MOTHER'S DAY BANQUET | Gary
The Gary Educators For Christ in partnership with Sisters In The Spirit are asking for women in Northwest Indiana to help sponsor the Fourth Annual Mother's Day Banquet for all mothers and grandmothers who have no family to be with them. This event is designed to keep those mothers and grandmothers from being alone on Mother's Day. Call to find out how to help.
FYI: Call Rita Byron or Grace Turner at (219) 885-3861.
EMPOWERMENT GROUP | Gary
Join a study-empowerment group, an outreach of Christ Universal Temple in Chicago, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays in Savannah Hall Room 203 at Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway. Learn how to live a happier, healthier and more prosperous lives. Topics with Tekla Syers, teacher/director, have included The Twelve Powers of Man, The Secret and Working with Spiritual Laws.
FYI: Call (219) 886-1261 or 588-0422.
DRAMA SKITS | Lynwood
Life House Youth Ministry will present a free family event at 7 p.m. April 19 and 10:45 a.m. April 20 at Lynwood Church of God, 20721 Torrence Ave. The New Life Drama Company, ages 18 to 25, will minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ through drama skits.
FYI: Call (708) 757-6159.
RUMMAGE SALE | East Chicago
A rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 in the parking lot (indoors in case of rain) at Faith Temple Church, 3711 Pennsylvania Ave. Clothing, shoes, accessories and household items. Food vendors will be on site.
FYI: Call (219) 397-0172.
MUSIC CONCERT | Valparaiso
A free Concert of Music for the Parish Sesquicentennial will be presented by St. Paul Church Choir at 2:30 p.m. April 20 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd. The concert includes works by Charles Villiers Stanford, Louis Vierne, C. Hubert H. Parry, Aaron Copland and others.
FYI: Call (219) 464-4831.
PASSOVER SCHEDULE | Munster
First Seder will be held this evening at Congregation Beth Israel, 535 Progress Ave. First Days will be observed at 9 a.m. April 20 and 7:15 a.m. April 21. Chol Hamoed will be held at 7:30 a.m. April 22 through 25, and Final Days will be held at 9 a.m. April 26 and 27, with the Yizkor recited. Passover ends at 8:34 p.m. April 27.
FYI: Call (219) 922-0101.
PACK THE PEWS | Griffith
True Light International Ministries hosts Pack the Pew Day at 10:30 a.m. April 20 at 1257 N. Cline Ave. The church is celebrating its new sanctuary. Free refreshments will be served after the service.
GOSPEL CONCERT | Chicago
Safe Harbour, a Gospel recording group, will sing at 9:30 a.m. April 20 at St. Petri United Church of Christ, 103rd and Avenue L. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
FYI: Call (773) 768-1656.
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY | East Chicago
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 86th anniversary April 26 and 27 at 3902 Alexander Ave.
The gospel play "The Glory Train," which recounts the story of a train ride a group of Christians take from the land of the living to their final destination in the afterlife, will be presented at 6 p.m. April 26, preceded by a dinner at 4 p.m. Come see who makes it to the Golden Gates. The celebration continue at the 10:45 a.m. worship service April 27 with the Rev. William Collins, pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hammond as guest speaker. There will also be a 4 p.m. service with the Rev. Gilbert Washington, pastor of St. Paul Bethel Church in South Bend, as the speaker.
FYI: Call the church at (219) 398-2589.
SOLVE THE MYSTERY | Portage
The Home and School Association will present a murder mystery dinner show, "Marriage Can Be Murder," at 7 p.m. April 26 at Nativity Hall, Nativity of Our Saviour Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road. The hilarious and deadly wedding of Lisa and Michael will be followed by a reception complete with DJ and dancing until 11:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to those who solve the crime. The cost for appetizers, dinner, entertainment, DJ and dancing is $25 per person prior to April 21 and $30 after that date. Tickets may be purchased at the school office or by phone. There will be a cash bar and baby-sitting is available for a small fee if reserved in advance.
FYI: Call (219) 979-2002.
FREE DINNER | Hammond
Hammond Christian Reformed Church serves a free community dinner the last Thursday of each month at 167th Street and Baring Avenue. The next one will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. April 24. Join the free dinner without any obligation.
FYI: Call (219) 844-3331.
LADIES RETREAT | Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake Ministries will hold its annual Spring Ladies Retreat Weekends from April 25 to 27 and May 2 to 4. The speaker for the first weekend will be Phyllis Harmony, with music from Tammy Hoffman, and the speaker for the second weekend will be Jane Rubietta, with music led by One Accord. Both weekends will be a time of refreshment and renewal. Call for more information or to register a group.
