Religion Notes

SERVICES

King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery will sponsor Kever Avot v'lmahot memorial services in conjunction with the Board of Rabbis of Southern Nevada on Sunday. Rabbis and cantors from Southern Nevada synagogues will conduct the services at the following times and locations: 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 1 p.m. at King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 E. Eldorado Lane; and 1 p.m. at Palm Mortuary and Memorial Park -- Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. Attendees will receive stones to place on their loved ones' graves and a free yahrzeit candle to take home. In the spirit of the High Holy Days and tzedakah, attendees are asked to bring a donation of canned or dry food items for the food pantry at the Jewish Family Service Agency of Las Vegas (464-8570).

Greater Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 1915 Lexington St., and its pastor, Dr. Welton T. Smith III, will celebrate the church's 64th anniversary at 8 and 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday. The Rev. Henry K. Smith, associate minister, will speak at both services. A "Sacrificial Offering March" showcasing the various church ministries and leaders will take place during the 11 a.m. service. A fellowship with light refreshments will follow the service (647-3071).

Central Christian Church services today and Sunday will feature actor Jim Caviezel sharing how his life has changed since portraying Jesus Christ in the film "The Passion of the Christ." Caviezel will speak at 4:30 and 6 p.m. today and 9, 10:20 and 11:45 a.m. Sunday at the Henderson campus, 1001 New Beginnings Drive. The Sunday services will be shown via video at the church's Summerlin campus at Faith Lutheran Junior-Senior High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, and Northeast campus, 1460 Tree Line Drive; and at 10:20 and 11:45 a.m. at the Southwest campus at Desert Oasis High School, 6600 W. Erie Ave. The services also will be available online (735-4004).

EVENTS

Christ the King Roman Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, will host an Independence Festival focusing on Mexico and Central American countries, and featuring a variety of foods, games and activities, cultural performing artists and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 18 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19. Proceeds from the event go toward youth activities and outreach programs for the community (871-1904).

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Our Lady of the Rosary, will have a luncheon and fashion show sponsored by J.C. Penney noon-3 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Ave Maria Center at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4490 Mountain Vista St. A donation of $20 is suggested, and includes entry for the door prize drawing. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 458-2593.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road, will have its 38th annual Greek Food Festival 3-11 p.m. Sept. 24 and Sept. 25, and noon-10 p.m. Sept. 26, featuring Greek food, dancing, shops, a children's area and a tour of the church. Admission is $6 for adults; free admission for children 12 and younger, and for active duty military members and their immediate family (221-8245 or www.
lasvegasgreekfestival.com).

MEETINGS

The Rev. Wayne Parks will speak at noon today and 7:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the recently opened Las Vegas Revival Center, 3507 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 3 (631-5027).

The Nevada State Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is considering members for a potential new court. A meeting for Catholic women ages 18 and older will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Room 103, 5959 S. Hualapai Way. For more information, call 646-1323 or 360-0361.

classes

The Rev. Dr. James R. Beebe, Episcopal priest and faculty member of the Frensdorff School of Christian Formation, will introduce his discipleship series "Disciples of Christ in Nevada" at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 4709 S. Nellis Blvd. For more information, call Vina Curtis at 454-2255.

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., offers English as a Second Language classes at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (334-2487 or 732-2052).

Community Baptist Church, 245 E. Foster Ave., Henderson, offers a free reading program for all ages 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays (565-0071).

Singles groups

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, Temple Sinai and Congregation Ner Tamid offer a variety of programs for Jewish singles of all ages in Las Vegas and Henderson. For details, call the Jewish Community Center at 794-0090, Temple Sinai at 254-5110 or Congregation Ner Tamid at 733-6292.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church sponsors singles groups for professionals 25 to 45 years old and a singles group for people 45 and older (228-8311, Ext. 7333 or 7334).

Single Adults Learning Together, or SALT Ministries of CornerStone Christian Fellowship, meets at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 5825 W. Eldora Ave. (871-5050).

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