Calendar
12/11/2004The Pomeroys, from Richwood, W.Va., in concert, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Mountain of Praise Church, 3997 County Road 6-1, Delta, 419-673-3238.
Dr. Amos Yong, seminar, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 9:15 a.m. tomorrow, worship service 10:30 a.m., First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo, 6520 Pilliod Rd., Holland, 419-865-9171.
Charismatic Mass and Healing Service, 7 p.m. Monday, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2255 Central Grove, Toledo.
United Presbyterian Church of Pemberville, Pine and Perry streets, cookie walk and luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today.
The Lutheran Hour, "I Need To Be Sure," 7 a.m. tomorrow, WPOS-FM (102.3); Woman to Woman, "Toxic Relationships," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, WDFM-FM (98.1).
"Let's Just Praise the Lord," Family and Friends Day, tomorrow, Canaan M.B. Baptist Church, 1333 Western Ave., service 10:45 a.m. songs of praise 6 p.m.
Youth Day, 11 a.m. tomorrow, musical 5 p.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church.
Contemplative Prayer, noon Monday; Eucharistic Liturgy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Visitation Spirituality Center, 529 Stewart Rd., Monroe, 734-242-5520.
Christmas and Holiday Events
Holiday Musicale, 3 and 7 p.m. today, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 Laskey Rd.
"The Gospel According to Scrooge" Christmas musical drama, 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, Dayspring Assembly of God, 17360 North Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, free but tickets required, 419-352-0672.
"Back to Bethlehem" outdoor interactive drama, 6-9 p.m. today and tomorrow, First Apostolic Church, 5701 West Sylvania Ave., free, 419-885-4888.
"Christmas Spectacular" with Larnelle Harris and the Calvary Choir, 7 p.m. today and tomorrow, Calvary Assembly of God, 5025 Glendale Ave., free-will offering. 419-381-0254.
Charles Dickens Christmas Village, 1375 Sylvania Ave., 2-9 p.m. today and tomorrow, donation admission, 419-478-6012.
Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration "Journey to Bethlehem," 6:30-8:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, Southgate Church, 1217 Prouty Ave., 419-243-7455.
"How Great Our Joy!" Christmas musical, 6 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Collingwood United Methodist Church, 701 Phillips Ave.
"Bethlehem AD" Christmas drama, 7 tonight, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Lighthouse Church, 2324 West Alexis Rd.
Cantate Domino Choir School Christmas Concert, free Lessons and Carols service, 4 p.m. tomorrow, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 428 North Erie St.
"Christmas Celebration 2004," 5 p.m. tomorrow, Amazing Grace AME Zion Church, 1827 Oakwood St.
Toledo Campus Ministry Fellowship's Advent to Christmas Worship Celebration, 6 p.m. tomorrow, University of Toledo Student Union Room 2582.
"A Christmas Celebration," free musical for the whole family, by the Clarence Smith Community Chorus and Scott High School Symphonic Choir, 6 p.m. tomorrow, St. Martin de Porres Church, 1119 West Bancroft St.
The "O" Antiphons of Advent, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Trinity Episcopal Church, Adams and St. Clair streets, free, 419-243-1231.
Candlelight Christmas Concert with eight choirs, 175 musicians, 7 p.m. tomorrow, First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Broadway, Maumee, 419-893-0223.
Advent Scripture Study, 10 a.m. Thursdays in December, St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, 419-443-1485.
Philippine-American Catholic Council Misa de Gallo (Pre-Christmas Novena of Masses), 7 p.m. Thursday through Dec. 23, 6 p.m. Dec. 24, St. Agnes Church, 3901 Martha Ave.
Free coats and blankets for the poor and homeless, plus an "Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert" by the Rev. Mark Vipond, 7 p.m. Friday, Western Avenue Baptist Church, 546 Western Ave.
Christmas Novena Masses, St. Jude Catholic Church, Victory Avenue, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. Dec. 18; noon Dec. 19; 7 p.m. Dec. 20-23, 5 p.m. Dec. 24.
Outdoor Living Nativity, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. Thursday through Dec. 18, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., Oregon.
30th Annual Musical at Holland Free Methodist Church, 8 p.m. rehearsal performance Friday and 8 p.m. Dec. 19. Free.
The Spirit of Christmas musical featuring DayOne and the Cathedral Singers, 7 p.m. Friday through Dec. 19, Cathedral of Praise, 5225 West Alexis Ave., free admission, 419-882-8463.
Sunday Holiday Worship Service with Anthony Pattin, concert pianist, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19, Grace Presbyterian Church, 1171 Oakwood Ave.
"Come to the Manger" walk-through display of nativities, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 18 and noon-3 p.m. Dec. 19, Home Acres Church, 2160 Eastbrook Dr., 419-474-4698.
Handel's "Messiah" selections, 3 p.m. Dec. 19, St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1842 Airport Hwy., $10 donation.
"Holiness with a Touch of Class" Christmas Cantata, 6 p.m. Dec. 19, St. James Holiness COGIC "The Armory," 3319 Nebraska Ave., 419-537-9736.
Living Nativity, seven scenes viewable from your car, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19, First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo, 6520 Pilliod Rd., Holland, 419-865-9171.
German Christmas Service, 2 p.m. Dec. 19, Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1342 Sylvania Ave., with the Rev. Gerald H. Labuhn, 419-478-2374.
Toledo Symphony Orchestra Christmas concerts, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside, 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1690 Stearns Rd., Temperance; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, St. Caspar Catholic Church, 1205 Shoop Ave., Wauseon; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, All Saints Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rd., Rossford.
"A Family Christmas," 6 p.m. Dec. 24, Heritage Church of God, 3520 Strayer Rd., Maumee, 419-861-9520.
Candlelight Holy Communion Service, 7 p.m. Dec. 24, First St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Oregon.
Christmas Eve Mass with candlelight procession, 4 p.m. Dec. 24, St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1416 Nebraska Ave.
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