MercyMe will be bringing its motivating Christian sound to the Stanislaus County Fair. The multiplatinum-selling band will perform Monday on the Budweiser Variety Free Stage at 8:30 p.m.
The concert is hosted by Celebration Radio 101.5 KAMB and is free with the price of fair admission. Since the release of its first album in 2001, MercyMe has made a splash on the Christian music scene. The band was named America's Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the 2010 American Music Awards for its latest album, "The Generous Mr. Lovewell."
MercyMe previously took home the title in 2004 and since then has sold nearly 6 million records. "The Generous Mr. Lovewell" sold nearly 90,000 copies its first week, debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 chart and atNo. 1 on Christian SoundScan. The album has already garnered the band a No. 1 single with "All of Creation." It revolves around a fictional character band members created to remind listeners to love others well.
Other faith-related events:
ARTS AND MUSIC
BRADLEY HATHAWAY WITH TY CASKEY AND OTHERS — 7 p.m. Wednesday, The Spot at Three Rivers Community Church, 500 N. Ninth St., Modesto. Free; for more information, call New Hope Productions at (209) 918-7388.
DANCE RECITAL — 7 p.m. July 30, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Community Center, 1416 Maze Blvd., Modesto. The church's dance ministry will present its 10th annual dance recital, followed by a reception. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children. Available at the door or from the parish office. (209) 524-4381.
LINCOLN BREWSTER — 7 p.m. Friday, Modesto Junior College, auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center, 435 College Ave. Brewster is a Christian singer and songwriter. Tickets are $25 for general seating and are available online at http://mjc.tix.com. Limited tickets for premium seating and a reception with the artist are $50, and are available by contacting Chris Rodriguez at(209) 575-6274.
CLASSES
JUDAISM AND THE HEBREW LANGUAGE — Congregation Beth Shalom is offering a series of courses for the community to learn about Judaism and the Hebrew language. The program is called Chavurat Binah Shaleim, which means "a friendly group of people whose purpose is complete understanding." Cost of all classes will be covered by purchasing a "passport" for $108. Classes are free to congregation members. Classes will be at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Dates will be determined once the congregation receives registration from participants. For more information, e-mail Rabbi Larry Moldo at cbsrabbilarry@sbcglobal.net. Registration is due Aug. 10.
MISCELLANEOUS
KISSING FROGS — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oodles Yogurt, 3430 Tully Road, Modesto. Free. This is a launch party for the six-week Bible-study book "Kissing Frogs and Trying on Shoes," by Modesto first-time author Michele Corgiat, a licensed marriage and family therapist. The emphasis is on telling teen girls about dating and how to develop a wish list for what they're looking for in a dream guy. Books will be available to buy for $10. (209) 402-2717.
SAMARITAN'S PURSE — 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Lighthouse Community Church, 107 D'Arcy Parkway, Lathrop. Chuck and Heidi Partlow of Modesto will talk about how they helped distribute shoeboxes to children in Honduras as part of Operation Christmas Child. There will be information about the program, plus door prizes and refreshments. For more information, call the Partlows at (209) 495-8066.
GOLF CLASSIC — 8 a.m. July 30, Rancho Del Rey Golf Club, Atwater. Cost is $100 and includes golf, cart, range balls, beverage tickets, lunch and prizes for all winners. Benefits Healing Nations, a Christian nonprofit that works with youth in west Modesto. To register, call(209) 549-1828 or e-mail healing-nations@bigvalley.net. Golfers may also register online at www.healingnationsmodesto.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
PANDAMANIA — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Modesto Christian Reformed Church, 2620 College Ave., Modesto. Dinner will be served before the program from 5:30-6 p.m. For children ages 4 and older; free; register at www.modestocrc.org.
EGYPT: JOSEPH'S JOURNEY FROM PRISON TO PALACE — 8:45 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, Calvary Chapel, 4300 American Ave., Modesto. Skits, music, games, crafts. Free; (209) 545-5530.
SPACE: SALVATION PERSEVERANCE ATTITUDE COURAGE EMPOWERMENT — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Calvary Temple Worship Center, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto. Inflatables, petting zoo, game zone, gift bag, magazine, Laser Quest and more. $30. Register online at www.ctwc.com. (209) 529-7346, ext. 222.
UPSIDE DOWN AND INSIDE OUT ON MAIN STREET — 5:30-8 p.m. July 25-29, Wellspring Anglican Church, 820 H St., Modesto. Potty-trained children through age 12. Skits, music, crafts, snacks, games. (209) 525-3600.
Send your faith-based events by 9 a.m. Tuesdays to kmccray@modbee.com, by fax to (209) 578-2207 or by mail to Kerry McCray, The Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352.
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