The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

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December 25, 2009

Church briefs

Joplin

The Rev. Mark Lavine, from Grove, Okla., will be guest speaker at a special service at 6 p.m. Sunday at Joplin Full Gospel, 1828 Michigan Ave.

Details: 626-2228.



Aurora

The Rev. Fred Pugh will be guest preacher at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Pleasant and Washington streets.

Pugh recently retired after serving 29 years as pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Joplin. He is a graduate of Phillips Theological Seminary of Tulsa, Okla.

Details: 417-678-2629.



Carthage

A first Friday gospel sing featuring Canaan Bound and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Fairview Christian Church, 2320 Grand Ave.

This month’s performers are Canaan Bound, The Bryants and The LeCroy Sisters.

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.



Sarcoxie

The Crusaders for Christ Singers and the Victory Men will hold a New Year’s Eve concert from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Gene Taylor Community Building, Fifth Street and I-44 loop in Sarcoxie.

Refreshments will be served.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

Details: 417-358-5941.

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