Religion in Brief from Jan. 31, 2009

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February 2, 2009

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Learn meaning of life at Grove City YMCA

Many of us search for truth and comfort in this life, and often settle for less.

Together with the YMCA, the Grove City community is exploring the meaning of life in a low-key, friendly and fun environment.

Join your community this January and begin to discuss the difficult questions in life as we grow with one another and explore the Christian faith. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA, nor a church-goer to attend this series. You just need to hunger for more in this life.

The series takes place at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 13, until March 24, at Grove City YMCA. Session run less than one hour. Complimentary continental breakfast is provided.

Info: E-mail gcalpha@yahoo.com or visit alphausa.org or gcalpha.com.

Allegheny quartet holding concert in Springfield

The Allegheny Boys Quartet will be in concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Church of God of Prophecy, Route 208, Springfield Township. The concert will be free, but a free-will offering will be taken.

New Castle singers coming to Harrisville

The Robinsons, led by Wilma and Don Robinson, New Castle, will be singing at Harrisville United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., at 7 p.m. Jan. 18.

River Boys to sing gospel music at SL Presby

The Gospel River Boys will be in concert at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18.

The boys perform about 140 concerts a year, singing a variety of original southern gospel songs, as well as current and classic hits. They travel the U.S. concert halls, auditoriums, churches and fairs, and have been seen on several TV networks, including the Gospel Music Television Network.

Info: 724-376-2630 or visit www.gospelriverboys.com.

Holy Trinity women set ‘Love Day’ gathering

The women of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 819 Columbia Ave., Grove City, will be holding a “Love Day,” beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 28.

Won’t you come and enjoy the fun and fulfilling work of making quilts and other hand-made items for the needy?

You don’t have to sew to help. The women need people to also knot, iron and rip seams. Every job is important and we’d love you to come.

Bring a sack lunch, with coffee provided. Infant care is also provided.

Bible studies resume at North Liberty building

To all people wishing to study the Bible, please join Edwin W. Foster as he teaches at North Liberty Township Building on Route 258 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Come and join the fellowship and blessings as God’s Word is studied. Come a bit early for coffee and donuts.

Info: 724-794-3158.

Prayer times for military set at Tower Presbyterian

Tower Presbyterian Church, 248 S. Broad St., Grove City, will be starting a prayer group for America’s military.

The meets in the church library/lounge the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. for 30 minutes.

If you are interested in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces, and their families, but don’t know what to do, these informal sessions are your opportunity.

The prayer times are open to anyone. Info: 724-458-7260.

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