Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com
Southside Baptist Church To Celebrate Its 50 Year Anniversary
Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma, the September celebration was canceled. Former and current church members are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary celebration of Southside Baptist Church on Sunday, January 14 at 10 a.m.
The festivities will begin with a memories program with guest speakers. The celebration will conclude with a catered lunch where friends both from the past and present can mingle.
For more information and to RSVP, visit southsidebrandon.org/sbc50 or call the church office at 689-6049. Southside Baptist Church is located at 415 W. Lumsden Rd. in Brandon.
A History of Wedding Dresses Featured At BCWC’s January Lunch
The Brandon Christian Women’s Connection’s January luncheon will feature a display and history of Wedding Dresses by Leigh Anne Wright. The Luncheon will take place on Monday, January 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in the Special Event Center, located at 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. in Brandon.
This is a nondenominational event and no membership is required. The cost is $15 and first time guests pay $10. A reservation is requested due to limited seating. Please call Lillie at 740-0098 for information.
Rabbi/Stand Up Comic Appearing At Congregation Beth Shalom
Enjoy 90 minutes of non-stop laughter at Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon, 706 Bryan Rd. in Brandon on Saturday, January 6, when ‘the world’s only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy…intentionally,’ returns to Derry by popular demand in a program open to all in the community and universally enjoyable.
There’s a reason why Sirius/XM satellite radio plays Rabbi Bob Alper’s comedy bits several times daily, often sandwiched between Bob Newhart and Jerry Seinfeld: Bob’s unique background…he’s an ordained rabbi who served congregations for 14 years and holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary…prepared him well for a 28 year comedy career with wonderfully unique material presented in a way that’s intelligent, sophisticated, and 100% clean.
He is the author of three books that further showcase his considerable talents: Life Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, an inspirational collection now in its fifth printing, the award-winning full-color cartoon book A Rabbi Confesses, and the newly-published Thanks. I Needed That. He has also produced two best-selling comedy CDs, and a 102-minute DVD, What are you…a comedian?
Tickets are on sale and cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Call 681-6547 for more information or visit www.bethshalom-brandon.org and follow the link to purchase tickets online.
Congregation Beth Shalom Presents An Evening With Author Morris Wolff, Esq.
Meet and hear Morris Wolff, Esq. who unraveled the mystery of Raoul Wallenberg’s disappearance and sued the former Soviet Union for Wallenberg’s release.
It will take place at Congregation Beth Shalom, 706 Bryan Rd. in Brandon on Saturday, January 20 at 7 p.m.
Raoul Wallenberg, a Righteous Christian who saved thousands of Jewish lives during WWII mysteriously disappeared when the Soviet Union liberated Hungary. Wolff has been awarded the United Nations Peace Award for Humanitarian Service, and the National Council of Christian and Jews Medal for humanitarian service for his work in contributing to the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964. A private wine and cheese event will kick off the evening. Tickets for the private event are $18. Wolff will present highlights from his book, Whatever Happened to Raoul Wallenberg and will autograph copies for sale. Donations appreciated and all are welcome. Please RSVP to the congregation office, at 681-6547.
Christmas Eve Services At Journey Church
Journey Church will be holding two services on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24. The regular service will take place at 9 a.m. and a candlelight service will be held at 5 p.m.
Journey Church is located at 1310 John Moore Rd. in Brandon. For more information, call 699-8262 or visit www.journey7.com.
