Faith TODAY

BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE

The religious community’s bulletin board of activities appears each Saturday in The Herald.

• Immanuel Lutheran Church Giant Garage Sale, at 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, will take place May 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• The Anglican Church of the Ascension, 2115 17 St., Coaldale, will hold its Annual Garage Sale May 12 from 4-8 p.m. and May 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring household items, toys, books, clothing, furniture, tools, sporting goods and a bake table. Barbecue at noon. Come and find great deals and treasures.

• The Rehoboth Garden Centre will host its Annual Spring Sale and Barbecue May 13. Coffee on at 9:30 a.m., barbecue and bake sale will run from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Garden centre will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Come check out the bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, patio furniture, weaving and gardening supplies. The centre is located 1 km north from the intersection of Hwy. 3 and Hwy. 845 in Coaldale. Look for the big green roof. For more information, call 403-345-5199.

• Slowing Down in a Speeded Up World: Laugh Again with Phil Callaway will be held May 15 at 7 p.m. at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. Free admission, with a freewill offering to be taken during intermission. Phil will also have his books and CDs available for purchase. For more about Phil, visit his website at www.philcallaway.ab.ca/.

• An Oasis Day will be offered May 23, 9 a.m.4 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. A time to be … with oneself, with God and the marvel of nature in this season of spring. Facilitator: Theresa Parker csm. To register or for more details, call 403328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• Watoto Children’s Choir will perform May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Miz City Church, 502 13 St. N., as part of their “Signs and Wonders Tour.” No charge, but there will be an opportunity to give through a freewill offering. Everyone is welcome. For more information about the choir, visit www.watoto.com.

• Six-Day Silent Guided Retreat will take place June 3, 7:30 p.m. to June 10, 1 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. Theme: Contemplating the world as a joyful mystery – Pope Francis, Laudato si. Director: Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI. To register or for more details, call 403328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• Centering Prayer at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S., is offered every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Facilitator: Pat Boehm.

• 55-Plus at Via Church (formerly River of Life) welcomes all to their monthly pot-luck suppers on the third Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 2820 18 Ave. N. (NOTE: May supper will take place on the second Saturday, May 13). Please bring a dish to share, and in turn share with our programs/speakers, etc. the goodness

of the Lord. For information call Pastor Allyn at 403-328-2292 or 403-7152752, or the church office, 403-3202005.

• Celebrate Recovery — a Christcentred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up and habit, meets Friday nights at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. 6 p.m. supper ($3); 7 p.m. - large group; 8 p.m. - open share small groups; 9 p.m. Solid Rock Cafe. email celebraterecovery@parkmeadows.ca for more information or visit http://celebraterecovery.ca/wp/.

• An interfaith devotional gathering is held Sundays from 1-3 p.m. at the Baha’i Information Centre, #2, 310 12 St. S. A light lunch is followed by prayers and readings from various faiths. Everyone is welcome. Details: 403-394-8888.

• The Missions Thrift Store, located at 1004 1 Ave. S., is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Profits go toward mission work and Bibles for people in China and other Asian countries. Phone 403-327-3199.

• The MCC Thrift Shop, across the street from Save-On Foods. Proceeds from the store go to support poverty reduction projects around the world through Mennonite Central Committee. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be 50 per cent off on the last business day and second Saturday of each month. For more information, call 403-329-4808.

• Coaldale United Church operates Ye Old Thrift Shoppe Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2022 18 St., Coaldale. Most clothing at $2 or less and miscellaneous items at reasonable prices (no large furniture). Donations of smaller household items and clothing — clean and in good condition — are appreciated. For more information, call 403-345-3240. Send Faith Today items to Dave Sulz, The Herald, Box 670, Lethbridge, T1J 3Z7; fax 403-328-4536; or email to dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com.