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12:01 a.m. PT Feb 14, 2008
Twin Cities Church
Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series, "rethink." The message this week is "rethink mission."
Twin Cities Church meets Sundays at 8, 9:35 and 11:15 a.m. at 11726 Rough and Ready Highway. Children (birth through fifth grade) meet during every Sunday morning service. Senior high students meet at 9:35 a.m. and junior high students meet at 11:15 a.m. in the East Multi Purpose Room.
You can listen to a past service on KNCO 830AM, from 7 to 7:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Call 273-6425 or visit www.twincitieschurch.com.
Unity Gold Country
Join us for service Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. when Rev. Jerry Farrell will give the message "Focus On the Person Within," with music by Elizabeth Johnson. This is part three of the seven week series, "Yes, You Can Change the World," based on the book by Aman Motwane. Go to www.spreadchange.com for more details. The book is available in our bookstore.
We are located at 500 Crown Point Circle, off of Whispering Pine. Unity is an inclusive spiritual community honoring all spiritual paths that honor a loving God. Call 274-2463 or visit www.unitygold.us.
Sierra Center for Positive Living
Rev. Madalyn Wade's talk is "Spirit Winks." The music is led by Sharon Joy Jahoda at the 11 a.m. service. We are an inter-faith community living the Science of Mind philosophy, and our vision is "Celebrating Our Oneness In Spirit."
Service at 9 a.m. is Reflective Service and the Spiritual Lesson. Service at 11 a.m. is celebratory with live music and our junior church program is held at this time. Our services are now held at 119 Florence Avenue in Grass Valley. Visit www.sierracenter.org home page for a parking map! 274-1018.
Abundant Life Community Church
Come experience God's life-changing grace at Abundant Life, the growing church with a big heart on Alta Street.
Join us on our "Journey to Joy," based on Philippians, this Sunday for worship at either 8:45 or 10:30 a.m. Both services are identical and children's classes are available both hours.
The monthly ladies' luncheon is Tuesday, Feb. 19, at noon. Bring a dish to share.
Family Night happens every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Classes are held for all age groups, including junior and high school students who meet at crossover. 273-1139.
Scientology
Mission of Auburn
What is it that destroys the will to live? Why is it that one minute you feel you can achieve your goals and the next minute you feel defeated? Come in and find out and what you can do to get rid of it.
Scientology is open to people of all races and creeds. We are located at 4035 Grass Valley Highway, Suite J, in the Black Forest Plaza near Dry Creek Road. Call 886-0650 or e-mail us at auburn@scientology.net.
Congregation
B'nai Harim
Friday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Congregation B'nai Harim, Nevada County Jewish Community Center, 506 Walsh Street, Grass Valley, will have Shabbat Lay Services. Oneg to follow as well as the Judaica shop open for all your Holiday needs.
Mountain Stream Meditation
Our Buddhist Insight Meditation group meets Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Wild Mt. Yoga, 574 Searls Avenue, Nevada City.
On Feb. 18, John Travis will give a dharma talk following a regular silent meditation. All are welcomed.
Please visit our website at www.mtstream.org for more information about upcoming activities and retreats.
Sierra Pines United Methodist Church
Please join us on Sunday. Pastor Don Lee's Sermon topic will be: "The Lenten Journey: First Steps."
A comical Mystery Dinner Theatre will be presented on Feb. 15 and 16. For tickets please call Jeannie Martinsen at 268-3010.
An Adult Study, "Saving Jesus," will be held on Fridays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Sierra Pines United Methodist Church, located at 22559 Hacienda Drive (near Lake of the Pines) offers two services: Contemporary at 9 a.m. and Traditional at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m.
For more information, call the church office at 268-6907 and visit www.sierrapinesumc.org.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Lenten soup-suppers, program and Compline begin tonight at 5:30 p.m. and continue on Tuesday nights through Lent. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed each Friday at 12:05 and 6 p.m. at the church. Sacred music by organist Tom Warren will begin each Friday morning at 11:45 a.m. The Second Sunday of Lent will be celebrated at Eucharist's this Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. services. www.gvepiscopal.org.
