• Originally published February 26, 2010 at midnight, updated February 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

saturday

Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, 608 E. Convent St., will host its Nurses Ministry Annual Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. The topic will be "Education: the Key to Success," presented by Dr. lleen Foley of Victoria. Parents are ask to bring their children for this presentation. Medicare information for persons 65 and older will be presented by Yolanda Spence of Houston. For more information, call Bobbie Bosier, 361-578-1461 or Pastor G. Wyatt, 361-573-6173.

Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 419 Center St., in Port Lavaca will celebrate the Third Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. James and Sister Valerie Fowler with two services Sunday. The guest speaker for the 10:45 a.m. service will be Rev. Johnnie Davenport, associate minister of Saint Peters Baptist Church in Victoria. The guest speaker for the 3 p.m. service will be Rev. J.W. Theus, moderator of Mount Zion District of Churches in Cuero. The theme of the anniversary will be "Follow Me As I Follow Christ."

Solid Rock Church, 2008 Ben Jordan St., will host Revival in the Land at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Juan Valenzuela.

Steve and Annie Chapman are coming to Northside Baptist Church for a two-day Family and Marriage Experience. Tickets are $10 per person and cover all three sessions and include lunch on Saturday. Tickets may be purchased at the Northside Baptist Church office or can be picked up Sunday morning at the Welcome Center if you attend Northside. Friday's session will be from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday's sessions will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Childcare provided with RSVP. to church office by Feb 24 at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.steveandanniechapman.com

sunday

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro St., will hold an adult Sunday School Class On Prayer at 9:15 a.m. Participants will explore different ways to pray. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Gideon Missionary Baptist Church, County Road 3171 in Edna, will hold a Black History Fellowship Program at 3 p.m. The theme of the program will be "God Provided A Way." The guest speaker is the Rev. Lou Terry Jackson of St. Thomas Baptist Church in Westoff. For more information, call the Rev. Walter Gant Jr., 361-212-6717.

Lenten Vespers will be held at Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N. East Water St., from 5 to 6 p.m.

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Edna will hold a Black History Program with a play on Harriett Tubman at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Garry Roberts at 361-782-3137.

Our Lady of Lourdes Holy Name Society will hold its Annual Chicken and Sausage Dinner, at 105 N. William St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Inside adult plates and all plates-to-go, are $7 each; inside children plates are $3 each. For more information, call 361-550-9746.

Palestine Baptist Church, 608 E. Convent St., will hold a Pastors Pre-Anniversary service at 3:30 p.m., honoring Pastor G.O. Wyatt. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Herman Barnes of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Robstown.

An eight-week adult Sunday School Class On Prayer meets each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro St., in the church library. The series will end on Palm Sunday. Participants will explore different ways to pray and share their experiences and difficulties with prayer. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Celebration Church of Victoria, 310 E. Larkspur Drive, will hold Sunday morning Bible Study and Sunday School at 10 a.m, followed by Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Story. For more information, call 361-572-8144.

City Harvest Church will hold Sunday Worship services at the America's Best Value Inn and Suites, 3901 Houston Highway, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Roy Martinez or Linda Martinez, 361-649-9966 or 361-571-5022.

Rushing Wind Church will hold Sunday Worship services at the America's Best Value Inn and Suites, 3901 Houston Highway, at 10 a.m. Rushing Wind Church is a non-denominational church where bikers are welcome and casual dress is encouraged. For more information, call Pastors Mike or Loena Swearington, 361-212-9374, or e-mail rushingwind@suddenlink.net.

New Birth Baptist Church, America's Best Value Inn and Suites, Board Room No. 1, 3901 Houston Highway. Sunday School is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Every fourth Sunday is Youth Worship and Praise in Motion Ministry Team. For more information, call Pastor Isiah Johnson, 361-648-1506, or Youth Minister, the Rev. Keith Johnson, 361-212-7598.

Live, Learn, Lead Sundays, from 9:30 to 10 a.m., junior high, Room 117 and senior high, Room 114, Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, in Victoria. For information, call Josh Joines at 361-573-2484, Ext. 35. Kids Life and Mix 56, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Faith Family Church. For information, call Eli Sauseda, 361-573-2484, Ext. 29.

Crossroads Country Cowboy Church with Pastor Steve Sutton is now meeting at at 11 a.m., at The Red Barn at the R-N Arena. Take Midway Road to 3343 Old Highway Road in Inez. For more information, call 361-550-7199.

Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive, has Worship Services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. for adults and children; 11 a.m. for junior high and high school students. For more information, call 361-572-8340.

