Second Baptist Church is offering an ongoing Divorce Care support group for divorcing or divorced individuals. The 13 study units are self-contained and may be entered and exited at any point. The curriculum is soundly Christian-based and provides the foundation for much help and healing during this difficult time.

Currently, during the month of February, the group is addressing “Kids Care,” which clarifies what Christian parents need to know to help their children through divorce and into progressively healthy development. All parents are welcome as this timely issue is discussed, a spokesman said.

The Divorce Care class meets Wednesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. in Room F-102, following the church meal at 5:00 p.m., which is available by reservation.

The church also is forming a new group of DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) beginning Wednesday with a Valentine party at 3:30 p.m. Parents and children are welcome to attend this kick-off event.

DC4K meets Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m.

“If you know a child hurting because of divorce, bring him or her to DC4K, a special place for kids ages 5-12 to find help and healing,” a spokesman said. “At our weekly DC4K group, kids make friends with other kids who understand what it feels like when parents get divorced. DivorceCare is designed for children whose parents are separated or divorced.”

The Divorce Care support group and DC4K are moderated by Pam (Avery) Murphy. Mrs. Murphy has also taught court-mandated parenting classes for divorcing parents since 2001 and is a child development specialist and educational consultant for area school systems.

The cost of the workbook for Divorce Care and DC4K is $12 each.

For more information, contact the church office 885-5223 or Mrs. Murphy at 538-9257.

The Rev. Eddie Mallonee is pastor.

Gospel singing slated

There will be a gospel singing featuring the Smith Family Trio from Fulton and Randy Crowder of Paris, plus other local talent, Saturday at 7 p.m. at Samburg Pentecostal Church.

The public is invited to attend, a spokesman said.

Rummage sale to raise

funds for Haiti

The Troy community rummage sale Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the gym at Troy church of Christ on Highway 51 is being staged to raise funds for Haiti relief through Healing Hands International. Visit the Web site at http://www.hhi.org/ to learn more about the program.

Those with items to donate for the sale may bring them to the church from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today or Friday, a spokesman said.

For more information, contact Tim Spain at 514-8454 or at timspain@gmail.com.

Revival planned

Home Street Church of God, located at 417 South Home St. in Union City, will host revival services Sunday through Wednesday, with church beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 weeknights.

The Rev. Kenny Chessor, pastor of Junction Church of God and district overseer, will be the speaker.

The Rev. Mike Davis and the congregation invite the community to attend.

Band to lead worship

Union City First Baptist Church, located at 500 East Church St., will welcome the Annie Moses Band for Sunday morning worship service at 10:45 Feb. 14.

The Annie Moses Band is unlike any ensemble in America today, according to a spokesman. “Theirs is a family outfit, whose members include parents Bill (composer/arranger/pianist) and Robin (lyricist/vocalist) Wolaver and their children: Annie, Alex, Benjamin, Gretchen, Camille and Jeremiah, in ages ranging from 24 to 10. Second, their background is in classical music. The older siblings trained in the pre-college program at the renowned Juilliard School of Music; the youngest are well on their way to similar distinction. Together, as the Annie Moses Band, they combine all their attributes: love for one another, prodigious talent, as well as a creative curiosity that goes beyond the classics, beyond even music and into the great questions of life. Plus, because each specializes in specific instruments, they fit together neatly as a unit. Please make your plans to worship with us and the Annie Moses Band.”

Dr. Matthew Wohlfarth is pastor.

Raising funds with soup

“Union City is a generous community, having raised thousands of dollars for local children and their families through Chimes for Charity at Christmas time,” says a spokesman for Union City First Christian Church.

The congregation is hosting a soup and sandwich luncheon Sunday from noon-2 in the fellowship hall. Donations will be accepted for assistance to Haiti and its people through Church World Service, with 100 percent of the funding going to directly to provide aid.

“This lunch is a way for the community to reach outside our community to children in Haiti who are without the very basics of life – food, clothing and running water. Even a roof over their head and a bed to sleep in are luxuries in Haiti. We can give in full confidence that all donations will go to meet these very basic needs.”

The community is invited to support this cause.

The Rev. Paul Sternisha is pastor.

spokesman. “Theirs is a family outfit, whose members include parents Bill (composer/arranger/pianist) and Robin (lyricist/vocalist) Wolaver and their children: Annie, Alex, Benjamin, Gretchen, Camille and Jeremiah, in ages ranging from 24 to 10. Second, their background is in classical music. The older siblings trained in the pre-college program at the renowned Juilliard School of Music; the youngest are well on their way to similar distinction. Together, as the Annie Moses Band, they combine all their attributes: love for one another, prodigious talent, as well as a creative curiosity that goes beyond the classics, beyond even music and into the great questions of life. Plus, because each specializes in specific instruments, they fit together neatly as a unit. Please make your plans to worship with us and The Annie Moses Band.”

Dr. Matthew Wohlfarth is pastor.

Raising funds with soup

”Union City is a generous community, having raised thousands of dollars for local children and their families through Chimes for Charity at Christmas time,” says a spokesman for Union City First Christian Church. The congregation is hosting a sop and sandwich luncheon Sunday from noon-2 in the fellowship hall. Donations will be accepted for assistance to Haiti and its people through Church World Service, with 100 percent of the funding going to directly to provide aid.

The community is invited to support this cause.

The Rev. Paul Sternisha is pastor.