Religion calendar 12/13/08

HOLIDAY EVENTS

"From Humbug to Hallelujah"

Bethel Assembly of God performs a musical comedy that brings the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to life, with a twist.

When: 6 p.m. today and Sunday

Where: 205 Caruthers Road, Jackson

Handbell concert

The handbell choirs of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson and St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau will present a joint concert.

When: 6:30 p.m. today

Where: 223 W. Adams St., Jackson

Special Christmas service and dinner

The chancel choir of First Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas service of anthems, carols and readings of the Advent season. Following the service a Christmas dinner will be served in the fellowship hall.

When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Where: 235 Broadway, Cape Girardeau

"The Gift Goes On"

East Cape Baptist Church presents this Christmas musical.

When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Where: 60 Brookwood Drive, East Cape Girardeau, Ill.

Christmas Cantata

First Baptist Church of Jackson performs this holiday event.

When: 10:40 a.m. Sunday

Where: 212 S. High St., Jackson

Christmas Cantata

The adult sanctuary choir sings at First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau.

When: 10:45 a.m. Sunday

Where: 1289 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau

Christmas Fantasia

Carols and other songs put together by Grammy and Dove Award winner Greg Nelson and singer David Hamilton are performed under the direction of Lee Pomeroy Stewart.

When: 3 p.m. Sunday at Lutheran Church in Sedgewickville, Mo., and 7 p.m. Sunday at Hobb's Chapel United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Where: routes K and WW, Sedgewickville and 3024 Highway 177, Cape Girardeau

Vincentian Marian Youth Encounter

Mass featuring contemporary Christian music with an Advent theme. The Rev. Joe Williams is the main celebrant. Evening concludes with food and fellowship.

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Shrine Church, 1811 W. Saint Joseph St., Perryville, Mo.

Choir Concert

The Notre Dame Regional High School Treble and Concert choirs will perform their annual Christmas concert at Old St. Vincent Church.

When: 7 p.m. Sunday

Where: 150 S. Spanish St., Cape Girardeau

Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch

Harmony Church will present its Christmas program.

When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Six miles east of Highway 34, Marble Hill, Mo.

Advent services

Hanover Lutheran Church presents divine worship services, German Christmas service and midweek Advent services.

When: 7:45 and 10 a.m. for divine worship services and 4 p.m. for German Christmas service, Sunday; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Where: 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau

Christmas Cantata

St. John's United Church of Christ will host a Christmas Cantata

When: 7 p.m. Thursday

Where: 781 Route FF, Jackson

SPECIAL EVENTS

Supper and singalong

Enjoy a soup/chili/potato supper and singalong at Abbey Road Christian Church.

When: 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: 2411 Abbey Road, Cape Girardeau

Christian open mic night

Red Star Baptist Church will host this event.

When: 6 a.m. today

Where: 1301 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau