Faith Calendar
Saturday
Balaji Temple Grand Inauguration
Celebrating the new temple facilities and installation of deities. 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. (continues 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday). Sri Balaji Temple of Great Lakes, 3325 Middlebelt, West Bloomfield Township. sribalajivediccenter.org.
11th annual Women’s Weekend: Single Women’s Luncheon
Guest speaker: Missionary Cyandii Chambers, Climbing Jacob’s Ladder International Ministries Church of God In Christ. 11 a.m. Free. Refuge Temple Cathedral of His Glory Church of God In Christ, 12227 Findlay, Detroit. (313) 290-2193.
Wisdom & Strength for Young Black Men
Special 910 AM live broadcast of “On The Line” with the Rev. Horace Sheffield. 8-10 a.m. Sheffield Center, 12048 Grand River, Detroit. dabodetroitinc.com/sheffield-center.
Men’s Street Water Witness
10 a.m.-2 p.m. New Bethel Baptist Church, 8430 Linwood, Detroit. (313) 894-5788. nbbcdetroit.org
Sunday
It’s All About S.W.A.G. — Youth & Young Adult Day!
Life-changing fellowship and worship with youth and young adults. 8 a.m. Liberty Temple Baptist Church, 17188 Greenfield, Detroit. (313) 837-6331.
11th annual Women’s Weekend: Annual Women’s Day
11:30 a.m.: Speaker: Evangelist Angela Hooks. 5:30 p.m. speaker: Evangelist Gayle Fielder. Refuge Temple Cathedral of His Glory Church of God In Christ, 12227 Findlay, Detroit. (313) 290-2193.
Sunday services
Word Bible Study: 8:30 a.m. Sundays. Morning Celebration: 10 a.m. Sundays. New Bethel Baptist Church, 8430 Linwood, Detroit. (313) 894-5788. nbbcdetroit.org
Friends & Family Day
Guest speaker: Dr. A. R. Bernard, author of “Four Things Women Want From a Man.” Special musical guest: Casey J. Book signing following service. 10 a.m. Christian Tabernacle Church, 26555 Franklin, Southfield. (248) 213-4770 or CTabChurch.com.
Monday
Vacation Bible School
For ages kindergarten through sixth grade. 9 a.m.-noon (continues through Friday). $25 per child (cash/check); $26 per child (online/credit). Crosspointe Meadows Church, 29000 Meadowbrook, Novi. (248) 669-9400 or crosspointemeadows.org).
Vacation Bible School
Explore how your talents, gifts, skills, and interests can be used in your work for God. 5-7 p.m. Dinner: 4:30-5 p.m. (continues through Friday). New Bethel Baptist Church, 8430 Linwood, Detroit. (313) 894-5788. nbbcdetroit.org.
Tuesday
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist District Convention
11 a.m.: Youth People’s Department registration, followed by Official Opening by the Rev. Dr. Nathan Johnson, moderator; and Youth Director Address by Sister Michelle Pryor. 6 p.m.: Welcome program. 7 p.m.: Musical performance by MBD Choir. (Convention continues 11 a.m. Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. Thursday, and noon Friday.) Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 2080 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. (313) 898-3325.
July 16
Bring A Friend Weekend
Special musical guest: Deitrick Haddon. 5 p.m. Triumph Church-North Campus (Millennium Centre), 15600 J.L. Hudson Drive, Southfield. (313) 386-8044 or TriumphCh.org.
July 17
Bring A Friend Weekend
Special musical guest: Deitrick Haddon. Triumph Church. 7:45 and 11:45 a.m.: East Campus, 2760 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit. 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.: North Campus (Millennium Centre), 15600 J.L. Hudson Drive, Southfield; 9:45 a.m.: West Campus, 16115 Beck, Northville; 12:15 p.m.: Eastland Campus, 19801 Vernier, Harper Woods; 1:45 p.m.: South Campus, 2550 S. Liddesdale, Detroit. (313) 386-8044 or TriumphCh.org.
July 18
Vacation Bible School
For children entering kindergarten through students entering sixth grade. 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (continues through July 22). $25 per child. Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills. Online registration required. (248) 661-9191 or 4fcc.org.
Michigan District Association
9 a.m.: Continental breakfast. 10 a.m.: Meeting (continues 7 p.m. July 19: Speaker: Minister Pattie Dexter; wear white and a hint of green). Elyton Baptist Church, 8935 St. Cyril, Detroit. (313) 921-4072.
July 20
The Trilogy
Featuring Pastor Robert Smith, Jr. Introducing two new singing groups: The Anointed Boys and Delight. 7 p.m. New Bethel Baptist, 8430 Linwood, Detroit. (313) 894-5788. nbbcdetroit.org
July 21
Wellness Continues — Connecting Community, Spirituality & Wellness
Keynote address: Vincent Demarco, president, Maryland Citizen’s Health Initiative. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration deadline Thursday. Doubletree By Hilton, 5801 Southfield Service Drive, Dearborn. lsheldon@vceonline.org.
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