Religion calendar 12/20/08

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Hanover Lutheran Church

When: 11 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., candlelight services and communion; 6:30 p.m., children's service

Where: 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau

Fruitland Community Church

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: 6040 U.S. 61 North, Jackson

First General Baptist Church

When: 6 p.m.

Where: 1506 S. Farmington Road, Jackson

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Hanover Lutheran Church

When: 10 a.m.

Where: 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Nativity pageant

Hanover Lutheran Church presents its live Nativity. The church's handbell group will ring in the sounds of the seasons and refreshments will be served after each performance.

When: 6 and 7 p.m. today

Where: 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau

'Hope Has Hands'

First General Baptist Church presents its Christmas cantata.

When: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday

Where: 1506 S. Farmington Road, Jackson

'The Wise Men and a Baby'

Apostolic Promise Church presents this Christmas drama.

When: 10 a.m. Sunday

Where: 351 Country Club Drive, Cape Girardeau

Children's choir presentation

The children will present the manger scene during a worship service at First Presbyterian Church.

When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Where: 235 Broadway, Cape Girardeau

Christmas caroling

Hanover Lutheran Church will go caroling to its members and shut-ins. A chili supper will be served afterward.

When: 2 p.m. Sunday

Where: 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau

'The Majesty of Christ'

First Church of God presents its Christmas cantata, with refreshments served afterward.

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: 500 Emerald St., Cape Girardeau

Church decorating for Christmas

All are welcome to assist in the decorating of Old St. Vincent Church for the Christmas season. Assistance is needed in setting up the Nativity scene, trees, lights, garlands and poinsettias.

When: Monday and Tuesday

Where: 150 S. Spanish St., Cape Girardeau

SPECIAL EVENTS

Men's breakfast

First Assembly of God hosts this meal for men. The breakfast includes sausage, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, biscuits, gravy and more. Donations for the all-you-can-eat meal are welcomed.

When: 7:30 a.m. today

Where: 312 Dearborn St., Scott City

Food drive

The Scott City Ministerial Alliance is seeking canned food donations for their food pantry, as they are short of the following items: hot and cold cereal, pancake mix, syrup and canned fruit.

When: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday

Where: 806 Main St. rear, Scott City