RELIGION BRIEFS, FEB. 4

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Updated: March 5, 2012 8:00AM

GARY

Bethlehem AME Zion Church: 560 W. 19th Ave. — Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11, $7 donation per person. 882-6609.

Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ Christian Outreach Center: 3476 Virginia St. — “Celebration of Love” spa day, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, with foot treatment, massage therapy, informational holistic sessions, surprise gifts, music and more; $45 complete spa package, $25 for individual services. 887-0544.

First Church of God: 134 E. 43rd Ave. — Youth prayer and worship breakfast for ages 6 to 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11. 887-1177.

King’s Highway and Deliverance Church of God in Christ: 500 E. Ridge Road — Soup kitchen open, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. 880-1698.

Love Feast Church of God in Christ: 2456 Chase St. — Chili-bowl luncheon, noon Saturday, Feb. 11. 944-8729.

Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church: 2629 W. 23rd Place — Third annual “Treat Your Sweetie” Valentine’s Day brunch, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. 949-4794.

Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church: 1301 W. 21st Ave. — Church’s 63rd broadcast anniversary observed during February; begins with a prayer breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in the lower auditorium, donation is $5; the Rev. W.N. Reed and congregation of the New Mount Moriah Baptist Church family are guests at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12; festivities conclude with an anniversary gospel concert featuring the Mixon Singers of Chicago at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, donation is $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 944-8161.

Zion Progressive Cathedral: 1169 Connecticut St. — Sister Sister Total Body Ministry’s 15th annual “Keep the Fire Burning” conference begins with a Founders Day luncheon, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Chateau Banquet Hall. Services begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, and continue at 7 nightly, Monday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 24. 455-3433 or 902-3989.

HOBART

Suncrest Christian Church: 625 Lake St. — Ladies event “Playing with Paper,” 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11; supplies available to make greeting cards on a donation basis; participants are invited to bring their own craft projects. 769-8147.

PORTAGE

Family Bible Church: 3190 Lancer St. — Reinvent date night and strengthen your marriage during “Date Night Challenge,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Portage High School West auditorium, Door G, 6450 E. U.S. 6; includes a simulcast featuring Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, musician Michael O’Brien and comedian Jeff Allen; register by Wednesday, Feb. 8. 763-3015.

VALPARAISO

St. Paul Catholic Church: 1855 Harrison Blvd. — Nursing ministry’s free health fair, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4, with more than 30 health vendors, free screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure and lungs. 464-4831.

Union Community Church: 602 Monroe St. — Speaker Kenneth Kincade discusses Peru during a free multicultural event, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8; light meal served; R.S.V.P. by Monday, Feb. 6. 464-3197.

WINFIELD

Church of the Four Seasons United Methodist: 9100 E. 109th Ave. — Blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5; minimum goal is 30 units of blood. 663-7803.

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