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By MICHELLE JONES
Published June 9, 2007

Dade City

Calvary Assembly of God, 13544 U.S. Highway 98 Bypass, is sponsoring a vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon beginning June 18 and continuing through June 22. "Water Works Park" is an interactive learning experience for children ages 3 years old through fifth-grader. Kids will learn how to ride the wave of God's love through participation in water park attractions. Call 352 567-2038.

Holiday

Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, offers a sermon by the Rev. Drew Willard on "Loving Kindness Makes Right" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m. Call (727) 937-1520.

Hudson

Faith United Methodist Church, 12128 State Road 52, is combining worship services to one morning service at 9:45 a.m. throughout the summer. A covered-dish dinner is planned for Sunday after the service. Call (727) 856-5000.

First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. 19, offers a SHARE food program registration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. This program requires registration, $18 in cash or food stamps, plus two hours of community service. Call (727) 868-6178.

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

Lutz

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road, offers a message, "Grading on a Curve, " by Pastor Gil Kuehn on Sunday. Copies of the book How Good is Good Enough, on which the sermon series is based, will be available for personal reflection after the 8, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. services. An information gathering after each service on Sunday is planned by the building committee to show and explain plans for a new worship center and kitchen. Call (813) 949-7173 or visit the Web site at www.holytrinitylutz.com.

New Port Richey

The Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 4651 Little Road, offers vacation Bible school from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. each evening beginning July 15 through July 19. The "Great Bible Reef" is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Children will hear stories about Jesus, make crafts, learn tunes and play games. Call (727) 372-7203 or visit the church's Web site at www.tpcoss.org.

Faith Lutheran Church, 5443 Sunset Road, has changed its service times for the summer to one service at 10 a.m. Call (727) 849-4418.

Covenant Christian Church, 6814 Indiana Ave., offers the sermon "Work the Word, the Word Works" at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service by Pastor Robert Panariello. The Beauty for Ashes Women's Group of the church will have a Mom's Day Out activity from 10 a.m. to noon June 16 at the church. There will be planned activities for the children while mothers take time to pamper themselves. Reservations must be made by Tuesday. Call (727) 842-4566.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., celebrates the Feast of St. Barnabas with Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Monday. The church also offers the Holy Eucharist 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 afterward. The Rev. Raymond E. Dage also conducts a Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call (727) 849-4330.

Joyful Spirit Lutheran Church, 8812 Old County Road 54, offers contemporary services at 8 and 9:15 a.m. and a traditional service at 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. The Rev. Jerry Nordsiek is the pastor of the church. Sunday school is at 10:20 a.m. for all ages. Call (727) 376-0919 or visit the Web site at www.joyful-spirit.org.

Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, offers sermons by Pastor Bill Strayer on the book of Ephesians throughout the month of June at 8:10, 9:40 and 11:15 a.m. There are midweek services with programs for men, women, youth and children. Call (727) 376-7733 or visit the church's Web site online at www.ccwc.org.

Odessa

Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists, 18412 Burrell Road, just off Tarpon Springs Road, invites guests to join the congregation in reading together the promises people make to one another, to their community and to the world around them. At 11 a.m. Sunday, Spirit of Life member and Unitarian Universalist Tobi Weisbond asks: "are the words of the covenant still meaningful?" She also asks what can we take from the covenant when we leave the service and how do we live the words from Monday to Saturday. Before the 11 a.m. service, the Sunday Morning Perspectives discussion group has coffee and topical conversation at 10 a.m. Children's activities and child care also begin at 10 a.m. Call (813) 792-1622 or visit the Web site at www.spiritoflifeuu.org.

Port Richey

King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. 19, invites shut-ins and their caregivers to a praise service at 11 a.m. Monday, followed by a luncheon and entertainment. Call (727) 868-5744 for reservations. The church has a Web site at www.kingofkings19.com.

Tarpon Springs

Congregation B'Nai Emunah, a Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Road, offers Shabbat evening services at 8 p.m. every Friday. A member-hosted Oneg is after each service. Shabbat morning services and Torah study are held at 9:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. A special Shabbat service: the Annual Brotherhood Shabbat is planned for 8 p.m. Friday. Call (727) 938-9000.

Zephyrhills

First Church of the Nazarene, 6151 12th St., will host the Jaycees Talent Show Competition at 6 p.m. June 16. Five age groups of contestants are still needed. After the talent show there will be a concert featuring bands and solo artists from Plant City, Tampa, Orlando and Bradenton. Tickets are $5. Visit the Web site at www.zhillsjaycees.org or call (352) 424-0657.

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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