MAY 1 • THURSDAY

National Day of Prayer - For information about more events in Orange County, visit www.ndptf.org

5th Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast with special guest James Lucas. 7-9am, Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Dr., Irvine, $40 • marinerschurch.org, (949) 854-9263

MAY 2 • FRIDAY

Silent Auction & Games Night, auction includes tickets to local theme parks, gift certificates to local merchants, and a trip to Alaska. Proceeds fund Equador Missions Team. 6:30-9pm, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd., $2.50 • cypresschurch.net, (714) 952-3001

MAY 2-3 • FRI-SAT

56th Annual GLASS Convention featuring Dr. Ken Hutcherson, Tom Givens, Christine Yount Jones, Dr. Charles Arn, Sean McDowell, Helen Mitchell and Back on Track. Pasadena Convention Center. Sponsored by Christian Ministries Training Association • cmtaconvention.org, (626) 286-6492

3rd Annual Antelope Valley Christian Writers’ Conference with speakers Tim Riter, Susan Titus Osborn, Kathy Ide, Anton Gansky, Linda Olson, Kathy Macias, and Steven Hutson. The Antelope Valley Church, 3830 W. Ave. L-8, Lancaster, $80-$125 • avwriters.com, (661) 722-0891

MAY 2-4 • FRI-SUN

“Weekend to Remember” Family Life Conference for couples. Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., $129 • familylife.com, 1-800-358-6329

MAY 3 • SATURDAY

“All Pro Dad” Breakfast. 7:30-8:30am, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd. • allprodad.com, (714) 448-1765

“Walk Your Talk Walk” Fundraiser to benefit Child SHARE, foster/adoptive agency for abused children. 8am, start & finish at The Grove Community Church, 19900 Grove Community Dr., Riverside, $5-$10 • walkyourtalkwalk.com, (714) 619-0545

19th International Day of Prayer for the Arab World and the United States with special guests Ata Mikhael and Ayman Kafouny. 3pm, Biola University • RSVP biola.edu, (562) 596-6122

MAY 4 • SUNDAY

Eric Barger Take A Stand! Seminar. 6pm, Huntington Valley Baptist Church, 997 Starfish Ave., Fountain Valley • (714) 968-2248

MAY 8 • THURSDAY

A Novel Approach to Reasonable Faith with Craig Hazen. 7:30-9:30pm, Sutherland Auditorium, Biola University, La Mirada, free + free CD • apologeticsevents.com, 1-888-332-4652

MAY 8-11 • THU-SUN

2nd Annual Women’s Revival “A Fresh Start” with special guests Pastor Christine Clarke & Minister Terry Abercrombie. Macedonia Christian Fellowship, 22600-D Lambert St., Ste. 1006, Lake Forest • mcfellowship.org, (949) 597-0700

MAY 10 • SATURDAY

Men’s Ministry Dinner with speaker Pastor Mike McKay. 6-8:30pm, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd., $5 • cypresschurch.net, (714) 448-1765

MAY 11 • SUNDAY

Pentecost

Global Day of Prayer

MAY 13 • TUESDAY

Anaheim Aglow Lighthouse with speaker Karen Lindsey. 9:30am, Home Town Buffet, 1630 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. $6 • (714) 534-4276

MAY 15 • THURSDAY

Mission Viejo Lighthouse, Aglow International, with special guest Doris Turnbull. 11am, Casta del Sol Golf Course Restaurant, Mission Viejo, $14 • RSVP (949) 581-4493

MAY 15-17 • THU-SAT

“Give Me My Inheritance” Women of Vision Conference 2008 with host/founder Pastor Sarah Morgan and special guests Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Dr. N. Cindy Trimm, Pastor Sheryl Brady, Dr. Christie Tetteh, and Rev. Betty King, with music by VIM Worship Team. Hilton Anaheim, costs vary • womenofvisionla.org, (310) 672-1500, (310) 672-1300

