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First Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ has an upcoming baptism in Phoenix, AZ on March 21, 2026 at 10:30am.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix-Tempe University Research Park

Address:  7290 Price Road, Tempe, Arizona 85283.

Please Note: Bring two dry towels, your baptismal clothes -preferably dark colored as your body will be in water. Lastly, bring dry clothes to change into. For more information you may contact Midwest_Baptisms@fcooljc.org.

If this is your first introduction to First Church, the pastor and apostle is Pastor Gino Jennings. To watch the Truth of God broadcast, click on the button below.

Registration for children sports for the Spring 2026 season is here!

Children's sports include Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, and more!

For more information on each league, child's age requirements and locations of play throughout Las Vegas, please click on the button below.

Yahoo News! reports that beginning January 1, 2026 that five states will no longer allow snap recipients to purchase soda, candy and other "sugary" items.

The first five states to begin this ban are Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia. 

According to the USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture -it approved 18 states with SNAP Food Restriction Waivers to take effect in year 2026.

States that will prohibit the SNAP purchase of "sugary" beverages and snacks are the following:

1. Arkansas                                                                            10. Nebraska

2. Colorado                                                                           11. North Dakota

3. Florida                                                                                12. Oklahoma

4. Hawaii                                                                                13. South Carolina

5. Idaho                                                                                  14. Tennessee

6. Indiana                                                                              15. Texas

7. Iowa                                                                                    16. Utah

8. Louisiana                                                                           17. Virginia

9. Missouri                                                                             18. West Virginia

For EBT (SNAP) recipients, it is vital to keep your card information secured. Be cautious to check and inspect a payment device before swiping your card. Fake payment devices can collect personal info.

What to do if you have EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer)?

1. Create an account at ebtEDGE.com ( Nevada Division of Welfare approves of this ONE website/ mobile app.)
2. Freeze your EBT card when not being used. 

(To protect from unauthorized purchases. You may unfreeze your card when you need to use it.)

Resources to help families with children such as employment, education, housing assistance, etc. Please visit Benefits.gov to learn more. 

Dear Summerlin, Henderson and Las Vegas homeowners,

Would you provide care to a child in your home?

The CASA Program (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is for qualified Prospective Volunteers who can house a neglected or abandoned child in their home.