Catholic Church of St. Stephen the
First Martyr
Traditional Latin Rite. Stations of the Cross every Fri. during Lent following 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. Masses. Spaces limited for FSSP 20th Anniversary Rome PIlgrimage Oct. 11-20. Special celebration with Pontifical Mass, banquet, vespers; also visit Norcia, Cascia, Assisi. $3,775 total with airfare, airport taxes, hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, chartered buses, tour admissions. What a deal! Daily Tridentine Latin Mass. Father Novokowsky will accompany. Brochures in the vestibule. Feb. 17, 2nd Sun. of Lent. Low Mass 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. High Mass (Missa Cantata) 10:30 a.m. "This is the will of God, your sanctification." Call (916) 455-5114. 5461 44th St., Sacramento.
Nevada City United Methodist Church
Sign up for the Short-Term Disciple Bible Studies led by Pastor Charles. Weekly 90 minute group meetings are Wednesdays, Feb. 27 through April 30, at 7 p.m., following Well Fed Wednesday Dinner at 6 p.m.
The traditional worship service with choir begins at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 10 a.m. and the contemporary service with Spirit Rising praise band at 10:30 a.m. Child care is provided. Sunday School classes are at 10:30 a.m.
Nevada City United Methodist Church, Rev. Charles Smith pastor, is located at 433 Broad Street. Call 265-2797 or visit www.nevadacitymethodist.com.
Pray Nevada County
Pray Nevada County, seeking God on behalf of our communities, is open to all Christians. Pray Nevada County meets each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. to pray for our county governments and services, schools and families, businesses, media, churches and para church ministries. Since August 1997, 15 to 25 people from eight to 12 congregations have met each week to pray for our communities.
February meetings will be held at the First Baptist Church, Grass Valley. For more information, call the scheduling secretary at 432-0458 or Sierra Ministries International at 478-1478.
Healing Rooms of Nevada County
The Healing Rooms of Nevada County are open. We pray for the healing for the body, soul and spirit. Everyone is welcome whether they attend church or not.
We meet in the Chapel at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. The chapel is located in the main lobby of the hospital. There is no fee and no reservation is necessary. Call 478-1478 or visit www.healingroomsnc.com.
Aglow
Grass Valley's next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 14, at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Sandra Chipchase, of Word-A-Live Family Church, will be the featured speaker. Praise and worship will be provided by Reverends George and Lillie Parker of LionSong Ministries.
Aglow is a nondenominational Christian organization and all women are invited. Meeting will be held at Nevada County Association of Realtors in Grass Valley. 432-9258.
Eskaton Village
Eskaton Village will host an Episcopal Communion service tomorrow, Friday, at 11 a.m. in the 49'er Room, downstairs in the main lodge. Services will be held regularly on the third Friday of the month at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. 274-0440.
Truth Worship Center
"Jesus took the sins of the world upon Himself" is the theme for this Sunday's services. The key text is "1Jn 3:16: Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: And we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren."
Sunday Morning services, 10 a.m., with worship led by the music department. Sunday School is offered for all youth. Evening praise and worship service, 6 p.m. Tuesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Ladies Bible study and prayer is on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, is Friends and Family Sunday. Call 272-6455 or visit www.truthworshipcenterupci.com.
Christian Science Church
"Soul" is the subject of this week's Bible lesson sermon. The Golden Text is from Isaiah; "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God." Church and Sunday School both meet at 10 a.m.
Wednesday meetings at 7:30 p.m. is a time for grateful sharing of healings based on spiritual means alone. All are welcome.
The church is located at 375 Crown Point Circle. For further information, call 273-9452.
The church also maintains a Reading Room and Bookstore at 147 Mill Street. The public is invited to visit and read the weekly Bible lesson or other research materials. For further information, call 273-0790.
