Faith TODAY

BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE

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

• Exploring the Power of Steps 6 and 7 will be studied at Martha Retreat Centre Feb. 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. These two steps are the heart and soul of the AA program. They provide healing and transformation that builds on the forgiveness experienced in Steps 4 and 5, 8 and 9. Facilitator: Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI. Cost: $50 (lunch included). For information or to register, call Martha Retreat Centre at 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• Six O’clock in the Chapel will take place Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at Southminster United Church, offering a brief, reflective vesper service with beautiful music in the small and inviting Buchanan Chapel. Worship leader is Rev. Tad Mitsui. Everyone is welcome to come and listen to Tad’s words of wisdom.

• Coaldale United Church, 2022 18 St. in Coaldale, will hold its Annual Turkey Supper Feb. 10 from 4-6 p.m. Adults $15 each, children 6-10 years $6 each. Takeout orders $15 (one size only). Phone 403345-3240.

• Southminster United Church is offering monthly Labyrinth walks. Next session will take place Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m., led by Veriditas-certified facilitator Nancy Fabro. Open to the public; enter through the west office doors at 1011 4 Ave. S. By donation. For more information, call the church office at 403-327-3404.

• Oasis Day will take place at Martha Retreat Centre Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This day will provide a quiet day to reflect on and embrace compassion and love as we face the challenges of life. Facilitators: Ellen Wagner and Pat Boehm. Cost: $50. To register call 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• The All New Watoto Children’s Choir Tour will visit Lethbridge Feb. 27 for a free concert at 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. Be part of a vibrant worship experience as the children share their stories and present worship from Uganda.

• World Day of Prayer 2019 will be celebrated March 1, including a service at 7 p.m. at Church of the Ascension Anglican Church, 2115 17 St., Coaldale. The theme is “Come - Everything Is Ready,” with this year’s program written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Slovenia. For more details, visit https://worlddayofprayer.net/index.html.

• The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church, 1302 4 Ave. S. The featured country this year is Slovenia. Refreshments to follow. Everyone is welcome.

• A Book Study: Walk on Water, Meditations on Christian Faith will be offered at Martha Retreat Centre on Wednesdays, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. This four-week book study has 12 themes and 48 scripture-based photo/meditations each with questions for personal reflection and group discussion. Facilitators: Marie and Steve Burger. Cost: Book $30. Book Study: $40. To register, call 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net.

• Moment by Moment will be offered at Martha Retreat Centre March 23, 9 a.m.4 p.m. (lunch included). Cost: $60. This one-day silent retreat gives participants a time to step away from the regular pace of life and practice present-moment awareness. Facilitator Cheryl Dick will provide pointers on opening to the beauty and peace that is with us in each moment of our lives through reducing the unnecessary chatter in our minds and opening to our natural inspiration. For information or to register, call Martha Retreat Centre at 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net. • Centering Prayer is offered Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. Facilitator: Pat Boehm.

• Do you like to sing? Men, young and older alike, are encouraged to join the Lethbridge Christian Men's Choir. The choir presents Christmas and spring concerts each year. Practices run each Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church, 1100 40 Ave. N. The choir also performs throughout the year at senior complexes or hospitals if possible. A great time for men to get together and bring the message of Jesus Christ in song to listeners. For more information, call Peter at 403-328-7985.

• 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, now located at 3001 32 St. 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. “A” N., features Level Ground Fair Trade coffee, formerly carried by Ten Thousand Villages. 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. Online: www.facebook.com/mccthrift/ lethbridge or thrift.mcc.org/ lethbridge-mcc-thrift-shop/home.

• 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. 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.