MAY 15-18 • THU-SUN

Revival Services with evangelist Dr. Chic Shaver. Santa Ana First Church of the Nazarene, 1500 E 17th St. • (714) 835-8271

MAY 16 • FRIDAY

Annual “Spirit Awards” Civic Dinner with special guests Warren Duffy and Philip Cobb. By the Salvation Army Orange County. 7pm, East Room, Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda • (714) 832-7100

MAY 16-17 • FRI-SAT

Southern California Festival & Sale for World Hunger & Relief includes furniture & antique auction, food, farmers market, and more. By the Mennonite Central Committee. Fri. 4-9:30pm, Sat. 7am-4pm, Pacific Christian Center, 800 W. Arrow Hwy., Upland, free • socalfestivalandsale.org, (909) 758-0133

MAY 17 • SATURDAY

Blaze of Glory Motorcycle Ride with Grand Marshal Robert Patrick, hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Proceeds to benefit “Homes for Heroes & Foundations for Families.” Includes lunch, vendor displays, auction, and drawings. Begins at Orange County Harley-Davidson, ends at Oakley’s headquarters, price varies • blazeofgloryoc.org, (714) 434-6200 x202

Write to Publish Workshop with speakers Carol Gift Page, Kathi Macias, Cheri Coffey and Carol Duhart. 8:30am-4:30pm, Ayers Suites Corona West, 1900 W. Frontage Rd., $99 • advantageousevents.com, (714) 953-7141

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Greater Orange County Chapter Breakfast Meeting, featuring testimonies, praise and worship. 8:45am, Lakeview Cafe, 2099 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, $12 • (714) 690-1590

“Walk Your Talk Walk” Fundraiser to benefit ChildShare, foster/adoptive agency. 9am, start at Mission Viejo Christian Church, 27192 Jeronimo Rd. • www.mvcchome.org, (949) 465-1940

MAY 22 • THURSDAY

99.5 KKLA 10th Annual Pastor Encouragement Luncheon with special guest Pastor Alistair Begg. 11:30am-1:30pm, Upper Turner Campus Center, Azusa Pacific University, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., free • RSVP kkla.com, 1-888-321-2469

99.5 KKLA Listener Event with special guest Pastor Alistair Begg, hosted by Frank Pastore. 7pm, Lake Avenue Church, 393 N Lake Ave., Pasadena • RSVP kkla.com, 1-888-321-2469

MAY 23 • FRIDAY

“Dancing Like David” Christian party. 7-11pm, Lakeview Community Center, 20 Lake Rd., Irvine, $20 • dancinglikedavid.com

MAY 23-24 • FRI-SAT

“Movement,” youth event featuring Phil Wickham, Steve Fee, Pastor Britt Merrick, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, L.A. Symphony, Christian Hosoi, Chad TimTim and Riders 4 Christ. 7pm Fri., 5-10pm Sat., Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, 3232 W. Macarthur Blvd., free • movementoc.com

MAY 23-25 • FRI-SUN

Spirit West Coast Del Mar featuring music by Newsboys, Third Day, Jars of Clay, TobyMac, Matthew West, BarlowGirl, Kutless, Phil Wickham, Needtobreathe, Phil Joel and more. Speakers include Shawn Mitchell, David Nasser, Brad Duncan, Dr. Jim Garlow, and Alex & Brett Harris. Del Mar Fairgrounds. Costs vary  • spiritwestcoast.org, (831) 443-5399

MAY 24 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

MAY 27 • TUESDAY

Case for Christ Lecture Series Kick-off with Lee Strobel. 7:30-9:30pm, Chase Gymnasium, Biola University, La Mirada, free + free DVD • apologeticsevents.com, 1-888-332-4652

MAY 28 • WEDNESDAY

Business Sunset Mixer, 6pm, Seal Beach Yacht Club, 255 Marina Drive, Long Beach. $20/admission, $40/display table • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 7:30pm, Seal Beach Yacht Club, 255 Marina Drive, Long Beach, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

