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Faith

October 23, 2009

Faith in Brief: 10/24/2009

Public invited to gospel sing

Kalkaska -- The public is invited to a Gospel Sing at the Kalkaska Senior Center.

The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and will feature northern Michigan musicians and audience participation. The senior center is located at 303 S. Coral St. Call 258-6587 for more information.

Rabbi Lewis will discuss his book

Traverse City -- Rabbi Albert Lewis will discuss his writing career, influences on his life and sign copies of his book "Soul Sounds: Reflections on Life" on Sunday at Horizon Books.

Rabbi Lewis writes extensively for and has consulted with Fortune 500 corporations and religious bodies on how to address the needs and issues of a growing middle-aged and aging population. He was appointed to the Governor's Commission on Aging and is the founding president of Hospice of Grand Rapids and the western Michigan chapter of the Michigan Society for Gerontology. Dr. Lewis is rabbi of Congregation Beth El in Traverse City.

Dr. Lewis' book is a juried selection of his weekly columns from the Grand Rapids Press. Each essay is followed by two questions for reflection designed to help the reader explore his own life journey.

Dr. Lewis will discuss and sign his book from 2 to 3 p.m. at the downtown book store, 243 E. Front St. For details, call 946-7290 or (800) 587-2147, or visit www.horizonbooks.com.

Clothing donations sought for give-away

Grawn -- Grawn United Methodist Church is asking for donations in preparation for a clothing give-away.

Clothing donations will be accepted from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon on Friday at the church, 1260 W. Silver Lake Road, where the clothing will be given away from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 31. Call 943-8353 for details.

Everyone invited to Harvest Fest

Traverse City -- Everyone is invited to Lighthouse Church of God's ninth annual Harvest Fest.

The free party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the church, 2770 LaFranier Road. There will be food, games, music and candy. For details, call 947-7965.

Trick or Treat Rest Stop in Kingsley

KInglsey -- Families are invited to take a break from trick or treating at Kingsley United Methodist Church.

The church will offer a Trick or Treat Rest Stop from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 with free coffee for parents and free hot chocolate for children and a "famous" Mr. Kaule popcorn ball for everyone's goodie bag.

Restrooms also will be available. The church is located at 113 E. Blair St.

Church hosts dinner and country store

Empire -- Swiss steak tops the menu for a dinner at Empire United Methodist Church.

The meal will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 10050 Michigan St.

The cost is $9 per person or $18 for parents and children.

There also will be a Country Store selling baked goods, pies and treasures.

Call 326-5510 to learn more.

Fall Kidz Fest at Revival Center

Cadillac -- The Revival Center of Cadillac invites area families to a Fall Kidz Fest on Oct. 31.

The fun includes carnival games, hayrides, horseback riding, cake walks, candy, prizes and more from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Revival Center is located at 984 Plett Road. Call 775-2662 to learn more.

Evening features song, stories

SUTTONS BAY -- An evening of music, stories and meditation will be held Wednesday with Rabbi Chava Bahle and guest cantor Robert Michael Esformes.

Esformes is a concert performer, counselor and Jewish educator who travels widely offering programs of renewal and traditional worship services, classes in mysticism and music and

more.

The event will be held at Bahle's home; directions will be provided upon RSVP.

Call 357-0309 by Monday, 5 p.m., or e-mail finerabbi@aol.com. Donations to Or Tzafon will be welcome.

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