Religion Calendar: 11-23

11/23/2013

Toledo Country Limits worship service with live country music, United Methodist Church of St. Andrew, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., 6 p.m. every Saturday.

The Lutheran Hour, WPOS (102.3), Sunday, 7 a.m., and on XM satellite radio 170 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Ken Klaus’s message on "Give Thanks Because We Need To."

"Lazarus," a musical presented by the choirs of Sylvania United Church of Christ, 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. Sunday, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania. Information: 419-882-0082.

Women in Red for the Mission at First Missionary Baptist Church 4 p.m. Sunday, 10202 Angola Rd., Swanton, with guest speaker sister Wanda Dorn from New Light Missionary Baptist Church.

Pentecostal Church of God beat Michigan Week with Stanley Jackson, a former Ohio State quarterback will be speaking and sharing his testimony, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 1701 Blanchard Ave., Findlay. Information: 419-422-0037 or www. apcg.com.

Christian Seniors Interaction, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, First United Methodist Church of Perrysburg, 200 Zoar Dr., Perrysburg. Cost: $3. Reservations required. Bible study with the Rev. Herb Weber of Blessed John XXIII this Tuesday. Information: 419-872-0846.

Philippine-American Catholic Council Novena and Mass, 7 p.m. first Wednesday of every month, St. Clement Church, 3030 Tremainsville Rd.

Theology with Toast, 10 a.m. second Wednesday of every month, Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S. Wynn Rd., Oregon. Information: 419-698-0405.

Epworth United Methodist Church featuring The Academy Brass Quintet, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 4855 W. Central Ave. This concert is free and open to the public.

The Lima Chapter of Magnificat will be presenting Fr. Jim Szobonya guest speaker for Christmas breakfast, 10 a.m. Dec. 7, Old Barn Out Back, 3175 W. Elm St., Lima. Cost: $10. Reservation required by Dec. 4, 419-339-5575.

Yuletide Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, 4255 Bellevue Rd. Tickets are from $5 to $20. Information: 419-472-2288 ext. 288 or by email to jlepla@blessedsacramenttoledo.com.

A Night in Bethlehem, 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Rd. Live animals in the stable, hear the music and feel the excitement of a special baby’s birth; also on Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. Bowsher High School orchestra will perform and 3 p.m. music by collaboration; and on Dec. 8, Ottawa High School choraliers will sing followed by the Central Catholic Glee Club at 4 p.m. Information: www.hopetoledo.net.

New Prospect Baptist Church annual candlelight services 4 p.m. Dec. 8, 1425 W. Delaware Ave., with guest Rev. Jerry Boose and 2nd Baptist Church.

St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church invites you to share in celebrating the 3rd pastor appreciation Rev. Dwight Gutridge and Sister Mia Gutridge recognizing his 10 years of pastoring, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 954 Belmont Ave. There will be special guest for both services. Information: 419-243-1065.

The deadline for news items for the Religion Calendar is noon Tuesday. Mail items to the Religion Editor, The Blade, 541 North Superior St., Toledo, Ohio 43660; fax to 419-724-6439; or email to religion@theblade.com. For a listing in the Directory of Worship, call 419-724-6485. For retail advertising on the Religion pages, call 419-724-6350.