Lutheran Church to Host Events
Lutheran Church in the Foothills is kicking off a backpack drive to support students in need. The church welcomes donations of new backpacks, which will be filled with essential school supplies and distributed to children this fall. To help ensure the backpacks are stocked with the most needed items, LCIF is encouraging community members to keep an eye out for back-to-school sales. A comprehensive list of school supplies will be posted on the church’s website in the coming weeks. New backpacks can be dropped off at LCIF during Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Hall or at the church office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

In addition to the backpack drive, LCIF is hosting a special guest during Sunday worship on July 28. Luther Richert of Mental Health LA will discuss the critical need for mental health services in Los Angeles County and how the community can contribute to addressing this issue. Richert will share insights into the organization’s vital ministry and the work it does in supporting Angelenos facing mental health crises. The importance of Mental Health LA’s work is further emphasized by the recent $2,000 grant it received from the Lutheran Church in the Foothills Endowment. This financial support will empower the organization to continue providing crucial services to those in need.

Visit lcifoothills.org for information on small group gatherings and opportunities to serve. For more information or to request/offer help, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How to Assist in Medical Emergencies

The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is having a free two-hour short overview presented as a service to the community on Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m.

Eric Smith, an emergency room registered nurse, will go over vital things everyone should know … good information to have in case of a big earthquake or other disaster. (Note this is not a certification class.)

The overview is at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (enter at the back of the building, south side, where there is also free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Boulevard). For more information or to reserve a spot, call (818) 957-1500.

‘SCUBA,’ a Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian

Kids from age 3 to incoming seventh graders are invited to a weeklong deep-sea adventure at “SCUBA,” a Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church taking place Monday through Friday, July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Kids will dance, sing, craft, explore, play and more as they learn to thank God for his loving kindness. The cost of this weeklong adventure is per family unit: $60 for one child; $100 for two children; $140 for three or more children. T-shirts are included. Register at LCPC.net/VBS

“SCUBA” will take place at the La Crescenta Presbyterian campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, contact Jesiah@lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137. To register, visit lcpc.net/vbs.

Vacation Bible School at Mt. Olive

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta, will be hosting its 2024 Vacation Bible School (VBS) for K-sixth grade children over the week of Aug. 5-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. It will be packed full of fun, spiritual growth and memories. Joyful music, worship and games will introduce the “Moving Mountains” theme centered on Psalm 121. Age-based Bible studies will help VBS participants grow in their understanding of God and community. Lessons learned and friends made will reach way beyond this one week of day camp at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church!

The cost is $20 for the entire week for one child, or $15 each for two or more children. Call (818) 248-4253 or email office@molc.org to register by Aug. 2.

Mt. Olive Offers Community Breakfast Bible Study

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church reminds the public that all are invited to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Dr., Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Book of Ephesians is currently being studied.

All are invited.

Walk and Word

Walk and Word participants will meet in the parking lot of Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale at 8 a.m. on July 21 & 28. Participants will walk for the first hour and then gather to read a selection of Scripture. About a half hour will be spent journaling about what was read and then there will be conversation, sharing thoughts.

Participants are asked to bring something to write with, anything wanted to eat or drink, and a chair to use for the writing part of the morning. Because people will be outdoors and social distancing will be practiced, masks will be optional.

Those with questions can email Jeanne at jnlavieri@earthlink.net.

All are welcome. If the hike is too strenuous, there are level paths at the park. There are ramps from the parking lot to the field where the group gathers after the hike.