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By MICHELLE JONES
Published March 10, 2007

Holiday

Peace Lutheran Church, 2205 Arcadia Road, will have its annual Community Fun and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17. There will be food, children's activities, booths representing community groups and a rummage sale at 8 a.m. Admission is free. Call 727 937-5893.

Community United Methodist Church, 3214 U.S. 19, offers a pancake breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. today. A choice of blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, applesauce and beverage will be offered for $2.25 in advance, $2.50 at the door. Call (727) 937-3268.

The Baha'is of Pasco County, 1136 U.S. 19 N, offers Meeting of the Minds, a platform to discuss the Baha'i perspective on current social and spiritual issues. "Anger as a Secondary Emotion - Learning Ways to Rid Our Lives of Anger" will be discussed by Marlyn Baffa, a Baha'i who lives in Brooksville. 7:30 tonight; dinner will be served at 6:30. Call (727) 847-6940 or (813) 926-4470.

Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, invites the public to hear "The Tired Church Worker," by Pastor Drew Willard, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Children's Sunday School is offered at the same time, with coffee fellowship at 10 a.m. Call (727) 937-1520.

HUDSON

St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 15801 U.S. 19, will offer a live Web cast at 10 a.m. today of the ordination to the episcopate of the Rev. Dr. Dabney Smith, the newly elected assistant bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Refreshments will be served at this free event. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. ... The church offers special prayers for Lent at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday and during regular Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. A program of quiet prayer and meditation will be part of the Lenten discipline. Services also at 11 a.m. Fridays. Call (727) 863-8560.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 8014 State Road 52, will host Florida Blood Services from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 18. Anyone 17 years old or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health, is a potential blood donor. The drive is hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Council 10377; donors receive a wellness checkup, T-shirt and Chick-Fil-A coupons. Call (727) 868-5276.

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12321 Canton Ave., offers a contemporary Music & Majesty Service at 6 tonight and worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday Bible Classes are at 9:45 a.m. Midweek Lenten services are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Kent Fuqua's sermon is "Out of Egypt I Have Called." Call (727) 863-6446.

First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. 19, presents the Clifton Bonney Theater Troupe performing the comedy Return to Cricket County at 3 p.m. Sunday. The play, directed by Michael Root, is about good-hearted country folk clashing with snobbish city folk. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children age five to 12 and free for children younger than 5. ... The SHARE program registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Registration is required, as well as $18 in cash or food stamps plus two hours of community service. Call (727) 856-5000.

LUTZ

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road, offers a series of messages on the passion of the Christ. This Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. the question is: "Weren't You Able to Stay Awake?" The Rev. Lee Stisser from Tampa will speak at the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Lenten service. Call (813) 949-7173.

NEW PORT RICHEY

Living Word Church, 5151 Rowan Road, will host a concert with German concert pianist Gregor Breier at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Breirer conducted the Braunschweig Symphony Orchestra for five years and was a third-generation conductor in the Braunschweig State Opera House. Free admittance; an offering will be taken. Call (727) 845-8877.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4125 U.S. 19, presents "Hope for Haiti - It's About the Children" at 11 a.m. Tuesday. June Cain, a winter resident of New Port Richey, is preparing for her third mission trip to Ouanaminthe, Haiti, with a mission team headed by the Venice Presbyterian Church in Florida. She will talk about experiences of team teaching to 300 children in a Christian school. Call (727) 849-4905.

The Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 4651 Little Road, will hold a dinner and casual worship service each Wednesday night during Lent. The Rev. Philip Hollins will lead the service. This week, after the 6 p.m. baked ham dinner catered by Debbie Creedon, the message will be on worshiping. Cost is $6 for adults; $4 for children ages 3-10 with a maximum cost of $22 per family. Reservations are required by Sunday. Child care will be provided. ... Grandma's Attic Sale is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 in the Founders' Hall. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women's Group, it will offer jewelry, books, kitchen goods, art and other items. Call (727) 375-5431.

Covenant Christian Church, 6814 Indiana Ave., presents "Tabernacle Revealed" at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout March. A seder dinner will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 4. Call (727) 842-4566.

Joyful Spirit Lutheran Church, 8812 Old County Road 54, offers Wednesday Lenten supper/services at 6 p.m. through March 28. Call (727) 376-0919.

Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, offers messages from Ephesians during Sunday worship services at 8:10 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. through March. Midweek adult and children's ministries with child care and children's services are available for all services. Call (727) 376-7733 or visit www.ccwc.org.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., will host a card party/salad bar luncheon by the Episcopal Church Women from noon to 3 p.m. Monday. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; lunch is served at noon. Several tables for four or more are available at $5 per person. Call (727) 938-9579. ... The Episcopal Church Women will have their monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday after the 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist and healing service. The program will be a Lenten talk by the Rev. Raymond Dage. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert are provided. ... The Men's Club will hold its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner at 6 p.m. March 17. Purchase tickets, $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger, at the church. Deadline for tickets is Wednesday. Call John Ferguson at (727) 376-5918 or the church at (727) 857-0044 or (727) 849-4330.

PORT RICHEY

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

WESLEY CHAPEL

Trinity United Methodist Church, 33425 State Road 54, offers Granny's Attic, a big sale, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Call (813) 788-2898.

ZEPHYRHILLS

First Church of the Nazarene, 6151 12th St., presents "Hope 4 Her," a free seminar on purity and freedom from 5 to 8 p.m. March 17. Designed for girls of all ages, this seminar offers contemporary music and drama, games with prizes, and professional speakers who will talk about today's struggles. Joan Hill, founder and host of Hope 4 Her, Season Foster of Petals of Purity and Pastor Ronda Reeves will speak; the Hope 4 Her Band will lead praise and worship. Call (813) 782-7032.

E-mail religion story ideas and notes to Michelle Jones at mjones721@tampabay.rr.com 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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