HANFORD -- The Christian Education Department of Grace Bible Church is presenting the musical "Baby Jesus, We Love You" this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. A Christmas music recital precedes the presentation of this musical created by Rhonda Frazier for children. It is a simple, yet powerful presentation to enrich our children's lives. Come hear the narration and familiar carols that children love to sing.

The Community is invited. Grace Bible Church is located at the corner of 11th and Fargo avenues in Hanford.

Information: call 585-3355.

First United Methodist Church

HANFORD -- Need help in getting through the Holiday Season? For many, the holidays are a painful time. Grief, illness, broken relationships, unemployment and tough times make it hard sometimes to get through the holiday season. There are constant reminders about the joy of the season when it may not be a joyful time for some.

The Blue Christmas Service is a time to acknowledge the full range of emotions present in this holiday season. The service will be at 7 p.m., this Monday, and provides an opportunity to offer support to someone you know who is struggling with all the holiday cheer .

First United Methodist Church is at the corner of Redington and Center streets in Hanford. Information: call the church office at 584-4075.

Children's musical

ARMONA -- The New Beginnings Pentecostal Church of God, 10936 N. Cedar St., Armona will have a Children's Musical, A Caribbean Christmas, at 10:30 a.m., this Sunday. Come to the Oasis and enjoy a warm feeling of Christmas. Information: contact Pastor Michael Frantz at 292-1542.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

HANFORD -- The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 10355 Hanford-Armona Road will have a Christmas Eve Mass at 5:30 p.m., in English and a 7 p.m., Mass in Spanish, Wednesday. On Christmas Day the Masses in English will be at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. The Spanish Masses will be at 9 a.m. and noon.

Information: call the church at 584-8576.

The Gift you Won't Return

HANFORD -- This Christmas discover the greatest gift of all -- God's gift of His Son that very first Christmas. Join the First Presbyterian Church and find peace and joy that last more than the holiday season.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday. The Christmas Eve service is multi-generational with choir, drama and music. Childcare is available. The church is located at 340 N. Irwin St. Information: call the church office at 582-0283.

Christ Church

LEMOORE -- The Christ Church Anglican Mission will have its Christmas Eve Service at 10 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Taylor will preach the Christmas message at the traditional Eucharist.

Before and during the service the choir will offer choral selections, and the congregation will join in with carols. Afterwards, refreshments will be provided in the parish hall.

The church is located at 740 N. 19th Ave., at the corner of Cinnamon and 19th Avenue in Lemoore. Information: 924-4812.

Lutheran Church

HANFORD -- Christmas Eve Services will be at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church, 1780 Emma Lee Lane, Hanford. Information: call 584-8706.

Church fundraiser

HANFORD -- Help the Hanford Apostolic Assembly Church build a new church. They are having a Tamale Fundraiser Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 223 E. 9th St. Pick up tamales from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tamales will be $18 a dozen. To place orders or for information call the church 584-5801 or Pastor Luna at 584-3563.

(Dec. 20, 2008)