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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, March 1, 2008 Faith and Spiritual Life: Outreach Easter Bethany Christian Assembly presents "Eggstravaganza" from 10 a.m. to noon March 22. Bethany Christian Assembly invites the public to its annual Easter egg hunt. Thousands of eggs, special prizes, inflatables, food, fun and entertainment provided. Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-339-3303 or go to www.bca-online.com. Faith Lutheran Church of North Lakewood presents a Spring Carnival Celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22. The public is encouraged to bring the kids and celebrate Easter with carnival activities and a special message. Faith Lutheran Church of North Lakewood, 1424 172nd St. NE, Marysville. For more information, call 360-652-9545. Plays Fishnet Theatre and Sanctuary Ministries will present "The Shofar" at 10 a.m. Sunday. The play centers on a young priest in Jerusalem facing difficult decisions about his life, beliefs and the origin of Jesus. Admission is free. Sanctuary Ministries, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. For more information, call 425-334-9558. Open auditions for "Doors," a dramatic play, will be 6 p.m. March 3 and 4 at Family Life Center Foursquare. The play is presented by Isaiah 6:8 Productions. Dramatic three-minute monologues are encouraged but not required. Family Life Center Foursquare, 4424 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo. passover Bethel Baptist Church presents "Christ in the Passover," 11 a.m. Sunday. The event will look at the practice of Passover and Jesus Christ's last supper. Presented by Tom Wienraub of Jews for Jesus. Bethel Baptist Church, 2625 Hoyt Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-252-0249. Jews for Jesus and Sanctuary Ministries present "Christ in the Passover," 7 p.m. March 7. The sermon will discuss the link between the ancient festival of redemption and Jesus Christ. There will also be a table set with traditional Passover items. Speaker Petr Barbatunov will use the presentation as a living illustration of the life, death and resurrection of Christ. A communion service is included. Admission is free. Sanctuary Ministries is at 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. For more information, call 425-334-9558. Free Meal Everett First Presbyterian Church offers "Dinner at the Bell" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Meals are prepared and served by church members. First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-259-7139. Faith Lutheran Church offers its Lunch Bunch meals from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The church is at 6708 Cady Road, Everett. For more information, call 425-353-4758. WOMEN'S EVENTs The Calvary Baptist Church MOPS group still has a few openings. Mothers of Preschoolers is a group for women who have at least one child, infant through kindergarten, or who are pregnant. The group is intended for all mothers of preschoolers. MOPS meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Child care is provided. Calvary Baptist Church is at 3332 Colby Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-259-1277. Registration is open for the next two series of the Christian-based "Learn to Let Go and Grow" workshops set for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Old Snohomish Library, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. Each evening features a different series. Members select one seven-week series. Workshops are open to all women who register in advance. For more information, call 360-568-1636. CLASSES and Seminars Everett First Presbyterian Church will have classes on Lent called "Just Eating." Classes are at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through March 12. Everett First Presbyterian Church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-259-7139. Bethany Christian Assembly will offer LIFE seminars 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All classes are free; study books are optional. Seminars offered: n The Case for Christ: Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? n The Upside of Down: A woman's group on finding hope when it hurts. n When God's People Pray: A men's group dedicated to prayer. n Basic Christian Beliefs: The essentials of Christianity. Bethany Christian Assembly is at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-339-3303. Snohomish Community Church presents a class on marriage from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Saturday and March 8. The seven-week course includes dinner and teaching to strengthen marriages. The course is $45 and will be at Snohomish Community Church, 13622 Dubuque Road, Snohomish. For more information, call 425-334-9181. Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County continues its course, Ten Steps to the Inner You. The 11-week winter series continues at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chabad Jewish Center, 19 W. Intercity Ave., Everett. The class is open to adults; teenagers are welcome at parents' discretion. The class is free; no registration is required. For more information, call 425-353-7377, go to www.snojewish.org/wednesday or e-mail info@snojewish.org. SUPPORT GROUPS North Creek Presbyterian Church presents a GriefShare video seminar and support group, 7 to 9 p.m. The group will continue to meet Thursdays for 13 weeks in the Fireside Room of the church. Cost: $12 for sessions and workbook. The group is designed to support those who are grieving the death of any significant person. For more information, call 425-743-2386 or go to www.northcreekpres.org. GriefShare, a weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving a death, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville. For more information or to register, call 360-659-4629.

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