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Christian music in Casper K-LOVE airs

October 16, 2005 – 11:43 am

Christian music in Casper K-LOVE airs

K-LOVE Radio of Rocklin, Calif., now airs contemporary Christian music in Casper on 89.1 FM in a 24-hour format. Artists include Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Casting Crowns and Rebecca St. James.

The station is listener-supported and music is offered without commercial interruption. News on upcoming Christian events and concerts, occasional inspirational messages, and short commentaries by well-known speakers and authors are included during the day.

For more information, visit the Web site (www.klove.com) or call toll-free (800) 525-LOVE to receive a free listener information packet.

Pumpkin Patch benefits missions

A Pumpkin Patch is open through Oct. 31 at First Christian Church, 520 CY Ave. The fund-raiser features pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and corn stalks; a children’s play area; and a picture area. Proceeds benefit church youth mission projects.

Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays; noon-7 p.m. Sundays; 4-7 p.m. daily. It will be open to children’s groups during the day by appointment only.

For more information, call 234-8964.

Church offers dinner, fellowship

A free dinner and fellowship are offered at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays at Casper Community Church, 249 N. Wolcott St.

The nondenominational church is open to all and the invitation is “come as you are.”

For more information, call Lorene, 268-8507.

UU earns special designation

Unitarian Universalists of Casper achieved official designation as a Welcoming Congregation in 2005 and joins its host church, First Congregational-United Church of Christ as an open and affirming congregation.

These congregations are inclusive and expressive of the concerns of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender persons at all levels of church life, including worship, program and social events.

Services are held at 9 a.m. Sundays at the UCC at 15th and Melrose streets. Religious education and child care are provided. Meetings of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) are offered at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month.

For more information, call UU of Casper, 266-3350; Web site: www.uua.org.

Pastors lead Spanish services

Pentecostal Holiness Church of the Rocky Mountain Conference offers Hispanic services at 4 p.m. Sundays.

The church now meets at Casper Open Bible Church, 2955 E. Second St., next to Hobby Lobby.

Spanish-speaking Pastors Nazario and Alice Rivera lead worship.

For more information, call 235-9167 or 258-2488.

Ladies fellowship meets Sunday

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Ladies Fellowship will have its first gathering of the new season on Sunday in O’Reilly Hall following the 11 a.m. Mass. A continental breakfast will be served.

All women of the parish are invited to attend. For more information, call Carol Terry, 234-1297.

Abbey hosts October retreats

VIRGINIA DALE, Colo. — The Abbey of St. Walburga, 32109 N. U.S. Highway 287, about 29 miles south of Laramie, has scheduled a one-day retreat, “Washed Clean,” led by Sr. Genevieve Glen, OSB, from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Admission is $30 per person, including lunch. Pre-registration and a $10 deposit are required to secure reservations.

A weekend retreat, “Meeting the Lord of History: A Journaling Retreat,” led by Sr. Hildegard Dubnick, OSB, will be held Oct. 28-30. Registration begins on at 4 p.m. Friday and the retreat ends about noon Sunday. Cost is $160 per person, including a private room and all meals.

Men and women of all denominations are invited to attend.

For more information, call (970) 472-0612; or visit the Web site (www.walburga.org).

Casper Clergy Assoc. meets

Casper Clergy Association normally meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in a participating church.

The organization is open to all clergy and lay para-church leaders, actively serving or retired.

Tuesday’s meeting will be hosted by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 520 CY Ave. The one exception this fall will be next month’s meeting on Nov. 17, hosted by the chaplains of Wyoming Medical Center in its east-side annex.

New officers for 2005-2006 were elected at the September meeting. They are: President, the Rev. Margaret Gillikin, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church; vice president, the Rev. Charlene Hinckley of First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ; and secretary-treasurer, the Rev. Dr. Bryant D. Badger, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Israeli ambassador speaks

Yoram Ettinger, former minister for congressional affairs at the Israel Embassy in Washington, D.C., will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Faith Bible Chapel, 504 N. Forest Drive. The public is invited to attend. Israeli songs and refreshments will be featured afterward.

For more information, call 237-8324.

Installation service open to public

The session and congregation of Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 4600 S. Poplar St., invite the public to the Presbytery of Wyoming’s installation service of their pastor, Lynn Williamson, D.Min, at 4 p.m. Oct. 23.

A reception will follow in fellowship hall.

Women’s Aglow meets

Women’s Aglow, a network of caring women led by the Spirit, will welcome anointed teacher Jackie Pickinpaugh as guest speaker at 7 p.m. Oct. 24.

Meetings are held in The Prayer Center (Arsenal Bookstore) in Sunrise Shopping Center.

For more information, call 237-1319 or 473-6933.

Churches offer Halloween alternatives

* Hallelujah Night, “a safe alternative to Halloween,” will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Casper Open Bible Church, next to Hobby Lobby.

Activities include live music from Soldiers of the Light, games, booths, clown acts, and candy giveaways. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sloppy joes will be served at 5 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; winners must be present. The program is offered in conjunction with Casper Open Bible, Community of Hope, Strong Tower and Faith Assembly churches. For more information, call 265-5278.

* College Heights Community Center, located in the old Garfield School, 1927 S. Walnut St., presents a Fall Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct 31. Attendees are asked to enter through the west and south entrances. The event features food, games, special booths, a homemade pie silent auction, fellowship, candy, and other entertainment. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., chili and hot dogs will be available for $2.50 per person or $6 a family. The silent auction is scheduled from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets for the games and booths are 10 for $1. Costumes are welcome and must be “Christ-honoring.” Proceeds benefit world hunger relief. For more information, call College Heights Baptist Church, 234-1766.

Stephen Ministry serves community

Highland Park Community Church Stephen Ministers are available to the public in a confidential and Christian listening and relational ministry. These lay leaders have 50 hours of training in theological principles and contemporary psychology.

Stephen Ministers are willing to talk about personal and troubling subjects such as death, failed relationships, job loss, relocation anxiety, health concerns, or loneliness; and are ready to work alongside relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to provide support and comfort during the healing process.

For more information, call Vi Koch, 234-3462

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