Manna Ministries offers meals

A free meal is provided by Manna Ministries each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal is a restaurant-quality meal served at 303 W. Maple St. in the community center of Nicholasville United Methodist Church. The meal is open to the public for anyone in need. Takeout meals are available after 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome and can contact the office at 859-885-4481.

St. Athanasius offers bread ministry

Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church, located at 926 S. Main St. (next to the Prescription Pad), offers free bread to families and individuals in need in the Nicholasville area. Saint Athanasius distributes this bread, supplied by Panera, every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. on the porch of the South Main Street location.

Francis Asbury Society to host Bible studies

The Francis Asbury Society, located at 1580 Lexington Road, Wilmore, will host two Bible studies this spring. On Mondays at 7 p.m. through June 16 is a study of the book of Exodus led by Dr. John Oswalt, visiting distinguished professor of Old Testament. On Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 3 is a Titus women’s Bible study on the book of Hebrews, chapters 7-13. For more information, call 859-858-4222 or visit www.francisasburysociety.com.

Church of Christ hosts seminar

The Nicholasville Church of Christ will host a free seminar concerning Christian evidence, “Is There Really a God?” April 1 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and April 2 and April 3 at 7 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist to host spring events

Lighthouse Baptist Church will show the movie “Courageous” on Sunday, March 11, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The church will host the Easter musical “Never Thirst Again” Sunday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m.

Ministerial assoc. to meet March 13

The Jessamine County Ministerial Association will meet on March 13 at noon at the Hospice of the Bluegrass (Jessamine County), located at 109 Shannon Parkway in Nicholasville. Jessamine County pastors, ministers and chaplains are invited to attend this luncheon. Reservations are not required but are appreciated. RSVP to Dwight Winter at 859-858-3521 or dwinter@jessaminechurches.org or Jeff Mandrell 859-885-4311 or jmandrell@jessaminechurches.org.

Christian church to host ‘Rock-a-Thon’

The Jessamine Christian Church women’s ministry is sponsoring a “Rock-a-Thon” to benefit All God’s Children in Nicholasville on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you would like information on how to participate or make a donation, contact Linda at 859-608-4731 or Jean at 859-887-1111.

Troy Presbyterian to host Lenten study

Troy Presbyterian Church will host a Lenten study of Thomas Keating each Monday during Lent (Feb. 22-April 2) at 3 p.m. Each session will last one hour, with 45 minutes of discussion and 15 minutes of centering prayer. Participants must bring thier own copies of the Keating text. The church is located at 11021 Troy Pike in Woodford County, 4 miles from Harrodsburg Road. For more information, call 859-873-2373.

Faith United to host gospel concert

Faith United Community Church, located 3080 Brannon Road in Nicholasville, will host a southern gospel concert Saturday, March 17, at 6 p.m. Performing will be The Patriot Quartet, New Journey The Kentucky Girls and Teresa McCullough. For more information, call Danny Smith  at 859-887-2947 or 859-327-7698.

Tabernacle academy to host open house, showcase

Tabernacle Christian Academy will host a student showcase dinner and open house Friday, March 9. A fundraiser dinner will be from 6-7 p.m. for $8 a person. A showcase of TCA students’ work and open house will be from 7-9 p.m.; that event is free and open to the public. Information about the education program at TCA will be available for parents and children. All proceeds go directly to the academy. For more information, call 859-887-1091.