After providing special music during the regular Saturday night and Sunday morning services, they will present a full concert Sunday evening.

The couple, with Keith at the piano and Kristyn, with her angelic, Celtic voice, came to the United States several years ago to promote their classic music. They have become popular performers nationwide and will return to Shadow Mountain for the third straight year.

Keith co-wrote the popular hymn “In Christ Alone,” with singer, songwriter Stuart Townend. The title song was featured in their successful first release in 2006. The couple recently released “Awaken the Dawn,” which is described as a collection of hymns that takes listeners on a lyrical journey of grace and hope for all the nations.

“There are two reasons we write modern hymns,” Keith writes on his Web site. “First, it’s to help teach the faith. What we sing affects how we think, how we feel and ultimately how we live, so it’s so important that we sing the whole scope of truth the Bible has given us. The second reason is to try to create a more timeless musical style that every generation can sing, a style that relates to the past and the future.”

The concert is free.

Shadow Mountain is located at 2100 Greenfield Drive.

For more information, call (619) 440-1802 or visit www.gettymusic.com.


Financial course offered at the Rock
SAN DIEGO – Rock Financial Life, a ministry of Rock Church, is offering a six-week course on the purpose, plan and principles for handling personal finances. “Adopting God’s Principles for Handling Money” will begin on Monday, March 29.

The cost is $20 for materials.

Rock Church is located at 2277 Rosecrans St. in Point Loma.

To sign up, call (619) 226-ROCK or visit www.therockuniversity.org.


Triple Espresso returns for 4-weeks run
SAN DIEGO  — Triple Espresso—a community favorite that ended its 11-year-run in San Diego in 2008—will return for a four-week engagement beginning March 16 at The Lyceum Stage Theatre at Horton Plaza. The show will close April 11.

“We keep getting e-mails from people in San Diego asking us when we’re coming back so when this opportunity came up, we thought, why not?” Executive Producer Dennis Babcock said in a news release. “We have so many fans there. Let’s bring the laughter back for a few weeks.”

Triple Espresso, billed as a highly caffeinated comedy, tells the irresistible story of Hugh, Buzz and Bobby, three friends going for their big break as a comedy trio, only to have their hopes dashed on the rocks of one magnificently funny failure after another. The hilarious tale is woven with music, magic and mega-laughs, suitable for families.

The Lyceum appearance will include a mixture of original cast members and other performers well-known to San Diego audiences, such as Duane Daniels, Dane Stauffer and Charles Peters.

Tickets for Triple Espresso in San Diego may be purchased online at www.lyceumevents.org and www.tripleespresso.com or in person or by phone at the Lyceum Box Office at (619) 544-1000. The box office is open from noon until show time on performance days, and closed Mondays. The show is dark on Mondays.

For more information, and links to venues in other locations, visit www.tripleespresso.com.


Entering God’s Rest course offered
SAN DIEGO — Generational Crossroads will offer its eight-week transformational course “Entering God’s Rest,” beginning 6:15 p.m. April 13.

The focus of the sessions is on developing relational intimacy through wholeness in Jesus Christ.

Through the program, pastors may select lay or ministry leaders to train on how to deal with relational issues through the power of Jesus Christ. Those trainees will then serve as coaches to lead the program as an in-church ministry.

The course will include time for worship, prayer, Bible study, small group work and discussions.

The course concludes June. 1.

For more information, including the location of the class, call (619) 284-8569 or visit www.generationalcrossroads.org.


Free Mormonism lectures
SAN DIEGO — Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson, co-authors of “Mormonism 101,” will present two four-hour symposiums examining the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a biblical worldview.

The first presentation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 10 in Christian High's Little Theatre on the campus of Shadow Mountain Community Church. The second will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. April 11 at Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church.

McKeever and Johnson represent Mormonism Research Ministry, a Christian organization originally founded in El Cajon, but now based in the Salt Lake City area. The lectures are free but, because of limited space, advance registration is required by visiting www.mrm.org/symposium or by calling (801) 572-2153.


Rove to headline PJI’s annual banquet
ANAHEIM — Celebration of Justice 2010, the annual fundraising gala for the Pacific Justice Institute, will be held May 8 at the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort and features keynote speaker Karl Rove.

Rove served as senior adviser and deputy chief of staff under the George W. Bush administration. He now serves as a commentator for Fox News.

Radio talk show host Frank Pastore from Los Angeles, KKLA, will serve as the event emcee.

A VIP reception hosted by Focus on the Family's Steve Jordahl, will also be included in the festivities.

The hotel is located at 1600 S. Disneyland Drive.

Event sponsorships from $2,500 to $10,000 are available. Individual tickets are priced at $250.

For more information, visit www.pacificjustice.org.


‘Breaking Chains’ breakfast
ESCONDIDO — The Loaves & Fishes Fellowship Breakfast will be held at 10 a.m. March 6 at Kit Carson Park.

