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Digest

Briefs

By GAIL HOLLENBECK
Published February 17, 2007


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Revival services: Evangelist Farrell Kyser will be at services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Inverness Church of God, 416 U.S. 41 S. Christians with strongholds in their lives have found hope and healing through the positive approach Farrell takes in preaching the Gospel. Since 1975 he has been motivating people not to give up or quit. Call 726-4524.

Hunger walk: The North Suncoast Ministerial Association CROP Hunger Walk will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at First Presbyterian Church, 1501 U.S. 19, Crystal River. The goal is for more than 80 walkers to raise $8,000-plus to help stop hunger in the community and around the world. Call the Rev. Brandon Wise at 795-3148.

Concert: First Baptist of Hernando, 3790 E Parsons Point Road, will host the Southern Gospel singing group Delivered on Feb. 24. Finger food will be served at 5 p.m., and the concert begins at 6. Call 726-6734.

Donations needed: Church Without Walls seeks donations for a yard sale fundraiser. Proceeds will go to the "Feed the Hungry" and other support ministries. The church is also hosting a golf fundraiser at 8:30 a.m. April 14 at Citrus Hills Golf Club. If you, your business or your organization can make a tax-deductible contribution as a hole sponsor of $50 or more, call 344-2425. Donations or gifts to be auctioned are also welcome.

Cafe open: Holy Grounds Cafe, a ministry of Inverness Vineyard Christian Fellowship, is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays for the public to gather for Barnie's coffee and a variety of muffins and biscotti for a small fee. The church is at 960 S Highway 41. Call 726-1480.

Thrift shop: The thrift shop of First United Methodist Church of Homosassa seeks donations of high-quality goods, including housewares, toys, small appliances, books and clothing. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Wednesday. The church is at 8831 W Bradshaw St. Call 628-4083.

Living Single Again: This new ministry teaches those who have been divorced or widowed how to have Christ-centered relationships. It meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First United Methodist Church, 3896 S Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness. Call facilitator Jerry Carmichael at 344-4612 or the church at 726-2522. Visit www.livingsingleagain.com.

[Last modified February 16, 2007, 19:50:27]


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