FYI: Call (219) 374-5941 or visit www.cedarlakeministries.org.
BREAKFAST SET | Porter Twp.
Salem United Methodist Church of Porter Township will sponsor an all-you-can-eat country breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 26 at the Salem Fellowship Hall, 756 West 350 South, across from the church south of Lakes of the Four Seasons. Menu includes eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, bacon, hashbrowns and fruit salad, along with milk, juice and coffee. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and younger. There will be home baked goods for sale. Proceeds support the missions of the church.
FYI: Call (219) 988-4700.
SPAGHETTI DINNER | Hammond
Orchard Drive Baptist Church will serve a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 26 at 3425 Orchard Drive. The meal includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, tea, soft drinks and coffee. Dessert also will be served. Proceeds will be used for an upcoming mission trip.
FYI: Call (219) 845-0752 or (219) 844-7625.
PRAYER BREAKFAST | Gary
A prayer breakfast is set for 9 a.m. to noon April 26 at the Lakeshore Ballroom at Majestic Star Hotel, One Buffington Harbor Drive. A donation of $15 includes a buffet breakfast. Attendees will pray about the many issues facing the communities in Northwest Indiana. The program will include gospel music, solos, praise dance and prayers offered by local ministers. It's offered by the Committee to Elect June L. Simmons Blackmon.
FYI: Call (219) 378-9355.
CHANGING LIFESTYLES | Gary
"Empowered to Succeed Conference 2008" will be presented by Changing Lifestyles by Faith International from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 at Tolleston Pavilion, 1709 Ellsworth. Continental breakfast and a lifestyle luncheon are included.
FYI: Call (219) 887-0026 or (219) 886-9292.
PASTOR ANNIVERSARY | East Chicago
The fifth anniversary of the pastor, Rev. Rodney Golson Sr., will be celebrated with a prayer breakfast at 8:30 a.m. April 26 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4756 Melville Ave. The celebration at the church continues with a service at 11 a.m. April 27 featuring as speakers the Rev. J.C. Wade of Zion M.B. Church in East Chicago and the Rev. W.P. Turner of New Spiritual Light Baptist Church in Chicago.
FYI: Call (219) 397-1107.
CLOTHING GIVEAWAY | Gary
A monthly Clothing Giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 26 in the lower sanctuary at Morning Star M.B. Church, 2019 Connecticut St. Clothing will be available for men, women and children.
FYI: Call (219) 883-6149 or 949-7663.
DINNER & A MOVIE | South Holland
A spaghetti dinner and movie night for all ages will be held at 5:30 p.m. April 26 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St. The Disney classic "Lady and the Tramp" will be shown. Cost is $6 for adults and a donated canned good for children. Proceeds will be used to help world hunger through the Feed the Hungry campaign of Lutheran World Relief. RSVP.
FYI: Call (708) 331-4100.
ELIZABETH MINISTRY | Hammond
Elizabeth Ministry will sponsor an ecumenical prayer service to acknowledge the lives of children who have died because of miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or an early childhood death. The service is at 2 p.m. April 27 near the Providence Section of St. John-St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 1547 167th St. To participate in the Rose Remembrance Ceremony, call ahead.
FYI: Call (219) 844-9475, (219) 838-5755 or (219) 924-9212.
SPAGHETTI DINNER | Griffith
A spaghetti dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. April 27 at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 1115 N. Cline Ave. The dinner is open to the public, and there is no fee. Entertainment will be provided.
FYI: Call (219) 838-8379.
PASTOR ANNIVERSARY | Hammond
The Rev. Patrick Gillis, pastor of New Community Baptist Church, will celebrate his 17th anniversary at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 27 at 5461 S. Calumet Ave. The afternoon speaker will be the Rev. Gregory Haygood of Pilgrim Baptist Church in South Bend. Theme is "A man after God's own heart," Jeremiah 3:15.
FYI: Call (219) 931-8407.
SUNDAY DINNER | Gary
A spaghetti dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 6060 Miller Ave. Come enjoy the food and fellowship in Lessard Hall, right behind the church. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-outs will be available.
FYI: Call (219) 938-1373.
LAVENDER & LACE | Crown Point
Treat mother to a Mother's Day lunch at the second Annual Lavender and Lace Luncheon from 1 to 4 p.m. May 10 at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 12718 Marshall St. Biblical storyteller Gerri Smith will portray "The Woman at the Well." Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children 10 and younger.
Seating is limited, and reservations must be made by April 30. No tickets will be sold at the door.
FYI: Call Ruth Joyce at (219) 696-0936 or Kathy Berwick at (219) 696-8754.
