Faith Briefs

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-- Christian Healing Conference with blind healer Mike Endicott of Wales, U.K., May 12, St. James Church, 195 Collegiate. Healing service May 12, 2 p.m. Register: 204-687-8371, www.oslcanda.org or edwardsd@mymts.net

-- Mighty Men of Valour, a Christian Men's Fellowship Ministry meeting, May 12, 8:30 a.m., Canad Inn Garden City, McPhillips Street. We are non-affiliated and non-denominational Christian Group exploring Christian Life and community outreach. Information: 228-4751.

-- Winnipeg Central Aglow Lighthouses' May meeting, May 14, 7 p.m., Best Western Inn and Suites, 1714 Pembina Hwy. Coffee and dessert, $7. There will be a Joyce Meyer video. Reservations: Marion 736-2341 or Florida 453-2561.

-- Aglow Winnipeg North Lighthouse dessert and coffee meeting, May 14, 7 p.m., Christian Life Assembly Church, 1042 Jefferson Ave. Guest speaker Alice Laukenan, Toronto. She will be speaking on breaking spiritual barriers. Information: 586-8124 or 663-9911. Free admission with free-will offering.

-- Eckankar discussion Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel, May 17, 6:30-8 p.m., Sir William Stephenson Library, 765 Keewatin St. Information: 837-5915 or www.eckankar-mb.ca

-- Portage Aglow Lighthouse presents Arlene and Howard Barker from MacGregor, May 17, 7 p.m., Prairie Community Church, 2450 Sask. Ave. W., Portage la Prairie. Information: Darlene 239-6768.

-- Country Blend show, a tribute to country and gospel music, May 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Timothy Church, 135 John Forsyth, (south St. Vital). Tickets $20. Information: 416-4971.

-- St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Walnut St. invites you to join the Rev. David Wendel, on May 26, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Wendel is director for ministry of the North America Lutheran Church. His presentation on his church's history and current activities in Canada and the United States will be of special interest to all Lutherans.

-- Eckankar worship service and HU song, Past Lives, Present Opportunities, May 27, 10:15 a.m., Canad Inn, 1824 Pembina Hwy. Information: 233-4281 or www.eckankar-mb.ca

-- Manitoba Multifaith Council annual general meeting, May 30, 9 a.m.-noon, St Mark's Lutheran Church, Corydon and Cambridge. Guest Tony Tavares from the Manitoba Department of Education, presenting "Celebrating Diversity," which will look at multifaith education in our public schools.

-- Jewish National Fund 2012 Negev Gala in honour of Bonnie and John Buhler, June 5, Centennial Concert Hall. Entertainment is world renowned Israeli Percussionist Chen Zimbalista conducting and playing with members of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Israeli vocalist Chen level. Tickets: 947-0207 or wpg.assist@jnf.ca

-- Riding Mountain Conference of Churchmen welcomes all Christian Men to the 46th annual Church-Men's Camp, June 8-10. Speaker is Dan Palsson, CTV Sports fame! Information: www.menscamp.ca.

-- Victory Missions tour, To Israel with Love Tour, Sept. 2-11. Call Ken 942-5433.

-- Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centred recovery program for all people seeking healing and freedom from hurts, habits and hangups, meets with worship, teaching and open-share groups, Fridays, 7 p.m., Riverwood Church, 257 Riverton Ave. Information: Facebook at Celebrate Recovery Winnipeg, Pam 668-3181 x209 or pam@riverwood.cc

-- Franciscan Group in South Winnipeg, a small group of Catholic men and women, meets regularly each month to pray together, study Franciscan material and support each other on the road to spiritual development. Consider this your invitation to join us. Call Bernadette, 474-0320.

-- New Church -- Winnipeg Baptist Church meeting Sundays, 1 p.m., Crescentwood Community Centre, Corydon Avenue. Exciting web-based ministry site is full of short films that challenge believers and unbelievers alike at freeflix.ca sponsored by Winnipeg Baptist Church. Free counselling also available from Pastor Jeff Williams. Information: www.winnipegbaptistchurch.ca or Pastor Williams 250-4193.

-- When Wise Men Still Seek Him, men's prayer and Bible study, Calvary Temple, Argue Building, room 100, every Thursday, 7 p.m.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 12, 2012 J12