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By MICHELLE JONES
Published April 28, 2007

Holiday

Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, offers a sermon by the Rev. Drew Willard on Jesus for Jews at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. There is an adult Bible study at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month and Children's Church is at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m. Call 727 937-1520.

Hudson

St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, presents a Spring Music Celebration by the church's music department at 3 p.m. May 6. Call (727) 863-5646.

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

First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. 19, will have registration for the SHARE food program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5. Registration is required including $18 in cash or food stamps, plus two hours of community service. Call (727) 868-4575.

Faith United Methodist Church, 12128 State Road 52, is hosting a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. From 8 to 11 a.m. breakfast will be served with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, coffee, juice and a choice of blueberry pancakes, muffins or French toast. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 10 and younger. Included in the flea market offerings are jewelry, wood crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, Avon products and a coin table along with miscellaneous items. Call (727) 856-5000.

Land O'Lakes

Myrtle Lake Baptist Church, 2017 Riegler Road, presents Sons of the Father in concert at 6 p.m. May 6. Call (813) 949-5516, ext. 9100.

Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex, Collier Parkway, will host the National Day of Prayer luncheon, sponsored by Christian Social Services at noon May 3. There will be a free will offering collected to benefit those helped by CSS. Call (813) 995-0088.

First United Methodist Church, 5209 Land O'Lakes Blvd., will have Larry Johnson, the Congregational Leader of the Shoresh David Messianic Congregation, as the guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. He will give a demonstration of the blowing of the Shofar, a ram's horn and an instrument of the ancient and modern Hebrews. He will speak about the history of the horn from the time of Abraham to the final trumpet blast. During the service, he will demonstrate the four types of Shofar notes and tell the meanings of each set of notes. A picnic will be on the grounds after the service. Call (813) 995-3533.

Lutz

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road, will present a message by vicar Ross Engel at the 8, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday. The theme of his message is "All or Nothing." Today is a yard work day at the church and it starts at 8:30 a.m. A benefit dinner for Audrey White, who has ALS, will be 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 5. Donations received will be matched by Thrivent Financial. The goal is $3, 500. Call (813) 949-7173 or visit www.holytrinitylutz.com.

New Port Richey

The Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 4651 Little Road, will host the West Pasco Unit of the Church Women United at noon Friday. A buffet-style lunch is planned with members bringing a dish to share. This year's theme, Friends Under God's Wing, encourages members to talk about the things that create compassionate and peaceful friendships with sisters in our community and the world. Call Marie Kreger at (727) 849-2464.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., will host a Men's Club breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The women of the church are invited as a special program is planned. Holy Eucharist is served at 5:30 p.m. each Saturday and services are at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. each Sunday with nursery available at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. A Healing Service is at 10 a.m. each Thursday with a Bible study afterwards. Call (727) 849-4330.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 4204 Thys Road, will participate in the National Day of Prayer from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The public is invited. Call (727) 842-8136.

Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, offers three Sunday services at 8:10, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. as well as midweek adult and children's services. This Sunday, Pastor Bill Strayer will deliver a message from the book of Ephesians. Call (727) 376-7733 or visit the church's Web site at www.ccwc.org.

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 each service. Shabbat morning services and Torah study are at 9:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. Call (727) 736-1494. The congregation will join with Congregation Beth Am of Tampa at 7:30 p.m. May 5 to host Joe Chasnoff, a New York comedian. The evening of comedy will be at the congregation at 2030 Fletcher Ave. W. Cost is $18. Personal and business sponsorships are available and include recognition in the program as well as a wine and cheese reception with the artist. Call (813) 968-8511 for reservations.

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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