Sunday School For All Ages, 9:30 a.m.; worship services, 10:30 a.m.; evening worship services, 6 p.m. Victoria First Church of the Nazarene, 1105 Edinburgh St., in Victoria. For information, call Pastor Clayton Taylor, 361-573-4502.

The Gathering, 11:15 a.m. at Christ the Victor Lutheran Church, 202 Stanley Drive in Victoria. Casual and upbeat worship service. All denominations welcome. For information, call 361-575-4363.

Worship Services with the Rev. Darrel McManus, children's church, 10 a.m. Christ the King Church, 1262 U.S. Highway 77 S., Hallettsville. For information, call 361-798-5481 or visit www.ctkc.net.

Single Adult Small Group, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, Victoria.

Sunday School Fun Zones, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Jesus Church, 3402 N. Main St., Victoria. For information, call 361-575-8102.

Templo Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2205 Mockingbird Lane, will hold Spanish Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Lupe Hysquierdo, 361-573-5794.

Templo Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2205 Mockingbird Lane, tiene servicio de adoración en español a las 8:30 a.m. Para más información, favor de llamar a Lupe Hysquierdo al, 361-573-5794.

Wonderkids Classes, designed for children and youth with special needs, meet every Sunday at Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive, in Rooms 203 and 204. Ages 2-10 meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; ages 11-18 meet at 11 a.m. For more information, e-mail krisiti@parkwayvictoria.org.

cELEBRATE RECOVERY, 9 a.m., Sunday in Room 103; and 6 p.m., Wednesday in Room 103, Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, Victoria. For information, call 361-652-8137.

monday

John Wesley United Methodist Church, 8300 Zac Lentz Parkway, will host a Monday Study Group from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Monday in March.

Divorce Care 7 p.m. at Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, in Victoria. For information, call Adam Harris, 361-573-2484, Ext. 10.

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3002 Miori Lane, will host Bible Workbench. Using the Sunday Bible readings and holding both the biblical text and experience in creative tension in order to shed fresh light on the ancient stories, together with life stories. Sessions will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Centro De Alabanza Church, 1702 E. Juan Linn St., will hold Dance Ministries Classes from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be training on flags, streamers, sign language and Biblical teachings. For more information, call the Rev. Devra Cantu, 361-655-2752, or 361-649-0877 or email ministerofpraisedance@yahoo.com.

tuesday

Soul Cafe at Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive, is the meeting place for the Men's Accountability Group at 6 a.m. For more information, call Chris at 361-572-8340.

Connect with other women through Bible study and fellowship with Women's Small Groups at various times and classes at Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive. For more information, contact Javonna at 361-572-8340.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will present New Revelation Bible study lecture series featuring noted Christian author and speaker Beth Moore, facilitated by Tammy Hartman, from 6 to 8 p.m. "Here and Now, There and Then" is an 11-week series with listening guides provided for light homework. The cost is $10, which covers the listening guide and supplemental materials. To register and for more information, contact the Our Saviour's Lutheran church office, 361-575-4305, or Tammy Hartman, 361-575-5730.

wednesday

Faith Lutheran Church, Weimar and Zion Lutheran Church, Sublime will have their midweek service at 7 p.m. A supper of sandwiches, soups and sweets will be served at 6 p.m.

Our Providing God Lenten service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 509 Zion Cemetery Road in Arneckeville. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m., service will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 361-277-6434.

John Wesley United Methodist Church, 8300 Zac Lents Parkway, will hold it First Wednesday Fellowship, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A meal will be served.

The Stars and Stripes Cloggers will hold free clogging lessons at First English Lutheran Church, 516 North Main St. at 6 p.m. The lessons are taught by Susan Roberts, certified clogger with 20 years teaching experience. Ages 8 to 80 can participate. For more information, call 361-552-9658.

Adult prayer meeting and youth ministry, 7 p.m., Victoria First Church of the Nazarene, 1105 Edinburgh St., in Victoria. For information, call Pastor Doug Dodson, 361-573-4502.

Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive, is presenting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Class meets every Wednesday for 13 weeks. For more information, visit www.daveramsey.com or call 361-572-8340.

Celebration Church of Victoria, 310 E. Larkspur Drive, will hold Bible Study with Pastor David Story at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 361-572-8144,

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 9 a.m., Sunday in Room 103; and 6 p.m., Wednesday in Room 103, Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, Victoria. For information, call 361-652-8137.

A Charismatic Healing Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 208 West River St. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Stan De Boe. For more information, call 361-484-7032.

thursday

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro, will hold a Lenten Study using the book, "A Clearing Season," by Sarah Parsons at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Ann No. 369, will hold a Games Party at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3610 North Ben Wilson St., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $7 per person and reservations are required. Activities include a fish bowl raffle, door prizes and raffle. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to make reservations, call Ann Carver 361-575-2050; Janell Kruppa 361-575-8166; or Sandra Genoway 361-573-5890.

