IRISH VALLEY - Annual services at the "old rugged cross" atop Paxinos Mountain begin Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Attendees can follow organizers to the cross site by meeting between 1 and 1:30 p.m. at Clarks Grove United Methodist Church on Irish Valley Road.
To drive to the site directly, take Route 61 to Irish Valley Road, turn right onto School House Road, then turn right onto Fig Road and drive to the top of the hill. Volunteers will be on hand to direct vehicle parking.
The cross site is about a one-mile walk through the woods. There will also be vans shuttling between the cross and Fig Road for those who choose not to walk.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
Refreshments will be served after the service.
The cross site was established 52 years ago by a group of local Boy Scouts, and Scouts continue to maintain the site.
Saturday's service will mark the 27th at the cross. Last year, 376 people attended.
Dave Kyllonen, last year's guest speaker, returns with his gospel group, The Original Couriers.
Kyllonen, Duane Nicholson and Neil Enloe started as a music evangelistic team in 1955 as Bible college students. They are still true to their original message and sound, offering stability and dependability in their ministry.
The three, with more than 50 recordings, have delivered their message in song to more than 10,000 churches, concert halls and mission stations. Their rigorous travel schedules have taken them to more than 60 nations, all 50 states and all the Canadian provinces.
For more information on the event call Kevin Shervinskie at 274-0214.