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By MICHELLE JONES, Times Correspondent
Published September 29, 2007

Food drive

First United Methodist Church, 5901 Indiana Ave., will host the United Methodist Women Cooperative Ministry at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The World Service speaker is Donna Ratzlaff. Church Women United will hold a Fall Forum at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Eileen Huntington will portray Susanna Wesley in period costume, and pastor Tim Haas will speak on Methodism in the United States. Nonperishable food will be collected for the Christian Covenant Church food pantry. Women of all Christian faiths, races and cultures are invited to pray for peace and justice in the world. Call 727 375-1268.

Dade City

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints, 9016 Fort King Road, will present a satellite broadcast from noon to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6-7. The conference will feature addresses by Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the church and other members of the First Presidency and Council of the 12Apostles. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and other choral groups will provide music. Other locations for the broadcast include 7851 Lutz Lake Fern Road, Odessa, Tampa and Brooksville. Call (813) 343-2367 for times and addresses.

Holiday

Holiday Free Methodist Church, 5015 Darlington Road, offers a Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Richard Keep's message: Living in the Spirit. Pastor Michael Kramer will offer Children's Moments during the worship service. Sunday School, for all ages, is at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m. Call (727) 937-9375.

Community United Methodist Church, 3214 U.S. 19, will host the women of the church at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Refreshments will be served before the 1 p.m. meeting. Dr. Larry Rankin, Florida Conference director of missions will speak on the UMCOR response to disaster. Call (727) 937-3268.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, will honor its Saint's Feast Day with a Mass and family potluck dinner at 4 today. The church offers Mass at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. There is a daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday with anointing of the sick during Mass on Saturday. The church will show the movie The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima at 4 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Family Life Center. A light supper will be served, so reservations are requested. There is no charge. Call (727) 938-1974.

Holiday United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, offers morning worship at 10:30 Sunday. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m. The pastor is the Rev. Drew Willard, and his sermon is "Poverty of the Spirit." Call (727) 937-1520.

Hudson

Grace Bible Church, 9403 Scot St., will have Israel Cohen, of Chosen People Ministries, at the 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Oct. 7. He will be dressed as Aaron the High Priest during the morning worship as he teaches about the Old Testament Tabernacle and how it points to the Messiah. During the evening service he will speak on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Call (727) 863-2747.

St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, offers worship services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Children's Sunday school is at 10:30 a.m., and a nursery attendant is available during both worship services. Adult Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and a fellowship time is scheduled after both worship services. Call (727) 863-5646.

St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 15801 U.S. 19, offers worship services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sundays, and there is an 11 a.m. service Friday. Call (727) 863-8560 or visit the Web site at www.stmartinshudsonfl.org.

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 classes are at 9:45 a.m. The pastor of the church is the Rev. Kent Fuqua. Call (727) 863-6446.

New Port Richey

First United Methodist Church, 5901 Indiana Ave., will host the United Methodist Women Cooperative Ministry at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The World Service speaker is Donna Ratzlaff. Church Women United will hold a Fall Forum at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Eileen Huntington will portray Susanna Wesley in period costume, and pastor Tim Haas will speak on Methodism in the United States. Nonperishable food will be collected for the Christian Covenant Church food pantry. Women of all Christian faiths, races and cultures are invited to pray for peace and justice in the world. Call (727) 375-1268.

Community Congregational Church, 6533 Circle Blvd., offers a This 'N That Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. There will be coffee, donuts and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A bag sale is scheduled, with plenty of bargains, from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 6. Call (727) 849-1943.

Faith Baptist Church, 10005 Ridge Road, will have its annual missionary conference at 7 p.m. Friday and Oct. 6 and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 7. The theme is "Knowing and Doing the Will of God." Guests speakers are Tim Coley, former missionary to Slovakia, currently the assistant pastor at Friendship Baptist Church of Huntsville, Al.; Pat Gordon, former missionary to Zambia, currently international representative for Fundamental Baptist Worldwide Mission and Kevin Hembree, missionary to Wales, currently on furlough. Call (727) 847-3550.

Beth-El Shalom, House of God's Peace, a Messianic Congregation, 6209 Congress St. The youth department will have a feast day for young people to learn about the High Holy Days from 3 to 5 p.m. today. Children will sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and make and eat snacks while decorating a Sukkah. Admission is free. Beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday and continuing every Thursday throughout the year the Alef Bet Adventurer Club for children will provide Jewish instruction, stories, games, crafts and field trips for children ages 4 and older. Cost is $25 per child for a year of activities. Call (727) 375-7502 or visit the web site at www.jewishheritage.net.

