Religion calendar 3/21/09

music

Handbell concert

The Arkansas State University Ringers ring five octaves of Schulmerich handbells and five octaves of Malmark handchimes at Centenary United Methodist Church.

When: 7 p.m. Monday

Where: 300 N. Ellis St., Cape Girardeau

Special events

Men's breakfast

The Scott City First Assembly of God hosts a morning all-you-can-eat meal for men of all ages. Sausage, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy will be served.

When: 7:30 a.m., today

Where: 804 N. Cape Rock Drive, Cape Girardeau

Crusade

Father's Arm Fellowship hosts Marty Grisham for a crusade.

When: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday

Where: 1400 Main St., Scott City

Book review

The Rev. Grant Gilliard, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, will moderate a discussion on the best-selling novel "The Shack."

When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: 210 E. Washington St., Jackson

Passover presentation

Peter Blitshteyn, a missionary with Jews for Jesus, demonstrates and explains at First United Methodist Church "Christ in the Passover," which shows the link between the ancient Festival of Redemption and Christ as the Lamb of God. A program to help people understand the Passover Seder that Jesus and his disciples celebrated during what is now known as the Last Supper is scheduled at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at First United Methodist Church, 1307 N. Main St.

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

Where: 1307 N. Main St., Sikeston, Mo.

Lent

Lenten enrichment series

Centenary United Methodist Church holds its Lenten enrichment series about wise and compassionate ways to help the poor and not be "taken."

When: 5:30 p.m. meal, 6 p.m. program, Wednesday

Where: 300 N. Ellis St., Cape Girardeau

Lenten reflection time and meal

St. Mark Lutheran Church holds a time of light reflection and a soup and sandwich supper.

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

Where: 1900 Cape LaCroix Road, Cape Girardeau

Fish fry

First Assembly of God will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry. The meal includes fried fish, potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, coffee and tea. Children 5 and younger eat free.

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday

Where: 312 Dearborn St., Scott City

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Briefly

Men's conference opens registration

The Rock International Ministries, 127 W. Main St. in Jackson, is issuing a call for registration for its April 16 men's conference featuring the Rev. Donnie McClurkin. Registration includes three workshops, breakfast, T-shirts, pocket planners, conference bags and gifts Saturday morning. Guests who have not registered will have whatever seats are left after VIPs have been seated. For more information, call 204-7685 or visit www.trim63755.com.

-- From staff reports