Saturday, November 8, 1997

Local church notes

By JAN WOODWARD

Staff writer

"God's Authentic Woman: Celebrating the Abundant Life" will be held at Beltway Park Baptist Church, 4009 Beltway South, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.

Mary Stedham, licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, will be the featured speaker. Lunch will be served and will cost $5. Childcare will be provided.

Call the church, 692-6540, for reservations.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE FOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY REPORTS

Reports from Make A Difference Day projects done by churches and Sunday School classes need to be turned in as soon as possible to 409 Delaware Dr., 79606. These need to be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 10. Or call 698-2332 or 698-8434 with the information.

The name of the submitter or organization, the full address with zip code and the day and evening phone numbers must be included in the report and most importantly, the number of volunteers

To turn in the information to the national headquarters, send the above information to MADD, USA WEEKEND, 1000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22229-0012 and make sure it is postmarked by Nov. 15.

INTERFAITH JOURNEY

The origins and basic tenets of Buddhism will be presented Wednesday as an Interfaith Journey continues at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander.

The session, led by the Rev. Roz Thomas, begins at 6:45 p.m. in the parish hall. A potluck supper will be served at 6.

The 10-week seminar will conclude Nov. 19 with a final session on Buddhism.

15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

New Fellowship Baptist Church, 1142 Tracy Lynn, will celebrate its 15th church anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Rev. James W. Hanson, Rose of Sharon B.C. of Odessa, will bring the message.

MT. ZION CELEBRATION

The public is invited to the celebration of the 112th anniversary of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 520 State, at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Rev. Will Logan, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, will be guest speaker.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER

Holy Family Catholic Church will host a home cooked spaghetti dinner immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass today. Cost will be $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. The church is located at 5410 Buffalo Gap Rd.

SPECIAL SPEAKER

Dr. Thomas Brisco will preach in all three of the morning services Sunday at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S. Pioneer Dr.

Brisco is associate professor of biblical backgrounds and archaeology and associate dean for special masters degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.

MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE

Dr. Robert Barnes, professor of psychology at Hardin-Simmons University, will be guest speaker at the noon luncheon of the Abilene Ministerial Alliance Thursday.

The meeting will be in the community room of the Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation.

Barnes also is custodian of the Viktor Frankl papers and letters. Frankl, who died in September in Vienna, Austria, developed a type of psychotherapy known as logotherapy.

Lunch reservations must be made by Wednesday by calling 670-2256.

ALL CHURCH LOYALTY DINNER AND MEETING

First Christian Church will will have its All Church Loyalty Dinner and Congregational Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in its new Activity Center. The church is located at 1420 N. 3rd.

REVIVAL SERVICES

Ambler Baptist Church is holding revival services from Nov. 6-9.

Rene De Alejandro, pastor of Second Baptist, Robstown, will be the evangelist. Rudy Castaneda, minister of music at Second Baptist of San Angelo, will lead the music.

The church is located at 2150 Park.

SINGLES PRAISE

A singles praise service will be held beginning at 7 tonight in the youth building of First United Methodist Church, South Second and Butternut.

Child care will be provided. The evening includes singing praise songs, a short devotional, and fellowship.

A praise band will provide music. All singles, regardless of religious or denominational affiliation, are invited.

CRAFT AUCTION AND STEW SUPPER

Belmont Baptist Church, 2117 Palm, will have its annual craft auction and supper at 5:30 tonight in the Fellowship Hall.

Cost for a stew supper is $2.50 per person. Dessert may be purchased separately. The auction begins at 6 p.m.

Proceeds from this annual event go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. PREP APPROACH

First Baptist Church's Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment, 1502 N. 1st, will sponsor "The PREP Approach" workshop from 9:30 a.m.-noon today and 6 p.m. Sunday Nov. 9 and 16.

Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program is sponsored for couples who are interested in learning how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness and preserve and enhance commitment.

Tom and Lori Copeland will lead the free workshop.

Send news of your church or religious organization to Religion Editor, Abilene Reporter-News, P. O. Box 30, Abilene, 79604. Deadline is noon Wednesday.