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bethesda bible institute in cromwell, kentucky, is now offering old and new testament certificate programs online at www.bethesdabibleinstitute.com. for more information, call (270) 274-3169 or e-mail bethesdabible@kjvmail.com.

the murray bank is offering a drawing for two fifth-row tickets to see the television program “dancing with the stars” live at the gaylord entertainment center in nashville January 21. everyone who makes a $5 donation to relay for life at either of the murray bank’s locations between now and january 12 will be entered in the drawing. for more information, call anne-marie dunlap at 753-5626.

the noble park holiday light display will be on display now through december 31. the display will be open from 6pm-9pm sunday-thursday and from 6pm-10pm friday and saturday. admission is free, and monetary donations or canned goods will be accepted for local charities. for more information, call (270) 575-4000.

the christmas light display at mike miller park in draffenville will be available for viewing now through january 2. donations will be accepted for the marshall county needline. for more information, call (270) 527-5284.

steak n shake restaurant in paducah will donate one steakburger patty to america’s second harvest food banks for every $5 in gift card purchases. the program runs through december 25.

Revival

christmas revival services will be held december 13-17 at new testament baptist church in fairdealing. services will be held at 6:30pm december 13; 7pm december 14-16; and 11am and 3:30pm december 17. brother randy sutherland of resaca, georgia, will be the evangelist. everyone is welcome. for more information, call pastor larry logsdon at (270) 354-5005.

concerts/singings

the kentucky opry in draffenville will host its “old fashion country christmas” december 8. for information regarding tickets and show times, call 527-3869.

a benefit singing for jerry powell and family will be held friday, december 8, at 7pm at holly hills baptist church in possum trot. steve holland & the jericho road and the smith family trio will be performing.

the sanctuary choir of west end baptist church in paducah will present the christmas cantata “gather at the manger” sunday, december 10, at 6pm.

hissong will be in concert sunday, december 10, at 6:30pm at calvary memorial baptist church in hopkinsville. admission is free, and a love offering will be received. for more information, call pastor larry dale combs at (270) 886-8068.

terry mike jeffrey will present a night of christmas worship sunday, december 10, at 6pm at the heartland worship center in paducah. admission is free, and a love offering will be received. for more information, call 534-1400, extension 206.

“jesus, our treasure,” a christmas story and musical, will be presented friday, december 15, at 7pm at faith pentecostal tabernacle in salem, kentucky. a christmas tea will be provided after the program. for more information, call (270) 988-3222 or e-mail www.fptministries.org.

the oasis christian center choir will present “everything glorious: a praise and worship christmas” december 16 at 7pm and december 17 at 10am. for more information, call (270) 443-8122.

THE BOOTH BROTHERS WILL BE IN CONCERT JANUARY 12, 2007, AT THE KENTUCKY OPRY IN DRAFFENVILLE. FOR TIMES AND TICKET INFORMATION, CALL THE KENTUCKY OPRY AT 527-3869 OR VISIT THE WEB SITE WWW.KENTUCKYOPRY.COM. PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT WILL BENEFIT WVHM.

THE MCKAMEYS will be IN CONCERT FEBRUARY 16, 2007, AT THE KENTUCKY OPRY IN DRAFFENVILLE. FOR TIMES AND TICKET INFORMATION, CALL 527-3869 OR VISIT THE WEB SITE WWW.KENTUCKYOPRY.COM. PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT WILL BENEFIT WVHM.

“roger neal and friends sing for ms,” a benefit concert for multiple sclerosis research and treatment, will be held at the heartland worship center in paducah february 22-23. featured performers will include gold city, young harmony, the talley trio, and the dove brothers. for more information on how to order tickets, visit the web site www.wheregodguides.com.

JEFF AND SHERI EASTER WILL BE IN CONCERT MARCH 23, 2007, AT THE KENTUCKY OPRY IN DRAFFENVILLE. FOR TIMES AND TICKET RESERVATIONS, CALL THE KENTUCKY OPRY AT 527-3869 OR VISIT THE WEB SITE WWW.KENTUCKYOPRY.COM. PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT WILL BENEFIT WVHM.

the mcraes and three bridges will be in concert april 13, 2007, at the kentucky opry in draffenville. for times and ticket reservations, call the kentucky opry at 527-3869 or visit the web site www.kentuckyopry.com. proceeds from the concert will benefit wvhm.

