Faith TODAY

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

• Ladies BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) Study, continuing the study of Romans, will hold a sign-up welcome class Jan. 8 from 6:45-8:15 p.m. at Free Grace Fellowship, 1807 2A Ave. N. Inquire about children’s classes, Grades 1-4, and men’s classes — 403-328-3745. More information about Bible Study Fellowship at bsfinternational.org.

• Centering Prayer will resume Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre. Facilitator: Pat Boehm.

• “Blessings” will be offered four Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 11-Feb. 1, at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. A DVD with Fr. Rolheiser suggests it is the role of older folk to bless the young. What and how do we do this? Couples and single men and women of all ages are invited to join in these evenings of music, Sunday scriptures, life stories and reflection. For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• “Acceptance, Enjoyment, Enthusiasm” will take place Jan. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. This retreat will involve learning the fundamentals of meditation and building practices to support living in a mindful, successful life. Facilitator: Cheryl Dick. Cost $60. For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• Book Study: Why Do We Suffer? will be offered at Martha Retreat Centre five Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 23 to Feb. 27. In this book study, Daniel Harrington sj, invites us to reflect on and discuss passages in Scripture in which we read about the issue of suffering and how these insights can be related to our own today. Facilitators: Bruce Coates, Theresa Parker csm. For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net. Register early so books can be ordered.

• A Deepening Retreat in Centering Prayer will take place from Friday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. to Sunday, Jan 28 at 1 p.m. at the Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. This retreat is for persons who are committed to Centering Prayer. The weekend will include a video by Thomas Keating, periods of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, silence and solitude. Director: Pat Boehm. Cost: livein $150, commute $100. For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• 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 403-3810587.

• Celebrate Recovery — a Christ centred 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. 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, located at 1117 2 Ave. N., will feature Level Ground Fair Trade coffee, formerly carried by Ten Thousand Villages, effective Jan. 15. 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 403329-4808.

• 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.