St. Louis Post-Dispatch from St. Louis, Missouri • Page A016

A16 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH STLTODAY.COM 1 SATURDAY AUGUST 11, 2007 Rel i i on TODAY Strength Team: West Side Missionary Baptist Church, 4675 Page Boulevard, will host free performances by the Strength Team, a group of professional athletes who perform feats of strength and share inspiring messages, at 7:00 nightly today and Sunday Feats include ripping a phone book in half, crushing concrete walls, breaking handcuffs and running through 2-by-4s. 314-535-9002. Reunion: St. Gregory Grade School in St.

Ann will hold a class reunion for all students at 2 p.m. at the BS Sports Bar and Grill, 10471 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Ann. 314-423-4111.

sale: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Bridgeton will host a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 12567 Natural Bridge Road. 314-739-3066. Coffeehouse: Pillow, the coffeehouse for Jewish performing arts, will host the story of Night of the Murdered Poets remembering assault on Yiddish at 8 p.m. at Congregation Neve Shalom, 1240 Dautel Lane in Rainbow Village.

314-863-4366 or www.neveshalom.org. Barbecue: Knights of Columbus Council 13270 of Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, 8860 Tudor Avenue, will host a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parish parking lot. Ribs, pulled pork and pork steaks will be sold, with a variety of side dishes.

314-427-0486. Serbian Orthodox church tours: Holy Trinity Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates Serbfest with guided church tours by its parish priest detailing all aspects of the Eastern Orthodox religion. Other events include music, dance and authentic Serbian food, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 11 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Sunday at 1910 Serbian Drive. 314-7763262. Parish picnic: St. Catholic Church will host a school picnic beginning after 4 p.m.

Mass at 52 South Third Street in Radom, Ill. Events include car, truck and handmade quilt shows, fried chicken and roast beef dinners, bingo, games and pony rides. 618-485-2265. SUNDAY Photography exhibit: The architectural photography of Andrew Raimist will be on display at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, through Aug.

29. The exhibit can be seen 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sundays. 314-991-0955, Ext. 242. Anniversary service: Southern Mission Baptist Church, 8171 Wesley Avenue, Kinloch, will hold anniversary services at 8 and 11 a.m. 314-521-3951 or 314-524-3683.

Swami lecture: The Vedanta Society of St. Louis will host a lecture by Swami Bhaumananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, at 10:30 a.m. at 205 South Skinker Boulevard. The topic is Vedanta in Modern 314-721-5118. THURSDAY Christian concerts: Chatham Bible Church will present the Christian rock band Remedy Drive at 7 p.m.

at 6375 Howdershell Road in Hazelwood. Tickets are $8. 314-895-1850, www. chathambiblechurch.org or www. remedydrive.com.

Outreach ministry: Trinity United Methodist Outreach Center in Washington Park will host an outreach ministry event, Out and Thursday through Saturday Workshops are available 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. A community fair will begin at 10 a.m.

Saturday. Illinois agencies will make presentations about funding opportunities for programs and ministries. $50 registration fee per church. Call Mechiko White at 618-4824246. FRIDAY Orchestra concert: Denver the Mile High Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m.

at South County Christian Center, 6010 Kerth Road. Advance tickets are $12 and $10. 314-892-5051 or www. scccenter.com. UPCOMING breakfast: Victory Church, 1 Victory Drive in Pevely, will host a breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 18. $5. 636-475-3000. Church fair: Trinity United Methodist Church and the Trinity Outreach Center present Family and Friends from 10:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at 5110 Forest Boulevard in Washington Park. Activities include game booths, food, back-to-school supplies and a medical van. 618-482-4246.

Car wash: The Pentecostals of Troy, 312 South Main Street in Troy, will sponsor a free car wash from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Donations will be accepted; proceeds will go to charity. 618-667-6054.

Health fair: Congregation Kol Am will host a free health and lifestyle fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at 1023 eld Parkway East in eld. Presentations will include health, remaking Missouri health care, cancer genetics, hospice and elder care.

636-519-0082. New worship service: Harvest Bible Chapel St. Louis-West will begin a new service at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at Parkway Northeast Middle School, Interstate 270 at Ladue Road.

636-5790614. Church carnival: Immanuel United Church of Christ will host a carnival from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at 17510 Church Street in Marthasville. Entertainment includes games, bounce house, musical act and dinner.

Proceeds the Camp MoVal Capital Campaign. 636-932-4646. Gospel choir forming: The Community Gospel Choir in Kirkwood is looking for new members for its rst season. The rst meeting will be at 4 p.m. Aug.

19 at Kirkwood Baptist Church, 211 North Woodlawn Avenue. The choir will be led by Cecelia Stearman. 314-965-2349. Carnival: Immanuel United Church of Christ, Holstein, 17510 Church Street in Marthasville, will host a carnival from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug.

19. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with barbecue pork steaks, bratwursts and hot dog plates. The event will also feature games, a bounce house and music from the Mulhearn Family. Proceeds the Camp MoVal Capital Campaign.

636932-4646. Auditions: Jubilation Singers of St. Louis, a community choir for the second through eighth grades, will hold auditions from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 and 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at the First Evangelical Free Church, 1375 Carman Road in Manchester. 314-4013246. Introduction to Judaism: The Midwest Council, Union for Reform Judaism and Association of Reform of Greater St.

Louis will co-sponsor a 16-week introduction to Judaism class covering the basic elements of Jewish history, theology, festivals, life-cycle events, Israel, prayer, Hebrew and spirituality. Classes begin Aug. 21. For fees and registration, call Amy Ogle 314-997-7566 or Guest speaker: Victory Church, 1 Victory Drive in Pevely will host a guest speaker, Eva Dooley, at 7:30 p.m. Aug.

