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 INLAND EMPIRE CHRISTIAN EVENTS            
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THRU MAY 13

“Sense & Sensibility.” Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:15pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church St., Redlands, $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com


MAY 2 • WEDNESDAY

Women’s Connection, “Merry Month of May” luncheon. 11am-12:30pm, Calimesa Country Club, 1300 S Third St., Calimesa, $12 • (951) 845-8082, (909) 795-2796

MAY 3 • THURSDAY

National Day of Prayer. For local events, visit ndpsandiego.org • nationaldayofprayer.org

Heather Layne, in concert. 7pm, Eagle Ridge Church, Menifee, free • heatherlayne.com

MAY 3-4 • THU-FRI

Summit VIII, Ryan Bomberger, Kay Warren, Francis Chan, Rick Warren, Steven Curtis Chapman & more. Saddleback Church, 1 Saddleback Pkwy, Lake Forest, $109-175 • summitviii.org

MAY 4 • FRIDAY

How to Disciple Others Using the “Process 4 Progress Tool,” with Dr. Judy Bauer. 1-3pm, JBM Training Center, 27420 Jefferson Ave., 104A, Temecula, $10 • (951) 297-0573

MAY 5 • SATURDAY

“Truth Is” Apologetics Conference, with J. Warner Wallace, Brett Kunkle & more. 9am-3pm, Packinghouse Christian Academy, 9700 Alabama St., Redlands, free • (909) 793-8744

Health & Wellness Day. 11am, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, 1805 Medical Center Dr., San Bernardino, free • (951) 347-1284

Teen Challenge Fundraiser. 6pm, Benedict Castle, 5445 Chicago Ave., Riverside, $30 • (951) 686-3302

MAY 6 • SUNDAY

Birth Choice Walk for Life. 11:30am-3:30pm, Ronald Reagan Sports Park Gazebo. Hosted by Birth Choice of Temecula • (951) 699-9808 x103, active.com/donate/bcwalkforlife2012

‘Writing a Life Story,’ class. 1pm, Japanese Christian Church of the Inland Empire, 27240 Alabama St., Redlands • (09) 404-6093

Worship His Majesty Celebration., featuring Eddie Espinosa & Bernard Jones. 6pm, Temecula United Methodist Church, 42690 Margarita Rd., Temecula • (951) 667-5388

MAY 8 • TUESDAY

Covina Women’s Connection. 11am-1pm, The Covina Bowl, 1060 San Bernardino Rd., Covina, $16 • (626) 919-1446

MAY 10-12 • THU-SAT

The FAM (Family and Marriage) Conference. Hosted by Jim Burns, Doug Fields. Speakers include George Barna, Jim Daly, Shaunti Feldhahn, John Townsend and more. Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, $99-199 • famconference.com, 1-800-397-9725

MAY 11 • FRIDAY

The Glory Gates Quartet & His Voice (Men’s Chorus), in concert. 7pm, First Baptist Church, 26089 Girard, Hemet • (951) 658-7133

MAY 12 • SATURDAY

Huge Church Yard Sale. 7am-1pm, La Verne United Methodist Church, 3205 D St., La Verne • (909) 593-2013

Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. Inland Empire, women’s breakfast, honoring Pastor Charlyn M. Singleton. 9-11am, Los Serranos Country Club, 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills, $30 • (909) 865-0812, (909) 356-1700

Celebration of Justice 2012, with Scott Rasmussen & Ben Davies. 6-9:30pm, Disney’s Grand California Hotel, Anaheim • (714) 796-7151, pji.org

The Glory Gates Quartet & His Voice (Men’s Chorus), in concert. 7pm, Southwest Christian Church, 28030 Del Rio Rd., Temecula • (951) 308-1888

MAY 14 • MONDAY

Glendora Christian Women’s Connection. 11am-12:30pm, Via Verde Country Club, 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas, $15 • (909) 593-6100

