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April 16, 2010

Faith Calendar: 04/17/2010

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Children/Youth

Growing With God, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Mon., April 19; for children from birth through kindergarten and their parents; Oct.-May; St. Mary School Library, Lake Leelanau; St. Mary School 231-256-9670 ext. 500.

Classes/Study

Bible study, 10 a.m., Tues., April 20; free; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling;, (989) 348-7123, http://www.crawfordcoa.org.

"Life by Design" class concludes, 7-8:30 p.m., Wed., April 21; led by the Rev. Crystal Yarlott using Martha Beck's book "Steering by Starlight"; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, Traverse City; Unity Church, 231-938-9587.

"Spirituality: Untapped," 7 p.m., Thurs., April 22; discussion of ethics, faith, religion and other topics, sponsored by Church in the Hills and First Baptist Church of Bellaire; Short's Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; http://www.bellaireuntapped.blogspot.com.

Book study based on 'Boundaries', 6-8 p.m., Thurs., April 22; 12-week study of the book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, Thurs., April 15-July 1, learn how to set limits and take control of your life, for men and women, free, registration required, call 743-6213; United Methodist Church, 1020 E. Division St., Cadillac.

Pub Theology, 8 p.m., Thurs., April 22; beer, conversation and God, all religions/perspectives welcome; Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St., Traverse City; http://watershedtc.ning,com/group/pubtheology.

Events/Activities

1950s and '60s dinner and auction, 6 p.m., Sat., April 17; $6 for burger, fries, coleslaw and shake or malt, live auction starts at 7 p.m., sponsored by youth group to benefit summer mission trip to Minneapolis; Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, Traverse City.

Granny's Attic and Grandpa's Garage sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat., April 17; also 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 18, collectibles, indoor and outdoor furniture, household items and more, proceeds benefit youth group's July mission trip to Thunder Bay, Ontario; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., Traverse City; Youth Ministry Office, 995-0431.

Antique Tibetan Singing Bowls and Tibetan-style Chant Concert, 2:15 p.m., Sun., April 18; presented by Mark Handler, $15; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., Traverse City; handler@chartermi.net, 275-6631 or 499-6665.

Benefit pancake breakfast., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sun., April 18; $5.50 adults, $3.50 children, free for ages 4/younger, $20 families, proceeds benefit the Father Fred food pantry, additional donations appreciated; St. Patrick Catholic Church, 630 W. Silver Lake Road, Traverse City; Jim Scrivener, 943-4929.

Kids Rock Council "Masses Feast" and penny carnival, Noon-2 p.m., Sun., April 18; historically-themed meal and carnival, child care available, donations accepted for the meal and carnival admission, proceeds benefit Benzie Area Christian Neighbors outreach organization, meal reservations suggested, walk-ins welcome; Trinity Lutheran Church, 955 James St., Frankfort; Trinity Lutheran Church, 352-7521.

Puppets of Praise Worship Team presents 'A Tale of Three Trees' musical, 6 p.m., Sun., April 18; 45-minute musical, free, donations appreciated, everyone welcome; for details contact Brenda Lambert, 587-0396; Antrim Church of Christ., U.S. 131, Mancelona; Brenda Lambert, 587-0396.

Spring Hymn Sing, 3 p.m., Sun., April 18; led by the Rev. Marv Rosa with Peggy Johnson and Byron Hanson on organ and piano, special music by the Central Church choir and a selection by Maren Leahy, free-will offering collected for hunger and disaster relief, refreshments will follow the concert; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., Traverse City.

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent, Mon., April 19; handbook available to purchase, child care provided, free-will offering collected each week; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, Traverse City; Angela Christie, 231-709-9586.

Eighth Grade Night at GT Teen Community Bible Study, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mon., April 19; interdenominational Bible study for ninth-12th grade students, no previous Bible knowledge required, eighth-grade students and their parents invited to join the current class for food and worship and then attend an informational session with an opportunity to register for 2010-11 class; Faith Reformed Church Ministry Center, 1139 E. Front St., Traverse City; Sally Miller, sallymiller@charter.net, 223-4335.

Cherub Tales story time, 11-11:30 a.m., Fri., April 23; favorite Bible stories and adventures based on Christian values for toddlers/preschoolers, participants invited to stay for lunch in the school's dining hall; Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, 130 E. 10th St., Traverse City; 946-5961.

Vendors sought for spring craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 24, $35 vendor fee for 10- by 10-foot space, tables an additional $5; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC; interested crafters should call Vera Sparks, 938-1387.

Trinity Lutheran Church/Feinstein Foundation $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger challenge, through April 30, to help locally, direct monetary donations or food items to: Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 1003 S. Maple St., Traverse City, MI 49684, mention the Feinstein Foundation; to learn more, call 645-2544.