Bible Study, 7:30 p.m., The Jesus Church, 3402 N. Main St., in Victoria. For information, call 361-575-8102.

Faith Toastmasters, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, in Victoria. For information, call 361-576-1863.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 4102 N. Ben Jordan, hosts a ladies interdenominational Community Bible Study from 9 to 11:15 a.m. following the VISD calendar. A children's program with registered caregivers that cover infancy through home-schooled teenagers is available. Because the study focuses totally on the Scripture and not doctrines of individual denominations, we are able to successfully study the Bible in-depth. All women and children are invited to join the Bible study.

Victoria Meditation Group meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1701 E. Crestwood Drive, at 7 p.m. The group meets the first and third Thursday every month. For more information, contact Lisa DeVries at lisa.devries@victoriacollege.edu or 252-367-2589; Barbara Allen-Lampley at barbaramcgatlin@yahoo.com or 361-575-5755.

friday

Palestine Baptist Church, 608 E. Convent St. will hold a Pastors Pre-Anniversary Service honoring Pastor G.O. Wyatt, at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. George Franklin of Edgar.

March 6

Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive will hold a Chili Cookoff from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the family for free food, door prizes, and activities for all ages. Activities include pony rides, washer and horseshoe tournament, batting cage, archery range, clown and even a camel.

March 7

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro St., will hold an adult Sunday School Class On Prayer at 9:15 a.m. Participants will explore different ways to pray. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Lenten Vespers will be held at Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N. East Water St. from 5 to 6 p.m.

St. Procopius Spring Festival will be held at Hillje Parish Hall. Plates of fried chicken with white rice and gravy, coleslaw and corn will be sold for $7 each. Serving begins at 11 a.m.

March 9

Holy Family Catholic Church, Mallette Drive, will hold an evening of prayer, learning and fellowship about the The Gabriel Project at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 1-866-627-9243.

March 10

Faith Lutheran Church, Weimar and Zion Lutheran Church, Sublime will have their midweek service at 7 p.m. A supper of sandwiches, soups and sweets will be served at 6 p.m.

March 11

St. Peter Lutheran Church, Prairie Valley and Zion Lutheran Church, Moulton, will hold their midweek services at 7 p.m. A supper will be served at 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro, will hold a Lenten Study using the book "A Clearing Season," by Sarah Parsons, at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

March 14

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro St., will hold an adult Sunday School Class On Prayer at 9:15 a.m. Participants will explore different ways to pray. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Lenten Vespers will be held at Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N. East Water St. from 5 to 6 p.m.

Palestine Baptist Church, 608 East Convent St., will hold a 15th year Appreciation Service honoring Pastor G.O. Wyatt at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. D.N. Benford of Rising Star Baptist Church in Texas City.

March 17

Faith Lutheran Church, Weimar and Zion Lutheran Church, Sublime will have their midweek service at 7 p.m. A supper of sandwiches, soups and sweets will be served at 6 p.m.

March 18

St. Peter Lutheran Church, Prairie Valley and Zion Lutheran Church, Moulton, will hold their midweek services at 7 p.m. A supper will be served at 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro, will hold a Lenten Study using the book "A Clearing Season," by Sarah Parsons, at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Greater Mount Calvary, 3101 Callis St., will hold a Fish-Fry Lunch. For additional information, call the church at 361-575-8548.

Victoria Meditation Group meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1701 E. Crestwood Drive, at 7 p.m. The group meets the first and third Thursday every month. For more information, contact Lisa DeVries at lisa.devries@victoriacollege.edu or 252-367-2589; Barbara Allen-Lampley at barbaramcgatlin@yahoo.com or 361-575-5755.

March 19

Faith Family Church Single Adult Ministry hosts a night of free worship and fellowship every third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Area single adults are encourage come attend our monthly meetings to reconnect with God and fellow believers. Childcare is provide. Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane. For more information, contact Adam Harris, 361-573-2484 or aharris@ffc.org.

March 21

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 808 S. Navarro St., will celebrate The Big Three, Church Anniversary, Homecoming and Friends and Family Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Afternoon guests will be Pastor L.G. Roy, and the Antioch Baptist Church of Cuero. The host is Pastor Vernon J. Garza.

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro St., will hold an adult Sunday School Class On Prayer at 9:15 a.m. Participants will explore different ways to pray. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 361-575-2441.

Religion news items must be submitted by 5 p.m. Wednesday for publication in Saturday's Faith section. Items must be submitted in writing and can be e-mailed to faith@vicad.com or mailed to Victoria Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77901.

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