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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) The Estudiantina Music and Dance Troupe from Nicaragua will perform at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Sunday.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, October 4, 2008 Faith and Spiritual Life: Outreach Jewish High Holy Days The Jewish High Holy Days are being celebrated. Here is information on services: A Gathering Grove plays host to "High Holy Days: Their Meanings and Melodies," with Shirel Smith, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at 2820 Oakes Ave., Suite C., Everett. A Gathering Grove provides spiritual books and music for all religions. Call 425-512-8845 or go to www.agatheringgrove.com. Chabad of Snohomish County invites the public to celebrate the High Holy Days at the New Chabad House, 22225 100th Ave. W., Edmonds. Programs include traditional and inspirational services with Hebrew and English prayer books. On Wednesday, Yom Kippur services are set to begin with lighting candles and fasting at 6:16 p.m., followed by Kol Nidrei services at 7 p.m. On Thursday, services are set for 9:30 a.m. followed by a Yizkor Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. and Mincha and Neilah services at 5:30 p.m. The fast ends at 7:18 p.m. followed by a light break-the-fast. Seats are free for all services. Advance reservations are suggested. Call 425-967-3036 or e-mail rabbi@jewishsnohomish.com or go to www.jewishsnohomish.com. Temple Beth Or, a reform Jewish congregation, invites the public to celebrate Yom Kippur services led by Rabbi William Cutter with soloist Jeffrey Prince, a singer and guitarist specializing in Jewish music. On Wednesday, Erev Yom Kippur and Kol Nidrei services are at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Yom Kippur Services are at 10 a.m.; 3 p.m (for children) and from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for Yizkor and the conclusion. A break-the-fast meal is set for 6:45 p.m. Services are at 3215 Lombard Ave., Everett. Tickets are available. Children's services and baby-sitting provided. Call 425-239-7125 or go to www.templebethor.org. Benefits St. Thomas More Catholic Church plays host to The Estudiantina Music and Dance Troupe from Nicaragua at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. following the 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mass services on Sunday at 6511 176th St. SW, Lynnwood. The group performs traditional music and dance folklorica as a fundraising event for Friends of the Orphans. The event is free. Donations are appreciated. Call 425-646-3935 or go to www.friendsoftheorphans.org. Organizers for the Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty, or CROP offer a devotional gathering for the upcoming CROP hunger walk from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at A Gathering Grove, 2820 Oakes Ave., Suite C, Everett. The CROP walk is scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 12. Crop Walk is sponsored by Church World Service to raise awareness and funds for hunger and local and international relief and development efforts. Each year two million volunteers and sponsors raise more than $16 million to help end hunger and poverty around the world. Call 425-512-8845 or go to www.agatheringgrove.com. St. Augustine's In-the-Woods presents its 46th annual Trash and Treasure Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland, on Whidbey Island. The event features household items, linens, small electronics, toys, tools, plants, baked goods, jams, jelly, preserves and the event's famous pies served from the cafe. All funds benefit local charities. Call 360-678-9275. CELEBRATIONS Open Door Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate the 39-year ministry of its pastor Ken Blue and his wife, Joyce, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 17014 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The Blues, who started Open Door Baptist Church in Oct. 1969, are retiring from ministry. Ken Blue is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist College where he received an honorary doctorate. He has written 17 books and commentaries. The Blues have been married for almost 53 years. They have five children and 10 grandchildren. Jason Murphy has been tapped to serve as the new senior pastor. Call 425-743-4922. Snohomish Church of the Nazarene invites the public to the 100th anniversary of the worldwide Church of the Nazarene celebration from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday at 1017 13th St., Snohomish. Festivities begin with singing at 9:15 a.m. followed by Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., services at 10:45 a.m. and a ­missionary-themed potluck at 12:15 p.m. The Snohomish church, led by pastor Rick Jacobson, would like to hear from former attendees and members. Call 360-568-2512. St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church of Lynnwood presents the 20th annual Egyptian Indoor Festival from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St., Mill Creek. The event features Egyptian food, pastries, Papyrus art, Pharaonic jewelry, souvenirs, statues, Coptic Christian art, icons and literature. Admission is free. Call 425-774-3499. The South Everett Community Church plays host to the sixth annual homecoming with the Kroeze Brothers, Billy and Johnny Kroeze and soloist Vern Jackson and the Celebration Singers at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at 1 W. Casino Road, Everett. The event includes a surprise appearance by a quartet and a free dinner for all those attending. The Kroeze Brothers Worldwide Television Ministry is broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Thursdays and 11 p.m. Monday and Friday on KTBW, Channel 20 and at 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and 3 p.m. Saturday on Sky Angel and Dish Net. Call 425-353-2211 or 800-800-6121. Programs Acts of God Drama Troupe presents "A Funny Thing Happened on My Way Through the Bible" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Oct. 11 at the Everett PUD auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Performances feature "behind the scenes" sketches of favorite Bible characters including: what it was like to defeat Goliath, Adam defending creationism, Joseph's brothers in a family therapy session and Noah living on the ark. Tickets are $6 for children and seniors, $8 for adults and include refreshments during intermission. Group tickets are also available. Call 425-355-9330. North Creek Presbyterian Church offers a GriefShare video seminar and support group from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. The program meets for 13 weeks through December. The cost is $12 and includes a workbook. The group is designed to support anyone grieving a death and includes information from nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery. Each session is self-contained so people can join at any time. Call 425-743-2386 or e-mail drholm@comcast.net or go to www.griefshare.org or www.northcreekpres.org. Adventure Church of Everett offers a men's Bible study Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. The group plans to use the book "Fight" by Kenny Luck which discusses "picking a fight with evil" and the roles men play at the front lines in the spiritual realm. For more information, call 425-870-4273. Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship plays host to the Evergreen Coffee House with Cap'n Smartypants and Sensible Shoes at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. The program is a Seattle Men's and Women's Chorus Ensemble "Madcap Music 4 Comedy" event. Suggested donation is $12. Call 360-659-6621. Edmonds Christian Church offers a Contemplative Labyrinth Worship Service at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. The evening's meditation is based on the theme "Come to the Table" and includes scriptures that explore how Jesus welcomed all to the table. The service is open to everyone and includes time for silence and contemplative music. Call 425-775-5212 or go to www.edmondscc.org. Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center offers Fall Horsemanship Camp starting Thursday through Oct. 12 at 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. The program is designed for children ages 10 and older. It includes expert instruction led by a certified staff. Lessons include basic horsemanship, horse science, roping, showmanship and vaulting. Other activities include trail rides, chapel and campfires. Call 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724 or go to www.warmbeach.com. WOMEN'S PROGRAMS Northshore Christian Women's Connection-Stonecroft Ministries hosts a brunch from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Inglewood Golf and Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Road NE, Kenmore. Lisa Haak, a "Stay 4 Ever Young" representative, plans to provide a demonstration about skin care. Jeanne Gates will provide music. Kathy Murphy plans to discuss "One Doll's Journey." The cost is $13. Complimentary off-site child care is available with reservation. Call 425-889-2040 or 206-367-2276. Mill Creek Christian Women's Connection hosts "A Doll's Journey" with guest speaker Kathy Murphy for a luncheon and presentation from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations and cancellations are required by Tuesday. Galinda Porter and Calico Corners of Mill Creek plan to provide decorating ideas. Erin Wright of Marysville is the music guest. Murphy is from Bellingham. Call 425-337-6335. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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