Summer Faith‑Fueled Events Line Up in Baton Rouge

The Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association is set to hold its yearly Christian Education Congress from June 8‑11. The gathering will explore a “Generational Blueprint for Christian Education, ” drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 4:10. Worship will kick off at six in the evening on Monday, June 8, inside Mount Zion First Baptist Church on T. J. Jemison Boulevard. Adults who want deeper study can join sessions from six to nine in the evening at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on Scenic Highway and New Sunrise Baptist Church on Maryland Avenue, both from June 9‑11. Meanwhile, kids will have morning classes—eight to noon—at Shady Grove First Missionary Baptist Church in Baker and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Port Allen, also from June 9‑11. Those who wish to sign up or learn more can reach out to Rev. John Sanders at 225‑719‑1346, Rev. Perry Jones at 225‑268‑2766 or Rev. Derrick Williams at 225‑279‑0143.On June 21, St. James Baptist Church will host a Father’s Day celebration organized by its Youth Ministry at eight in the morning. The theme, “Celebrating a Legacy of Faith Among Fathers, ” will be followed by a free breakfast. The event is open to the public; inquiries can be made at 225‑924‑1550. For families with younger children, St. Francis Episcopal Church in Denham Springs invites kids from kindergarten to sixth grade to its Vacation Bible School, “Road Trip: On the Go with God, ” running Monday‑Friday, June 15‑19. Inspired by Joshua 1:9, the week promises adventures that reveal God’s presence through games, new friends and shared quests. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p. m. , with the program running from six to eight each night. Parents can register online at www. stfrands. org or call 225‑665‑2707 for details.