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January 22, 2010

Anonymous The Joplin Globe Fri Jan 22, 2010, 10:38 AM CST

Joplin

• The Covenant Children’s Choir and the Sanctuary Choir will present special music at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 509 S. Pearl Ave.

Presbyterian Women will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The program will be presented by Angi Williams, a Wycliffe Bible translator, who will be returning to Africa soon to serve as a linguistic specialist.

The public is invited to attend the program and learn of her work in Bible translation and literacy. Details: 624-2433.

• A family fun night will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in the church annex at South Joplin Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1901 Pearl Ave.

The event includes snacks and free family activities. Everyone is invited.

Details: 624-2522 or www.southjoplin disciples.org.

• A gospel sing is slated at 6:30 p.m. Friday at New Hope Assembly, 602 S. Moffet Ave.

The event will feature music and fellowship. People are invited to bring their songs and a friend and participate.

Details: 624-1288.

Carthage

• The first Friday gospel sing featuring Canaan Bound and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Fairview Christian Church, 2320 Grand Ave.

Performers will be Canaan Bound, Duke Mason and the Bryants. The concert is free and open to the public, no tickets are necessary.

The gospel sing is held the first Friday of each month.

Details: 417-529-9569.

Diamond

• A six-week parenting class on “Have a New Kid by Friday” is being offered at First Baptist Church, 501 W. Market St.

The course by Dr. Kevin Leman will cover how to change a child’s attitude, behavior and character in five days.

Two time options are available for the class. The first session is from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. each Sunday through Feb. 28. The second choice is 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. each Wednesday through March 3.

The cost is $10 per family and includes a workbook. All parents are welcome. Child care will be available.

Details and registrations: 417-325-6486.

Duenweg

• James G. McHaffie, Assemblies of God Missions director, will be the guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services on Sunday, Jan. 31, at Duenweg Assembly of God, 7380 E. 20th St.

He will be assisted by his wife, Dorothy.

Details: 417-206-4370 or 417-483-2783.

Bentonville, Ark.

• Eagle Family Ministries, of Bentonville, Ark., will hold “Making Room for Romance” conferences in Tulsa, Okla., and Branson, Mo.

The retreats are scheduled Feb. 12-14 at Tulsa’s Renaissance Hotel and Feb. 19-21 at Branson’s Hilton Promenade at the Branson Landing. Speakers for the weekend are Steve and Susan Tucker, of Northwest Arkansas, founders of Eagle Family Ministries.

An early bird registration of $89 per couple is being offered if one registers online before Feb. 3. After Feb. 3, the price will be $119. Both hotels are offering special rates for conference attendees and the rate information can be found on the conference Web site at www.makingroomforromance.com.

Space is limited and the online registration deadline is Feb. 10.

Details and reservations: 479-464-4442 or 888-548-4858.

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