‘Home for Christmas’ at United in Christ

ANDERSON — “Coming Home for Christmas” will be the topic of guest speaker Pastor Taylor of Tabernacle Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at United in Christ Church, 538 E. 31st St.

On Sunday, Dec. 23, Pastor Jackson of United in Christ Church will speak at 1 p.m. on “Celebration of the Arts.”

Musical cantata set for Sunday

ANDERSON — The Temple Choir and Music and Arts Department of First Baptist Church of Anderson will perform the musical cantata “And On Earth Peace” at 7 p.m. Sunday in the church sanctuary.

The musical was written and arranged by Anderson’s Randy Vader, Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall.

Featured will be special soloist and narrators Dianna Stankiewicz, Chris Chavez, Rose Aspinall and Mark Aspinall.

Refreshments will be served following the performance in Behrens Hall.

The church is located at 907 N. Raible Ave.

Candlelight Musical date changed

ANDERSON — New Birth Worship Center has changed the date of its annual Candlelight Musical from Sunday to April 7, 2013.The change was due to scheduling conflicts with other church programs.

Bells of Joy holding reunion Sunday

ANDERSON — The Sensational Bells of Joy after 40 years will celebrate their second reunion at 5 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1540 W. 16th St.

Special guests will be Station Arms of Indianapolis and other groups from the city.

Christianaires at East Side House of Prayer

ANDERSON — The Christianaires Quartet, with Bill Daugherty, Dave Younger, Todd Bogue and Paul Resler, will minister at 11 a.m. Sunday at East Side House of Prayer, 1512 E. 16th St.

There will be a dinner immediately following the service, with no evening service.

Pastor Jimmy Boicourt and congregation extend an invitation to everyone.

For more information, call 779-4122.

Soups to be served at AME Zion Church

ANDERSON — A variety of soups will be served at Wallace Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 1518 Forkner St., on Friday, Dec. 14, beginning at 11 a.m.

Sponsored by the Deaconess and WHOMS, the meal is free to everyone.

The Rev. Anthony K.R. Gibson is pastor.

Christmas musical on tap for Dec. 15

ANDERSON — The GT’s Choir of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 815 School St., will present its “Silent Night! Holy Night!” Christmas musical at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, directed by Lou Shelton.

This will be the fourth year for the lighting of the luminaries.

The choir invites all in attendance to share in this time of fellowship.

Andrew’s Group Day set for Sunday

ANDERSON — The first Andrew’s Group Day will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pilgrim Church, 615 Henry St., Anderson.

The Rev. Shellie Foard, pastor of New Jerusalem Church, Anderson, along with his congregation, will be guests.