Steven Cass, founder of Breaking Chains ministry, will discuss the issues of human trafficking. The event will include a time of prayer focusing on the issue.

The mission of the San Diego based Breaking Chains is to rescue children throughout Latin America caught in the chains of prostitution, sex trafficking and sexual abuse.

The park is located at 3333 Bear Valley Parkway.

For more information, call (760) 736-8455.


Celebrating Christian schools
EL CAJON — “Celebrate CUSSD,” a live and silent benefit auction for Christian Unified Schools of San Diego will be held 6 p.m. April 24 at Ryan Athletic Center at Shadow Mountain Community Church.

The Western extravaganza will feature performances from students across all grade levels and who will help set the boot-stompin' spirit of the evening.

Benefits from the auction will help provide tuition assistance for families with needs, as well as benefit such school programs as the band and athletic programs.

In addition to corporate sponsors, organizers are also soliciting items that can be auctioned off, including tickets, memorabilia, trips, admission to local attractions, electronics and other popular bidding items.

For more information, call Debora Huff at (619) 590-2183.


Informational adoption meeting
OCEANSIDE — Family Connections Christian Adoptions, a Christian non-profit agency that has served the community for 27 years, will hold an informational meeting for potential parents from 6 to 8 p.m. March 2.

Future informational sessions, which explore the need for adoptive parents and the steps involved, will be held April 6 or May 4.

The ministry is located at 2191 El Camino Real, No. 202

A free information packet is available by calling (760) 966-0531.

For more information, visit www.fcadoptions.org.


Glory is focus of conference
OCEANSIDE — “The Road to Glory,” a women’s spring conference, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27 at Calvary Chapel Oceanside.

The theme of this year’s event is based on 2 Corinthians 3:18 and is designed to build up, encourage and equip women for ministry.

The guest speaker will be Janie Alfred, who has spoken at various women’s retreats. Workshops will also be offered.

The $25 event fee includes continental breakfast and lunch,. Please purchase tickets in advance.

The church is located at 3715 Oceanic Way.

For more information, visit www.ccowomensministry.org or call (760) 754-1234.


Easter services at Skyline
LA MESA — Skyline Church will observe Good Friday with its annual service, set for noon April 2.

The following day the middle and high school departments will celebrate Easterpalooza, complete with prizes, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Children through the fifth grade will get their opportunity with the Easter Eggstravaganza during the Sunday services. The events include an Easter Egg Hunt.

The church is located at 11330 Campo Road.

For more information, visit www.skylinechurch.org or call (619) 660-5000.


‘Celebrate Jesus’ hunt
CHULA VISTA — Paseo del Rey Church will hold a “Celebrate Jesus!” Egg Hunt from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 27 on the church lawn for toddlers and kindergarteners.

The church is located at 900 Paseo del Rey.

For more information, visit www.paseodelrey.org or call (619) 421-7733


‘Hiding Place’ comes to Village Theater
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Village Church Community Theater will present the inspirational play, “The Hiding Place” March 19 to 21.

Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

The performances are free, although donations will be accepted.

The play is based on the autobiographical story written by Dutch-born Corrie Ten Boom, together with John and Elizabeth Sherrill.

During World War II, the Ten Boom family secretly hid Jews in their home in the Holland province of Haarlem to shield them from persecution from the Nazis. The family risked their lives to ensure that Jews were protected and paid the ultimate price when they were arrested and sent first to Scheveningen, a Dutch prison used by the Nazis for political prisoners, and then to Ravensbruck, the notorious concentration camp in Germany.

The Sunday before the play opens, March 14, the church will host a “Dutch Brunch” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to featuring Dutch cooking, members of The Hiding Place cast will be at the event as well as guest speakers who will present the historical background of the play.

There is a $5 donation for the brunch to cover the cost of food.

Reservations are requested.

Village Community Presbyterian Church is located at 6225 Paseo Delicias.

For more information, visit www.villagechurch.org.


Passover Seders planned
SAN DIEGO — SAN DIEGO — Kehilat Ariel Messianic Congregation will host their annual Passover Seder on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m.

The Seder offers an opportunity to celebrate the Jewish roots of the Christian faith through a traditional Passover meal with Israeli folk music and dance.

The Seder will be held at the Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley.

Reservations are required. The cost is $47 for adults and $24 for children under 12.

Call (858) 490-43556 or visit kehilatariel.org for more information.

Horizon Park Chapel will hold a Passover Seder meal at 6:30 p.m. April 2.

The cost of the event is $5. Pre-registration is due by March 30 and can be made online or by phone.

The church is located at 590 Fir St.

For more information, visit www.horizonparkchapel.org or call (619) 236-8150.


Churches host community art fair
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Seventh Day Adventist and Crossroad Christian Fellowship churches will host a Community Art Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. March 14.

The fair, a fundraiser for Bread of Life Rescue Mission and Oceanside Adventist Elementary school, will feature the work of artists from around the county who will be displaying and selling their work.

In addition, the event will include live music, food, a children's area and free health screenings.