MAY 30-31 • FRI-SAT

“Compassionate Boldness” conference (learning how to engage the Mormon culture), featuring Sandra Tanner, Ross Anderson, Dennis & Rauni Higley, Marv Cowan, Bryan Hurlbutt, Cory Anderson and Bill McKeever. Salt Lake City. $19-$59 • www.compassionateboldness.com

MAY 31 • SATURDAY

“Basic Training – Equipped for Service” 12th Annual Men’s Conference with speakers Chuck Smith, David Rosales, Raul Ries, Ken Graves, Mike MacIntosh, Frank Pastore and Victor Marx. 8am-3pm, Calvary Chapel of Chino Valley, 12205 N. Pipeline Ave., free • calvaryccv.org, (909) 464-8255 x270

Christian Singles Rockin' Cowboy Dance, 7:30pm, Cowtown, 15950 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside. $15/prepaid, $20/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

JUN 5-7 • THU-SAT

“Finding the Little Girl in You!” Celebration of Womanhood 2008 Conference featuring Dr. Betty Price, Adrienne Braxton Record, and Lady Carolyn Buckhalter. Hilton San Diego Harbor Hotel, prices vary • celebrationofwomanhood.com, (916) 256-0763

JUN 6 • FRIDAY

Casting Crowns in concert. 7pm, Crossroads Church, 2311 Kellogg Ave., Corona, $25-$45 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

JUN 7 • SATURDAY

“All Pro Dad” Breakfast. 7:30-8:30am, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd. • allprodad.com, (714) 448-1765

Aglow Breakfast Meeting with special guest Kim Zeola. 9:30am, Pacific Golf Club. 200 Ave. La Pata, San Clemente, $14 • RSVP (949) 496-7993

Harvest Summer Concert featuring Milele, Frontline Generation & Elva. Fundraiser for World Harvest projects in Africa and South Asia. 5pm, Pacific Auditorium, 2500 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, $15-$50 • worldharvest.cc, (626) 359-8500

JUN 10 • TUESDAY

“All I Know About Love, I’ve Learned From Others” Women’s Victorian Tuesday Tea with speaker Janet Lynn Mitchell. Presented by American Family Living. 6:30-8:30pm, Victorian Mansion, 1774 N. Glassell, Orange, $22 • (714) 637-7900

JUN 13-15 • FRI-SUN

Father & Son weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

JUN 19 • THURSDAY

Mission Viejo Lighthouse, Aglow International, with special guest Lolita Robinson. 11am, Casta del Sol Golf Course Restaurant, Mission Viejo, $14 • RSVP (949) 581-4493

JUN 20 • FRIDAY

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 8pm, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

JUN 23-27 • MON-FRI

“Sermon on the Mound” Kids Music Camp. 9am-1:30pm Mon-Thu, 9am-3pm Fri, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd. • cypresschurch.net, (714) 952-3001

JUN 26 • THURSDAY

Delirious? in concert. House of Blues, 1530 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim • (714) 778-BLUE

JUN 27 • FRIDAY

Family Saltwater Twilight Sand Bass Fishing Trip. Sponsored by Cypress Church. 6pm, departing from LA Harbor Sportfishing Dock, 1150 Nagoya Way, San Pedro, $40 • RSVP cypresschurch.net, (714) 448-1765

JUN 27-28 • FRI-SAT

“Extreme Make Over: Let Jesus Fix It For You!” 25th Annual Regional Teen Convention with special guests Elder Shawn Tyson, Elder Chris Foster, Jason Odden and Crystal Aikin. For ages pre-teen to 22. Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, prices vary • www.teenconventionrtc.org, (909) 921-7398

JUN 27-29 • FRI-SUN

Somebody Loves You Los Angeles Crusade with Pastor Raul Ries and special guests including Salvador & Jaci Velasquez. L.A. Convention Center • somebodylovesyou.org, (909) 859-6599

JUN 28 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

JUN 28-JUL 5 • SAT-FRI

Cruise the Mediterranean with New Life Ministries, featuring Steve Arterburn, Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, and music by Russ Lee • newlife.com, 1-888-518-7571

