Religion Bulletins for Feb. 4, 2012
Saturday
Job Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Greater King David Baptist Church, inner-city location, 7305 Harry Drive.
A Taste of Goodness Taste Fair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 388 N. Beck St. Admission $6.
Fourth District Baptist Association Ushers Ministry Meeting: 2 p.m., Star Hill Baptist Church, 1400 N. Foster Drive.
Saturday Night at the Movies: 5 p.m., Faith Presbyterian Church, 12855 Old Hammond Highway, featuring “The Help” with a free dinner and an age-appropriate movie offered for children.
AIDS/HIV Awareness Youth Department Seminar: 5 p.m., Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4555 Fairfields Ave.
“Life is Short, Wear Your Party Pants”: 6:30 p.m., Unity Church of Christianity, 15255 Jefferson Highway, a movie from Loretta LaRoche, who offers tools for reducing feelings of tension while gaining joy, passion and gusto.
Mardi Gras Ball: 8 p.m. to midnight, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 1150 S. 12th St., with music from U-4-Ria Dance Band. Admission $30.
Sunday
Minister Emma Woods as Guest Speaker: 7 a.m., Little Rising Sun Baptist Church, 1275 S. 16th St.
Family Relationship Month Services: 10 a.m. to noon, Jubilee Christian Center, 14595 Florida Blvd., with a different family featured each Sunday in February.
Black History Program: 11 a.m., New Beach Grove Baptist Church, 4420 Crown Ave., with 1st Circuit Court of Appeal Judge John Michael Guidry as speaker.
Tuesday
Financial Peace University: 7 p.m., Calvary Third Baptist Church, 1911 Georgia St. (225) 387-2396.
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Program: 7 p.m., Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway.
Wednesday
Revival: 7 p.m., Greater Risen Sun Baptist Church, 6444 Blackberry St. Continues nightly through Friday with evangelist Christine Banks, Evie Lee and Minister Marcy Fisher as guest speakers.
Thursday
Contemplative Prayer in the Style of Taize: 7 p.m., Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville Road, Ponchatoula.
Friday
Interfaith Immersion — Judaism: 6:30 p.m., Congregation B’nai Israel, 3354 Kleinert Ave., a two-day program co-sponsored by the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge to help participants understand the Jewish concept of Sabbath. The first day includes orientation, Shabbat service and Oneg. The program continues at 9 a.m. Feb. 11 with time for reflection, Tu B’Shevat holiday celebration, lunch, Torah study and Havdalah ceremony. Cost is $25. Call (225) 267-5600.
Pastor’s Sixth Anniversary Celebration: 7 p.m., Greater Beulah Baptist Church, 955 E. Polk St., in honor of the Rev. Michael D. Mallet.
Roy Zimmerman’s “Live From The Starving Ear:” 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Zimmerman is a satirical songwriter; $15 at the door includes refreshments.
Feb. 11
Kidney Health Screening: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, with blood pressure checks, glucose and cholesterol measurements, urine testing and educational information. Preregistration is required. (504) 861-4500.
Personal Decision Making — Prayer Helps: 9 a.m. to noon., St. Joseph’s Academy Dining Hall, 3080 Kleinert Ave., sponsored by the St. Joseph Spirituality Center in Ponchatoula, Call (225) 383-3349.
South Louisiana Youth Training Ministry: 11 a.m., Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Center, 4555 Fairfields Ave., with the Rev. W.S. Lee, of Houston, as the first speaker. Other speakers include Alfred Booker, of Alexandria, who will discuss family life ministries, and single’ ministries director Vera Ragland, of Plano.
First Ladies Prayer Brunch: 11 a.m., Boudreaux’s, 2647 Government St., sponsored by Sisters Network Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge chapter of the African-American breast cancer survivors organization Sisters Network Inc. $35. Call (225) 272-4529.
Valentine Banquet and Cake Auction: 5:30 p.m., Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 9340 Florida Blvd., provided by the Men of Broadmoor and including a barbecue chicken dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a “Tribute to Ladies” and a cake auction to benefit the summer camp fund. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 11 and younger or $30 maximum per family. Call (225) 924-4271.
The Power of Love Without Limits Valentine’s Gala: 5:30 p.m., T.J. Jemison Center, 724 Harding Blvd., with the Five Love Language Introduction Session plus games, food, door prizes and dancing. SMART (Strengthening Marriages and Family Relationships Together) is the sponsor. Call (225) 802-4212 or (225) 978-9507.
Valentine Sweetheart Dinner: 6 p.m., Faith Presbyterian Church, 12855 Old Hammond Highway, with a steak dinner and childcare. Cost is $20. Register by Wednesday. (225) 275-7393.
Black History Musical: 6 p.m., Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, led by the Senior Choir with such guests as the Southern University Gospel Choir, the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Young Adult Reunion Choir, Minister Lisa Burton and liturgical dance and praise led by Ebony Galloway and Cierra Burton Foster. Includes tea cakes.
Pre-Valentine Musical: 6 p.m., Star Hill Baptist Church of St. Francisville, 12331 Powell Station Road, St. Francisville, featuring the church’s Mass Choir, Bobby Powell, The Brothers of Faith and Leo Jackson and The Melody Clouds of New Orleans.
Valentine’s Banquet: 7 p.m., Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple, 46899 La. 16, Pine Grove, Attire is formal. Cost is $20 per couple or $10 per person. Call (225) 324-5768.
PREREGISTERING
Seniors February Social: 11:15 a.m. Feb. 14, Saint James Episcopal Church, 205 N. Fourth St., beginning with a social hour, then an optional lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed at noon by “Musica de Espana” featuring Alvaro Angullo, cellist, This is one in a series of musical tributes observing Louisiana’s 200th anniversary with music from Spain, Africa and France. Cost is $13 for the lunch, Call (225) 387-5141. http://www.stjamesbr.org.