Religion Notes
Cape Coral
Abiding Love Lutheran Church
Abiding Love Lutheran Church presents: Blood, Sweat and Gears Cruise-in Car and Bike Show Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
If anyone wants to show a car and/or bike, contact the church at 239-945-2122 or by e-mail: bsgcarshow@maill.com. include name and type of car. Space is limited.
There will be concessions and raffles for door prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Youth Center. The Blood mobile will be on -site.
Cape Christian Fellowship
Pastor Dennis Gingerich continues the series with the message “What Cannot Fall” this weekend. The focus of this series is learning to deal with anxious circumstances in your life.
Attend one of three contemporary worship gatherings available for your convenience. Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 or 11 a.m. There are classes for children and youth and a nursery provided during all worship gatherings.
The EDGE High School gathering is held on Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
Cape Christian Fellowship is located at 2110 Chiquita Blvd. South, 1/3 mile north of Veteran’s Parkway. For more information, visit www.capecristian.com or call 772-5683.
Christ Lutheran Church
The Sounds of Florida Chorus invites the community to spend a Saturday evening April 4, at 7 p.m. for a special show. There will be music, chorus and soloist and a special appearance by winners of the Stars of Tomorrow competitions. Ticket price is $10. For more information call 549-3746.
The Blessing of the Quilts will be held Monday, April 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church.
Quilt recipients: Cape Coral Police Department (including ACT); Hospice of Cape Coral; Juniper Village (Assisted Living); Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Cape Coral; Special Angels-pre-school children at Christ Lutheran Church; Pondella Serenity Court; Lee Memorial of Cape Coral Progressive Care/Vascular Access; Cape Coral Fire Department (quilts will be given to them at a later date).
Quilts will be on display from 10:30-11 al.m. in the church sanctuary.
Blessing of the quilts, 11-11:15 a.m., recipients acceptance 11:15 a.m..-noon. Tea served in the cafeteria from noon-1:30 p.m.
For more info contact Patty Bartkowski at 573-6337; Capebarts@embarqmail.com
Christ Lutheran Church is located at 2911 Del Prado Blvd.
DayBreak Fellowship
Adult Bible Study is currently exploring the book of Romans, discussing the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans and how it applies to our lives today. Study runs through April 29.
The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Freida B. Smith Special Populations Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. Children’s program is available during the adult Bible study for ages 3 through 5th grade.
For further information, call DayBreak Fellowship at 573-9009 or visit the church Web site at www.daybreakchurch.net.
First Church of God (Anderson, Ind.)
The First Church of God of Cape Coral is a growing, multi-cultural place to worship.
The winter series of gospel music began in January. On the first Sunday of each month a musical group will minister during morning worship service.
Last Generation Ministries will finish up the series with word and song on April 5.
A free-will offering will be taken at each service. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship. Visitors welcome! Call 574-5271 for more information.
Wednesday evening 6 p.m., choir practice, Kids Hour, Preteen and Teenage for youth and prayer and Bible study for adults at 7 p.m.
The Women of the Church of God (WCG) meets at 7 p.m., on the second Tuesday of the month.
Young at Heart is a group for folks 50 and older who meet at noon on the third Thursday of each month.
First Church of God is located at 2213 Country Club Blvd, three blocks north of Veteran’s Parkway.
Visitors are welcome! For further information call 574-5271 or visit www.1stchurchofgod.net; E-mail: pastorjilldugal@1stchurchofgod.net.
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church presents the 3rd Matinee Musicale “Caribbean Cruise” Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m., at 312 Santa Barbara Blvd. Tickets are limited to 100 and must be purchased in advance from P&C Chapter IQ members or by calling 542-7009.
Donation of $15 includes gourmet refreshments following the concert.
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity Lutheran for children age 3 to 10, are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity Lutheran Church and School Saturday, Mach 28. This free fun filled event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include games, many surprises, hot dogs with a bake sale as an added bonus.
Trinity Lutheran School offers VPK3 and VPK 4. Full and Part Day Program are offered.
Trinity Lutheran Church & School’s located at 706 Southwest 6th Ave.
To reach Trinity, take Skyline Boulevard to Southwest 12th Terrace to Southwest 6th Avenue, or either Pine Island Road or Santa Barbara Boulevard to Nicholas Parkway to Southwest 6th Street to Southwest 6th Avenue.
For more information, call the Church, 772-0172 or School, 772-1549.
Turning Point Church
The Turning Point Church, presently meeting in the Cape Coral Youth Center at 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., in Cape Coral will have Tiffany West as their guest speaker on Sunday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. The congregation is growing and is excited about the different ministries that are active in the church.
Senior Pastors Dennis and Belinda West, along with Associate Pastors Hoyt and Karen Watson and Greg and Vicki Greene continues to celebrate all the blessings of God. What started just a few months ago with four families now has exploded to 60-70 in attendance each week.
It could be the outstanding girls clubs, the co-ed softball team, Bible studies praise/worship services, etc.
For more information or directions, Please call 281-5350.
North Fort Myers
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church
All Saints Catholic Church is having it’s last pirohi dinner this year today, from 3-7 p.m.
The church is located on Bayshore Road, Exit 143 East of I-75 and a quarter mile and west of the Lee Civic Center.
For more information call 239-543-3636.
Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church will have a yard sale today, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Christ Community Church is located at 4801 Orange Grove Blvd. North Fort Myers.
For more information call 652-5530.
Fort Myers
Lifeline Family Center’s benefit dinner
The 13th Annual Benefit Dinner featuring Ruth Graham, author, speaker and daughter of Ruth and Billy Graham and founder of Ruth Graham & Friends, a ministry to encourage Christian growth within the church.
She will speak on Friday, March 27, at Pelican Reserve-Osprey Room, 9802 Pelican Reserve Blvd. Fort Myers. Reception at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7:15 p.m.
For ticket information contact LifeLine Family Center ($75 each) or call 239-242-7238. Limited seating
Word of Life
Pastor Michele Anastasi and Women Caring for Women of Word of Life Church present “Sounds of Heaven” featuring prophetic violinist Janet Shell, Saturday, March 28. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. Word of Life is located at 2120 Collier Ave., Fort Myers.
For more information contact Paula Harris, 239-274-8881.
Bonita Springs
Magnificat
All women are invited to a breakfast sponsored by Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, which will be held Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane, Bonita Springs. The speaker is Colleen Spiro; a spiritual director, Benedictine Oblate, parish secretary and convert to the Catholic Church.
Send a $20 check payable to Magnificat Fort Myers to Joanne Tarantino, 16550 Heron Coach Way #206, Fort Myers 33908, 481-6967, or Joyce Michel, 3650 Bonita Beach Rd. #26, Bonita Springs 34134, 992-4872. Requests must be postmarked by March 21.
Mastersingers
The Mastersingers in collaboration with the University Choir of FGCU’s Bower School of Music will present Brahms’ timeless masterpiece, Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) on Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs and Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m., at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda.
Tickets are $20 and may be obtained by calling 277-7813. Group and student discounts are available.
The work will be sung in English.