JUL 10-12 • THU-SAT

Christian Home Educators Convention with special guests Michael Farris, Ken Ham, Gregg Harris, Kevin Swanson, Elizabeth Smith & J. Michael Smith. 8am-6pm, Long Beach Convention Center, costs vary • cheaofca.org, (562) 864-2432

JUL 11-13 • FRI-SUN

Celebrating “Wild at Heart” Men’s weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

Singles Safari Retreat for ages 19 to 91. Karaoke, dance lessons, rotational dinner dance, church service with Pastor John Kouri. Special guests Christian Comedian/Illusionist Ken Sands and speaker Warren Duffy. JW Marriott Resort, Palm Desert, $213+ • www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com,    (714) 210-3337

JUL 18-AUG 10

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Musical presented by American Coast Theater Company. Vanguard University, Costa Mesa • tickets.vanguard.edu, (714) 619-6424

JUL 21-25 • MON-FRI

Power Lab VBS. 9am-noon, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd., $15 • cypresschurch.net, (714) 952-3001

JUL 23 • WEDNESDAY

“The Moment 08” Tour: Mercy Me, David Crowder Band in concert. 7pm, Pacific Amphitheater, Orange County Fairgrounds, $5-$9 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

JUL 24 • THURSDAY

The Moment Tour 08 with MercyMe and David Crowder with guest Tenth Avenue North. 7:30pm, San Diego State University Open Air Theater, $25-$50 • ticketmaster.com

JUL 26 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

AUG 9 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Queen Mary Rotational Dinner-dance, two deejays. $49-$75 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

AUG 11-15 • MON-FRI

Special Touch Summer Getaway retreat for adults (18-65) with disabilities. Pinecrest Christian Conference Center, rates vary • specialtouch.org, 1-888-55-RAYNE

AUG 14-16 • THU-SAT

2008 Inside-Out Conference presented by Presbyterian Global Fellowship with speakers including Alan Hirsh, Rick Warren, Dr. Mark Labberton, and Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil. Long Beach Convention Center, prices vary • pgfconference.org, 1-888-476-3111

AUG 15-17 • FRI-SUN

Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie and special guests Michael W. Smith and Kutless. Angel Stadium, Anaheim • harvest.org, (951) 687-6595

AUG 22-24 • FRI-SUN

Men’s Ministry Leadership weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

AUG 23 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

AUG 26 • TUESDAY

“The Grass Wasn’t Greener” Women’s Victorian Tuesday Tea with speaker Nancy Anderson. Presented by American Family Living. 6:30-8:30pm, Victorian Mansion, 1774 N. Glassell, Orange, $22 • (714) 637-7900

AUG 30 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Rockin' Cowboy Dance, 7:30pm, Cowtown, 15950 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside. $15/prepaid, $20/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

SEP 5-6 • FRI-SAT

“Infinite Grace” Women of Faith Conference with Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Marilyn Meberg, Sandi Patty, Nicole Johnson, Nicole C. Mullen, Natalie Grant, and Luci Swindol. Honda Center, Anaheim • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

SEP 19 • FRIDAY

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 8pm, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

SEP 26 • FRIDAY

The Habitat for Humanity “Music Builds Tour” featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine • transparentproductions, (949) 250-0444

SEP 27 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

OCT 10-12 • FRI-SUN

Men in Midlife weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

OCT 11 • SATURDAY

National Children’s Ministry Magazine Live Workshop. Harbor Trinity Church, 1230 Baker St., Costa Mesa, $65 • group.com/workshops/cmml/2008, 1-800-447-1070

OCT 25 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI

National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011

NOV 14 • FRIDAY

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 8pm, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 22 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 29 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Rockin' Cowboy Dance, 7:30pm, Cowtown, 15950 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside. $15/prepaid, $20/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

DEC 6 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Christmas Rotational Dinner-dance. 6pm, Golden Sails Best Western, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., $44-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

DEC 31 • WEDNESDAY