Religion calendar

2/19/2005

"The Sacred 40 Days of Lent," reflections for the journey, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through March 15, Our Lady of Consolation Retreat House, 321 Clay St., Carey, Ohio, 1-419-396-7970 or www.olcshrine.com.

Love Fellowship Church International Family Celebration, today and tomorrow, with leadership training at 10 a.m. today; fiesta banquet with live band, 7 tonight at the Event Center, 23 North Summit St., and installation of the Rev. Charles Waters, Jr., as pastor, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the church, 749 Northwood Ave. 419-242-3191.

"A Mountain Top Experience" winter conference, starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow through Tuesday, Hotel Seagate, 141 North Summit St., 401 Jefferson Ave.,presented by Tabernacle of Praise Christian Church, with guest evangelist William V. Green of Barberton, Ohio. 419-536-8165.

"God Loved the World," The Lutheran Hour, 7 a.m. tomorrow, WPOS-FM (102.3); "Out of the Depths," Woman to Woman, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, WDFM-FM (98.1).

Jerusalem Baptist Church, 445 Dorr St., celebration of Black History Month, 11 a.m. tomorrow with Abdul Alkalimat, director of Africana Studies at the University of Toledo, soul food dinner after service, $8 adults, $7 children 7-11.

Nineteenth Annual Black History Musical featuring local guest choirs and soloists, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Third Baptist Church, 9775 Angola Rd., Holland.

Taize Prayer Service, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Trinity Episcopal Church, 128 West Hardin St., Findlay.

Appreciation for music ministry of Elder Johnny M. Hobbs III, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Greater St. John COGIC, 2127 West Sylvania Ave.

Charismatic Mass and Healing Service, 7 p.m. Monday, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 5856 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-691-6686.

"Spirituality of the 12 Steps," presenter Sister Breta Borman, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, 1250 Tiffin St., Fremont, Ohio. 1-419-332-6522.

Sonrise Community Church, 3350 West Laskey Rd., nutrition workshop, 7 p.m. Tuesday. 419-480-0777.

Disciple and Staple, Christian rock bands, 7 p.m. Thursday, The Mill, 5115 Glendale Ave., tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 419-725-6455. The Mill, 5115 Glendale Ave., 419-725-6455.

Book Discussion, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Visitation Spirituality Center, 529 Stewart Rd., Monroe, Mich. 734-242-5520.

New Hope, Christian care and support group, using prayer and biblical principles for mental wellness for people suffering from mental and emotional disorders, 6:30 p.m. Friday, and the last Friday of every month. 419-475-7871.

"Building a Balanced Home: Strong Woman, Soft Heart," women's conference with author Julianna Slattery, Friday through Feb. 27, Redeemer Fellowship Church, 5305 Evergreen Dr., Monroe. 734-242-5277.

Actress Lisa Whelchel, speaking at Women's Winter Weekend, Friday and Feb. 26, Boulevard Church of Christ, 7041 Sylvania Ave. 419-841-3061.

Seventh Annual Open Door Liturgy, Bishop Leonard Blair presiding, honoring Catholics with disabilities, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Rd., Findlay, presented by Equal Access Ministry. 419-244-6711.

The Rev. Sally Martin of Visitation Spirituality Center in Monroe, Mich., guest speaker at Toledo Aglow meeting, 10 a.m. Feb. 26, Comfort Inn South, 2426 Oregon Rd., $5 registration.

"The Rejuvenating Power of the Sabbath" seminar, presented by Sister Paulette Schroeder, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 26, St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, Ohio. 1-419-443-1485.

Concert for Tsunami Survivors, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 517 Elizabeth St., Ann Arbor.

"Secrets Women Want To Know," with P. Bunny Wilson, 25th Annual Changed Life Seminar, March 5, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 West Laskey Rd. 419-473-3280.

The deadline for news items for the Religion Calendar is noon Wednesday. Items can be mailed to the Religion Editor, The Blade, P.O. Box 921, Toledo, Ohio 43697-0921; faxed to 419-724-6439, or e-mailed to religion@theblade.com. To speak to the Religion Editor, call 419-724-6154.