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• First United Church Craft and Bake Sale will be held Nov. 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 217 12 ‘A’ St. S. (Girl Guide Building). Cookies, baking, crafts, used books, coffee, tea, lunch and more. All proceeds from this event goes to fund the church and community. Got something to sell? Tables are available. Phone 403-327-2659 for more information. • Southminster United Church will hold its Christmas Tea and Bazaar Nov. 25 from 2-4 p.m. at the church, 1011 4 Ave. S. (enter by 11 Street doors). Cost $10. Featuring baking, crafts, jewelry, attic treasures and Christmas surprises. • Rehoboth Christian Ministries and The Sunshine Auxiliary will host their annual Pancake Breakfast and Poinsettia Sale Nov. 25 from 8-11 a.m. at the Rehoboth Vocational Center in Coaldale. Shopping will be until noon. Kids’ crafts and face painting available while you shop. Cost for breakfast: Donation. For
more information, call 403-345-5199, ask for Sigrid. (Directions: Go 1 km north on Hwy. 845 from the main traffic lights on Hwy. 3, look for the big green roof.) • Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta will hold a Bake and Craft Sale Dec. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at 470 40 St. S., featuring much-sought-after specialty food items, crafts and wonderful home baking for the holidays. Visit them at http://thebtsa.com/ or their Facebook page. • Knox United Church Women in Taber will hold their annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar Dec. 2 from 2-4 p.m. in the church lower hall, featuring bake table, Kiffli, chocolates, Christmas pudding, also tea for $5. Everyone welcome. • The 50th-anniversary edition of the Salvation Army’s annual Coffee and Carols program will take place Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church, 1302 4 Ave. S. Musical guests are the McKillop United Church choir under the direction of Ken Rogers and gospel quartet Four-Ever Praise. There will also be a handbell presentation. Coffee and goodies afterward.
• Advent Twilight Retreat will be held Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. During this evening of silence, multi-media reflection and sharing, the Medicine Wheel will be used to help us move into a deeper understanding of the “Prince of Peace.” Facilitators: Dr. Mark Nixon, Theresa Parker, csm. Cost $35 (includes supper). For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net. • “Aging as a Spiritual Practice” Weekend Retreat will be held from Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday, Dec 10, 1 p.m. at Martha Retreat
Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. Using some of the latest teachings on aging and spirituality, participants will do their own internal, silent exploration while also discussing the experience of aging together. Facilitator: Cheryl Dick. Cost $160. For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net. • College Drive Community Church will present “The Story,” a Glee-style musical performance, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at 2710 College Drive S. Free admission; refreshments to follow the performance. • Centering Prayer takes place on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre. Facilitator: Pat Boehm. • Gospel Messengers Choir is looking for singers who want to make an impact, enjoy great fellowship and enjoy singing hymns in local seniors homes, the jail and the hospital. Phone Jake at 403-381-0587. • An interfaith devotional gathering is held Sundays from 1-3 p.m. at the Baha’i Information Centre, #2, 310 12 St. S. Includes prayers and readings from various faiths followed by discussion. 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.