Grace Episcopal Church/Feinstein Foundation Challenge to Fight Hunger, through April, donations of cash, checks, pledges and food items accepted, "Feinstein Challenge" should be noted on all donations, which may be dropped off at Grace Church, 341 Washington St., TC; for details, call 947-2330.

Win-Some Women Retreat registration, online only, day-and-a-half Christian retreats held May 18-19, May 19-20 and May 20-21, "God's Flower Garden" theme, all-inclusive rate $178/person with two or three to a room, $158 with four people per room; Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island; for details or to register, visit www.win-somewomen.org.

Fellowship/Meetings

neXus coffeehouse-style worship gathering, 11 a.m., Sun., April 18; "outside the pew" in the Westminster Room; The Presbyterian Church 701 Westminster, Traverse City; 946-5680.

Episcopal Peace Fellowship, 11:45 a.m., Mon., April 19; brown bag lunch meeting; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 E. Washington St., Traverse City; 947-2330.

'The Quest' men's group, 6:30 a.m., Tues., April 20; Flap Jack Shack 3980 N. U.S. 31 South, back room, Traverse City; Windward Church, 421-1403 http://www.windwardchurch.org.

Men's Fellowship, 6:30 a.m., Thurs., April 22; focusing on the Men's Fraternity series 'The Great Adventure' by Robert Lewis; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City; First Congregational Church.

Prayer/Meditation

Service of Prayer and Healing, 7 p.m., Sun., April 18; quiet meditative worship, opportunity for individual laying on of hands and prayer for healing; Advent Lutheran Church, downtown, Lake Ann; Advent Lutheran Church, 231-632-0824, http://www.adventlakeann.org.

Cenacle of Divine Mercy prayer meetings, 6-8 p.m., Tues., April 20; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., Traverse City;, 231-941-8410.

Community Prayer Breakfast., 7 a.m., Tues., April 20; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.

Silent meditation, 8-9 a.m., Wed., April 21; mostly silent prayer session, not necessary to stay the entire time; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, Traverse City;, 938-9587.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous, Noon, Sat., April 17; Noon and 8 p.m. Sun., April 18; Noon, Mon.-Fri.; Ladies AA meeting 8 p.m. Wed.; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska;.

Families Anonymous support group, 6 p.m., Sun., April 18; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City; 883-8909.

Alcoholics for Christ support group, 7:30 p.m., Mon., April 19; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City; 938-2654 or 631-2493.

Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m., Mon. April 19 and Fri. April 23; 12-step Christian approach to recovery; The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow, Traverse City; 946-4644.

DivorceCare support group, 7-9 p.m., Mon., April 19; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska;.

Grief Share recovery/support group, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Mon., April 19; Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City; 922-9882.

Project Unity for Life support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mon., April 19; informal seminars for men, programs for those on parole, probation or with substance abuse problems, free, light meal served, court slips can be signed with approval; Project Unity for Life, 900 E. Front St., Suite 200, Traverse City; 929-4446.

"Aftercare" support group, 6:30 p.m., Tues., April 20; fellowship and prepared meal, followed by lesson and then gender-specific discussion/prayer groups, for men and women who have been incarcerated in either county jail or prison; Fresh Wind Christian Community Ministry Center, 269 N. Michigan Ave., Beulah; Rev. Chuck Towersey, 882-7113 or 499-4381.

"Free at Last" women's support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wed., April 21; Project Unity for Life, 900 E. Front, suite 200, Traverse City; 929-4446, http://www.projectunityforlife.com.

DivorceCare support group, 7-9 p.m., Thurs., April 22; continues through June 17, weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topics -- "Facing My Loneliness" April 22; "What Does the Owner's Manual Say" April 29; $1 donation per week to cover program expenses, child care available when planned ahead (donations welcome); First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City;, 231-947-6698.

'The Rock' co-ed addiction support group, 7-8:30 p.m., Fri., April 23; Christ-centered, 12-step addiction recovery groups; Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 402 W. Ninth St., Traverse City.

Open Door, post-abortion healing ministry, TC; for day, time and location, call 378-4962 or e-mail thistime@coslink.net.

Homosexuals Anonymous, a Christian support group to help men and women find freedom from homosexuality; for details, leave a confidential message, e-mail tcha.1@juno.com or call (610) 779-2500 or (800) 288-HAFS.

Worship

Jesus King of King's Biker's Church, 11:30 a.m., Sun., April 18; interdenominational ministry, everyone welcome, meets third Sunday of each month; Sportsman's Club, 5225 Alba Highway, Alba.

Advent Lutheran (ELCA), at renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 275-8031, www.adventlakeann.org or e-mail pastorjustin@charter.net.

