Weekend events for Friday, Dec. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 25
Friday
Holiday brunch
The whole family is invited to a free holiday brunch on Friday at 10 a.m. The brunch will be hosted by the Corona Christian Crossroads Church and held at the First Congregational UCC Church, 220 N. 2nd Ave. They will also be giving away free clothing. Bring the kids and enjoy a wonderful meal and good times! For information, call Desert Manna at 760-256-7797 or e-mail us at desertmannaoffice@yahoo.com
Barstow Senior Thrift Store sale
Barstow Senior Citizens Thrift Store, 929 E. Williams St., will be offering most items at 50 percent off on Friday and Saturday. Proceeds benefit local seniors.
Christmas services
Come Celebrate the Savior’s birth. Forerunner Christian Fellowship, 400 S Avenue H, will be having two Christmas services. The first service will be on Friday at 6 p.m. The second service will be Sunday at 11 a.m. Hot beverages and pastries will be served at both services. For information, call Brenda at 760-255-3927.
Enchilada dinner at the VFW
The VFW Post 2143, 25190 W. Main St. will be serving an enchilada dinner on Friday at 6 p.m. Donation is $6 and the meal includes refried beans, Spanish rice and salad. Come on down and enjoy your dinner with veterans. Open to the public. Donation helps support veterans causes. For information, call 760-253-2610.
Saturday
Christmas Candlelight service
First United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mt. View, will celebrate Christmas Eve with a candlelight service on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Christmas service at Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel of Barstow, 412 Ave. A, invites all to a Christmas eve candlelight service on Saturday at 6 p.m. On Christmas Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., join to celebrate the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ by taking Communion and singing Christmas carols.
Christmas Eve service
First Baptist Church, 1320 Barstow Road, will hold a candlelight service on Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. For more information call 760-252-2949.
Candlelight service
Hi Desert Word Center, 30918 Soapmine Road, is extending an invitation to the Christmas Eve candlelight service in the main sanctuary from 6 to 7 p.m., on Saturday. Hi Desert Word Center would like to say Merry Christmas to all our Barstow neighbors and welcome you to a Sunday morning service at 10 to 11 a.m. in the main sanctuary to celebrate the birth of Christ. Coffee, tea and donuts will be available. Visit Hi Desert Word Center’s book store located inside the main sanctuary. Many selections are 20-30 percent off.
Christmas Services
Barstow Free Methodist Church, 800 Yucca Ave., invites all to this year Christmas services. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, Candlelight Christ-Mass. Join church family at 11:30 p.m. for an ancient and contemporary 90 minute candlelight service to anticipate the birth of Jesus. Sunday, Christmas Morning Service. Come to the 45 minute service at 10 a.m. for a wonderful way to keep Jesus in the center of your Christmas celebration.
