Faith Briefs

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-- Joyful Sound Gospel Singers' concert Feb. 4, 7 p.m., East Kildonan Baptist Church, 700 Watt St. Free will offering. Information: 339-8677.

-- Congregation Shaarey Zedek welcomes you to celebrate Shabbat with Melaveh Malkah, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m., Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 561 Wellington Cres. The evening is led by Justin Jaron Lewis and Jane Enkin and includes a Havdallah service, light meal and the teachings of Rebbe Nachman, storytelling and singing. Information: 452-3711 ext. 456, bweissmann@shaareyzedek.mb.ca or www.shaareyzedek.mb.ca Free.

-- A special Tabernacle Baptist service with Rev. Greg Musselman -- The Voice of the Martyrs, Canada, Feb. 5, 11 a.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 155 Bannerman Ave.

-- Choral evensong for Candlemas (Presentation of Christ in the Temple), sung by All the King's Men, directed by Charles Horton, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., St. John's College Chapel, University of Manitoba, 92 Dysart Rd. Guest organist: Lottie Enns-Braun. Music by Byrd, Giffen, Rose, and Sumsion. Free. Information: http://www.ee.umanitoba.ca/derek/atkm.html

-- Faith and Modern Times Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Broadway-First Baptist Church 790 Honeyman at Walnut. Music and biblical teachings to inspire and nourish the soul for our lives today. Followed by fellowship and discussion at Stella's on Sherbrook.

-- Aglow, Winnipeg Southwest Lighthouse, an interdenominational Christian group, welcomes men and women to a full breakfast, a time of praise, prayer and Christian spiritual enrichment, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park, 1975 Portage Ave. Guest speaker Katelyn Richert. Cost $8.75 per person. Reservations: Elaine 269-3680.

-- Place of Grace Ministries offers free of charge every Tuesday evening, a faith-based recovery program to help people find healing and freedom from brokenness and harmful habits that may cause serious problems, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., 1040 Beach Ave. Information: Janet 667-2421.

-- St. Benedict's Retreat & Conference Centre presents Season of Hope, the theme of a February. Midweek retreat day, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 225 Masters Ave. Led by Sister Marie Baker. $35 for the day. Information: www.stbens.ca

-- Bible and Breakfast: The Search for Understanding -- It's Proverbial! discussion, Feb. 11, 9-11.30 a.m., St John's College, 92 Dysart Rd. Cost: $12 buffet breakfast. Reservations: The Rev. Dr. John Stafford, 474-8543 or j_stafford@umanitoba.ca

-- Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship -- Winnipeg Chapter, invites men and women to a breakfast outreach, Feb. 11, 9 a.m., Canad Inns Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd. Elda VanSteenkiste will share how God touches and transforms marriages, including her own. $12 at the door. Information: info@fgbmfiwpg.ca

-- Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the Jewish National Fund invites families, including Bubbies and Zaidies, to celebrate Tu B' Shevat, Feb. 11, 2-5 p.m., Manitoba Children's Museum, 45 Forks Market Rd. Cost: $7.50. Register: 975-3481 or www.shaareyzedek.mb.ca

-- Heather White of Life's Vision Manitoba will be speaking after the Feb. 12, 10 a.m. Latin Mass, 11:15 a.m.-noon informative presentation, St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 271 Hampton St.

-- Victory Missions Israel, Land of Promise, Blessing Tour Feb. 12-21. Call Ken 942-5433.

-- St. Benedict's Retreat & Conference Centre presents I'd Say Yes, God, if I Knew What You Wanted, a workshop meant for you, Feb. 17, 7-9 p.m. and Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 225 Masters Ave. Nancy Reeves will present examples and practical ways to discern God's will and dream for your life and your community. Information: www.stbens.ca

-- Eckankar presents discussion: Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Millennium Library, 251 Donald St. Information: 233-4281 or www.eckankar-mb.ca

-- Jazz Vespers service Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. W. Music by the Simon Christie trio.

-- Catholics who have been away from the Church, for however long, or who are drifting away, are invited to Catholics Coming Home, a series of six Thursday sessions begins Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m., St. Ignatius Education Centre, 925 Jessie. Information: Richard 488-3835.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition February 4, 2012 J13