Coastal Church Calendar for Dec. 13, 2013 – The Huntsville Times

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHAPEL, 14755 Oak St., Magnolia Springs, will celebrate the installation of Rev. Aaron W. Smith as second rector at 6 p.m. Dec. 11. For more information, contact 251-965-7452 or visit www.stpaulsms.org.

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, 115 S. Conception St., Mobile, will host “Advent Music at Noon” Dec. 11. A luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m., immediately after the program. A $5 donation is requested for lunch. Everyone is welcome.

GOVERNMENT STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Government St., Mobile, will host a Wednesday Power Lunch by Manna Bakery from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11. All meals are $8, and dessert is $1. Call for reservations at 251-438-4714.

DAUPHIN WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1507 Dauphin St., Mobile, will hold an Upper Room study for Advent and Christmas entitled the “Uncluttered Heart” at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18. The study includes daily guided reflections. To sign up, call the church at 251-471-1511 or contact Rev. Kathy Jorgensen at kljorgensen@dauphinwayumc.org or Ginger Ready at gready@dauphinwayumc.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

GETHSEMANE INSTITUTIONAL COGIC CHURCH, 1202 Tucker Ave., Pascagoula, Miss., will hold a Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. The minister is Supt. Kippy Paige Sr. For more information, contact Minister Richard Cowan at 228-990-6039.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 28788 N. Main St, Daphne, will hold a Festival of Nativities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13. The festival will include more than 400 displays representing religions and traditions from all over the world. No admission will be charged, and refreshments will be available. For more information call 251-626-2421 or visit www.stpaulseasternshore.com.

MOST PURE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH/SCHOOL, 304 Sengstak St. in Mobile, is hosting a Friday Night Bingo each week at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. The proceeds will go toward the educational ministry of the church.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 5520 Zeigler Blvd., Mobile, will host “A Christmas Miracle: For Unto Us a Child is Born” from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13. It will include Christmas music, Christmas nativities and refreshments. The event is open to the public. Admission is free.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

MARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 16135 County Road 9, Summerdale, will hold its monthly fish fry at 11 a.m. Dec. 14. Plates will include U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, coleslaw, baked beans, Teem hushpuppies and choice of desserts, with tea or coffee. Children’s plates will be available. Takeout orders may be placed by calling 251-988-8563.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 28788 N. Main St, Daphne, will hold a Festival of Nativities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14. The festival will include more than 400 displays representing religions and traditions from all over the world. No admission will be charged, and refreshments will be available. For more information call 251-626-2421 or visit www.stpaulseasternshore.com.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BAYOU LA BATRE, 13500 N. Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre, will hold a Christmas Festival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 on the church grounds. Activities will include guided tours of live Nativity scenes, Christmas music with dulcimers, violins, harps and other string instruments in the sanctuary and children’s activities, including a Christmas movie, crafts and refreshments. There will be carolers from the University of Mobile. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2274 Hwy. 59 S., Robertsdale, will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors may set up free of charge but should call the church and leave a message at 251-947-6011.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 5520 Zeigler Blvd., Mobile, will host “A Christmas Miracle: For Unto Us a Child is Born” from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 14. It will include Christmas choir music, Christmas nativities and refreshments. The event is open to the public. Admission is free.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MOBILE, 806 Government St., Mobile, will hold “Poinsettia Sunday” at 11 a.m. Dec. 15. The sanctuary choir will present “Mary, Did You Know?” under the direction of Guinelle Allumns. The public is invited. There is no charge. A nursery will be provided. For more information, call the church at 251-432-6513 or visit www.fbcmobile.com.

WESLEY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1161 Michigan Ave., Mobile, will celebrate Family and Friends Day at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Rev. Joseph Jordan, pastor of St. Union Baptist Church in McIntosh, Ala., will be the speaker. Lunch will be served following the service. For more information, contact Pat Frazier at 251-610-5991 or email erws@earthlink.net.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GULF SHORES, 2200 W. First St., Gulf Shores, will hold its Christmas Festival of Music at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Music will be presented by the FBC Choir and Orchestra, and special guest VERITAS. For more information, call the church at 251-968-7369 or visit www.fbcgulf.com.

MARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 16135 County Road 9, Summerdale, will present its Christmas Cantata during morning worship at 10 a.m. Dec. 15.

DAUPHIN WAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 3661 Dauphin St., Mobile, will hold its annual Keyboards at Christmas program at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Dr. Bob Holm and local instrumentalists will play Christmas music. Admission is free. For more information, call the church at 251-342-3456.

GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Government St., Mobile, will host its annual Celtic Christmas Celebration worship service, by the Music and Fine Arts Ministries Program, at 11 a.m. Dec. 15. Featured guests will be members of the Celtic ensemble Mithril. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Terry D. Maddox, director of Music and Fine Arts at 251-434-9325 or email tmaddox@gspcmobile.org.

BETHEL AME CHURCH, 714 Savannah St., Mobile, will hold its Youth Choir Annual Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 15.

PROVIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Dr., Spanish Fort, will hold a special Christmas music program at 10 a.m. Dec. 15. The Adult Choir will present a program of Christmas music. For more information, call 251-626-2510 or visit the website at www.providencemethodist.org.

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will host a Christmas program, “Sleepover at the Stables” by the Children’s Ministry at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Coffee and cake will be served in the fellowship hall following the program. For more information, call the church at 251-973-2285.

PLEASANT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, 19197 County Rd. 12 S., Foley, will present “Christmas Reflections: A Celebration of Worship” at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. The musical, presented by the Pleasant View Choir, will include 29 voices and musicians. The public is invited. Admission is free. For more information, call 251-943-1845.

