• Originally published July 30, 2010 at midnight, updated July 30, 2010 at midnight

Saturday

The Fellowship of Churches in Port Lavaca will hold an Old-Fashioned Tent Revival at 1104 W. Austin St. Service begins at 7 p.m., and will feature a different preacher each night. The theme of the revival is "Our Joy." For more information, call the Rev. J. Fowler, 361-571-6203, 361-570-1846 or 361-676-1546.

First Baptist Church of Lolita is sponsoring a multi-media program by FreedomSong at Industrial High School Auditorium in Vanderbilt at 7 p.m. Let Freedom Ring is a combination of Christian and patriotic music and videos designed to appeal to all ages.

Bethlehem Baptist Church will host a barbecued chicken fundraiser for the Usher Auxiliary. The dinners will be sold from 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates are $7 each and consist of chicken with trimmings and dessert.

Loose The Singles Conference will be held at the Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St. The conference, which begins at 10 a.m., is for singles ages 20 to 35. The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. Childcare will not be provided. The event is hosted by New Wine Fellowship Ministries. For more information, call Pastors Walter or Bonita Ford at 361-573-0544.

To benefit Nazareth Academy School. Door prizes, cash prizes, live auction and raffle, fishing, fun, fellowship and food for the whole family.

For more information, call Bryan Ellis, 361-578-0877, or Scott Smejkal, 361-655-2658, or Dennis Lockstedt, 361-573-9505.

Sunday

Our Lady of Sorrows will hold a Jamaica at the Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. with Fr. Stan DeBoe. A barbecue dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events include an auction, children's games, entertainment, food and drink booths, holiday store, cake walk and more. For more information or to make a donation, call 361-575-2293 or e-mail mapnumber7@yahoo.com.

The Joy of the Lord Worship Center Sunday services

at Town Plaza Mall, corner of Airline and Laurent streets, at

9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. morning worship; and 6 p.m. evening service with Dr. David P. Moten.

Templo Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2205 Mockingbird Lane, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; and 11 a.m. worship. For more information, call Lupe Hysquierdo, 361-573-5794.

Rushing Wind Church

at America's Best Value Inn and Suites Ballroom, 3901 E. Houston Highway, at 10 a.m.

A non-denominational church,

bikers welcome and casual dress encouraged.

For more information, call Brother Mike Swearingen, 361-212-9374 or rushingwind@suddenlink.net.

Too Blessed to be Stressed Miori Lane Baptist Church,

3102 Miori Lane, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Children's Church for ages 4-10 years. Children are dismissed directly after worship. Bring your children for Bible study, games, and more. Nursery is also available. For more information, call 361-573-4453 or visit www.miorilanebaptistchurch.org

City Harvest Church

at America's Best Value Inn and Suites, 3901 Houston Highway, at 6 p.m.

The congregation will be moving to American Inn and Suites, 3005 Houston Highway on Dec. 27. For more information, call Pastor Roy Martinez or Linda Martinez 361-649-9966 or 361-571-5022.

New Birth Baptist Church

at America's Best Value Inn and Suites Board Room No. 1, 3901 Houston Highway,

from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Every fourth Sunday "Youth Worship and Praise in Motion Ministry Team." For more information, call Pastor Isiah Johnson, 361-648-1506, or the Rev. Keith Johnson, 361-212-7598.

Monday

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.

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 e-mail ministerof praisedance@yahoo.com.

Tuesday

First United Methodist Women Meeting

at First United Methodist Church, Church Parlor, at

9 a.m. Erin Hatley, director of the Vine School, will present a program on autistic children. Refreshments will be served and a called executive board meeting will follow the program. Visitors are welcome.

For more information, call Sue Gibbs, 361-578-2770.

Wednesday

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.

Life Impact Church, 3102 Miori Lane, will hold a prayer service at 7 p.m. each Wednesday to pray for each other and for currents events. Childcare is not available at this time. For more information, call 361-212-9481.

Learn to Clog for free, from 5 to 6 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 516 N. Main St., in Victoria. For information, call 361-552-9658.

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.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet from 11 a.m. to noon, at the First United Methodist, 814 N. San Antonio St., Port Lavaca, in Room 1. Bring needles, hooks and yarn. For more information, call the church Monday through Thursday, 361-552-7434.

First United Methodist Church, 814 North San Antonio St., Port Lavaca, will present Putting Your House in Order, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the fellowship hall. The cost is $10 and includes a 32-page workbook. For more information or to register, call Signy Sizer or Wesley Nurse at 361-552-7434.

Templo Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2205 Mockingbird Lane, will hold worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Lupe Hysquierdo, 361-573-5794.

The Joy of the Lord Worship Center, Town Plaza Mall, at corner of Airline and Laurent Street will hold Wednesday Bible Class with Dr. David P. Moten, pastor, at 7 p.m.

Thursday

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.

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.

Bible Study with Lee Fernandez at Victoria County Senior Citizens Center, 603 E. Murray St., from 9 to 10 a.m. Lee Fernandez will be teaching a nondenominational Bible lesson. Bring a friend.

Salvation Army Vacation Bible School at the Salvation Army from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Children of all ages and adults are welcome, those under 6 must be accompanied by an older sibling or parent. Activities include Bible lessons, craft classes and a light lunch. For more information and to register, call 361-576-1297.

Friday

The Joy of the Lord Worship Center, Town Plaza Mall, at corner of Airline and Laurent Street will hold Friday Evening Worship with Dr. David P. Moten, pastor, at 7 p.m.

