RELIGION BRIEFS
CHESTERTON
Liberty Bible Church: 824 N. Calumet — Faithful Fitness classes for women of all ages and fitness levels will be offered from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $2.50 per class for those who sign up for a fiveto seven-week session. Child care is available by reservation for morning classes for a fee. Classes begin the week of Sept. 8. Information: www. lbchurch.org.
CROWN POINT
Calvary Mission Outreach: 1123 Merrillville Road — The church is marking its first worship service at its new location at 10 a.m. Aug. 31. It will be followed by fellowship and potluck. Information: (219) 662-1135 or tom@ calvarymo.org. First United Methodist
Church: 352 S. Main St. — Church members will take the football field at the Crown Point Sportsplex against members of the Crown Point Police Department for a flag football game at 2 p.m. Sept. 14, as part of a fundraiser to buy updated bullet-proof vests for the police. A service honoring the police is to take place on the church lawn at 10 a.m., followed at noon by a Cooking for Cops cookout for the public at the Sportsplex, 1401 E. North St. Former Bears players Bobby Douglass and Gene Schroeder will sign autographs. Information: (219) 663-1515 or email markwilkins60@sbcglobal.net.
EAST CHICAGO/ HAMMOND
Community Fellowship Outreach Ministries: The East Chicago-based organization will host its annual “Beneath the Clouds Talent Extravaganzas” at 6 p.m. Sept. 5 at Dynasty Banquets, 4141 Calumet Ave., Hammond. Tickets are $35. Information: (219) 378-1965.
GARY
Koinonia Missionary Baptist Church: 510 W. 13th Ave. — Information: (219) 938-8308. The Male Chorus Boosters’ “Let’s Do It Again” male fashion show will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Refreshments will be served. Donation is $10. Tickets: (219) 882-8118. Information: (219) 938-8308. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church: 1301 W. 21st Ave. — A Better Way Ministry and the Gary Police Department chaplains will host a farewell celebration with music for former Gary Police Chief Wade Ingram at 5 p.m. Aug. 30. The public is invited. Information: (219) 576-3030. Crossroads Clark Road Missionary Baptist Church: 2841 Clark Road — A pre-Labor Day musical celebration is slated for 10 p.m. Aug. 31. Information: (219) 944-8110 or (219) 944-0202. Love Feast Church of God in Christ: 2456 Chase St. — The public is invited to Christian Family Movie Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Admission is free. Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church: 735 E. 20th Ave. — A scholarship service with Dr. James Hunter will be at 4 p.m. Aug. 31. A Singles Day event is slated for 11 a.m. Sept. 11. and 4 p.m. Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church: 2075 Kentucky St. — We Are One, Family and Friends Day, is Aug. 31, with services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Information: (219) 883-6149. New Mount Moriah Baptist
Church: 1917 Carolina St. — The missionary department will host a fifth Sunday worship service at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31. A 62nd church anniversary celebration is slated for 7 p.m. nightly from Sept. 3 to 5, and at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7. A fellowship dinner will be held after morning service. Information: (219) 886-2555. Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church: 529 Jefferson St. — Congregations are in-
vited to “A Summer Concert,” featuring Dr. Lou Della Evans Reid and The Traditional Gospel Choir of Chicago, at 4 p.m. Aug. 31. Free will offerings will be accepted. First Baptist Church, 626 W.
21st Ave.: The Miriam Mission Circle invites women to the annual prayer retreat Sept. 12 to 13 at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. The fee is $150 for double-occupancy hotel accommodations, or $95 for retreat only. Both include registration and meals. Checks should be payable to First Baptist Church, Memo line: Retreat. The deadline is Sept. 1. For more information, call (219) 949-1742 or (219) 885-4477. Western Christian Community Church: 2826 W. 15th Ave. — Clothing giveaway, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 6.
Trinity Baptist Church: 183137 Virginia St. — The Women of Trinity will present “Praise in the Park” from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 6 at Three Rivers County Park, 2800 Colorado St., Lake Station. Information: (219) 883-2720.
LAKE STATION
First Baptist Church: 1309 Central Ave. — A Sunday school kickoff is slated for 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7. The theme is “Teaching That Transforms.” There will be special transformers, gifts and prizes for children, plus puppets, games and a picnic lunch for all. Information: (219) 9621691.