Faith Lutheran Church, 5443 Sunset Road, offers worship services at 5 p.m. tonight and at 8 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school and Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. Call (727) 849-4418.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4125 U.S. 19, offers a hymn sing of old favorites at 10:15 a.m. Sunday with regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Paul Richards' sermon is "Talking is Not Enough - You Have to Walk the Walk." Thursday coffee fellowship is at 9 a.m. with Bible study at 10 a.m. Call (727) 849-4905.

Family of Faith Church, that meets at the Colonial Hills Civic Center, 3825 Prime Place, is putting together 70 Christmas care packages for the troops and invites anyone who would like to help to join church members from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13. Church services are at 10 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Call (727) 204-1881 or visit the Web site at www.fofchurch.us.

River of Praise Church, 5320 Palmetto Road, offers nursery and children's church during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The pastor is Ron Peeples. Call (727) 849-2762 or visit the church's Web site at www.riverofpraisechurch.com.

First Church of the Nazarene, 5342 Avery Road, offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 and an evening worship at 6 each Sunday. The church has a Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Call (727) 849-3998.

Covenant Christian Church, 6814 Indiana Ave., offers a sermon by Pastor Bob Panariello at 10 a.m. Sunday titled "Here and Now? Wow! How Close is Here? Is Your Tomorrow a Reality? Is it Here and Now?" Call (727) 842-4566.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., offers the Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. each Saturday and services at 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, with nursery available at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Church school is at 9 a.m. 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. The Men's Club will prepare and serve breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday with a meeting after the meal. Call (727) 937-0039. The Episcopal Church Women of the church will have a card party/salad bar luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 in the church Parish Hall. The doors open at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $6 per person. Call (727) 849-4330.

Joyful Spirit Lutheran Church, 8812 Old County Road 54, will celebrate Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6. There will be door prizes, bingo and games for all ages. A special puppet show, moonwalk and dunk tank will also be featured. Full Circle will provide music and there will be brats, hot dogs, side dishes, desserts and drinks at this free event. The church 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. Call (727) 376-0919 or visit the Web site at www.joyful-spirit.org.

Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, offers worship services at 8:10, 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. Sundays. There is a Thursday evening service at 7 p.m. The church provides a variety of programs for the entire family. Call (727) 376-7733 or visit the church's Web site at www.ccwc.org.

Odessa

Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists, 18412 Burrell Road, offers a service at 11 a.m. each Sunday with a coffee discussion group at 10 a.m. Children's activities and childcare also begin at 10 a.m. Call (813) 792-1622 or visit the Web site at www.spiritoflifeuu.org.

Port Richey

Salvation Army the Corps and Worship Center, 7745 Ridge Road, offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and a morning worship service at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Call (727) 815-8539.

King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. 19, invites shut-ins and their caregivers to a praise service at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8. A luncheon and entertainment will be held after the service. There is no charge. Call the church office at (727) 868-5744 for reservations. The church offers Sunday school for children and adults from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The pastor is the Rev. Howard Nielsen. Praise worship service is at 8:30 a.m., and a traditional service is at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. (727) 868-5744.

St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, 8400 Monarch Drive, will have SHARE Food Network registration from 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 6. To register $18 in cash or food stamps is required for $36 to $40 worth of food. Volunteering is encouraged. Call (727) 849-2254.

Tarpon Springs

Trinity Alliance Church, 2577 Keystone Road, offers a Safety Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 with police, fire and rescue units, the Red Cross of Tampa, the SPCA of Tampa Bay, Community Health Centers, the Coast Guard and Division of Forestry on hand to give demonstrations and safety tips. There will also be a hayride, moonwalk, cakewalk, face painting and hot dog supper for $1. Call (727)-943-8286.

Congregation B'nai Emmunah, a Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Road, offers Shabbat evening services at 8 p.m. every Friday except the first Friday of each month when Shabbat services are at 6:45 p.m. A Tot Shabbat program begins at 10 a.m. today and will continue once a month. Cost is $12 per class. This month's theme is Sukkoth and will be taught by teacher Susan Greear. Call (727) 938-9000.

Unitarian-Universalist Church, 230 Grand Blvd., will present Ursula Bracher, who will give a talk based on her book about her family's difficult life in Nazi Germany during World War II at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Coffee and social hour will be after the talk. Call (727) 849-9484 or (727) 848-4305.

Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, 3824 C Ave. presents "The Case For the Real Jesus" at 7 p.m. Sunday. This is a simulcast event with Lee Strobel and guests. Downhere, an award winning Christian rock band will provide the music portion of the program. Admission is free; however, a offering will be taken. Refreshments will be available. Call (813) 782-7510.

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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