Religion calendar

5/15/2004

Spring Revival, 4:30-8:30 p.m. today, Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 424 North Detroit Ave.

Multifaith building blessing, Habitat for Humanity project, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 1058 Gribbin Lane, Toledo.

1st Annual Pastoral Musical Celebration, 6 tonight, Majestic Praise Ministries Church of God in Christ, 11 Richards Rd.

"Power for Your Next Level" with Ralph Gerard of Phoenix, 7 tonight and 11 a.m. tomorrow, Sonrise Community Church, 3350 West Laskey Rd.

Italian Day at Our Lady of Consolation basilica and national shrine, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. tomorrow, 315 Clay St., Carey, Ohio.

"Notice Prayer When It Happens," discussion led by Dr. Kevin Anderson, noon tomorrow, Glendale Presbyterian Church, 4609 Glendale Ave., free. Parenting workshop by Dr. Anderson at the church, 10 a.m.-noon, May 22; registration is $15 per person or $25 per couple, 419-385-3567.

"The Whole Truth About the Iraq War," 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr St.

Appreciation Service for Elder John Stockard, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Christian Community Church, 2500 Nebraska Ave.

True Vine Baptist Church third anniversary celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Melvin L. Barnes, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Calvary Baptist Church, and 4 p.m. May 23 at Friendship Baptist.

Nondenominational healing mission, 2-4 p.m. tomorrow, St. Michael Lutheran Church, 5790 West Temperance Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., sponsored by Balm of Gilead Order of St. Luke, 419-699-2500.

Christ Presbyterian Church presents the Rutter Requiem and music of William Billings, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, 4225 Sylvania Ave.; free-will offering.

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

Spring Healing Revival, 7 p.m. tomorrow through May 21, An House of Prayer Church Inc., 10851 Angola Rd., Swanton.

The Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, leader of the 3 million-member Presbyterian Church (USA), will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Broadway, Maumee, 419-893-0223.

Toledo Jewish Community Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Temple-Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania; dairy dessert reception 7 p.m.

"The Gathering," Ministry to Catholic Charismatic Renewal, 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Michael's, Findlay, 750 Bright Rd.

Congregational Wellness seminar, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday and June 9, Winebrenner Seminar, 950 North Main St., Findlay, 419-434-4232 or 800-992-4987.

"Being Whole Single" by Kim Butler, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Stonebridge Church of God, 2111 Stonebridge Dr., Findlay, 419-422-6862.

Ascension Eve Service, coordinated by Toledo area Lutheran Churches, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ascension Lutheran Church, Dorr Street and Collingwood, message by the Rev. Stephen Marsh, assistant to the bishop of the Southeast Michigan ELCA Synod.

Theology on Tap for young Catholic adults, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, back room of Jed's 2531 Reynolds Rd.

18th Annual Toledo Area German Ascension Service, 7 p.m. Thursday, 745 Walbridge Ave., English translation provided in bulletin. German friendship and pastry follow the service; 419-243-8189.

Parents' Night Out, free child care for parents of the community, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4725 Dorr St.; advance registration required, 419-536-1985.

Citywide Christian Trustee Association monthly meeting 10 a.m. May 22, True Vine Baptist, 739 Russell St.

Toledo Aglow meeting, guest speaker Judy Blankenmeyer, 10 a.m. May 22, Comfort Inn South, 2426 Oregon Rd., $5. Reservations required, 419-999-3816.

Open House, May 22, Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission, 1917 Jefferson Ave., 419-242-6642.

"Building a Living Bridge for Peace," keynote speaker His Beatitude Michel Sabbah, Latin Patriarch of the Archdiocese of Jerusalem, symposium 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; banquet 6:30-10 p.m. May 22, Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, Mich., sponsored by Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, Archdiocese of Detroit, Madonna University, and Detroit-Windsor Council of Churches. Reservations: 866-871-4233.

Library dedication in honor of John and Minnie Richards, First Church of God, 3015 Collingwood Blvd., 9 a.m. May 23.

Reiki Class, May 24-25, Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, 1250 Tiffin St., Fremont, $250, 419-332-6522.

"Meeting of Men," 7 p.m. May 27, reservations due by Friday, Visitation Spirituality Center, 529 Stewart Rd., Monroe, Mich., $5, 734-242-5520.

"Spring's Bursting Out All Over," prayerful conference, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 29, St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, $12, 419-443-1485.

Reservations now being taken for "Women in Excellence" style show-luncheon, noon-3 p.m. June 19, with Cynthia Ford, St. James Holiness Church of God in Christ, also known as The Armory; 419-537-9736.

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