The Word Ink & Blood Exhibit, Dead Sea Scrolls to Gutenberg. 10am-5pm, MUZEO, 241 S Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, $13 • (714) 956-8936


MAY 3 • THURSDAY

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

61st Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer. 12pm, Community Center, 100 N Calle Seville, San Clemente • pastorstogether.com

Aglow Int’l Tustin Community Lighthouse Meeting. 6pm, Citrus Café, 1481 Edinger Ave., Tustin • (661) 808-9060

Women’s Community Bible Study, with Nazareth, a Christian comedian. 7pm, Mariners Church, Irvine • (949) 586-1949

National Day of Prayer. 7pm, Christian Mission Church, 27812 Forbes Rd., Laguna Niguel • (949) 768-3920

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 3-5 • THU-SAT

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Thu-Fri 7:30pm & Sat 1pm, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1855 Orange-Olive Rd., Orange, $12.50 • covp.org, (714) 998-6650

MAY 4 • FRIDAY

Networking Breakfast, with Colonel John Fer. 7:15am, Courtyard by Marriott, 5865 Katella Ave., Cypress, $20-25 • (562) 598-6659

“Mars Needs Moms,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

MAY 4-6 • FRI-SUN

Missions Conference, with Joseph C Dillow. Coast Bible Church, 26300 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano • coastbible.org

MAY 5 • SATURDAY

17th Annual Biola Media Conference, with DeVon Franklin, Simon Swart, Marc Forster & more. CBS Studio Center, Studio City, $150-180 • biolamedia.com

MAY 6 • SUNDAY

Inspirational & Dynamic Messages to help you personally, thru May. 3pm, Spires Restaurant, 13030 Goldenwest/Knott Ave., Westminster, free • (714) 943-7942

MAY 10 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

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 12 • SATURDAY

Women of Royalty: Mother & Daughter Fellowship, with Pastor Auroura Cadena. 10am, Holiday Inn, La Mirada, $22 • (562) 755-8020

10th Annual A Gala of Stars. 5pm, Concordia University Irvine Arena, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, $150 • cui.edu/gala, (949) 214-3185

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

MAY 17 • THURSDAY

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

Aglow Int’l Mission Viejo Lighthouse Luncheon. Casta Del Sol Golf Course Restaurant, 27601 Casta Del Sol Rd., Mission Viejo, $14 • (949) 387-5333

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

MAY 18 • FRIDAY

Revival Healing Service with Evangelist D.L. Palm. 7pm, 1215 S Center St., Orange

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

OC Christian Writers Conference, with Bill Myers. Radisson Hotel, Newport Beach • occwf.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

“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

Annual Spring Brunch. 10am, Covenant Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew’s Hal, 1855 Orange-Olive Rd., Orange, $10 • (714) 998-6650

Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship Int’l, inspiring testimonies, open to public. 2pm, Coco’s Restaurant, 12582 Valley View St., Garden Grove, no cover charge • (714) 943-7942

Concert in the Park, the Xclaimed Ministries Band, and Paul Karanick. 3:15-6pm, Xclaimed Ministries, 10871 Western Ave., Stanton, free • (714) 803-9692

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 20 • SUNDAY

100 years of Blessings. 1:30pm, Santa Ana Nazarene Church, 1500 E 17th St., Santa Ana • (714) 835-8271

MAY 24 • THURSDAY

Senior Housing Seminar. 11:30am, St. Andrew’s Hall Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1855 Orange-Olive Rd., Orange • (714) 998-6650, covp.org

MAY 25 • FRIDAY

Tyrone Wells, with Joe Brooks & Tyler Hilton. 9pm, House of Blues, 1530 S Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, $15 • livenation.com

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 

JUN 1 • FRIDAY

“Courageous,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

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 7 • THURSDAY

Aglow Int’l Tustin Community Lighthouse Meeting. 6pm, Citrus Café, 1481 Edinger Ave., Tustin • (661) 808-9060

JUN 9 • SATURDAY

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 14 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

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 16 • SATURDAY

65th Anniversary Speaker Series, ‘Biblical Prophecy,’ with Mark Kroeker. 7pm, Brethren Christian High School, 21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach, free • bchs.net

JUN 21 • THURSDAY

Aglow Int’l Mission Viejo Lighthouse Luncheon. Casta Del Sol Golf Course Restaurant, 27601 Casta Del Sol Rd., Mission Viejo, $14 • (949) 387-5333

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

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 25-29 • MON-FRI

Vacation Bible School. 6-8pm, Christian Mission Church, 27812 Forbes Rd., Laguna Niguel, $35/child & $25/additional child • (949) 370-1100

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 3 • TUESDAY

“Last Day Warriors,” with Bob & Pat Mecado. Every Tuesday in July, 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501, sonlightoforange.org/mecado

JUL 6 • FRIDAY

“Secondhand Lions,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

JUL 12 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

JUL 15-20 • SUN-FRI

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

JUL 22 • SUNDAY

Tenth Avenue North, in concert. OC Fair, The Hangar, Costa Mesa, $15-22 • ticketmaster.com

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

JUL 28 • SATURDAY

Concert in the Park, the Xclaimed Ministries Band, and Paul Karanick. 3:15-6pm, Xclaimed Ministries, 10871 Western Ave., Stanton, free • (714) 803-9692

AUG 3 • FRIDAY

“Dolphin Tale,” movie night. 7pm, Son Light Christian Center, 172 N Glassell, free • (714) 997-8501

AUG 4 • SATURDAY

Citizens in Action, with Brigitte Gabriel. 7:30am-5pm, Irvine/Orange County Airport, 17941 Von Kaman Ave., Irvine • (949) 863-1999

AUG 9 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

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 13 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

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 22 • SATURDAY

Concert in the Park, the Xclaimed Ministries Band, and Paul Karanick. 3:15-6pm, Xclaimed Ministries, 10871 Western Ave., Stanton, free • (714) 803-9692

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 11 • THURSDAY

Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30am, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park • (714) 761-4012

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