Gospel singing planned at Shiloh Baptist Church

The Gloryroad Travelers of Mounds, Ill., and New Harmony Singers of Olmsted, Ill., will sing at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Villa Ridge, Ill.

GriefShare support group to meet in Jackson

GriefShare, a Christian-based grief recovery seminar and support group for those who have lost a loved one in death, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in room 202 of the education building at St. Paul Lutheran church in Jackson. The topic is "The Uniqueness of Grief, Part 1."

Prayer connection event to be held Jan. 7

Christian Women's Club will meet for a "prayer connection" from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 at the Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau. The event is free and open to the public.

Watch night service at First Church of God

First Church of God, 510 Emerald St., will have a watch night service from 8 p.m. to midnight Monday. There will be table games, snacks, fellowship and special music. For information, call the church at 335-7865.

-- From staff reports