First Baptist Church of Grass Valley
Pastor Mark Rindels will continue his series on prayer with "The Act of Listening in Prayer" taken from Acts 10:1-48. Worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.
Youth activities are Saturday Frisbee, 9 to 11 a.m. On Wednesday mornings, coffee and hot chocolate is served to high schoolers in the church parking lot from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday Night Fellowship dinner, 4:45 to 6 p.m. An answer period for questions about future plans of the church will be at 6 p.m., followed by prayer meeting, Bible studies and choir rehearsals. Call 273-7301 or visit www.firstbaptistgv.com.
Peace Lutheran Church
The Second Sunday in Lent will be observed at Peace Lutheran Church this Sunday with services of Holy Communion at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Kevin Shuholm will be at the piano bench and Pastor Richard Johnson will preside and preach.
Peace's midweek Lenten services take place each Thursday at 7 p.m. Singing Marty Haugen's popular "Holden Evening Prayer," the congregation will also reflect each week on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount.
Peace is located at 828 West Main Street in Grass Valley. Call 273-9631 or visit www.peacelutherangv.org.
Foothill Church
Pastor Sam Barger has a relaxed, down to earth style of communicating relevant Biblical truths and principles with humor and inspirational stories that you can apply to your life.
Sunday Service is at 10 a.m. Come early and enjoy refreshments before service. Come worship the Lord with us. We have Sunday school programs for pre-school children through junior high grades. Nursery care is also available.
Fusion, high school student ministries, meets Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Call for information regarding our various Bible studies, Life Groups and other ministries.
Foothill Church is located at 14600 State Highway 49, Grass Valley. Call 272-8511 or e-mail info@foothillchurch.org.
New Covenant Church
Would you go on a trip without the essential items? Then why do we do it in our daily lives. Come and join us this week as Pastor Randy speaks on the bare necessities of life. We look forward to you joining our family. Sunday mornings we meet at 140 Park Avenue. LifeGroups meet 9 a.m.; Worship begins 10:45 a.m. (childcare provided).
We still have room for a few more youth that would like to join us on the annual snowboarding/ski trip, Feb. 21 to 24.
We also offer numerous weekly small groups during the week. Please call 274-8516 for times and more information about anything going on.
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
Western psychology emphasizes the value of a clear sense of self - and a healthy dose of self-esteem. But when we are preoccupied with our own activities and needs we become self-centered, egocentric. This attachment, according to Buddhist teachings, brings some form of dissatisfaction or pain.
Our guest speaker is Reverend Tom Capo, minister of two Texas UU congregations. Service, religious education and childcare at 11 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., Social Forum: Former Nevada County resident Esther Burnside speaks on her Model United Nations experience representing Ecuador.
274-1675 or visit www.uugrassvalley.org. 246 So. Church St., Grass Valley.
Word-A-Live! Church
This Saturday and Sunday we welcome Minister Judy Bauer with "Kingdom Advancement Ministries." Saturday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Judy will be teaching a seminar titled "Believer's Training for Evangelism," which will include how to evangelize according to your own personality and giftings. Sunday morning (10 a.m.) Judy will be ministering to the congregation.
Wednesday (7 p.m.) is Kids Club and Equippers class. Thursday (9:45 a.m.) is our women's Bible study.
Our location is 10528 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley. For information about events, meetings or to leave a prayer request, please call 432-9155, e-mail: wordalive@juno.com or visit http://word-a-live.org.
EarthSpirit Center
A transdenominational spiritual center emphasizing development and expression of the Soul and expanded states of awareness through study of alchemy, shamanism and mystical practice from all traditions. New: "Soul Explorations," Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (door close at 6:45 p.m.) at Dragonfly Studio in Penn Valley, donation. Also: BRN hours, Soul Readings, Dreamwork, Spiritual Counseling. Dr. Nanci Shanderá 265-9097, e-mail drnanci@earthspiritcenter.com or www.EarthSpiritCenter.com.
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