Religion Notes
‘Who decides?’ series
continues at Faith Presbyterian
Continuing on Tuesdays at 6:20 p.m., a free weekly series of discussions tackling the question “Who decides?” that addresses the concerns surrounding the complexities of modern medicine and/or directives about what happens to us as we enter the dying process and sheds light on the issues of ethical practices that we may confront.
The guest speaker for Feb. 16 is Craig Sweet, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist, former chair and current member of the HealthPark Ethics Consultation Group (Pediatric & Adult Groups), will deal with the medical-ethical issues at the beginning of life with his lecture titled “Playing God at the Beginning of Life.”
Visit www.fpcfl.org/BeingMortal to view the weekly session topic schedule, resources, previously recorded sessions and a complete bio of all guest speakers.
Faith Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian community of joy and excitement that promises to love, comfort, and respect everyone through the challenging power of Christ. Faith is located at 4544 Coronado Parkway, Cape Cora. 239-542-2858.
Tenth Avenue North to perform
at First Assembly of God Church
Dove award-winning musical artists Tenth Avenue North will be performing at First Assembly of God Church in Fort Myers Friday, Feb. 26, as part of its All The Earth Is Holy Ground Tour. The show starts at 7 p.m., and the guest stars include Hawk Nelson and I Am They. The cost of admission is $18 or $20 in advance, or $25 day of show, with $35 and $40 for VIP tickets. Tenth Avenue North’s debut album in 2008 was “Over and Underneath,” with hits “Love is Here,” “By Your Side” (Song of the Year) and “Hold My Heart.” The group won the Gospel Music Dove Award in 2009 for New Artist of the Year and in 2010. The band released “The Light Meets the Dark” in 2010 and “Struggle” in 2012, which such hits as “Healing Begins,” “You Are More,” “Losing” and “More.” In November 2014 released its fourth album, “Cathedrals” featuring “No Man is an Island.” In the spring of 2014, the band crossed the 1 million mark for records sold. Hawk Nelson’s debut release was in 2004. The band’s recordings include “Letters to the President,” “Smile It’s the End of the World,” “Hawk Nelson is My Friend,” “Live Life Loud,” “Crazy Love,” “Made” and “Diamonds.” The band’s latest release produced a No. 1 radio single, “Drops in the Ocean.” Hawk Nelson has been awarded two Canadian GMA awards, multiple GMA?Dove Award nominations as well as a JUNO nomination. I Am They made its national debut in January 2015 with a self-titled album, which features the group’s lead single, “From The Day.” First Assembly of God Church is at 4701 Summerlin Road in South Fort Myers For additional information, call 888-810-2063 or 239-936-1929 or visit www.wayfm.com
‘Never Alone’ retreat
Feb. 27 at CCFUM
“Jesus is my best friend. He was with me when I didn’t even know,” explained Barbara Yauger, Christian humorist and musician, and speaker for Cape Coral First Methodist Church United Methodist Women’s 8th annual retreat, “Never Alone,” scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27, at the church.
Yauger, a Fort Meyers resident, has performed standup comedy at La Comedia Dinner Theater in Dayton, Ohio, and musical theater.
“I love to entertain,” Yauger said. Dubbed the “Christian Erma Bombeck,” she believes comedy is good medicine in trying times.
The married grandmother and great-grandmother has also done missionary work in Guatemala.
“I’ve worked with many missionaries and national leaders,” she said.
While in Latin America, Yauger used another of her talents, quilting, to help 10 local girls develop a cottage quilt industry.
“Five years later, 20 girls were working,” Yauger explained, “and a deaf man who joined the group, became a master quilt designer for the group.”
When asked why people feel alone in this busy, technologically-connected world, Yauger said, “No one has shared the Lord with them; I used to feel lonely. My Mom had given up on me. Then Jesus was shared as a person to me, through a special lady. It’s why I started my ministry; I’ve been speaking for 10 years, I know what it’s like.”
The 8th annual retreat includes a day of music, discussion, continental breakfast and lunch, childcare if needed, and speakers for $20.
Registration information can be picked up at the church office at 4118 Coronado Parkway or by calling 239-997-0646.
Gulf Coast Church of Christ
to hold garage sale Feb. 26-27
The Gulf Coast Church of Christ, 9550 Ben C Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, in Fort Myers, is holding its Annual Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. The sale will feature furniture, clothing, housewares, jewelry and more. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
For information, call 239-936-4554 or visit www.gulfcoastchurch.com
Cape Coral Community Church
to host GriefShare seminar series
Cape Coral Community Church will hold a GriefShare recovery seminar and support group on Mondays from 6-8 p.m., beginning March 7 through May 30. The church is at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
GriefShare sessions include a video, featuring nationally recognized experts on grief, and group discussions focused on those who have lost a love one through death.
Seminar sessions include: “The Journey of Grief,” “Challenges of Grief,” “Guilt and Anger” and “Why.” Attending at any point is welcome.
Call Ernie Gouker at 239-573-7110, anytime, or Judy Lech at 239-574-1148 for additional information. The registration fee is $10.
The Dixie Melody Boys to perform
at First Church of the Nazarene
One of gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at the First Church of the Nazarene, at 13545 American Colony Road in Fort Myers, Sunday, Feb. 14. The quartet will share its unique, four-part harmony during this musical service, beginning at 6 p.m.
Since organizing over five decades ago, The Dixie Melody Boys have enjoyed much success, including a Grammy nomination and numerous fan award nominations from The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication. Hit releases include recent releases such as “I’ll Be Living That Way,” “I Won’t Compromise,” “Welcome Home,” “Antioch Church Choir” and “I’m One Of Them.”
The group’s goal of delivering a first-class performance filled with excitement, energy and lots of great traditional, Southern gospel music are traits which have been instilled in each member by group leader Ed O’Neal, a 50-year gospel music veteran, who was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2004.
Call 239-936-2511 or visit www.dixiemelodyboys.com.