Faith Briefs

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-- Heritage Log Church Summer Services -- St. James Anglican Heritage Church opens for summer services in the cemetery across from Polo Park, 10 a.m. every Sunday until Aug. 26, Heritage Log Church, 525 Tylehurst. 204-888-3489.

-- SonRise National Park Vacation Bible School, Aug. 19-23, 6-8 p.m., Henderson Highway. SDA Church, 1314 Henderson. Register: 1314vbs@gmail.com. Please include your children's names and ages.

-- Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. Sermon title: Song of the Road, Service leader: Steve Lennon. Since the 1920s, Canadians, especially in the summer months, have taken to the road for adventure, fun and relaxation. What is it that lures them into this annual tradition? Steve Lennon will explore this question, as 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Trans-Canada Highway.

-- Free Kids' Day Camp -- Vacation Bible School -- Jungle Jaunt Explore the rainforest to discover the One True God with adventure-filled Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks. For ages 3-12. Free. 9 a.m. Daily from Aug. 20-24, Garden Park Baptist Church, 1825 Inkster Blvd. 204-632-1788. Free.

-- Churchill Park United Church summer day camp until Aug. 24. Ages 6-12. $60 per week. Register: 452-8561 or office@churchillparkunited.ca. Forms: www.churchillpark.ca or 525 Beresford Ave. No drop-ins.

-- Harvest America Crusade One day, One church, One message! Our church is participating among thousands of churches in a free live simulcast: Harvest America with Greg Laurie and guest artists Jeremy Camp and Mercy Me, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Filipino Evangelical Church, 977 Spruce St. 204-775-5679 and harvestamerica.com. Free.

-- Eckankar presents The Grateful Heart and Divine Love worship service and HU song, Aug. 26, 10:15 a.m., Canad Inn, 1824 Pembina Hwy. Information: 233-4281 or www.eckankar-mb.ca.

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

-- Red River Gathering -- re-dedication ceremony of St. Peter's Dynevor Anglican Church and Cemetery, Sept. 6. Information: www.redriver200.ca.

-- House of David Ministries miracle meetings Come, into His Presence, Sept. 7-8, 7 p.m., Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith St. Register 1-877-279-4744 or ww.houseofdavidministry.org.

-- Our Lady of La Salette Pilgrimage daily Sept. 14-16, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church.

-- Winnipeg's Congregation Shir Tikvah will be holding High Holiday Services for Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 17-18, and Yom Kippur, Sept. 25-26. All services take place at the Viscount Gort Hotel. For further information or to purchase tickets email congregationshirtikvah@shaw.ca or phone Sharon Bronstone at 338-5064.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 18, 2012 J13