Religion Digest (10/12/09)

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ARTS AND MUSIC

"SECRETS OF JONATHAN SPERRY" -- Held over through Thursday, Brenden Theatres, downtown Modesto. Christian movie features Gavin MacLeod and Robert Guillaume and deals with friendships, bullies and forgiveness. Check for showtimes at www.brendentheatres.com.

"ALWAYS THE WOMEN" -- 7 p.m. today, Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto. Performance features local actress Nina Thiel, who takes on the roles of many women who interact with Jesus. Proceeds benefit International Justice Mission, an international group that helps women and children forced into slavery and prostitution. $25 adults, $15 students. 527-4110.

GOSPEL CONCERT -- 6 p.m. today, First Christian Church, 180 S. Denair, Turlock. Features All 4 Free, the Richland Trio and In One Accord. Offering. 537-8931.

DAVID CROWDER BAND -- 7 p.m. Monday, Calvary Temple Worship Center, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto. Nationally known Christian rock band with hits such as "He is My God" and "Oh, Praise Him" will perform. Tickets: $27.50 and $33.50 from Beardsley's Book & Bible or itickets.com.

NICOLE C. MULLEN -- 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. Nationally known Christian recording artist in concert to benefit Healing Nations, a nonprofit ministry working with children and youth in west Modesto. $25 to $40 from Family Bible Center in Turlock or www.galloarts.org. 549-1828.

CLASSES

PIPE ORGAN WORKSHOP -- 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave., Modesto. "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Pipe Organ but Were Afraid to Ask," by Phil Browning, sponsored by the Stanislaus Chapter, American Guild of Organists. Free. 529-1394.

SPIRITUAL ECONOMICS -- 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, 2114 Park Ridge Drive, Riverbank. Sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living with required text: Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth. $110 for eight-week class, or $17 each. 648-3495.

DEEP CALLS TO DEEP -- 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24, Bethel Church, 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Seminar led by the Rev. Irma Diaz. 521-5440.

REVELATION'S MYSTERIES -- 6:15 p.m. Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 29-31, Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave. Anil Kanda, a former Hindu, will speak on how the biblical book of Revelation relates to current times. Free, including dinner. 538-1074.

MISCELLANEOUS

WEDDING/MARRIAGE -- 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Modesto Centre Plaza, Tuolumne Room, 1000 L St., Modesto. "Plan Your Wedding, Plan Your Marriage," features talks by nationally known relationship expert Greg Smalley, Jacob Roig of Mars Venus Coaching, Julia Costanza of The Trade Secrets on financial planning and Jim Steward of the Stanislaus County Healthy Marriage Coalition. Tickets, $16 at www.partyandwedding.com or $19 at the door. 532-8100.

EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL -- 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18, St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 315 S. Orange Ave., Ripon. Annual festival includes bazaar with Egyptian/Coptic art and jewelry, Egyptian food, pastries and music, and tours of church with iconic art. Free admission. 599-3310.

PARISH BAZAAR -- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 18, FDES Hall, Fresno and R streets, Newman. Church bazaar by St. Joachim Catholic Church on Saturday, free entrance; champagne breakfast Oct. 18, $7 adults, $4 children 10 and under.

SWEDISH SMORGASBORD -- 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Hilmar Covenant Church, 20056 American Ave. Annual smorgasbord is in its 61st year and features traditional Swedish food such as meatballs, potato sausage and cookies, as well as Swedish decorations and clothing. Tickets must be preordered, $20 for adults, $10, children. 668-0400.

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