SPANISH FORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6620 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, will present “Beneath a Shining Star” by the Kingdom Kids of the church, at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The musical offers a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and is arranged by Susan Naylor Callaway; directed by Bonnie Hariel, director of Music Ministries; and Lauren Woodson, director of Children’s Ministries. For more information, call the church at 251-626-1242.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 28788 N. Main St, Daphne, will hold a Festival of Nativities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. The festival will include more than 400 displays representing religions and traditions from all over the world. No admission will be charged, and refreshments will be available. For more information call 251-626-2421 or visit www.stpaulseasternshore.com.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18

GOVERNMENT STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Government St., Mobile, will host a special Wednesday Power Lunch by Manna Bakery from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 18. It will feature duck with trimmings and Christmas stollen for dessert. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Dec. 17. All meals are $8, and dessert is $1. Call for reservations at 251-438-4714.

DAUPHIN WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1507 Dauphin St., Mobile, will hold an Upper Room study for Advent and Christmas entitled the “Uncluttered Heart” at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18. The study includes daily guided reflections. To sign up, call the church at 251-471-1511 or contact Rev. Kathy Jorgensen at kljorgensen@dauphinwayumc.org or Ginger Ready at gready@dauphinwayumc.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GULF SHORES, 309 E 21st Ave., Gulf Shores, will present the annual “Sounds of Christmas” choir concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19. The concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. For more information, call the church at 251-968-0770 or visit the website at gulfshoresfirstpresbyterian.org or on Facebook.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 28788 N. Main St., Daphne, will hold a Taize Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. It is a contemplative and quiet service with gentle music, scripture readings, silent and spoken prayer, and candlelight. For more information, call 251-626-2421 or email stpauls@stpaulseasternshore.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, will hold the Come Messiah King Annual Christmas Celebration Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, in the sanctuary. There will be choirs, ensembles, handbells, orchestra and narration.

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

MALBIS MEMORIAL CHURCH, 29300 Alabama 181, Daphne, will host a talk on the Greek Orthodox Church by Makis Foropoulos, a graduate of Patmos Seminary, every other Saturday beginning Dec. 21 and ending March 22, 2014. The talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. No reservation is needed. Everyone is welcome.

FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, will present the “Grand Winter Solstice Jazz Concert” by Dr. Jazz Normand at 2 p.m. Dec. 21. The concert is the fellowship’s gift to the public. Admission is free. Everyone is invited.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Government St., Mobile, will present “Lessons Carols” at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 22. The program will feature members of The Greater Mobile Bay Area Choral Society and the church’s Sanctuary Choir in a massed choir accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The program is open to the public. For more information, contact Terry D. Maddox, director of Music and Fine Arts at 251-434-9325 or email tmaddox@gspcmobile.org.

OBEYING HIS COMMANDMENTS HOLINESS CHURCH, 7216 Sixth St., Mobile, will hold its Annual Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. Dec. 22. The public is invited by Chief Apostle Bishop Gloria W. Stewart and Co-pastor Robert L. Stewart Jr. For more information, call 251-648-8837.

TOULMINVILLE-WARREN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2271 St. Stephens Rd., Mobile, will present “O Come Let Us Adore Him,” a Christmas Extravaganza, at the Saeger Theatre, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. There will be a VIP reception at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 251-478-1504 or 251-643-8664.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, will hold its Circuit Riders Country Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. There will be a special performance by the Children’s Ministry Puppet Team.

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will present a Christmas Cantata by the Chancel Choir at 10 a.m. Dec. 22. The public is invited. For more information, call the church at 251-973-2285.

BETHEL AME CHURCH, 714 Savannah St., Mobile, will hold “Christmas at Bethel” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22.

DAUPHIN WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1507 Dauphin St., Mobile, will hold its annual “Longest Night Worship Service” at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22 in Adkins Chapel for a time of silence, scripture, reflection and prayers of healing and wholeness. A nursery will be provided.

TUESDAY, DEC. 24

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will hold a Candlelight Holy Communion on Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. Dress is casual. For more information, contact the church office at 251-973-2285.

MARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 16135 County Road 9, Summerdale, will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Everyone is invited.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, will hold a child-friendly Christmas Eve Communion service at 4 p.m. and regular Communion services at 6 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24. There will be music, scripture reading and Holy Communion.

PROVIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Dr., Spanish Fort, will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. The family-friendly service will include a celebration of Holy Communion and Christmas hymns, ending with candle lighting. For more information, call the church at 251-626-2510 or visit the website at www.providencemethodist.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE BEACH, Bay Circle and Canal Road, Orange Beach, will hold a Christmas Day Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a free dinner for all who wish to join the congregation for friendship, food and fellowship. For more information, call the church at 251-981-4288.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31

BETHEL AME CHURCH, 714 Savannah St., Mobile, will hold “Bethel Boosters Lamplight Theater” at 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Watch Night Services will begin at 11 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3

FOLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 N. Pine St., Foley, will holds its First Friday of the month Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan 3. The menu will include white fish filets, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, dessert and drinks. Take-out plates are available, plus delivery of three or more plates up to 10 miles. For more information, call 251-943-4393.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

MALBIS MEMORIAL CHURCH, 29300 Alabama 181, Daphne, will host a talk on the Greek Orthodox Church by Makis Foropoulos, a graduate of Patmos Seminary, every other Saturday beginning Dec. 21 and ending March 22, 2014. The talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. No reservation is needed. Everyone is welcome.