Religion calendar

By ANGELA MILLER

© St. Petersburg Times, published December 9, 2000

Holiday

Community United Methodist, 3214 U.S. 19, will present a Christmas cantata during the 8:25 and 10:55 a.m. services Sunday. For information, call (727) 937-3268.

The Covenant Players drama group will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Palm Grove Church, 3102 U.S. 19. The public is invited to this free event. The Rev. Robert Wierenga will preach a sermon titled "Waiting Expectantly" at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. For information, call (727) 938-4600.

Hudson

The public is invited to the third annual hanging of the greens service at Faith United Methodist, 12128 State Road 52, at 10 a.m. Sunday. More than 100 church members will be decorating the sanctuary for Advent. For information, call (727) 856-5000.

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12321 Canton Ave., is holding Advent services at 4 and 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and a potluck dinner at 6:15 p.m. For information, call (727) 863-6446.

St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, will present "The Noel Celebration" at 3 p.m. Sunday followed by a reception. For information, call (727) 863-5646.

The newly-formed West Central Chapter of Cops for Christ meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Hudson Library. For information, call (727) 848-3904 or (727) 846-0722.

The children of the First United Methodist Church, 13123 U.S. 19, will present Baby's First Christmas at 7 p.m. Sunday.

A Christmas party for all parishioners of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 15801 U.S. 19, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the home of Annette and Lewis Nelson. The choir of St. Martin's Episcopal Church and the choir of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New Port Richey will do a combined performance at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Martin's Church. For information, call (727) 856-9399.

Lutz

"Christmas is" is the topic of the Rev. Gilbert Kuehn's sermon during the 8 and 10 a.m. services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road. Nursery care is provided. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. The Senior choir will present a free Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. The public is invited. For information, call (813) 949-7173.

New Port Richey

The youth group of the Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs will ring bells for the Salvation Army at the Gulfview Square Mall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

The production Scrooge Redeemed will be performed at 7 p.m. today and Sunday at Gospel Outreach Church, 6427 U.S. 19.

Spirit of Life Metropolitan Community Church, 4133 Thys Road, will hold its annual celebration of carols musical at 8 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call (727) 849-6962.

The Parbawatiya Buddhist Center will continue running the Buddhist meditation classes from 8 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Angelic Touch, 5901 U.S. 19. For information, call (727) 842-7762.

First United Methodist, 5901 Indiana Ave., will have its annual Christmas dinner and party at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Henderson Hall. "Christmas in music and fun" will be the program under leadership of Henry Fletcher, director of music. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and must be purchased in advance from members of the United Methodist Men. For information, call (727) 842-7674.

The Women of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., are hosting their monthly card party/salad bar luncheon Monday. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The youth group will be selling "smiley faces" after every worship service to raise money for their yearly Adopt-a-Family program. For information, call (727) 849-4330.

Port Richey

Peace of Unity at the Lakes in Regency Civic Center on Morehead Lane, will celebrate the second Sunday in Advent during the 10 a.m. service with the Rev. Jerry Chore's message "Be Peaceful." Registration for Women of the Bible sessions are now open. For information, call (727) 868-1500.

The Rev. Daniel Holloway will present the second lesson in the Advent series, titled "Peace -- the still small voice," during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services at Unity Church of Port Richey, 5844 Pine Hill Road.

Pianist/organist Tommy Johnson will present a Christmas concert at 1 p.m. Dec. 17. Tickets are $8 or two for $15. For reservations, call (727) 848-7702.

The choir of King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. 19, will present the cantata "For Unto Us" at 2 p.m. Sunday. The shut-in and caregivers meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor George Metzenthin will hold a short service with communion followed by lunch and entertainment. Transportation can be provided by calling, (727) 868-5744.

Spring Hill

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is establishing a new congregation. Services are held at 7 p.m. Sundays and include Bible study, prayer and communion. For meeting location, call (727) 863-9795.

Zephyrhills

First Baptist Church, 38300 Fifth Ave., meets for worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m.. Pastor Steve Odom will preach a sermon titled "Giving Away God's Gift" from Mark 16:15-16.The youth will present a Christmas dinner theatre at 6:30 p.m. today and at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the church office. For information, call (813) 782-5574.

The Rev. Buddy Hollyfield's 8:30 and 11 a.m. message Sunday will be "The three R's in preparation" at the First Presbyterian Church, 5510 19th St. The 8:30 a.m. service is broadcasted on radio station WZHR, 1400 AM. Sunday, the youth fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. and the administration and worship committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (813) 782-7412.

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