May 9, 2008 Religion Calendar

Today

Lighthouse Disciples Benefit Car Wash — 1 p.m. every Friday (weather permitting). All donations go toward the Lighthouse Mission Discipleship Program. Lighthouse Mission, 407 L. Casillas Blvd. Information: 762-1933.

Anniversary service — 7 p.m., to honor Bishop W. Charles Green Sr. and his wife Ange. Speaker: The Rev. J. L’Keith Jones, pastor of Metropolitan Church of God in Christ, Albuquerque. First Church of God in Christ, 3400 Vinton St. Information: 763-3770.

Saturday

Homecoming/anniversary celebration — Noon to 5 p.m. Celebration of church’s 89th anniversary. Games, contests, refreshments. Patterson Chapel Christian Methodist Church, 3211 Cesar Chavez St. Information: The Rev. Mary L. Washington at 693-6434 or 763-4378.

Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.

Anniversary banquet — 7 p.m. Speaker: The Rev. W.D. Davis, pastor of Lyon’s Chapel Baptist Church in Lubbock. To honor Bishop W. Charles Green Sr. and his wife Ange. Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd. Information and tickets: Dianne Nance at 762-5620.

Sunday

Men’s Bible class — 9:30-10:15 a.m. North Plains Mall Cinema, 2809 N. Prince St., Free coffee and donuts.

Anniversary service — 4 p.m. Speaker: The Rev. W.D. Davis, pastor of Lyon’s Chapel Baptist Church in Lubbock. To honor Bishop W. Charles Green Sr. and his wife Ange. First Church of God in Christ, 3400 Vinton St. Information: 763-3770.

Monday

3D Group meeting — 5:30 p.m. St. James Church, 1117 N. Main. Diet, Discipline and Discipleship weight loss group. Information: 763-4638.

Tuesday

Prayer group — 9:30 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St. Information: 763-6450.

Children’s story hour — 10 a.m. Story Books: “The Best Thing Is Love” by Dandi Daley Mackall and “The Sunflower Parable” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Children’s section in Master’s Centre, 810 E. 21st St. Information: 762-1924.

Distribution — 9-11 a.m. sign-in. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Food and clothing distribution. Information: 763-4400.

Wednesday

Bible study — 9:30 a.m., St. James Church, 1117 N. Main St. Information: 763-4638.

Thursday

Straight to the Heart — 8:30-9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study. Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St. Information: 763-4400.

Weekly prayer group — Noon to 1 p.m. Prayer requests welcome. Christian Believers Education, 209 W. Seventh St. Information: 763-1715.

3D Group meeting — 6 p.m. St. James Church, 1117 N. Main, Diet, Discipline, and Discipleship weight loss group. Information: 763-4638.

Looking Ahead

May 17 — Armed Forces Day celebration breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m. Complementary breakfast to honor all active duty and retired military personnel. Central Baptist Church Worship Center, 2501 N. Norris St. Information: 762-4727.

May 17 — Community-Wide baccalaureate service: 7 p.m. For all 2008 graduates, their families and friends. Refreshments following service. Graduates are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns. Central Baptist Church Worship Center, 2501 N. Norris St. Information: 762-4727.

May 18-19 — Church renewal: 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. May 18; 7 p.m. May 19. Special guest speaker: the Rev. David McVey. Central Christian Church of Clovis, 14th and Mitchell streets. Information: 763-3517 or 356-6001.

May 23 — Clovis Christian School graduation: 6:30 p.m. 800 Hinkle St. Information: 763-5311.

Religion Calendar is compiled by Janet Bresenham. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesdays. To add, delete, or update events, contact her at 356-4483, Ext. 31, fax to 356-3630 or e-mail: janet_bresenham@link.freedom.com