Religion calendar 11/1/03

Today

"Voice for Life" convention from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Deerfield Lodge in Cape Girardeau. The theme is "faith in motion." Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. For registration information, phone 334-7298.

Benefit auction at 10 a.m. at Iona Baptist Church for a mission, "The Vision House," that serves as a recovery center for women with alcohol and substance abuse problems. For information, call Jo Leadbetter at 651-3598.

Ugly Quilt construction at St. Vincent de Paul Church gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch provided. Participants will be making sleeping bags for the homeless. The activities is sponsored by the church's Christian Service Council and Council of Catholic Women. No sewing skills are required. For information, call Alma Heisserer at 335-9275 or Sue Iten at 335-0372.

Pastor appreciation services at 7 p.m. at St. John Praise and Worship Center in Pulaski, Ill.

Gospel singing at 7 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Villa Ridge, Ill. with The Gloryroad Travelers of Mounds and the Louis Ogelsby Family of Bernie, Mo.

Sunday

Ugly Quilt construction at St. Vincent de Paul Church gym from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will be making sleeping bags for the homeless. The activities is sponsored by the church's Christian Service Council and Council of Catholic Women. No sewing skills are required. For information, call Alma Heisserer at 335-9275 or Sue Iten at 335-0372. Pastor appreciation services at 3 p.m. at St. John Praise and Worship Center in Pulaski, Ill. A fellowship dinner will be served after the morning worship. Ron Webb of Mount Calvary Powerhouse Church in Poplar Bluff will be the guest speaker.

Revival at 6 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau with Steven Sanders preaching. Special music is planned each evening. Weekday services continue at 7 p.m. each night through Wednesday. For information, call 339-9598.

Revival at Perkins Baptist Church with evangelist Jim Matthews. A meal is at 6 p.m., music at 6:45 p.m. and service at 7 p.m. Nightly services through Wednesday will be at 7 p.m.

Monday

Devon McDonald, a former NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, will speak at 8 p.m. at the University Center ballroom to students and members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. McDonald's visit is sponsored by Sports World ministries and the Christian Businessmen's Fellowship.

Tuesday

Grace United Methodist Women will meet. The mission team will meet at 9:30 a.m. for a business meeting in the Rasche room led by Mary Ann Pensel. All circles will meet at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall for a business meeting and program. Lillian Jones, spiritual growth coordinator, will give a program on the World Thank Offering. The Sander Circle is host.

Wimodausis Circle of Centenary United Methodist Church will host a noon luncheon at the church. The program, presented by Martha Maxton, is a feature on the Thank Offering.

First Tuesday Noon Prayer service at Cape First Assembly, 254 S. Silver Springs Road. The service is from noon to 1 p.m.

Safe environment workshop for area volunteers and parish employees in Catholic churches. Workshop will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Upper Room meeting room at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Cape Girardeau.

Wednesday

New Life Drama Company will perform at 7 p.m. at Father's Arms Fellowship Church in Scott City. A drama workshop will be presented at 5 p.m.

Thursday

Deadline for reservations for Nov. 10 meeting of Cape Girardeau County Christian Women's Club. Call Bonnie Macke at 243-2866 for information.

The New Hinsons from Nashville will sing at 7 p.m. at Faith Assembly Church in Wolf Lake, Ill. There is no admission, but a love offering will be collected.

Devon McDonald, a former NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, will speak at 8 a.m. to students at Scott City schools. McDonald's visit is sponsored by Sports World ministries and the Christian Businessmen's Fellowship.

-- From staff reports