Anchorage Daily News

MOTHER'S DAY

• ANCHORAGE BAPTIST TEMPLE AUDITORIUM, 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd., will have a Mother's Day celebration at 11 a.m. Sunday with a gift to all mothers. At 6 p.m. the ABT Children's Choir will perform the musical "We Are United" as part of the "Live Like You Were Dying" campaign. For details, call 333-6535.

• ST. JOHN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1801 O'Malley Road, will be accepting food to deliver to FISH, a nonprofit emergency food pantry. Donation of canned and dry goods can be dropped off at the church Sunday, in honor of Mother's Day. For details, call 344-3025.

• JOY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road, will host a Mother's Day blood drive and car wash from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Affirmation of Baptism Confirmation will be at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. The parish nurse will offers blood pressure checks afterward. Collection of warm coats, hats and gloves continues for H.U.G.S.S. until Aug. 22. For details, call 694-9601 or visit www.joy-lutheran.com)

• "MIND BLOWING TIMES, WHAT A DIFFERENCE AN APOSTROPHE MAKES" will be the theme at Christ Our Savior Lutheran, 1612 Oceanview Drive, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with a look at the change from Mothers Day to Mother's Day. Adult education will discuss the death penalty from a Christian perspective at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 345-3858.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FUNDRAISER: Faith Lutheran Church, 5200 Lake Otis Parkway, will have a parking lot sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. The sale supports youth ministries. For details, call 563-3499.

POTATO BAKE: The Triniteen youth group at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 17545 N. Eagle River Loop Road, is sponsoring a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. today to benefit construction of the new Chugiak-Eagle River Public Library. Donations are accepted. For details, call 694-8201.

WEEKEND TEACHINGS: Meditate in Alaska will host the teachings of Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Khedrub at Jitters Cafe, 11401 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River. Compassion and Wisdom will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The Path to Enlightenment will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Study, Contemplate and Meditate will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. The cost is $40 for all sessions or $25 each for today and Sunday and $5 for Monday. For details, call 250-9454.

TIE DRIVE: The Rev. Jason Armstrong will travel to Malawi this summer to work with orphans and to train pastors. Donate ties to be shared with Malawian pastors or $4 for a blanket and school supplies for an orphan. Mail or drop off donations Sunday to May 25 at Anchorage Free Methodist Church, 4607 E. Sixth Ave., Anchorage, 99508. For details, call 333-6085.

ADULT FORUM: First Congregational Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd., is tackling life's spiritual questions at 9:30 Sunday mornings through a DVD format with reflections by others who have struggled with the same ideas. The Rev. Mark Long leads the classes. For details, call 272-8363.

PENTECOST CELEBRATION: Join Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3000 E. 16th Ave., for "A Global God, A Global Task: Pentecost Sunday" at 11 a.m. Sunday. For details, call 272-8431.

ADULT EDUCATION: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Ave., will offer adult education classes at 10:30 a.m. Sunday: "People of the Book" and "Today's Gospel." For details, call 563-3341.

SERIES BEGINS: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., asks "God, Can You Hear Me?" in a four-week series on "Worship, Prayer and Trying to Reach God." Services are at 10:30 a.m. and 7:07 p.m. Sundays. Child care and kids church is available. For details, call 345-4823.

BAKE SALE: The Brevig Mission vacation Bible school team at Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St., will have a bake sale between services at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Proceeds will support the team's travel to the Alaska Native village Brevig Mission on the Seward Peninsula for a vacation Bible school program. For details, call 277-1622.

YOUTH MUSICAL: High school youth from Central Lutheran and Lutheran Church of Hope will perform a free musical "For a Time Like This" at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St. and at 10 a.m. May 18 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 1847 W. Northern Lights Blvd. The show is an allegory about window dressers who learn about what really matters in life. For details, call 277-1622 or 279-7714.

FLAMINGO FLOCKING: The Joy Flamingo Lawn Ornament Flocking Season will run till noon Monday at Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road. Order delivery or removal of the lawn ornaments in Eagle River yards. The fundraiser is for the youth mission trip to Alabama to repair damage from Hurricane Katrina. For details, call 694-9601 or visit www.joy-lutheran.com.

PUBLIC LECTURE: Vicar Sandra Rudd presents a short course on "Christianity in Art and Advertising" at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3230 Lake Otis Parkway, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and May 21. For details, call 276-6231.

