Religion Digest (3/17/13)

MUSIC AND ARTS

MISCELLANEOUS

60TH ANNIVERSARY — 10 a.m. worship, 11 a.m. fellowship today, Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave., Modesto. Photos and short history of church, honoring two charter members and seniors. Potato bar lunch at 11:30 a.m. for $5; reserve by Thursday. (209) 524-6841

STATIONS OF THE CROSS — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. Stations liturgy will take place in chapel. Free

LENTEN RETREAT — 7:30-9 p.m. March 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23, Our Lady of the Assumption, 2602 S. Walnut Road, Turlock. Deacon Bill Brennan will speak on "Stir the Vision Into Flame." Lunch served on March 23. Baby-sitting provided. Offering. (209) 634-2222

BREAKFAST BONANZA — 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Christian Estates, 3112 Napier Drive, Modesto. Breakfast benefits Christian Berets, which offers camps and programs for people with special needs. Includes bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, fruit and drinks. Tickets, $6 adults and children over 12, $4 for disabled adults and children ages 4-11, in advance, or $7 and $5 at door. (209) 524-7993

CHRIST IN PASSOVER —6 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 11 a.m. March 24, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Jews for Jesus speaker will present how the Jewish Passover meal relates to Jesus' life and words in the upper room with the disciples. Offering. (209) 577-1604, ext. 378

HINDU CELEBRATION — 7 p.m. Saturday, Shree Ram Mandir temple, 3401 Claus Road, Modesto. Annual special program of devotional singing and music in a major program at the temple. Trophy presented to best singing group from Modesto and elsewhere. Vegetarian food served. Free. (209) 551-9820

HEALTH FAIR — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24, Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave. "Total Health Fair" includes samples of plant-based cooking, presentations by health professionals, free health screening and blood drive, vendors, plus Kid Zone with bounce house, climbing wall, crafts, free kindergarten oral health assessments, etc. 5K run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Run/walk is $10 and includes T-shirt; everything else is free. (209) 538-1024

COMMUNITY SEDER — 6 p.m. March 26, Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Jewish congregation holds a community Seder meal to explain the traditional Passover dinner and elements as they eat the meal. Adults $30, Children (under 12) $15, from(209) 571-6060

WALK FOR LIFE — 8 a.m. March 29, Eastridge Community Church, 2300 E. Briggsmore Ave., Modesto. 15th annual pro-life walk features prayers and singing as participants walk from Eastridge church past abortion clinic on Coffee Road and ends at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Oakdale Road at about 10 a.m. Free bottled water and balloons for children. (209) 642-6336

HOLY WEEK EVENTS

MAUNDY THURSDAY — 7 p.m. March 28, Centenary United Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. Offering. (209) 527-5441

MAUNDY THURSDAY — 6 p.m. March 28, Trinity United Presbyterian Church,1600 Carver Ave., Modesto. Speaker from Jews for Jesus will explain the Passover meal, which Christians celebrate as the Last Supper. Offering benefits Jews for Jesus. Must reserve by March 22 at (209) 529-3228

GOOD FRIDAY — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Petersen Center, 720 12th St., Modesto. Self-guided walk through events of Easter week by Redeemer Church. Free. (209) 523-8990

GOOD FRIDAY — Noon and 7 p.m. March 29, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Good Friday service. Free. (209) 577-1604, ext. 378

GOOD FRIDAY — Noon to 1 p.m. March 29, First Baptist Church, 290 W. Olive St., Turlock. (209) 668-7221

GOOD FRIDAY — 7 p.m. March 29, Centenary United Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. "Why Is It Good?" Offering.(209) 527-5441

GOOD FRIDAY — 7 p.m. March 29, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Ave., Modesto. Meditative service titled "Father, Forgive Them," with focus on the sufferings of Jesus.Offering. (209) 529-3228

EGGSTRAVAGANZA — 10-11:30 a.m. March 30, First Presbyterian Church, 2619 N. Berkeley Ave., Turlock. Egg hunt, puppet show, bounce house, crafts, games, face painting, snacks, etc. Free. (209) 632-2324

EGG HUNT, CARNIVAL — 9 a.m. to noon, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Ave., Modesto. For age 2 through sixth grade, Eggstravaganza includes egg hunt and carnival, with offering going to backpacks for needy children. (209) 529-3228

EGGSTREME EGG HUNT — 10 a.m. for preschoolers, noon to 2 p.m. for elementary-aged children, The House Modesto, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto. Nearly 45,000 eggs hidden, plus inflatables, face painting, kiddie train rides, carnival games, appearances by Dora the Explorer, Optimus Prime and Nacho Libre. Free.(209) 529-7346

RESURRECTION CELEBRATION — 4 and 6 p.m. March 30, 6:30, 9 and 11 a.m. March 31, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Celebration of Scriptures that Jesus died for our sins, was buried and raised on third day. Sunrise service outside sanctuary at cross. Offering. (209) 577-1604

EASTER SERVICES — 6:30 a.m. sunrise service at Standiford Park on Tokay Ave., 10 a.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. "In Defense of the Resurrection." (209) 527-5441

'THE RESURRECTION' — 8:30 and 11 a.m. March 31, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Ave., Modesto. Traditional service at 8:30, contemporary at 11. Both focus on "new life experienced through the resurrection of Jesus." Choir and handbells perform. Offering. (209) 529-3228

EASTER SERVICE — 10 a.m. March 31, Petersen Center, 720 12th St., Modesto. Put on by Redeemer Church. Theme: "I am more sinful than I ever dared believe, yet I am more loved and accepted in Jesus than I ever dared hope."(209) 523-8990

EASTER SERVICE — 10:45 a.m. March 31, First Baptist Church, 290 W. Olive St., Turlock. "Resurrection Victory." Easter brunch served at 10:15 a.m. Free. (209) 668-7221

Send events by noon Tuesday to snowicki@modbee.com or fax to (209) 578-2207.