Salvation Army Vacation Bible School at the Salvation Army from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Children of all ages and adults are welcome, those under 6 must be accompanied by an older sibling or parent. Activities include, Bible lessons, craft classes and a light lunch. For more information and to register, call 361-576-1297.

Wednesday-Aug. 6

and Aug. 8

The Salvation Army is holding a Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. Children of all ages and adults are welcome. Those under 6 must be accompanied by an older sibling or parent. Activities include, Bible lessons, craft classes and a light lunch. To register, call 361-576-1297. Worship service will also be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Aug. 8

K.J.Z.T. No. 101 will hold a Mass for living and deceased members at Our Lady of Victory Church at 7:30 a.m. Following the Mass, a breakfast will be served in the cafeteria. RSVP by calling 361-573-2669.

The Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 419 W. Center St. in Port Lavaca, will host theRev. K. Van Hook of St. Peter's Baptist Church in Victoria. Service begins at 3 p.m. with the theme "Follow Me as I Follow Christ. For more information, call the Rev. J. Fowler, 361-571-6203, 361-484-7894 or 361-570-1846.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 204 Oak St., Goliad, will hold its third Annual Pastor Appreciation service honoring the Rev. Melvin M. Bedford. Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. with Dr. C.E. Richardson Sr., of Calvary First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi as the guest speaker. His congregation will accompany him. Dinner will be served following the service. For more information, call 361-645-2292.

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 at 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 Pastor Mike or Leona Swearingen, 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 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 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 Churchwith Pastor Steve Sutton is now meeting 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 Service 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 Sunday Worship Service. Sunday School begins at 9;45 a.m.; Worship at 11 a.m. For more information, call Lupe Hysquierdo, 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 to 10 meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; ages 11 to 18 meet at 11 a.m. For more information, e-mail krisiti@parkwayvictoria.org.

LIFE IMPACT CHURCH,3102 Miori Lane, will hold Sunday Morning service from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Children Church and nursery available. For more information call 361-212-9481 or visit www.miorilanebaptistchurch.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.

The Joy of the Lord Worship Center, Town Plaza Mall, at corner of Airline and Laurent Street will hold Sunday services with Dr. David P. Moten, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m; morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.

Salvation Army Vacation Bible School at the Salvation Army from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Children of all ages and adults are welcome, those under 6 must be accompanied by an older sibling or parent. Activities include, Bible lessons, craft classes and a light lunch. For more information and to register, call 361-576-1297.

Scruggs Chapel United Methodist Church Annual Women's Day at 313 N. Carver St., Edna starting at 3 p.m.

Guest speaker, Rev. George Franklin and congregation, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cuero. Rev. Hayward Robinson, host minister. For more information, call Mary Sayles, 782-6375.

Aug. 9

Greater Victoria Toastmasters College Church of Christ, 3200 N. Ben Jordan St., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enhance you speaking and presentation skills. For information, call Gerry Wyant, 361-576-1863.

Aug. 10

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.

Aug, 11

The Prayer Shawl Ministry

at First United Methodist, 814 N. San Antonio St., Port Lavaca from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet each Wednesday in room one. Bring needles, hooks and yarn. For more information, call the church Monday through Thursday, 361-552-7434.

Templo Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2205 Mockingbird Lane, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call Lupe Hysquierdo, 361-573-5794.

The Joy of the Lord Worship Center, Wednesday Bible Class, at Town Plaza Mall corner of Airline and Laurent streets starting at 7 p.m. with Dr. David P. Moten, pastor.

Life Impact Church, 3102 Miori Lane, at 7 p.m. You are invited for Wednesday prayer. No childcare will be available. For more information call 361-212-9481.

Aug. 12

Bible Study with Lee Fernandez at Victoria County Senior Citizens Center, 603 E. Murray St., from 9 to 10 a.m.

Fernandez will be teaching a nondenominational Bible lesson. All are welcome.

Aug. 14

The Gospel singing group Forgiven will be in concert at the First Baptist Church in Edna, 309 Cottonwood St. The free concert will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call 361-782-1499.

Rushing Wind Youth Concert at First Assembly of God, 4th and Rail St., in Bloomington starting at 4:30 p.m. Register for a door prize, free nachos and drinks. For more information call Pastor Everett Ruddick, 361-920-1053, or Pastor Debbie Ruddick, 361-920-9257.

Aug. 17

Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Sisters will hold Taizé Prayer at Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N.E. Water St., from 7 to 8 p.m. A Taize Prayer Service consists of music, songs, chants, scriptural readings, meditation, and prayers of praise and petitions. For more information, call 361-575-7111.

Aug. 19

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.

Aug. 20

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

Sept. 8

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 4102 N. Ben Jordan St. will host a new Beth Moore Bible Study, "The Patriarchs, Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Tammy Hartman will facilitate the meetings. The group will meet from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. each Wednesday for 11 weeks beginning Sept. 8. The cost is $20 per person and includes a member book. Sign-up at the information desk or the church office. For more information call 361-575-4305 or 361-550-6392.

Sept. 18

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will hostBeth Moore via simulcast, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Tickets are $25 each and include lunch, door prizes and entertainment. Proceeds will be used to underwrite simulcast expenses, any additional profit will benefit women and children's ministries in the community. Tickets may be purchased at church office, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., (closed from noon to 1 p.m.), or Bible Book Store, 6703 N. Navarro St. For more information, call the church office at 316-575-4305, the Bible Book Store, 361-575-7415, or Tammy Hartman, 361-575-5730 or 361-550-6392. Visit www.lifeway.com for more details.

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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