MAY 17 • THURSDAY

KKLA Pastor Appreciation Luncheon, with Dennis Rainey. 11am, Biola University, Chase Auditorium, La Mirada, free • kkla.com

Blood Drive. 2:30-8:30pm, La Verne United Methodist Church, Marshall Hall, 3205 D St., La Verne • (909) 593-2013

KKLA Special Listener Event, with Dennis Rainey. 6:30pm, Biola University, Chase Auditorium, La Mirada, free • kkla.com

MAY 18-19 • FRI-SAT

Brilliance Women’s Conference. Covina Assembly of God, 250 E San Bernardino Rd., Covina • wms@socalag.org

15th Annual Southern California Festival & Sale. Fri 4-9:30pm & Sat 7am-4pm, Pacific Christian Center, 800 W Arrow Hwy, Upland. Hosted by Mennonite Central Committee • (909) 981-1965, socalfestivalandsale.org

“Christian Scholarship in the 21st Century: Prospects & Perils.” Biola University Center for Christian Thought, conference, with Alvin Plantinga & Nicholas Wolterstorff. Biola University, La Mirada • cct.biola.edu, (562) 777-4081

MAY 18-20 • FRI-SUN

Weekend to Remember, Family Life. DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, 222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario, $159 • familylife.com

“Journey of the Heart” Conference, a women’s retreat designed for women who have experienced the loss of a child. Presented by Umbrella Ministries. Palm Springs • (714) 554-5943, (760) 328-7142, umbrellaministries.org

MAY 19 • SATURDAY

Evan Wickham, concert. 10am-2pm, Calvary Chapel San Jacinto, 1450 W 7th St., San Jacinto, free • (951) 654-1401

Gospel Praise/Comedy Fest, with Chante Moore. 2:30pm & 6pm, Wind of the Spirit Worship Center, 6476 Streeter Ave., Riverside • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 622-4002

MAY 25-27 • FRI-SUN

Spirit West Coast, San Diego. Featured artists: TobyMac, MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Family Force 5. Also Matthew West, The Afters, Chris August, Love Song. Speaker: Nick Vujicic. Many more. Del Mar Fairgrounds • spiritwestcoast.org

Chronicles of Narnia 2012. California Theatre of the Performing Arts, San Bernardino • theatricalarts.com, (909) 885-5152

MAY 26-JUL 1

“The Wizard of Oz.” Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:15pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church St., Redlands, $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com

JUN 2 • SATURDAY

Pomona Released Time Christian Education’s “Vote for Our Children,” luncheon. 11:30am, New Life Community Church, 275 E Foothill Blvd., Pomona, $8 •  (909) 593-0373

Motown Comedy Revival. 7pm, Long Beach City College, 4901 E Carson St., Long Beach, $20-50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com

Christian Singles Dance. 9pm, Lakewood Elks, 12507 Carson, Hawaiian Gardens • spectaculareventz.com, (714) 622-4002

JUN 9 • SATURDAY

Lake Elsinore Women’s Connection, breakfast. 10am-12pm, Links at Summerly, 29381 Village Pkwy, Lake Elsinore, $15 • (951) 566-6842

Women of Faith: One Day, with Christine Caine, Angie Smith & Andy Andrews. 10am-5pm, Long Beach Convention Center, Terrace Theater, $59-79 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

8th Annual Gospel Festival featuring Donnie McClurkin. 7:30pm, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, free with admission or $22-33/reserved seats • sdfair.com

JUN 11-12 • MON-TUE

Train the Trainer Leadership Conference, with Jim Gabor. Grace Baptist Church, Santa Clarita, $275-345. Hosted by Walk Thru the Bible • 1-800-361-6131, walkthrough.org

JUN 12 • TUESDAY

Covina Women’s Connection. 11am-1pm, The Covina Bowl, 1060 San Bernardino Rd., Covina, $16 • (626) 919-1446

