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Digest

Religion calendar

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 20, 2007


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Dade City

Calvary Assembly of God, 13544 U.S. 98 By-Pass, hosts a winter camp meeting beginning Feb. 4 to Feb. 7 with evangelist Greg Fritz. Fritz emphasizes faith and revival. He will teach at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 4, and at 7 p.m. Feb. 5-7. Mike Warnke, a full-time minister who uses comedy in his presentation, will preach Feb. 11 to Feb. 14 at the same times listed above. Call 352 567-2038. Calvary Assembly of God presents Tender Heart in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (352) 567-2038.

HUDSON

Hicks Road Baptist Church, 12219 Hicks Road, presents the Suwannee River Boys at 6 tonight. Call (727) 863-5959.

First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. 19, presents S&S Duo in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. Sue Bond, the former director of the church music department, will be featured with church organist Sheila Heinrichs. Call (727) 868-6178.

HOLIDAY

Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, offers a sermon "All of Us to Gather" by the Rev. Drew Willard at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with children's Sunday school at the same time. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m. The men's fellowship meets at 9 this morning in Leek Hall. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Call (727) 937-1520.

Community United Methodist Church, 3214 U.S. 19, has scheduled a fashion show by Bonworth at 1 today sponsored by the women of the church. The cost is $5 and includes door prizes, musical entertainment and a cold buffet. Call (727) 937-3268.

LUTZ

Van Dyke United Methodist Church, 17030 Lakeshore Road, offers several support groups beginning Sunday. Running the Rapids, Guiding Teenagers through the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for six weeks; and Boundaries: When to Say Yes, and When to Say No: Taking Control of Your Life at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for nine weeks. A grief support group meets at 5 p.m. for 13 weeks and a group, Hope and Help for the Single Mom, meets at 5 p.m. for 13 weeks. A group, Living by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Darkness, which is about trusting God when there are struggles in life, meets at 5 p.m. for seven weeks. Child care is available with reservations. Call Cheryl Jackson at (813) 968-3983, ext. 117, or register online at www.vandyke.org.

NEW PORT RICHEY

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 8320 Old County Line Road 54, presents Finding God Wherever You Are with Fr. Joe Graden OSFS and Fr. Tom Landgraff OSFS. Both will facilitate and preach at 7 p.m. beginning Sunday and continuing nightly through Jan. 24. Themes include finding God, in prayer, in life's decisions and events in relation to others and in your own worshiping community. Call (727) 372-8600.

Faith Lutheran Church, 5443 Sunset Road, gathers for worship at 5 p.m. today and at 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday to celebrate Sanctity of Life day. The Rev. Robert C. Steinke will preach on the topic "Cherish the Children" at all the services. New members will be welcomed at the 11 a.m. service Sunday. Sunday school is at 9:30 for all ages, and Communion will be served at the 8 and 11 a.m. services. Call (727) 849-4418.

Living Word Church, 5151 Rowan Road, will host Jimmy DeYoung, a prophecy teacher, at the 8:25, 10:45 and 6 p.m. services Sunday. A love offering will be taken. Call (727) 848-9080.

PORT RICHEY

Unity Truth Center, 5844 Pine Hill Road, offers a Meditation and Healing service in the chapel at 9 a.m. Sunday. At 10 a.m. the Rev. Barbara Williams will talk about how spirituality heals. Call (727) 848-7702.

Congregation Beth Tefillah, which meets at the Jewish Community Center of West Pasco, 9841 Scenic Drive, offers Shabbat services at 8 p.m. each Friday in the Rose Siegal Berkowitz Sanctuary at the center. Services are also at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Call (727) 347-3814.

TARPON SPRINGS

Congregation B'nai Emmunah, a Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Road, offers Shabbat services at 8 p.m. every Friday. A member-hosted Oneg is after each service. Call (727) 938-9000.

Please send religion story ideas and religion notes to Michelle Jones at mjones721@tampabay.rr.com or fax to (813) 684-2457 or call (813) 685-2200. Correspondence can also be mailed to Michelle Jones at P.O. Box 558, Valrico FL, 33595.

[Last modified January 19, 2007, 23:36:27]


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