Religion briefs 1/22/05

Calendar

Today

The Oasis Club (Older Adults Still in Service) from Christian Faith Fellowship will hold its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. at The Landing Place restaurant. Anyone age 55 and above is invited to attend.

Country Gospel Sing featuring the Cape County Cowboy Church Band and the Southern Brothers today at 7 p.m., at the Arena Building. Admission is free. A love offering will be collected to help cover the medical bills of Bill and Lucy Carter of Jonesboro, Ill.

Chaffee Assembly of God in Chaffee will present the Hinsons at 7 p.m. for a gospel sing. There is no admission but an offering will be collected. For information, phone (573) 887-3763.

Sunday

Christian Faith Fellowship will hold a service at 10 a.m. with prophet Clay Nash.

Grace United Methodist Church will hold a churchwide fellowship lunch and a display of quilts after the services. The lunch will follow the 10:30 a.m. service.

Fruitland Community Church is beginning a First Place weight-loss program and Bible study. The orientation for the 13-week program is at 4 p.m. at the church. The weekly sessions will meet on Tuesday evenings. There is a cost for materials. Call the church at 204-0724 for information.

First Presbyterian Church will present "Last Flight Out," a movie by Billy Graham Productions at 6:30 p.m. The film will be preceded by a potluck supper at 5:30. The public is invited to attend both events. For information, call 334-4344.

Briefly

Cornerstone affiliates with Assembly of God

Cornerstone Church in Cape Girardeau voted this week to become an affiliated church with the Assemblies of God denomination. The vote was taken after a meeting with a denominational representative who explained the process and requirements. The church will remain autonomous and be known as a general council church at the denomination headquarters, which allows it support for staff searches and guidance. John Livingston, a deacon, said the move gives the church more exposure and was a positive decision. "Now people will know what kind of church we are and not wonder about what sort of nondenominational church we are," he said. Cornerstone had once tried to affiliate with the Assemblies of God, but the vote wasn't approved. Yet the church constitution and bylaws are modeled after those of the denomination. "This makes it official," Livingston said. Cornerstone will now be called Cornerstone Assembly of God Church.

New service schedule at Centenary UMC

Centenary United Methodist Church will begin a new worship and Sunday school schedule beginning Feb. 13. The traditional sanctuary service will be from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. A fellowship will be held at 9:45 a.m. followed by Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. The Summit, a contemporary service, will meet from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

True Love Waits study at First Baptist inJackson

First Baptist Church in Jackson has begun a study of True Love Waits on Sunday evenings for youths. The program is a Biblical study that encourages teenagers to pledge abstinence until marriage. The congregation will host a special service for the True Love Waits campaign at 6 p.m. Jan. 30.

Marriage Encounter Weekend seminar coming

Worldwide Marriage Encounter will hold a weekend seminar in Cape Girardeau Feb. 25 to 27. The seminar encourages couples to explore the their relationship with their spouse. A team of Catholic couples and a priest will deliver the presentations. To enroll in this seminary, call (314) 469-7317 or visit the Web site: www.stl-wwme.org.

Friendship Bible study schedule planned

The Cape County Christian Women's Club will begin its winter/spring session for Friendship Bible Coffee. These short-term studies are held in homes around the community. Studies include sessions held at Heartland Rehab and at the Cape Girardeau County Jail. Topics range from a study on Romans to "Examine the Evidence," or "What is God Like?" for youths. Couples studies are also available on the book of Luke, "Who is Jesus?" and the book of Philippians. For exact schedules and information, call Pat Renner at 334-1673, Jane Boren at 243-1225 or Dee Maupin at 243-5023.