Religion Digest: Events across the Modesto region
Music
LEGACY FIVE – 10 a.m. Nov. 21, Covenant Village of Turlock, 2125 North Olive Ave. Southern Gospel Group. Seating limited, call (877) 834-1238.
WESTON AND CHRISTY HINSON – 6 p.m. Nov. 23, Richland Faith Assembly of God, 1201 Richland Ave., Ceres. Weston is the son of the late Kenny Hinson, who is remembered for his hit song, “The Lighthouse.” Free with offering.
SING-ALONG “MESSIAH” – 4 p.m. Nov. 23, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Singers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the seventh annual community sing-along performance of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah.” (209) 765-6388.
GORDON MOTE – 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Ripon Christian Performing Arts Center, 435 Maple Ave. Blind since birth, singer Gordon Mote has his faith provide the foundation for his life and constantly fuels his creative spirit. Free. (209) 599-2155.
Classes
FOCUSED – 4-5 pm Wednesdays, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto in the Telle Center, Room 502. Interactive Bible study to discuss the principles of God’s word and how we can grow closer to the Lord. (209) 529-3228.
GRIEFSHARE – 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 20, Shelter Cove Church 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. Support group for people who have lost a loved one. $20 for workbook. (209)605-5439.
DIVORCECARE – 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 4, Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave. A 13-week course to find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. (209) 527-4110.
GRIEFSHARE – 3-5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 13, Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave. A 13-week DVD seminar/support group for people grieving the death of a loved one. (209)538-1024.
GRIEFSHARE – 9-10:30 a.m. through Jan. 3, Calvary Reformed Church, 741 W. Second St., Ripon. A 13-week course on biblical concepts for dealing with grief. (209) 599-4294.
LOVING HANDS: ACTIVATING HEALING ENERGY WITH TOUCH TECHNIQUES – Noon-3 p.m. today, Center for Spiritual Living, 2125 Wylie Drive, Modesto. Roberta Anderson, a health communications consultant and certified acupressurist, will demonstrate healing techniques including the acupressure (acupuncture with out needles). Attendees will be encouraged to actively participate. (209) 485-6150.
HEALTHY SEXUALITY AND PURITY – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Two-hour workshop led by Joel and Sarah Boone, teaches how to train your child to understand his/her sexuality and purity through God’s design, strengthen parenting skills and use scripture to lead families in a way that honors Jesus. (209) 577-1604.
Miscellaneous
SUPPORT GROUP – 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 2, Centenary United Methodist Church, McHenry and Norwegian avenues. A video-driven support group for those who have lost a loved one. Registration $15, includes workbook.
LANDMARKS OF PROPHECY – Through Nov. 22, nightly except Mondays and Thursdays, Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave. Live via satellite from the Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, N.M., Pastor Doug Batchelor will lead the Landmarks of Prophecy with insight into the prophetic events that lie just ahead as well as practical tools on how you can thrive in the here and now. Free. (209) 538-1024.
LANDMARKS OF PROPHECY – Through Nov. 22, nightly except Mondays and Thursdays, Oakdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1290 Walnut St. Live via satellite from the Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, N.M., Pastor Doug Batchelor will lead the Landmarks of Prophecy live event with insight into the big prophetic events that lie just ahead as well as practical tools on how you can thrive in the here and now. Free. (209) 847-5290.
Craft fairs
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22, First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Featuring a variety of booths and a silent auction plus an Apple Orchard Brunch. Event free; brunch $15 adults; $10 children. (209) 522-9046.
Send events by noon Tuesday to Pat Clark at pclark@modbee.com and include “Religion Digest” in the subject line.
This story was originally published November 14, 2014 at 12:25 PM with the headline "Religion Digest: Events across the Modesto region."