All Saints Anglican Church, 10 a.m. Sun.; Temple Beth El, 311 Beth El Way, off Washington St., TC; 946-6589 or http://allsaintstc.org.

Archangel Gabriel Greek Orthodox Church, meeting at 1030 Hastings St., TC; 668-6583 or visit www.tcorthodoxchurch.org.

Baha'i Faith, devotions and study group, for information about TC area gatherings, call 941-4699.

Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; 922-9882.

Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., TC; 947-3792.

Benzie Area Church of Christ, 2474 Frankfort Highway, Frankfort; 352-0046 or http:/benzieareachurchofchrist.blogspot.com/.

Benzie Bible Church, at the Odd Fellows Lodge, Thompsonville; 378-4646.

Benzonia Congregational Church, UCC, south of U.S. 31 and M-115 W. intersection, Benzonia; 882-4922.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6012 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4180.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA, 1050 Peninsula Dr. at Bryant Park, TC; 947-9880.

Blaine Christian Church, Joyfield Road, Arcadia; 352-9148.

Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA, 10180 Elk Lake Road, Elk Rapids; 264-8841.

Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 946-5191 or www.tccentralumc.org.

Christ United Methodist Church, 1249 Three Mile Road S., TC; 946-3048 or www.tcchrist.com.

Church in the Hills Presbyterian (USA), 6401 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire; 533-6001.

Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road, TC; 947-7645.

Church of the Nazarene, 1023 S. Division, TC; 947-5445.

Church of Universal Consciousness, 10 a.m. third Sun., a metaphysical church; for details and location, 258-2377 or rssr@wildblue.net.

Community of Christ, 813 Parsons, TC; 947-0600.; Inland Congregation, 18010 Honor Hwy., Inland Township, 275-2022.

Congregation Ahavat Shalom, meets at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC, 929-4330.

Congregaton Beth El, monthly Shabbat services 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Albert Lewis; 311 Beth El Way, behind the Park Place Hotel, off Washington Street, TC; call 946-1913 or visit www.templebetheltc.com for exact dates.

Crossroads Community of Faith, 3920 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; 943-7312.

Elberta United Methodist Church, 555 Lincoln Ave., Elberta; 352-7427.

Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.

Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.

Family of Faith Lutheran Church, Montessori Children's House, 5363 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 933-0947.

Father's House Outreach, 7 p.m. Sat., 1669 St. Joseph St., next to Centre Ice, TC; Carlo Fabbrini, 409-1476.

Feast of Victory Lutheran Church, 4400 Mt. Hope Road, Acme; 938-1070.

Fellowship Church (Christian Reformed Ministry), 2555 Garfield Road N., TC; 947-6520.

Fife Lake United Methodist Church, 206 N. Boyd St., Fife Lake; 879-4270.

First Baptist Church, 244 Washington, TC; 946-4727.

First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC; 946-4074.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 330 Sixth St., TC; 946-9420; Reading Room, 1142 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-6293.

First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.

First Congregational Church UCC, corner of Zosel and Spring streets, Onekama; 889-4081, oldchurch82@jackpine.net.

First Congregational Church, 431 Forest Ave., Frankfort; 352-7909.

First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St., Elk Rapids; 264-8167.

Forest Area Bible Church, 616 Bates St., Fife Lake; 879-3285.

Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort; 352-7427.

Friends of the Light (Quaker), Sunday, 9 a.m. unprogrammed worship, 10 a.m. Meeting for Worship; corner of Fifth and Oak streets, TC; http://gt-friends.quaker.org.

Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 McFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; 334-4563.

Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Grant United Methodist Church, Karlin and Zue roads, Buckley; 275-7109.

Harbor Light "A Life Giving Church," 4050 Barnes Road, TC; 933-0700.

Hidden Springs Community Church, Marion Township Hall, Marion Center Road, south of M-66, Charlevoix; 237-9204.

Holy Rosary Church, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Latin Mass; 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.

Honor Congregational Church, U.S. 31, Honor; 325-3282.

Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 2680 S. M-88 Highway, Bellaire; 533-8129.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Diocesan Hispanic Mass, 5 p.m. Sun.; 720 Second St., TC; 946-4211.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 1027 McRae Hill Road, TC; 946-6938 or www.ibctc.org.

Keswick United Methodist Church, South Center Highway, Suttons Bay; 271-3755 or www.keswickchurch.org.

Kewadin United Methodist Church, 7234 Cairn Highway, Kewadin; 264-9640.

Revival Center of Kingsley, 111 S. Bronson St., Kingsley; 775-0074.

Kingsley Lutheran services, at the Kingsley Sportsmen's Club, Garfield Road; 7 p.m. Sat.; 941-5811; eucharistcab@aol.com.

Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.

Lake Ann United Methodist Church New Life Center, 19900 First St., Lake Ann; 275-7236.

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