Religion calendar 12/6/08

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Community Christmas

PraiseSing

Choirs from five area churches will sing in this holiday event. A time of fellowship will follow. Churches participating are Abbey Road Christian, First Baptist Church, Grace United Methodist, Maple United Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian.

When: 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: 1289 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau

Bethlehem Village of Hope

First Baptist Church of Delta will host a re-creation of Bethlehem. Chili, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will be available.

When: 5 to 8 p.m. today and Sunday

Where: 591 Liberty St., Delta

Children's musical

The children's choir of First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau will present the Christmas musical "Radio J-O-Y."

When: 10:45 a.m. Sunday

Where: 1289 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau

Christmas Fantasia

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

When: 3 p.m. Sunday at Marble Hill, Mo., United Methodist Church and 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Mo.

Where: 300 Highway 34 E. Marble Hill and 103 Main St. in Leopold

Winter Wonderland

of Treasures

This ninth annual holiday event at St. Denis Catholic School features crafts, specialty food items, raffle and direct sale items.

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today

Where: 105 N. Winchester St., Benton, Mo.

Live Nativity

Refreshments and hot chocolate will be served at Caney Fork Baptist Church's Christmas event.

When: 5 to 8 p.m. today

Where: 3580 County Road 472, Oak Ridge

Cafe LaCroix

A La Croix Church Christmas event.

When: 8 to 10 p.m. today; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday

Where: 3102 Lexington Ave., Cape Girardeau

Breakfast in Bethlehem

Caesar has decreed there be a census. Join shopkeepers and enjoy breakfast when you report to the church. Call 334-2869 to warn of your coming.

When: 9 to 11 a.m. today

Where: 300 N. Ellis St., Cape Girardeau

Bell Choir

Under the direction of Ray Haring, the Grace Methodist Bell Choir will perform Advent and Christmas songs at Old St. Vincent Church.

When: 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Sunday

Where: 150 S. Spanish St., Cape Girardeau

SPECIAL

EVENTS

The Gloryroad Travelers

Artist from Mounds, Ill., headlines this concert.

When: 7 p.m. today

Where: Shiloh Baptist Church, 3240 Shiloh Road, Villa Ridge, Ill.

Missouri IMPACT Road Show

The Rev. Dr. John Bennett, outreach coordinator for the ecumenical and interfaith advocacy network Missouri IMPACT, will speak after a presentation of a recently produced video, "Missouri IMPACT: Advocates for Justice". Bennett will also offer reflections on the "Missouri Legislative Process Through the Lens of Justice" and will describe a new legislative advocacy initiative, "Missouri IMPACT Partners for Justice."

Reservations for the event at Abbey Road Christian Church can be made by calling 335-3422.

When: noon Wednesday

Where: 2411 Abbey Road, Cape Girardeau

ORDINATIONS

Becky Swoboda and Ina Winstead were ordained as deacons Nov. 23 at First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau.