte, and caring community volunteers who help organize the program. This year’s Laporte distribution is on Tuesday, December 10 from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. Bemidji Distribution is at the Sanford Center on December 12. Pre-register by Monday, December 9th. Registration forms available at www.unitedwaybemidji.org/holiday-gifts-kids, or in person at Trinity Lutheran Church Laporte and Laporte Public School.

The 7th Annual Holiday Showcase will be held Friday, December 13th, at the Clear Waters Life Center in Gonvick starting at 6 pm. A delicious Scandinavian meal of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, steamed carrots and tasty dessert will be accompanied by the incredible talent of the Abello family band, “Figuring it Out”! Call our office at 218-776-2789, or go online to reserve your spot today!

Join First Presbyterian Church of Blackduck for a Christmas Carol Community Sing-Along, Sunday, December 15th at 3:00pm. First Presbyterian Blackduck is located at 23285 Gate Ln NE. Hot cider, chocolate, and Christmas cookies to follow! Everyone is welcome!

The Pennington County Salvation Army, TRF Food Shelf, and TRF Free Church are once again offering a FREE community Christmas Eve meal from 11am to 1pm. Join us for meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetables, a dinner roll, and dessert. In-person, delivery, and pickup options are available.
Sign up for a meal at TRFChristmas.com
Let’s unite as a community and celebrate Christmas together!

Experience the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books, and the Gospels. The program also includes singing of Christmas carols, handbell choir, special music, worship team, and a choir anthem.
The community is invited to join in this worshipful evening.