Religion Digest (1/29/12)

ARTS AND MUSIC

YOUNG AFRICANS CHOIR — 6 p.m. Feb. 11, River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale. Group that performed as children returns for concert of song, dance and words. Offering. (209) 847-9428.

CLASSES

RADICAL FORGIVENESS — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning Feb. 6, Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. Nine-week class open to adults; learn how to make anger a positive force in your life. $20 for materials. Child care. (209) 567-3200, ext. 350.

PORTRAIT OF MARRIAGE — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 7, Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. 13-week class for couples or those considering marriage includes topics such as in-laws, money, sex, romance, communication and loyalty. $25 for materials. Child care available.(209) 567-3200, ext. 350.

PRAYER CONFERENCE —9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11, First Christian Reformed Church, 305 Boesch Drive, Ripon. Former pastor and conference speaker Terry Teykl of Houston will use humor on topics such as personal prayer, prayer evangelism and the Holy Spirit. $20 by Feb. 4; $25 after that or at the door, includes snacks and lunch. (209) 599-3225.

DATE NIGHT — 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 12, Living Hope Christian Fellowship, Highway 120 and River Road, Oakdale. Date Night Challenge Event starts with video by nationally known Gary and Erin Smalley, comedian Jaff Allen and musical guest Michael O'Brien. Night includes dessert. Child care available. Offering. (209) 883-0120.

MISCELLANEOUS

CRAB FEED — 7 p.m. Friday, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church community center, 1416 Maze Blvd., Modesto. Annual crab feed includes pasta, salad, bread, wine, soda. Benefits parish school. Adults, $40; $20 children 12 and under. Tickets at parish school, church office.

Send faith-based events by noon Tuesdays to snowicki@modbee.com, by fax to(209) 578-2207 or by mail to Sue Nowicki, The Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352.