The band is doing a series of Southern California concerts this fall and will be at North Coast Calvary Chapel in San Diego on Oct. 22.

Parable recorded and toured from Los Angeles to London, and with two best-selling albums under their belt, they are reuniting the whole group for the two-hour concerts.

Band members include lead vocalist Chuck Butler, the dad of Switchfoot’s Chad Butler, as well as John and Lisa Wickham, parents of both musically gifted Phil and Evan Wickham.

Vintage vinyl and double CDs will be on sale at the concert.

The church is located at 1330 Poinsettia Lane. Tickets are only $10 and available online at www.northcoastcalvary.org. For more information on the band, visit www.parabletheband.com.


Church to host mobile clinic
SANTA ANA — Calvary Church Santa Ana will offer the services of the Hurtt Mobile Clinic, a free mobile medical unit for the uninsured, from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11.

The clinic, operated by the Orange County Rescue Mission, will serve clients of all ages. Patients are served on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are available. Services can include well-baby and well-child checkups, clinical evaluation, acute care with referral for long-term management for conditions such as high-blood pressure and diabetes, provision of free-cost medication, referrals for diagnostic examination and flu shots.

The church is located at 1010 N. Tustin Ave.

For more information, call (714) 973-4800.


‘Fearless’ women’s conference
MISSION VIEJO — Mission Viejo Christian Church will hold its “Fearless” Women’s Fall Conference Oct. 22 and 23. The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 8:15 a.m. Saturday.

The feature guest with be Cheryl Brodersen, who teaches the Joyful Life women’s Bible study at Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, where her father, Chuck serves as pastor.

The cost of the seminar is $30.

The church is located at 27192 Jeronimo Road.

For more information, www.mvcchome.org visit or call (949) 465-1940.


Habitat homes earn design award
YORBA LINDA — The designer of three craftsman-style Habitat for Humanity homes has been honored for his work on the project.

Irvine-based KTGY Group Inc. received Building Industry Community Spirit Awards “Grand Award” from The Pacific Coast Builders Conference for philanthropic efforts made by the building community on behalf of the less fortunate.

Mark Korando, senior vice president of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, lauded the firm for its work on the Yorba Linda project.

“With these home designs, KTGY has proven that simple, decent, affordable homes can also be attractive additions to any neighborhood,” he said. 

Jill Williams, an architect and principle with KTGY said the project was created with sustainable design in mind.

“The project uses Habitat for Humanity’s new ‘Mixed-Income Model,’ which includes homes for both very low-income and moderate-income families within the same development,” she said.


Women in Christian Media host dinner
COSTA MESA — West Coast Regional Connection, a professional enrichment dinner for Women in Christian Media, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Center Club Costa Mesa.

Honnie Korngold, executive producer and host of the Travel with Spirit TV program will be the guest speaker.

Korngold has nearly 20 years experience developing highly successful travel programs for Christian ministries and the travel industry. Her half-hour television program airs on the Inspiration Network, Sky Angel and NRB Network. She also serves as the editor-in-chief of Travel with Spirit magazine.

The event is open to women in all forms of Christian mass communication.

“WCM provides a common ground for media professionals creating a synergy to explore new horizons,” said Christy Legg, vice president of iLIFE Television Network.

The cost for registration is $30 for members and $35 for guests. At-the-door admission is $40. Parking is only available through $9 valet service.

The club is located on the Garden Level at 650 Town Center Drive.

For more information, visit www.WomeninChristianMedia.org.


Living faith at work
IRVINE — The Faith at Work International Conference will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 Concordia University CU Center.

Main themes to be explored at the conference are how to rethink your work life from God's perspective, be equipped to apply biblical principles to your work, learn how you are called by God to fulfill His plans for your job, network with hundreds of other Christians and view your work as a calling and service to the Lord.

Conference speakers are Dr. Ken Eldred, founder and adviser for
Crosspoint Venture Partners and author of “God Is at Work;” Pat Gelsinger, president and COO, of EMC Corp. and author of “The Juggling Act: Bringing Balance to Your Faith, Family, and Work;” Bob Harrison, an “Increase Activist,” who wrote “Power Points for Success;” Dr. Vera Jackson, president of Vera Jackson and Associates and author of Taking Jesus to Work: Living out Your Faith on the Job;” Marcia Malzahn, chief financial officer for Tradition Capital Bank, and author of “Devotions for Working Women—A Daily Inspiration to Live a Successful and Balanced Life” and Bill Peel, president of Foundations for Living and www.24sevenfaith.com, and author of “Going Public with Your Faith,” a small group DVD curriculum published by Focus on the Family.

The center is located at 1530 Concordia West.

Tickets, which include breakfast and lunch, are $30 or $50 for reserved seating. Unemployed guests will be admitted for $10. Pastors will be admitted free.

For more information, send an e-mail to jessica@faithandworklife.org or call (714) 718-9773.


Outreach to Muslims
GARDEN GROVE — The Ministry to Muslims Network will hold an outreach at the Garden Grove Arabic Festival on Sept. 24 to 26.

The outreach is part of a multi-pronged emphasis of the ministry, which also provides training sessions in how to reach Muslim adherents.

For years, volunteers from the Tustin-based group have reached out to Muslims at various Arabic festivals across the country.

For more information, call Pastor George Saieg at (714) 391-0463.


Raising funds for His Resting Place
LONG BEACH The 27th annual fundraising banquet to benefit His Nesting Place will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at The Grand Long Beach Event Center.

The evening begins with appetizers, with the dinner and program set for 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Al Howard, who co-founded the ministry with his wife, Judy. Since 1983, His Nesting Place has housed more than 6,000 women and children. The nonprofit Christian ministry can accommodate up to 40 women and children at one time.

Tickets are $75.

The center is located at 4101 East Willow St.

For more information, visit www.hisnestingplace.org or call (562) 422-2137.


Prayer breakfast planned for October
LONG BEACH — Long Beach Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell will be the featured speaker at the Greater Long Beach Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee, set for 7 to 9 a.m. Oct. 7 at The Grand.

The annual event is designed to lift up government and community leaders through prayer and inspiration. The emcee for the breakfast will be Blake Christian. The event will also include an award presentation and music by Anne Walsh, who performs locally and has recorded lullabies, sacred music and jazz projects with her husband, Tom Zink, a Grammy-nominated artist.

The cost for the breakfast is $35.

The Grand is located at 4101 E. Willow St.,

For more Information, visit www.LBPrayer.com or call (562) 591-1292.