Religion Briefs: "Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue,” by Jason Gray

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Published: October 3, 2009

→"Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue,” by Jason Gray (Centricity Music).

From the record label: Heavily involved with World Vision, summer youth camps and other ministry opportunities, Jason Gray seeks to live a life that increasingly reflects the sort of worship and service he writes about.

The album blends carefully chosen elements of folk, alternative rock and even R&B into a pop framework that showcases Gray’s vocals.

Initiative

Prayer vigils continue

Local efforts are under way for the national 40 Days for Life initiative that continues through Nov. 1. Participants are conducting prayer vigils and fasting for an end to abortion. Some volunteers are holding prayer vigils outside medical clinics that offer abortion services.

The initiative began Sept. 23.

For more information, call 923-4731.

Education

Buddhist Center offers classes

Ganden Ling Kadampa Buddhist Center, 4813 N MacArthur, is offering Buddhism classes.

→"Teachings for World Peace,” 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays, $5 per class.

→"Transform Your Life,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, $10 per class.

→"Becoming Happy,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10 per class.

For more information, call 470-5543 or go online to www.meditationinoklahoma.org.

Event

Blessing of animals to be oFFERED

EDMOND — Church of the Good Shepherd, a traditional Episcopal church, will observe St. Francis of Assisi Day with a Blessing of the Animals at 4 p.m. Sunday at 1000 N Broadway. Families are invited to bring their pets to receive a blessing at the 8 and 10 a.m. worship services. Refreshments will be provided for the pets. Pets must be on a leash. For more information, call 314-8715.

OBU plans ‘day in the churches’

Oklahoma Baptist University students and faculty representing Bison Hill will share testimonies of appreciation and accomplishment during "OBU Day in the Churches” on Sunday at more than 24 churches in the Capital Baptist Association in central Oklahoma.

The students will assist the churches in music, preaching and testimony during worship services.

Some churches in the association plan to have students and alumni who are church members share reports and testimonies about their alma mater. OBU music groups David’s Creed and the Bison Glee Club also will perform at churches in the association.

Events in 2010 will have a statewide emphasis in honor of the university’s centennial celebration, said Odus Compton, OBU director of church relations.

From Staff Reports

Bookshelf

→"God’s Bounty: 365 Days of Inspirational Cooking” by Katie Barney Moose (Conduit Press, $18.95).

From the publisher: Katie Barney Moose’s fifth cookbook, "God’s Bounty,” pairs Biblical passages, favorite hymns and inspirational writing with a recipe for each day of the year. With each passage, the author, a lifelong Episcopalian, combines memories of family, friends, acquaintances and those who had a powerful effect on her life.