Religion Notes
5th Annual Car Show
at First Congregational Church March 19
The 5th Annual Car Show at First Congregational Church, 312 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral, will be held Saturday, March 19. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch available.
The show will feature around 70 classic cars, trophies, door prizes and a 50/50.
Labeled one of the “best” car shows in the Cape, the show promises to attract a large crowd.
To register a car or more information, please call Rich at 239-652-0720.
‘The Florida Boys’ to perform at
First Baptist Church of Cape Coral
“The Florida Boys” Southern Gospel quartet will have a special presentation at the First Baptist Church of Cape Coral Sunday morning, March 6, starting at 10 a.m.
Since 1947, fans have flocked to see The Florida Boys to hear the group’s unique presentation of Southern Gospel music. They have performed all over America including Canada. They appeared on the first gospel quartet concert ever held in New York’s Carnegie Hall.
The public is welcome and there is no admission charge. There will be a “Love Offering.”
First Baptist Church of Cape Coral is at 4117 Coronado Parkway. For more information, call 239-542-3703.
Serendipity Mobile Home Park
Trash to Treasure Sale Saturday
The Serendipity Mobile Home Park will hold a Trash to Treasure Sale from 8 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 5.
The sale will feature linens, jewelry, small appliances, furniture and more.
Hot dogs and chili will be available for purchase outside and the open-to-the-public event will also feature raffles and 50/50 drawings.
Money raised will be used to pay for park activities through the summer.
Serendipity Mobile Home Park is at 7891 Littleton Road, North Fort Myers.
Faith Presbyterian Church
to continue ‘Who decides?’ series
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 March 8 is Ben Spence, chief financial officer for Lee Memorial Health Systems, who will discuss the economics of health care.
“Can we afford to die? What can we afford? How will it impact medicine?”
All are invited to attend. Visit www.fpcfl.org/BeingMortal to view the weekly session topic schedule, resources, previously recorded sessions and a complete bio of all guest speakers.
Join Holy Week Services at Faith. Palm Sunday, March 20 (8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.); Maundy Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m., Celebration of the Lord’s Supper; Good Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m., Faith Choir will present a program that will include movements from various Requiems (free-will offering). On Easter Sunday, March 27 (8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.) traditional worship at all services: Faith Choir, Faith Ringers and Brass Ensemble.
What About the Children on Easter Sunday? Resurrection Celebration at 9:30 a.m. in Faith Center (children age 3 through Grade 5): The Easter Story, singing, dancing, music video by our “Hands Up in Faith'”Puppet team and a release of live butterflies.
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 Coral, FL. 239-542-2858.
Catholics Returning Home series
to be offered at St. Katharine Drexel
Catholics Returning Home will be offered March 28 through May 2 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. The six-week series will be presented by lay members of the parish on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Faith Formation building.
The sessions are for non-practicing Catholic who are seeking answers to questions returning to the church. If you know someone who has left the church, please invite them to join the conversation.
For more information, call Jane DiPaola at 573-8766 or Andy Halek at 471-7315.
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is at 1922 S.W. 20th Ave., in Cape Coral.
‘Treasure Hunt’ on March 14
at Christian Women’s
Connection of Cape Coral
The Christian Women’s Connection of Cape Coral invites all women to its “Treasure Hunt” Breakfast Buffet Monday, March 14, at the Palmetto Pine Country Club, 1940 S.W. 9th Court in Cape Coral. (West on Southwest 19th Lane off Skyline Boulevard.)
The event will feature a Christian Women’s Connection’s version of the “Antiques Roadshow” with Richard Gannon of Gannon’s Antiques & Art in Fort Myers appraising items brought in by those attending the breakfast. Women who would like to have something appraised should call Ginny at 239-574-4313.
The breakfast is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the cost is $17, inclusive. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. to give “hunters” time to find their “treasures” at the fundraiser. There will be a wide selection of gently used jewelry and household items.
Also featured will be a Silent Auction of decorative baskets filled with various items.
Inspirational speaker Rhonda Weaver’s theme will be “A Lawyer’s Search for Truth.”
Flutist Gail Blackburn will provide musical entertainment for the event.
All reservations must be prepaid and due by Wednesday, March 9. Call 239-567-0808 for further information.
World Day of Prayer service
at Faith Methodist Church
Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, today, March 4. Faith Methodist Church at 15690 McGregor Blvd., in Fort Myers is holding a service from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. World Day of Prayer was founded on the idea that prayer and action are inseparable in the service of God’s realm. Services begin at sunrise in the Pacific and follow the sun across the globe on the day of the celebration. Each year a different country’s committee serves as writers of the World Day of Prayer worship service.
This year, the women of the World Day of Prayer Committee in Cuba call all to worship considering the words “Receive children, receive me.”?With these words as backdrop, worshippers are invited to learn about Cuba’s history and rich cultural diversity. Invite friends, family and communities of faith to join the women of Cuba in prayer and song to support ecumenical efforts toward justice, peace, healing and wholeness. The annual offering helps meet the needs of families in Cuba and around the world who are victims of many forms of poverty, violence and injustice.
Make a reservation by calling Babara Huepenbacker at 717-533-2719.
A $6 fee is charged for the event, which includes lunch.
African Children’s Choir to perform
at Cape, Fort Myers churches
The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday, April 3, at 10 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 4117 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral, and at 6 p.m., at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, 8570 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers.
The young choir members melt the hearts of audiences with the charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites.
The concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.
Music for Life (The parent organization for The African Children’s Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL’s purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa, by focusing on education.
The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The choir has also had the honor of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other inspirational performers!
The African Children’s Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow. Visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.
No tickets, donations welcome.
For additional information about First Baptist Church, please call 239-542-3703.
For more about Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, please call 239-482-1250.
First Congregational Church Lenten
& Easter services continue
First Congregational Church’s Lenten & Easter services, will continue Wednesday evenings, March 9 and 16, at 6 p.m., are soup and service in Andersen Hall.
Palm Sunday, March 20, the service at 10 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 24, the service at 7 p.m. in the church; Good Friday, March 25, the service is from noon to 3 p.m., with music, readings, prayer and meditation. Easter Service is at 9 a.m. with refreshments following.
First Congregational Church is at 312 Santa Barbara Blvd., in Cape Coral. Call 574-6184.
Todds to perform this Tuesday
at St. Columbkille Catholic Church
Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr. will perform Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m., at St. Columbkille Catholic Church at 12171 Iona Road in Fort Myers.
Tickets for the fundraiser are $20 and they available at the parish office or at the door. Tickets purchased in advance receive preferred seating in the front of the auditorium. Advanced tickets must be picked up in the parish office before the performance date.
For additional information about the Todds’ performance, call 239-489-3973.