Matters of faith
HAITI EVENTS
NORTHEAST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Collecting health kits for distribution to earthquake victims in Haiti, 4000 Hard Scrabble Road. Each kit costs $12 to assemble. For a complete list of items to include in kits call (803) 736-6386 or visit www.neumc.com.
NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH: "Audio Unplugged" featuring Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss from Audio Adrenaline in concert along with the Know Hope Collective, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 1303 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Hear stories and first-hand accounts of the Hands and Feet orphanage in Haiti and find out how you can help. Advance tickets: $8. At the door: $10. Also available at www.itickets.com, the Family Christian Store in Harbison and at the church. (803) 796-9786; www.northsidebaptist.org
ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: More Light for Haiti benefit concert for Catholic Relief Services, 7 p.m. Tuesday, 1529 Assembly St. (803) 779-0036; www.visitstpeters.org
ZION PILGRAM BAPTIST CHURCH: Wateree Baptist Association Upper Division's fundraiser program for Haiti, 3 p.m. Feb. 7, 258 Old Bluff Road, Hopkins. All proceeds will be sent to Haiti. (803) 609-0504
SPECIAL SERVICES
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH: Youth Sunday service, 8 a.m. Sunday, 5715 Koon Road. Guest speaker: minister Bennie Murphy. (803) 786-0119
BROOKLAND BAPTIST BANQUET AND CONFERENCE CENTER: Mayors' Prayer Breakfast - A celebration of Christian unity, 7:30 a.m. Feb. 10, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Featured speaker: Al Walker; master of ceremonies: Joe Pinner. Tickets: $20; available at the West Metro Chamber of Commerce. Individual tickets available for pre-purchase before Monday. Table of eight, $200. Call (803) 794-6504 to reserve.
EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Quiet communion, 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays in the chapel; healing service, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month, in the sanctuary; 1301 Richland St. (803) 765-9430; www.ebenezerlutheran.org
SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Preston lecture series, 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday, 607 Woodrow St. Guest speaker: Diana Butler Bass, author of "Christianity for the Rest of Us." (803) 771-4408; www.shandonpres.org
CONCERTS, GATHERINGS
LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: Behind the Music Youth Forum, 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 8229 Winnsboro Road, Blythewood. Free. Featuring: Kenny Smith, Jae-O, Eternal Voices, Hakeem, Godchild, SGD Praise Dancers, Genesis Too and more. Also includes a discussion about hip hop, holy hip hop music and the effects on the youth of today with a panel of speakers. Moderator: Jamal Bates, of KISS 103.1. For more information, e-mail: behindthemusic1@gmail.com. (803) 786-6784
ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Palmetto Artist Series presents "Keyboards of Praise" - pianists Allison Hudson Hilbish and Sharon Hudson Rattray in concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Irmo. Matthew Jones, percussionist, to join these sisters in concert. Tickets: $10. Available online, by calling the church office or at the door. (803) 732-2273, ext. 210; www.sapc.net/pas
SEVEN OAKS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: The Dutch Fork High School choirs presents a concert of various styles and periods, 7 p.m. Thursday, 530 St. Andrews Road. (803) 772-1761; www.sopc.net
WOODFIELD PARK BAPTIST CHURCH: Sonrise in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, 1834 Morninglo Lane. Love offerings accepted. (803) 553-3567; (803) 237-7965
PROGRAMS, SEMINARS
BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE: Sunday lecture series - "We Can Have Healthcare Without Killing Grandma", 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, Guest speaker: Sam Baker; "Tuesdays with Friends," 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 2, $4, food, friends, music and education; 5827 N. Trenholm Road. (803) 782-2500
CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH: Divorce care for men and women, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 13, 2700 Bush River Road. Free; workbook provided. Child care for ages 11 and younger provided with pre-registration. To register call (803) 606-2999 or e-mail divorcecare.shannon@mindspring.com; (803) 798-4488; www.christianlifecolumbia.com
EMMANUEL BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP: Guest speaker: Suzanah Raffield, 10 a.m. today, 4766 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Stories of the struggle for health care and educational equality among women around the world. Child care provided. www.emmanuelbaptistfellowship.org
ERSKIN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: Fourteenth Biennial Calvin Colloquium, continues today, Erskine College, Bowie Chapel and Bowie Arts Center, 2 Washington St., Due West. For a complete schedule of events call (864) 379-6639 or visit www.reformedworship.com.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Lunch and speaker series; lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; lecture, 12:15-12:50 p.m. Wednesdays in Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion St. Soup and salad, $5; hot meal, $6. Free parking available. (803) 799-9062
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: "Last Days of Jesus" Bible study, 7 p.m. Tuesdays through March 9, 410 Harbison Blvd. (803) 732-1899
GUNTER'S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Four Seasons program, 4 p.m. Sunday, 1631 Windover Road. Guest speaker: pastor Adrian Mcllwain, Cornerstone Baptist Church. (803) 786-1765
MAIN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: "Faith in Your Health" 12-week weight loss challenge. Call to enroll. Must receive 25 participants to complete a class. Program will begin in February. Cash prizes. Entry fee: $39. 1830 Main St. Call (803) 776-2864 to reserve your spot. www.mainstumc.com
ST. ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH: "Respite Solutions 2010: Inspiring Faith Communities," 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Thursday, 230 Bush River Road. Respite workshops for families, risk management workshop in establishing volunteer respite programs. $40. Register at www.screspitecoaliton.org (803) 935-5027; (803) 798-7325
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This story was originally published January 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Matters of faith."