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By Times staff
Published February 10, 2007

Holiday

Baha'i Center of Pasco, 1136 U.S. 19, presents Jane Vahman in a forum to discuss the Baha'i perspective on current social and spiritual issues at 11 a.m. Feb. 18. Her presentation is titled "Why Bother: A Refreshing View Into the Meaning and Purpose of Life." Lunch will be provided after the forum. Call 727 847-6940 or (813) 926-4470.

Community United Methodist Church, 3214 U.S. 19, holds a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. today. A choice of blueberry or plain pancakes will include sausage, apple sauce and beverage, for $2.50. Call (727) 937-3268.

Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, presents the sermon "The Gospel According to You" by the Rev. Drew Willard at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Children's Sunday school is offered at the same time as the worship service; coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m. Call (727) 937-1520.

HUDSON

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12321 Canton Ave., offers a contemporary Music and Majesty Service at 6 tonight and a worship service at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Call (727) 863-6446.

First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. 19, hosts the 20th annual festival choirs concert at 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Participating in the program are choirs from Faith United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of New Port Richey, King of Kings Lutheran Church, St. Mark's Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church of Hudson. Each choir will sing two anthems; all the choirs will join in praise to God. An offering will be taken. The church celebrates Ash Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 21. The Rev. Richard C. Schmidt, senior minister, will bring a meditation preceding communion. The United Methodist Church's open Communion table serves people of all faiths. Call (727) 868-6178.

St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, will have the imposition of ashes at 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21; the community is invited. The message, "Why Bother?" will be presented, with Scripture and special music during this service of reflection, penance and acceptance. Call (727) 863-5646.

LUTZ

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road, presents the message "God's Valentine" at 8, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study, Sunday school and a teen study is at 9:15 a.m. A Bunco party is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, and a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Tonight a rock show with Christian bands begins at 5 p.m. in the church's activity center. The cost is $6. Call (813) 949-7173.

NEW PORT RICHEY

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., will offer its annual pancake supper beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 20. Tickets are $4 for adults; $2 for children under 12. Call (727) 849-4330.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4125 U.S. 19, offers a concert by the Men's Jubilee Chorus, directed by Henry Fletcher, at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. The chorus will sing a mixture of sacred, Broadway and popular music. An offering will be taken. Call (727) 849-4905.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 4204 Thys Road, offers its 25th annual Pre-Lent 12-hour Prayer Vigil from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 20. The community is invited to participate. Call (727) 376-6218.

The Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 4651 Little Road, presents the Bay Area Saxophone Quartet at 4 p.m. Sunday. Its members, Jay B. Starkey, Terry Mohn, James Burge and Ted Hope, have performed throughout the Tampa Bay area for more than two decades. The group's musical selections include classical, contemporary, pop and jazz. Call (727) 372-7203.

Faith Lutheran Church, 5443 Sunset Road, offers a sermon "Oh, To Be Rich," by Pastor Roy Lidbom at Worship and Praise at 5 tonight and at 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Holy Communion is served at the 11 a.m. service; Sunday school and Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. Call (727) 849-4418.

Joyful Spirit Lutheran Church, 8812 Old County Road 54, presents the Jacob Brothers of Dillsburg, Pa., in concert at 6 p.m. The church will celebrate Mardi Gras from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17 with games, prizes, pony rides, the Moonwalk, cotton candy, beads and masks. The Full Circle Praise Band will provide musical entertainment. Call (727) 376-0919.

Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, presents contemporary Christian artist Carrie Pettit at 8:10, 9:40 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The CCWC Kids (first through fifth grades) is offered during all worship services. Call (727) 376-7733 or visit www.ccwc.org.

ODESSA

Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists, 18412 Burrell Road, presents Connie Barlow at 11 a.m. Sunday. Her sermon, "We are Starstuff," teaches a sacred, meaningful way to understand the history of the cosmos, earth, life and humanity. She is the author of four science books, the most recent of which is The Ghosts of Evolution. At 10 a.m. facilitator Helen Kerwin will lead a discussion, "Workaholic, How Much Is Too Much?" Classes for children are at 10 a.m.; a social hour is held after the 11 a.m. service. Call (813) 792-1622.

PORT RICHEY

King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. 19, invites shut-ins and homebound people, along with their caregivers, to a praise service at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19. After the service there will be lunch and entertainment. Call (727) 868-5744 to reserve a place.

St. James The Apostle Church, 8400 Monarch Drive, hosts a luncheon card party at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, presented by the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus, St. James the Apostle Council, No. 8155. The cost is $6; door prizes. Bring games, cards or just come for lunch of sandwiches, salads, desserts and coffee or ice tea. Call (727) 849-2464.

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 evening services at 8 p.m. every Friday. A member-hosted Oneg follows. Shabbat morning services and Torah study are held at 9:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. 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.

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