JUN 15 • FRIDAY

Switchfoot, in concert.  7:30pm, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, free with admission or $22-33/reserved seats • sdfair.com

JUN 21-23 • THU-SAT

CANCELED - Spirit West Coast, Monterey • spiritwestcoast.org

JUN 22 • FRIDAY

Leeland, in concert. 6pm, Kingsfield Church, 27111 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo • leelandonline.com

Seventh Day Slumber. 6pm, Calvary Chapel San Jacinto, 1450 W 7th St., San Jacinto, free • (951) 654-1401

JUN 22-23 • FRI-SAT

James Dobson, host of Family Talk and founder of Focus on the Family, will present a two-session live taping of “Building a Family Legacy,” 6:30-9:30pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 @ Jamacha, Rancho San Diego. Free, but reservations required • www.themoviescreener.com/familylegacy

JUN 23 • SATURDAY

Called to be Free Conference. Abundant Living Family Church, 1900 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. Hosted by Living Stone Ministries • (626) 963-6683, livingstoneministry.org

Fishfest 2012, with TobyMac, Sanctus Real, Phil Wickham, Chris August & more.  Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine • transparentproductions.com, (714) 545-8900

JUN 29-30 • FRI-SAT

James Dobson, host of Family Talk and founder of Focus on the Family, will present a two-session live taping of “Building a Family Legacy,” 6:30-9:30pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 @ Jamacha, Rancho San Diego. Free, but reservations required • www.themoviescreener.com/familylegacy

JUL 14-AUG 19

“The Sound of Music.” Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:15pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:15pm, LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N Church St., Redlands, $7-18 • lifehousetheater.com

JUL 15-20 • SUN-FRI

Youth Entrepreneurship Academy presents High School Business Planning Camp, Concordia University, Irvine • www.cui.edu/yea

JUL 25-29 • WED-SUN

Renovare, Covenant Retreat, with Richard J Foster, Chris Hall, Nathan Foster, Julia Roller & many more. Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, various cost • (303) 792-0152, renovare.us

AUG 17 • FRIDAY

Faith & Family Night Baseball Outing. 7:05pm, Inland Empire 66ers Stadium, 280 E St., San Bernardino • (909) 495-7658

AUG 25-26 • SAT-SUN

Orange County Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie at Angel Stadium • harvest.org/crusades

SEP 7-8 • FRI-SAT

Promise Keepers 2012 National Men’s Conference, “Called Out!” Viejas Arena at San Diego State University, San Diego • 1-866-776-6473, promisekeepers.org

SEP 8-9 • SAT-SUN

Los Angeles Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie at Dodger Stadium • harvest.org/crusades

SEP 14-15 • FRI-SAT

Women of Faith, Celebrate What Matters. Fri 7-10pm & Sat 9am-5pm, Honda Center, Anaheim, $89-109 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

SEP 28-30 • FRI-SUN

“The Truth War” apologetics conference with Josh McDowell, Tim LaHaye, Ed Hindson, Kent Sparks, Joe Holden. Abundant Living Family Church, 10900 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, free • (909) 987-7110, abundantfamily.org

OCT 6 • SATURDAY

Advocates for Faith & Freedom Justice 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala, with keynote speaker Dinesh D’Souza, 5pm, Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa. Silent and Live Auctions • www.faith-freedom.com, 1-888-588-6888

OCT 12-13 • FRI-SAT

Living Proof Live, with Beth Moore & Travis Cottrell. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, $65 • 1-800-254-2022, lproof.org

OCT 13 • SATURDAY

5th annual Faith & Work Life Conference, Concordia University, Irvine • www.faithandworklife.org, (714) 272-7865

FEB 28-MAR 2, 2013 • THU-SAT

Southwest Gospel Music Festival, The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, Dr. David Jeremiah, The Martins, The Hoppers, The Allen Family & more. Grand Canyon University Arena, Phoenix, AZ • (602) 639-8999, southwestgospelmusicfestival.com

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