Briefly

Heartland Pops to hold annual Christmas concert

The annual Heartland Pops Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Cape First Church. The guest choir will be the Perry County Lutheran Chorale under the direction of Tyson Wunderlich. Mike Shain from KFVS12 will be the guest narrator. Tickets can be purchased at Cape First or by calling Jerry Ganiel at 579-6127, or at the door if any remain.

Three-night revival set for Charleston church

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A three-night revival will be held Wednesday through Friday at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church at 503 S. Franklin St. in Charleston. Revival starts at 7 each night. Speaker will be Bishop T. McAdams of the St. Michael's Deliverance Ministries of Jefferson City, Mo.

Gloryroad Travelers to perform Dec. 1

VILLA RIDGE, Ill. -- Gospel singing will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Villa Ridge on Dec. 1. The Gloryroad Travelers of Mounds, Ill., will be featured at the concert.

Scott City First Assembly to host Teen Challenge

Teen Challenge will minister in service at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the First Assembly of God in Scott City with testimonies, drama and sermons. All are welcome.

Hobbs Chapel to present Christmas program

Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church invites the public to Christmas with the Puppets and Friends at 6 p.m. Dec. 2. The Hobbs Chapel Puppet Ministry will perform, and friends of the church will present a play and special music.

Victory in Christto install new pastor

Victory in Christ Christian Ministries invites the public to help celebrate the installation service for pastor Charles C. Brown. The service will be held at 410 Kiwanis Drive, Arena Park, at 4 p.m. Dec. 2.

St. Andrew Lutheran to present program Dec. 9

The adult choir of St. Andrew Lutheran Church will present its "Service of Lessons and Carols" at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 in the church sanctuary at 804 N. Cape Rock Drive. There will be a preconcert recital featuring Mission Bells, a new bell choir at St. Andrew, at 3:30 p.m. The service will consist of congregational singing, choir anthems and the traditional Christmas story.

First Baptist announces events for the week

Morning worship at 10:45 at the First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau will feature a sermon titled "Knowing You, Jesus," from Pastor Mike Shupert in preparation for the Christmas season. "Children's Worship" will be held Sunday morning after Children's Moment for those ages 4 through second grade with Whitney Thomason. There will be no Adult Bible Study this Wednesday. Youth Bible Study with Tyler Tankersley will be at 6:30 p.m. Kids' Club with Whitney Thomason will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday is "Parents' Night Out," a ministry of First Baptist to parents of children in kindergarten through sixth grade, giving Mom and Dad a break to Christmas shop or just breathe for a while. Reservations are required, and openings are available.

Calendar

Sunday

New Life Drama Company performs its holiday skits at 10 a.m. at Father's Arms Fellowship in Scott City.

Wednesday

"The Effects of Grief," 1:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, part of the GriefShare recovery and support group series.

-- From staff reports

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