THE PERRYS WILL BE IN CONCERT MAY 18, 2007, AT THE KENTUCKY OPRY IN DRAFFENVILLE. FOR TIMES AND TICKET INFORMATION, CALL THE KENTUCKY OPRY AT 527-3869 OR VISIT THE WEB SITE WWW.KENTUCKYOPRY.COM. PROCEEDS FROM THE CONCERT WILL BENEFIT WVHM.

misc

 “accountability friendship demonstrated,” a demonstration that will show how one group of men encourages one another, will be presented wednesday, december 6, at 6:30pm at the heartland worship center in paducah. for more information, call gary chester morse at (270) 554-3589.

a special youth service will be held thursday, december 7, at bethesda bible church in cromwell, kentucky, at 7pm. brandon howard will be the guest speaker. there will also be a special saturday night worship service at the church december 9. for more information, call (270) 274-3169 or e-mail bethesdabible@kjvmail.com.

immanuel baptist church in paducah will present “The light! The life of christ in living pictures” december 7-9 at 7pm each evening and december 10 at 6pm. for more information, call (270) 443-5306 or visit the web site www.immanuel-paducah.org.

lighthouse missionary baptist church in benton will present a live tour of the birth of jesus christ december 8-9 from 6pm-9pm each evening. refreshments will be served, and donations of canned goods will be accepted. for more information, call (270) 527-5999 or (270) 227-5982.

eastwood christian academy in murray will host its second annual christmas in the country bazaar saturday, december 9, from 8am-1pm. a coffee shop will be open all day, and there will be a beans and cornbread luncheon from 11am-1pm. homemade baked and canned goods, handmade crafts, and gift items will be on sale. all proceeds will go to the athletic department. for more information, call (270) 753-7744.

the second annual tiline community christmas program will be held december 9 at 6:30pm at tiline first missionary baptist church. the program will be followed by caroling and refreshments. everyone is invited.

briensburg united methodist church will continue its christmas bazaar december 9 from 9am-2pm. the community is invited to shop for christmas presents and baked goods to and to receive art instruction for ornament painting. for more information, call (270) 527-8758.

a monthly country breakfast will be held december 9 at the lakeview baptist church activities building in calvert from 7am-9am. adults can eat for a donation of $4 and children 12 and under for $2. all profits will go to charity.

pathway baptist church in calvert city will present the western michigan teen challenge, a christian growth and development program that works primarily with drug abusers, alcoholics, and others will life-controlling problems, december 10 at 10am. for more information, call (231) 798-7927.

in conjunction with the united states marine corp-toys for tots, the northside church of god will sponsor “the greatest gift ever given” saturday, december 16, at 3pm at the robert cherry civic center in paducah. there will be free toys for children up to 12 years old, free christmas cookies and punch, and drawings for door prizes such as a color tv, a dvd player, and mp3 players.

first christian church in benton will offer a time of prayer, worship, and compassion december 21 at 7pm. people of all faith backgrounds and traditions are welcome. for more information, call 527-8560.

a chicken and dumpling dinner and a free old-time christmas concert with eric horner will be hosted at the metropolis masonic lodge december 22. the all-you-can-eat dinner will be hosted from 4pm-7pm. dinner tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. the concert, which begins at 7pm, is free to the public and everyone is invited to attend. proceeds from the event will go to the make a wish foundation.

the doors of mercy church in benton will hold a prayer service december 24 (christmas eve) at midnight. everyone is welcome.

greatmarriageretreats.com, an outreach ministry of b.a.s.i.c. ministries, will host a christian marriage retreat in lexington, kentucky, february 9-11, 2007. the cost to attend, which includes all materials and lodging at the crowne plaza, is $369 per couple. groups of five or more couples will receive a discount of $50 per couple. the registration deadline is three weeks prior to the retreat. for more information, visit the web site www.greatmarriageretreats.com, call (864) 993-8082, or e-mail michael@greatmarriageretreats.com.

a web ministry workshop is planned for march 15, 2007, from 10am-3pm at the memphis conference office in jackson, tennessee. leaders from the web empowered church program of the foundation for evangelism will be presenting the workshop. lunch will be the only cost for participants. for more information, visit the web site www.memphis-umc.org.

a preaching meeting and 39^th annual missions conference will be held at new hope baptist church in calvert city april 29-may 4, 2007. brother tim rutherford and brother luther price will be guest speakers. for more information, call (270) 527-3864 or visit the web site www.thepersuader.org.