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March 01, 2008

Faith Notes

The Tibetan Buddhist Community of Lexington will hold a class on basic Buddhism from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 903 Manchester St., Lexington. The class will include a discussion session, and suggested readings will be supplied. E-mail info@TibetanBuddhistLex.org or call Richard Farkas at (859) 396-3505.

NorthEast Christian Church, 990 Star Shoot Parkway, Lexington, will host a Prison Ministry Conference from 9 am. to noon. A brunch will be served. There will be a video outlining the Bill Glass Prison Ministry and several presenters who are involved in local prison and after-prison ministries. The keynote speaker will be Chaplain John Brunell from Lee Adjustment Center in Beattyville. Visit www.nccprisonministry.com.

Midway Christian Church, 123 E. Bruen St., Midway, will host a Lenten breakfast series, 'Theology 101,' at 9 a.m. on the topic 'Who is Jesus Christ?' On March 8, the topic will be 'What is sin?' On March 15, the topic will be 'What does the cross mean for me as a Christian?' The guest speaker will be Emily Askew, assistant professor of systematic theology at Lexington Theological Seminary. Breakfast will be provided. Call (859) 846-4102.

Wilmore United Methodist Church, 209 East Main St., Wilmore, will continue its Lil' Angels Spring & Summer Consignment Sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Items for sale include girls' clothes sizes infant to size 16, boys' clothes sizes infant to size 20, maternity clothing, toys and nursery supplies and equipment. Contact Rebecca Murphy at (859) 887-5550.

Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, 540 West Maxwell St., Lexington, will observe Educational Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Ron Jones, assistant pastor at the church. Call (859) 254-7387.

Hill 'n Dale Christian Church, 371 Hill 'n Dale Road, Lexington, will host a free concert by Tammy Norris at 6 p.m. The Stanford native and current resident of Salvisa attended Eastern Kentucky University. Her latest CD is Talkin' 'Bout Jesus! Call (859) 278-0313 or visit www.tammynorris.com.

Midway Baptist Church, 121 S. Winter St., Midway, will host a Vacation Bible School workshop for those using Group's Power Lab theme from 2 to 5 p.m. The workshop will focus on ways a smaller church can implement cost-saving ideas to creatively use its resources. Register by e-mailing pennymouse1@yahoo.com.

A play, Mamma's Secret Recipe: The First Three Ingredients, by eyeswideopen Productions, will be presented at 6 p.m. at The Thoroughbred Center, 3380 Paris Pike, Lexington. The cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $25 VIP, which includes dinner. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Christ Temple New Assembly Church. For tickets, call (859) 230-2741.

The Hallelujah Singers will present a concert in celebration of the group's 10th anniversary at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road.

Southland Christian Church, 5001 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, will host Dave Ramsey, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and New York Times best-selling author, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. March 6 and March 7. He will present his debt-reduction and wealth-building strategies. Tickets are $32 for general admission, $68 for VIP seating, and $179 for a VIP Platinum package. Visit www.daveramsey.com or call 1-888-227-3223.

The Elkhorn Baptist Association, 1161 Red Mile Parkway in Lexington, is accepting registrations for its disaster relief trip to Grand Isle, La., through March 14. Cost is $200 per person, plus money for food on the way to and from Grand Isle. Call Pam Pyle at (859) 254-7747.

Crossroads Christian Church, 4128 Todds Road, will host Ballet Magnificat!, which is called America's premier Christian ballet company, at 7 p.m.. The group will present The Scarlet Cord, inspired by the biblical story of Rahab. Tickets are $15, or free for ages 6 and younger, and can be purchased at the door. The dancers will hold a workshop at Ballet Winchester Studios for beginning, intermediate and advanced students on March 8. Call (859) 745-8618.

Church Women United will celebrate World Day of Prayer at 9:30 a.m. at Nathaniel Mission, 616 DeRoode St., Lexington. The event will feature a program, God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding, written by women from Guyana.

A gospel musical, Be Careful of the Stones You Throw, written by native Lexingtonian Charlette Thompson, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 8 at the University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts. Admission is $7 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Open Door Ministries led by Thompson and her husband, both ordained ministers. Call (859) 257-4929 or visit www.singletarytickets.com or www.ticketron.com

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