Recently a friend of mine emailed me a collection of video clips from a speech by Michael Nutter, the mayor of Philadelphia. Transcribed below are his words; my comments about the biblical basis for his words follow.African Children’s Choir concert
The African Children’s Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd. A freewill offering will be accepted.
Hearing-impaired service
Signing for the hearing impaired will be offered at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4800 S. Calhoun St., at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
Jews for Jesus presentation
“Gospel in the Feasts of Israel” will be discussed by Jews for Jesus at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Lakewood Park Baptist Church, 5555 County Road 29, Auburn.
‘Keep on the Watch’ convention
Fort Wayne area
Jehovah’s Witnesses will be inviting the community to the “Keep on the Watch” convention Friday through July 19 at the SeaGate Convention Centre, Toledo. The free event is one of 319 conventions scheduled throughout the country.
St. John church anniversary
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2421 S. Hanna St., will observe its 84th anniversary at 3:30 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Luther Whitfield and the New Covenant Worship Center.
Taize service
A Taize meditation and worship service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church, 1232 Crescent Ave.
Vacation Bible school
“Paul and the Underground Church” is the theme of Harvester Avenue Missionary Church’s vacation Bible school, which will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the church, 3331 Harvester Ave. Call 424-5533 to register.
