East County Religion Happenings

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

-- Helping Hands Ministry -- 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. East County residents in need can receive free food and clothing along with a message of hope. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St., Oakley. 925-625-9570.

-- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church -- Welcomes adults interested in becoming Catholic Christians through the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). 925-634-4154.

-- Shining Stars -- 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Spiritual education for toddlers through first grade. Based on Judeo-Christian and Baha'i principles. angelinav01@yahoo.com.

-- Shepherd's Gate -- Christ-centered services for battered and homeless women and children. 605 Sycamore Ave., Brentwood. 925-308- 7507.

-- Men's breakfasts -- Held fourth Saturdays monthly. All men from East County are welcome to come together for spiritual growth, meeting new friends and business opportunities. Grace Bible Church, 913 Sunset Drive, Antioch. 925-522-2017.

-- Agape Bible Fellowship -- Worship 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Agape Care Connection, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Fellowship and emotional support for ministers. 2008 Mahua Way, Antioch. Pastor John Ojewole, 925-265-1134, or pastor@agapebfm.org.

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Freedom Recovery Ministry -- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays. Biblical counseling and instruction for men and women designed to help you, through Christ, recover from anger issues and compulsive addictions. Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis Drive, Oakley. Call Rev. Tyrone Homes, 925-625-9570, ext. 108.

-- Iron Shop -- A Christian 12-step men's recovery group. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1745 E. 18th St., Antioch. 925-525-9957.

-- Kaleidoscope Cancer Support Group -- 7-8:30 p.m. For those with cancer and their caregivers. Byron United Methodist Church, Kaleidoscope Support Center, 14671 Byron Highway. 925-634-1411.

-- Alcoholics Anonymous -- 6-7:30 a.m. Tuesdays. AA for women 9- 10 a.m. Wednesdays. AA book study 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. AA 6:45- 7:45 p.m. Fridays. Al-Anon 8-9 p.m. Fridays. Brentwood Community United Methodist, 809 Second St. 925-634-3093.

-- Celebrate recovery -- 7-9 p.m. Saturdays. A Christ-centered recovery program. First Family Church, 201 E. 18th St., Antioch. 925- 706-1238.

-- Overcomers Ministry -- 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. A 12-step program for those struggling with alcohol, drugs and other addictions. Grace Bible Fellowship, 913 Sunset Drive, Antioch. 925- 522-2017.

-- 12-Step Recovery Program -- 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A 12-step program for anyone 18 or older dealing with compulsive or addictive behavior. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, High Council Room, 2350 Jeffrey Way, Brentwood. 925-831-8386.

-- Grief Share Recovery Support Group -- 7-9 p.m. Mondays. A support group for those grieving the loss of someone close. Join others for comfort, encouragement and understanding. New Hope Community Church, 424 W. Fourth St., Antioch. 925-779-9955.

-- DivorceCare for Adults and Kids -- 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Learn how to deal with the pain of divorce or separation. Children must be 5 to 12. New Hope Community Church, 424 W. Fourth St., Antioch. 925- 779-9955, www.newhopers.org., tonysalido@newhopers.org.