NEW CHAPEL: The public is invited to tour the completed Muldoon meeting house of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8000 E. 36th Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. May 17. All ages, faiths and backgrounds are welcome. The meeting house will accommodate the Chugach Foothills ward, Centennial Park ward and the Muldoon branch, which caters to Hmong speakers. For details, call 276-4262.

NEW PASTOR: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 10830 Elmore Road, welcomes the Rev. Marty Dasler at 3 p.m. May 18. The community is invited to celebrate the installation. A reception will follow. For details, call 344-4317.

TIME WITH JESUS: Learn about Jesus at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1601 N. Lucille St., Wasilla, from 10 to 11 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month to May 20. For preschool age and younger. Free, snack provided. For details, call 1-907-376-7771.

TAIZE/HOLDEN SERVICES: Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St., will have Taize and Holden services at 7 p.m. on alternating Thursdays to May 22. Share in a contemplative worship experience. For details, call 277-1622.

ADULT CLASSES: First Presbyterian Church, 616 W. 10th Ave., will have the adult Sunday school class "Secrets of the Vine" led by Ed Ratliff from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through May 25. The class is based on John, Chapter 15. For details, call 644-8822.

PARENTING WORKSHOP: Jewel Lake Parish United Methodist/Presbyterian USA, 3833 Strawberry Road, will host an interactive workshop "The Early Years" from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays to June 8. The Rev. Kay Shock and Maria deLeon, director of Children's World Montessori School, will facilitate. Child care is provided. Scholarships available. Cost is $20. For details, call 243-2146 or visit jewellakeparish.org.

FOOD DRIVE: Joy Lutheran Church, 10111 E. Eagle River Loop Road, will have the "Feed Kids This Summer" food drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon to July 31. For details, call 694-9601.

ONGOING

24-HOUR PRAYER: The Alaska Center for Spiritual Living is sponsoring 24/7 prayer assistance by professionally trained prayer practitioners. All calls are confidential. Call 677-2937, or toll-free at 1-866-750-7729.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY: First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 3031 LaTouche St., will host an adult Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. For details, call 272-0615.

MONDAY MEDITATION: Jitters Cafe, 11401 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River, hosts Buddhist monk lectures and meditation classes at 7 p.m. Mondays. Sponsored by the Tilopa Buddhist Centre. $5 suggested donation. For details, call 250-9454 or visit www.meditateinalaska.org.

PRESBYTERIAN CONNECTIONS: First Presbyterian Church, 616 W. 10th Ave., hosts "Connections" from 5:30 to 7:20 p.m. Wednesdays. The focus is "Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah," a Ray Vander Laan series. The meeting begins with dinner. Child care, elementary and youth classes are available. For details, call 272-6411.

PUBLIC DHARMA TALKS: The Rev. Koun Franz will speak at 10:25 a.m. Sundays at the Anchorage Zen Community, 359 E. 24th Ave. Instruction, study groups and other activities are also offered. For details, call 566-0143 or visit www.alaska-zen.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 12310 Lorraine St., offers "Come on IN" Sunday school from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. This program for intensive/special-needs children meets during adult worship and is staffed by trained professionals. Birthday parties can be arranged. It's free, but registration is required. For details, call 345-4823.

BENEFIT COOKBOOK: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 2800 O'Malley Road, offers "Tastes Like Home: Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska" for sale after services every Sunday. The cost is $25 plus shipping if purchased online. For details, call 348-0651 or visit www.medcooking.

CHRISTIAN CONCERT: Advance tickets are on sale at the Radio Espresso, 2709 Boniface Parkway for the Casting Crowns concerts Aug. 8 and 9. Tickets are $30. For details, call 269-3872.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE RADIO: The Christian Science Radio Sentinel will broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on KBYR 700-AM. The topic is "The Love That Heals," Join an Internet chat on "Out With the Midlife Blues" at 10 a.m. at www.spirituality.com. A free public lecture on "Christian Science, Does It Really Heal?" by John Q. Adams, a Christian Science practitioner and healer from New York City, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at UAA, Rasmuson Building, Room 101. For details, call 272-0226 or visit wwwchristianscience.com.

Matters of Faith is compiled by Joy Guest, who can be reached at 257-4315. To submit an event, go to adn.com and click on "Submit an event." E-mail announcements to hometown@adn.com by noon Tuesday for publication on Saturday's Religion page. Type "religion" in the subject line.

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