East County Religion Happenings

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Jun 24, 2009 | by Anonymous

EVENTS

St. Anne Community Life Center Anniversary Celebration -- 6-10 p.m. June 26. Appetizers, no host bar, dinner and live entertainment featuring The Big Wave Dave Band. Dancing begins at 8 p.m. Dress casual. 2800 Camino Diablo Road, Byron. $30 per person, $50 per couple. Tickets: 925-634-6625 or www.stannechurchbyron.com

-- Summer Festival -- 3 p.m. June 27. Lots of family fun activities, including inflatable bouncers, Sparkles Delight the Clown, face painting, games, cake walk, dunk tank and food. Live entertainment featuring the Take 2Band. Delta Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. Adults $5; children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult. Call Jill Fernandez, 925-516-2116.

-- Book Signing and Discussion -- 2 p.m. June 27. Paulette Harper, author of "That Was Then, This Is Now: This Broken Vessel Restored," opens her heart and shares how with God's love she can help her readers feel His presence in their everyday lives. Barnes & Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Call 925-978-1031.

-- Fourth Annual Jesus Celebration -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27. A time to laugh, celebrate and forget your worries as you gather with the Body of Christ for worship and prayer. Featuring a variety of music, including rap, gospel and contemporary; clothing distribution; a free barbecue; children's play area and puppet shows. Bring nonperishable food items for the Helping Hands Outreach Ministry for those in need. Trinity Christian School, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. Call 925-625-9570 or jesuscelebration@sbcglobal.net.

-- End of Year of Paul Prayer Celebration -- 4 p.m. June 28. Reflection given by the Rev. Thomas Bonacci on the ecumenical and interfaith significance of St. Paul's person and writing. Designed by Rev. Robert Rien. Refreshments served. St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. Call 925-778-0768.

-- "Introducing the Bible" -- 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 9, 16, 23 and August 6 and 13. The Rev. Thomas Bonacci will conduct a scripture series for those wishing to read the bible again as if for the first time. St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. Call 925-778-0768.

-- Cornerstone Christian Center Vacation Bible School -- 9 a.m.- noon July 13. For "tiny tadpole" toddlers 18 to 35 months and "crocodile critter" preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years. Join us for a Bible truth-filled bayou country where kids will cool off in our own lazy lagoon, create crocodile crafts, grab a bayou bite at the snack shack, sing and play at the swamp stomp and learn to see God at work every day. 1745 E. 18th St., Antioch. Call 925-779-2000. Registration: www.cornerstonechristian.net.

-- Holy Grounds Bookstore and Cafe -- 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday- Friday, 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. 925-625-9570.

-- Delta Healing Rooms -- 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Ministering healing in the name of Jesus for physical, emotional and spiritual needs in a safe and confidential manner. Sponsored by Oak Tree Ministries and Creekside Christian Church, 4501 O'Hara Ave., Brentwood. 925-759-0965.

Bible studies

Seasoned Citizens Bible Study and Discussion -- 9 a.m. Sundays. A discussion and study group for those 50 and older. Age-waivers granted to youngsters in their '40s upon request. Trinity Christian School Library, Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. Facilitated by Rev. Austin Miles. Call 925-625-9570, Ext. 102.

-- Filipino Bible Study and Fellowship -- 6 p.m. Saturdays. 5112 Trailridge Court, Antioch. Call Esper Hagberg, 925-778-8083, or 925- 876-1903.

-- Women of Worth (WOW) -- 6:30 p.m. first Mondays monthly. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. All women welcome. 925-625-9570.

-- Dove's Landing Church Bible study -- 7 p.m. Wednesdays. A casual, relaxed atmosphere, so come as you are. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 508 Second St., Brentwood. 925-240-5626.

-- Iglesia Bautista de las Fe, Faith Baptist Church -- 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Offers a Latino Bible study followed by a worship service at 11:30 a.m. 3109 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-777-0577.

-- Nondenominational Bible study -- 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, clubhouse at Marsh Creek Apartments, Applewood Court, Brentwood. 925- 513-0401.

-- Spanish Bible class -- 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood. 925-240-1079.

-- Community Bible study -- 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. An interdenominational women's study of the books of Amos and Isaiah. Children's classes from nursery to teen run concurrently. Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood. Dona Roberts, 925-978-1121.

COMMUNITY

How God the Mother Heals Us -- 2 p.m. Sundays. Free lectures and discussions by God and Earth our Mother Sisterhood. Temple of God the Mother, 205 Texas St., Antioch. All are welcome. Call Sister Joyce, 925-754-7255.

-- Birthright of Brentwood -- Helping pregnant women facing personal crisis. 925-634-1275.

-- Mission Outreach -- Helping the homeless in Antioch by providing hot meals, clothing and other resources. 925-727-8678.