Coastal Church Calendar for Friday, April 11, 2014

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

WEST SIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 269 Mohawk St., Mobile, will hold Lent Luncheons at noon each Wednesday beginning March 26 and ending April 16. The cost is $6. Rev. Jean Tippit, senior pastor at Grace UMC, will speak.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BAY MINETTE, 1201 Hand Ave., Bay Minette, will host an Easter Eggstravaganza from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. There will be outdoor games, an Easter egg hunt and hot dog dinner. Everyone is invited. Dr. Chip Starnes is pastor.

ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6100 Cottage Hill Rd., will hold Lent services on Wednesday, April 9, at noon and 6:30 p.m. with a soup supper from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 251-661-2929.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

WESLEY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST, 1161 Michigan Ave., will hold a Women's Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. Guest speaker will be Rev. Sheila Bates, director and campus minister at Tuskegee Wesley Foundation.

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Road, Theodore, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for children in the church and community at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. There will be prizes for all children. For more information, call the church at 251-973-2285.

MARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, at Baldwin County Rds. 9 and 28, will host its Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. Children of all ages are welcome and should bring baskets. Food and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 251-988-8563.

SPRINGHILL AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2519 Spring Hill Ave., will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be crafts, games, food and an egg hunt for children under 11. Bring an Easter basket.

LIGHT OF THE VILLAGE, 333 Baldwin Dr., Prichard, will host a community cookout and Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 13220 Main St., Elberta, will hold a community Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 and under on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be games, food and other activities. For more information, call the church at 251-986-8133.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FOLEY, 195 E. Berry Ave., Foley, will hold Palm Sunday services - at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 13. Join us for coffee fellowship at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office at 943-8325, email at firstpres@gulftel.com or visit our website at http://ift.tt/1i0S3UP.

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will present a Holy Week Cantata on Sunday, April 13, at 10 a.m. The public is invited. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a covered dish supper prior to the Holy Week worship service at 6 p.m. Rev. Carl Dickerson will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact the church at 251-973-2285.

FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1150 Fairhope Ave., will host 'Dying For Justice: Nazis in South America' by Donna Esslinger during its Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. on April 13. Esslinger is a Baldwin County resident and writer. for more information, call the Fellowship at 51-929-3207 or visit the website at www.fairhopeuu.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 14

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 28788 N. Main St., Daphne, will hold Taize Prayer with Holy Eucharist in the narthex of the church at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 14. Join us in a time of meditation and peace surrounded by candlelight and beautiful music.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

ROBERTSDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 22220 Alabama 59, Robertsdale, will host 'Journey to the Cross,' an interactive prayer experience, Wednesday, April 16, through Friday, April 18. Doors open from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. on Thursday adn 4-6 p.m. on Friday. For more information, call 251-947-4602 or visit http://ift.tt/1n39vZq.

WEST SIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 269 Mohawk St., Mobile, will hold Lent Luncheons at noon each Wednesday beginning March 26 and ending April 16. The cost is $6. Carl McNatt of Alta Pointe Health System, will speak.

ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6100 Cottage Hill Rd., will have Lent Services on Wednesday, April 16, at noon and 6:30 p.m. with a soup supper from 5-6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call the church at 251-661-2929.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will hold its Maundy Thursday 'Come and Go' Holy Communion service from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. For more information, call the church office at 251-973-2285.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

ROBERTSDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 22220 Alabama 59, Robertsdale, will hold a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 18 featuring special music and drama led by the youth Refuge Praise Team. For more information, call 251-947-4602 or visit http://ift.tt/1n39vZq.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20

ROBERTSDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 22220 Alabama 59, Robertsdale, will hold a SONrise Service on April 20 at 6:30 a.m. at Garrett Park in Robertsdale. For more information, call 251-947-4602 or visit http://ift.tt/1n39vZq.

ESCATAWPA BAPTIST CHURCH, 7101 Hwy. 63, Escatawpa, Miss., will hold a sunrise service at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20. The service will be followed by breakfast. Sunday morning worship will be at 10:50 a.m.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 902 Daphne Ave., Daphne, will present a musical drama, 'Magdalene,' with an all-star cast on Easter Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Charles Jackson is pastor.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH, 5851 Plantation Rd., Theodore, will host The Perrys, a Southern Gospel quartet from Tennessee, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 251-406-0998.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

MARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, at Baldwin County Roads 9 and 28, will hold its annual yard sale and monthly fish fry on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. Plates include USA farm-raised catfish filets, coleslaw, baked beans, Team hushpuppies and a choice of homemade desserts, with tea or coffee. Children plates are available with chicken fingers or corn dogs. The cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children. Takeout may be ordered by phone at 251-988-8563. Proceeds go to the church building fund.

GUY'S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 55080 Rabun Rd., Rabun, will host the 6th Annual Rabun Community Bluegrass Gospel Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups include Hillspring Drive, The McCrays, Unknown Bluegrass Band, The Sand Spur Band, The McPherson Family and other local singers. Food and drinks may be purchased. Participants may bring lawn chairs and refreshments. In case of rain, the event will be in the church fellowship hall. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call Donnie Hicks at 251-937-2054.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1260 Elmira St., Mobile, will host The Mobile Deanery ACCW Card Party on Tuesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to table games, there will be a luncheon, silent auction, a 'split-the-pot' giveaway, and a basket, and door and table prizes. Participants are asked to bring tables, cards and a favorite game. Takeout lunches will be available. Homemade goodies will be for sale.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

WEST MOBILE BAPTIST CHURCH, 7501 Airport Blvd., Mobile, will hold an Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. Door prizes will be awarded. All proceeds will go to missions. Admission is free.