FAITH BRIEFS
GBUMC offers Holy Spirit unleashed

The Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church (GBUMC) will present "The Holy Spirit Unleashed in You" from the Kay Arthur Inductive study series beginning Thursday, Feb. 7. This 14-week series will be held on the main campus, located at 75 Fairpoint Drive, in room 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost of the workbook and materials is $10. Come to know firsthand who the Holy Spirit is, to whom the gift of the Spirit is given, and how He fulfills His marvelous purpose. This study series is open to all adults who are interested in a study of Acts with this new study style. Contact Kathy at knorberg@gbumc.org or 932- 3594 for more information or registration.

"Vision of His Glory", finding Hope through the revelation of Jesus Christ is an Anne Graham Lotz video based study for women beginning February 13. This 7-week series will meet in room 8 of the main campus from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., and will be facilitated by Barbara Rantz and Laurie Gil. Childcare available. Cost of the workbook is $13.

Contact Kathy at knorberg@ gbumc.org or 932-3594 for more information or registration.

The Senior Adult Bible Study continues each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in room 7 at the main campus. Led by Pastor Ruth Knights, the group is presently in an in-depth study of Paul's letter to the Romans. No preparation is necessary. Please join us.

The Senior Adult Lunch Bunch meets on Wednesday at 11 a.m. behind the sanctuary to travel to a local area restaurant for a dutch treat lunch and fun, food and fellowship. For more information on this, call Terrye Takacs at 932-3594 or ttakacs@gbumc.org.

The 18th Annual Run for the World will be held on Feb. 23 at 8 a.m. This 5K Run/Walk includes a pancake breakfast plus a chance to win a "Weekend for Two" accommodations at Hampton Inn, New Orleans, and much more. For more information contact Denny Shoopman at 934-5359 o r runfortheworld@bellsouth.net.

All programs of the church are open to the public. For more information on these or any other activity of the church, call 932-3594, 916-1660, or visit our website at www.gbumc.org

Travel the world at First Baptist

Travel the world in 3 days without leaving town! Experience the taste and sights of different countries with local missionaries. Discover what being a missionary is all about and how you can help. The GO (Global Outreach) Party will be held Feb. 8, 9 and 10 at First Baptist Church Gulf Breeze. For more information contact the church at (850) 932-2208 or check out the website www.fbcgulfbreeze.com . Community Church holds Bible study

Ladies Bible Study -- The public is invited to a Beth Moore study called "Living Beyond Yourself." Beginning Feb. 10 at Coast Community Church in Gulf Breeze, Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m.. Workbooks for the study can be purchased at Lifeway Christian Bookstore, in Pensacola. Free child care will be provided. For more information please call 916-0346.

Sex ed at St Ann

Author, columnist, and international speaker Mary Beth Bonacci will keynote at a conference on 'Sexuality in today's society' for young adults, ages 18 - 35ish, on Saturday, March 1, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m.

Mary Beth has written two books, "We're on a Mission from God" and "Real Love," as well as writing regular syndicated columns for various publications.

The conference focuses on various sexuality conflicts young adults' face in today's society.

There are topics of interest for young adults of every vocation. Whether married, single, or divorced, with children or without, in the work place or in school, all young adults, ages 18 - 35ish are encouraged to attend. Free child care is provided.

Sponsored by the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, the day includes an opening prayer service, two keynote presentations, two breakout sessions, continental breakfast and lunch. Bishop John H. Ricard, S.S.J. will celebrate the opening prayer. Cost of the conference, $15.

A pre-conference social with music by Mass Confusion will take place on Friday, Feb. 29 at our Lady of the Assumption Parish on Pensacola Beach, from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. All are invited to an evening of food, fun, and fellowship.

Brochures and registration forms can be downloaded from the website - http://www.ptdiocese. org or picked up at the Pastoral Center, 11 North "B" Street, Pensacola. For more information contact Denise Pressley at pressleyd@ptdiocese. org or call 850-435-3842.

Calvary Chapel announces schedule

Calvary Chapel Gulf Breeze will be hosting upcoming events as follows:

Father Daughter Valentine Dance, Friday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $2 through the church.

Iron on Iron (Men's Discipleship, Sunday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m.

Sign up by calling or emailing the church office at information@ ccgulfbreeze.com.

For more information, contact Calvary Chapel Gulf Breeze at 850-932-8197 or visit www.ccgulfbreeze.com.