Church to show video debate
GRAND FORKS -- It's a chance to see the fun and enlightening debate between noted journalist and atheist Christopher Hitchens and Christian apologist William Lane Craig in a taped video presentation at 6 p.m. Sunday in Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, 1616 17th St. S.
Craig is a noted philosopher and evangelical known for arguing that the truths of Christianity can be demonstrated intellectually. Hitchens, a former Marxist and noted author and journalist, has become one of the more popular exemplars of the contemporary rage for atheism. The two debated the existence of God a year ago before an audience at Biolo University in California. It's free and open to the public.
Info: (701) 772-5790.
Minnesota Aglow sets Bemidji spring retreat
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BEMIDJI -- The spring retreat of the Northwest Minnesota Area Aglow International will continue today from 8 a.m. to about 4 p.m. in Mount Zion church, 414 Lincoln Ave. S.E.
Info: (218) 556-2765.
Samhold Lutheran sets annual supper
GONVICK, Minn. -- Everyone is welcome to the Samhold Lutheran Church's annual supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. On the menu will be roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, lefse, baked beans, coleslaw, sweet soup, rice pudding and desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for 12 and younger; free to preschoolers.
Info: Samhold at (218) 487- 5540.
Church to hold women's day in May
LARIMORE, N.D. -- A day in May program open to all women, featuring the music of the Redding family, a "Mother's Apron" display and a pie social, will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 311 W. Front St.
Info: Karen Landman at (701) 326-4523.
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Rural GF church sets Memorial Day events
MEKINOCK, N.D. -- Middle Grove Lutheran Church, rural Mekinock, N.D., will host its annual Memorial Day luncheon May 31, with a graveside ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and the lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. The church, at 1981 24th Ave. N.E., is six miles north of U.S. Highway 2 on 19th Street Northeast and a one-half mile west; or about six miles west of Mekinock.
Info: the Rev. Kirk Thorson at (701) 343-6292.
Berg to speak at Riverside fundraiser
EAST GRAND FORKS -- Mike Berg, former football coach at Grand Forks Central High School and a National Hall of Fame high school coach, will speak at a "Finish Strong" dessert fundraiser for Riverside Christian School in East Grand Forks at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets are $10.
Info: (218) 773-1770.
Tennessee group to sing in GF church
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GRAND FORKS -- The Tennessee gospel group, The Allens, will perform in concert 10:15 a.m. Sunday in the First Church of God, 2856 N. Washington St. Everyone is welcome; there is no admission cost. A potluck meal follows the service.
Info: the Rev. Chris Current at (701) 772-0953.
Radio station to host 'United Concert Tour'
FOSSTON, Minn. -- QFM radio, a local Christian station, is hosting "The United Concert Tour," with Sactus Real, Mike's Chair, Jonny Diaz and David Nasser at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fosston High School East Auditorium.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door or $10 for groups. Get them online at www.echoconcerts.com , at the radio station or call (218) 435-1071. It's a fundraiser to send a mission team to Haiti.
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