RELIGION BRIEFS, JAN. 28

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Updated: February 29, 2012 8:00AM

CHESTERTON

Duneland Aglow Lighthouse: Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave. — Duneland Aglow Lighthouse meeting, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. CDs available for a small charge. Free admission with an offering for expenses. 926-1345.

EAST CHICAGO

Faith Temple Church of God in Christ: 3711 Pennsylvania Ave. — Annual Family and Friends Day service, “It’s a Family Affair,” 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 397-0172.

First Baptist Church of East Chicago: 4911-15 McCook Ave. — New senior pastor-teacher Douglas C. Sloss introduced, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 398-0758.

GARY

Allen Chapel CME Church: 836 E. 21st Ave. — Youth and Young Adult Revival, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, and 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 883-7777.

God’s Word Ministries Church of God in Christ: 400 Marshall St. — Revival continues, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29.

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.

Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church: 2629 W. 23rd Place — Join the Love and Unity for Christ Praise and Worship service for family and friends, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 949-4794.

Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church: 735 E. 20th Ave. — Armourbearers’ service, 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. 882-9339.

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

St. Mary of the Lake Church: 6060 Miller Ave. — Gail Archer performs a winter organ recital, 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29; Archer is an organist at Vassar College and director of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University; freewill donations accepted; free parking. 882-6079.

Zion Progressive Cathedral: 1169 Connecticut St. — The 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

Augustana Lutheran Church: 207 N. Kelly St. — Church’s 150th anniversary celebration begins with Foundation Sunday, 11 a.m. Jan. 29, followed by an ethnic potluck dinner; families that have been members for five generations or more honored and there will be a display of photos and memorabilia from the 1860s, including a Civil War soldier’s journal. 942-3574.

PORTAGE

Eckankar worship: Holiday Inn Express, 2323 Willowcreek Road — “Blessings and Gratitude” service, 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29; short fellowship follows. (888) 746-4488.

Family Bible Church: 3190 Lancer St. — Reinvent date night and strengthen marriage during “Date Night Challenge,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 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.

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; goal is at least 30 units. 663-7803.

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