22. Dooley will also speak at Power and Praise at the church, a night of worship, celebration and prayer, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26. 636-475-3000.

Orphans ministry: Open Arms Ministry at Calvary Church will offer a free workshop for those interested in learning how to launch an ministry in their church. The workshop will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Malls Drive in St. Peters.

Register at www. OpenArmsSupport.com by Aug. 22. Call Kim Smith at 636-688-0166. Annual dinner: Coleman Wright CME Church will host its annual steak dinner in honor of the founders, Mamie Arnett and Tighman Johnson at 6 p.m.

Aug. 25 at 9777 Halls Ferry Road. Tickets are $7 for children and $20 for adults. Call 314-355-5518. Synaplex Shabbat: Nusach Hari Zion, 8630 Olive Boulevard, will host its third Synaplex Shabbat Aug.

25 with speakers offering sessions on topics such as Jew: Near Death a Jewish Friendly College, and Topics for Jewish Sessions will follow 11 a.m. Shabbat services. 314-991-2100, Ext. 1. Power and praise: Victory Church, 1 Victory Drive in Pevely, will host a night of worship, celebration and prayer at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 26. Child care will be provided for infants and children through the third grade. 636475-3000. for Kids: St.

Vincent Home for Children will host its 16th annual for Kids from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The event is a tasting party featuring 25 to 30 of St.

favorite restaurants with celebrity servers, live music and silent auctions. $75 per person. Reservations required by Aug. 20. Call Jessica Faltus at 314-261-6011, Ext.

124, or Gospel music festival: Rhema Faith International Ministries will present a gospel music festival at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Performers will include David Peaston, Calvary choirs and Praiz.

314-330-6563. Movie: Unity Church of Peace will host a Reel Spirit Movie Nite at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 featuring with Tom Cruise. $5 love offering.

314-8943420. Spanish Mass: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Arnold will celebrate Mass in Spanish at 4 p.m. Sept. 2. Call 636-321-0002 or Charlie Arriaga at 636-287-6882 or e-mail Power Team: The Power Team, a group of athletes who perform feats of power, strength and speed to inspire and motivate others, will appear at 7 p.m.

nightly Sept. 5-9 at Gateway Christian Church, 1951 Des Peres Road in Town and Country. They will also hold assemblies at various schools in the St. Louis area during school hours. The feats include snapping baseball bats like twigs and smashing walls of concrete.

314-821-2156 or www. gccstl.org. Golf tournament: The Mother of Good Counsel Home will host the Jubilee Golf Tournament Sept. 11 at the Norwood Hills Country Club in north St. Louis County.

Shotgun start at noon. $225 per golfer. Proceeds support the home, a skilled nursing facility located in north St. Louis. 314-383-4765 or www.mogch.org.

DivorceCare: A 13-week seminar for anyone who is divorced or separated will begin Sept. 13 at Grace Church, 2695 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights. Sessions include a video and support group. Call Virginia Holloway at 314-291-6647, Ext. 3358.

Golf open: The eighth annual Wentzville United Methodist Church Golf Open will be held Sept. 15 at the Golf Club of Wentzville. Registration will be from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; lunch will be from noon to 12:45 p.m.; a shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. Register at www.wentzumc.net; call Kermit Sandorf at 636-561-4211; or send checks to Wentzville United Methodist, Adopt-A-Family, 725 North Wall Street, Wentzville, Mo. 63385.

Concert: The Patt Holt Singers featuring Just Kids and The Connection LIVE will perform Sept. 15 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1580 Kisker Road in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10 per person; $20 per family.

636-936- 2200. Concert: Chris Rice will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Road in Manchester. Preferred seating is $20; advanced general admission is $10; $15 at the door; $8 for those in a group of 10 or more.

Buy tickets online at www. manchesterumc.org or 800-519-9030, or at Cokesbury Bookstore in Ballwin, 636-230-3336, or Manchester UMC, 636-394-7506. auction: St. Episcopal Church will host Marketplace Auction with doors opening at 6 p.m. Sept.

29 at the Haven House, 12685 Olive Boulevard, west of Mason Road. Silent auction includes refreshments, desserts and cash bar. Cost is $18 in advance and $20 at the door. 314-4345906 or www.saint.tims.org. Founders dinner: Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School will host its annual Founders Day dinner and awards ceremony at 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 in the Cardinal Ritter Prep gymnasium. The event will honor groups and individuals who have helped shape the mission. Tickets are $75. For reservations call Maggie Ryan at 314446-5508.

workshop: Fit for the a workshop with speaker and humorist Debi Stack, will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct.

20 at the First Baptist Church in Ellisville. Registration deadline Sept. 1. 636-227-1383. Luncheon and fashion show: The Friends of the Rural Parish Workers will hold their annual luncheon and fashion show Oct.

11 at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis. Boutique shopping will open at 10:30 a.m.; cocktails will be served at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon at 11:45 a.m. $55 per person. 314-9187764.

Craft fair: Crafters are needed for a craft fair planned for Oct. 20 at Calvary Temple, 3930 McClay Road in St. Charles. Cost to crafters is $35. Table rental is electricity is $5.

636-9262646 or Betty Pence at 636-936-2487. Reunion: Former members of St. Liborius Church and School are being sought for a celebration in honor of what would have been the 150th anniversary. In particular, the graduating class of 1957 from St. Liborius School hope to have an anniversary and reunion celebration in the fall.

Call Tom Picarella at 636-4824484. Compiled by Bethany Prange Submit information to: Religious Events 900 North Tucker Boulevard St. Louis, Mo. 63101 Fax: 314-340-3050 E-mail: com EVENTS.