The event will be held at 1943 California, where both congregations meet.

For more information, call (760) 941-6737.


Searching eggs at La Mesa park
LA MESA — Christ Lutheran Church Ministries will host a community Easter Egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. March 27 at Harry Griffen Park.

The free event is for preschoolers through the fourth grade.

The park is located at 9550 Milden St., adjacent to Grossmont High School.

For more information, call (619) 462-5211.


CBU to present choir, orchestra concert
ESCONDIDO — The California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra Concert will be presented at 6 p.m. March 7 in the Worship Center at Emmanuel Faith Community Church.

Directed by Dr. Gary Bonner, the team from CBU will perform for 90 minutes. The concert is free, but an offering will be received.

Childcare will not be provided for this event.

The church is located at 639 E. Felicita Ave.

For more information, call Cindi Caffey at (760) 781-2134 or visit www.efcc.org.


Science & Faith Symposium at La Jolla Pres
LA JOLLA — “Mind, Brain, Soul,” the annual Science & Faith Symposium hosted by La Jolla Presbyterian Church,

 will be held March 12 and 13 in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

The forum will pursue the question, "Do You Have a Mind, a Brain or a Soul?,” as well as what’s the difference? And does it matter?

The sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday

The featured speaker will be Dr. Warren S. Brown and a guest panel that will include Dr. Cindy Gustafson.

The cost is $5 for students, $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Registration includes Friday night dessert and Saturday morning breakfast.

The church is located at 7715 Draper Ave.

For more information, call Michelle Whitney at (858) 729-5504.


Mud will fly in La Mesa race
LA MESA — The 2010 San Diego Mud Run Spring Edition will be held March 21 at Skyline Church. As many as 3,000 runners are expected to participate in the semi-annual event.

A portion of Mud Run proceeds go to two non-profit organizations, including Sonshine Haven, a relief organization that caters to San Diego homeless and needy families, and Rescue Task Force, a non-profit organization that provides food, medical supplies and support to victims of natural and man-made disasters locally and around the globe. The Rescue Task Force team is involved in earthquake relief in Haiti.

The competition offers individual and team 5K races, where groups of four must cross the finish line arm in arm, after navigating through mud pits, charging across steep slopes, climbing hay bales and military style hurdles and running on trails around a mountain.

“It’s a great challenge for athletes and great fun for families,” said race director Sean Howarter.

Children are also involved in the event with about 500 of them expected to run in 1K “Mini Mud.”

Following the race, volunteers from Skyline Church collect muddy shoes that would otherwise be discarded by runners. Recently, many of the shoes from the fall Mud Run were cleaned and sent to Haiti.

For more information, visit www.sandiegomudrun.com.


‘Senior Follies’ going back to high school
EL CAJON — CCT Musical Theater will hold open auditions for its 4^th annual “Senior Follies” on March 12 and 13 at the theater’s rehearsal warehouse located at in El Cajon.

To audition for this year’s production, “High School Reunion,” singers, dancers and actors must be at least 55 years of age by June 24.

Vocal auditions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday with movement auditions following each group of 10 vocal auditions. Tap auditions are at 10 a.m. Saturday, with tryouts for the showgirl kickline following at 11:15 a.m.

Specialty skills needed for the performance include harmonica players, jugglers, unicycle riders, fiddler and gymnasts. In addition, 18 dancers with strong tap and clogging skills are needed for the kick line, plus seven women are needed for showgirls. Height and weight lifting conditions are required for the showgirls slots.

All roles are open. Each person should be prepared to perform an accompanied, one-minute vocal audition. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music or a cued accompaniment tape and a current photo, which cannot be returned.

Audition appointments can be made by calling (619) 588-0206 or 1-800-696-1929,

The warehouse is located at 1545 Pioneer Way.


PLNU institute co-sponsors economic forum
SAN DIEGO — The Fermanian Business & Economic Institute at Point Loma Nazarene University and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation are teaming up to host an economic outlook forum March 4 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina.

Designed for San Diego leaders, the forum, “The New Economic Reality: How ‘New’ and How ‘Real?’” will present economic analysis and recommendations on how to deal with a dynamic and changing national, state and regional economy. Specific regional issues that will receive special focus include biotechnology, defense, small business, real estate, and international trade, among others.

Bank of America is the title sponsor for the event, which will feature Lynn Reaser, Ph.D., chief economist for the institute and the current president of the National Association for Business Economics, who will present her economic forecast. Each attendee will receive a copy of the extensive forecast in published form.

In addition, FBEI executive director Randy M. Ataide will chair a panel discussion of industry leaders, including Anthony Sorge, CEO, Genlantis; Hugh Constant, executive vice president, World Trade Center San Diego; Rear Admiral William D. French, commander, Navy Region Southwest; and Kenneth D. Slaght, vice president and general manager, General Dynamics Information Technology.

For ticket information, visit www.pointloma.edu/Fermanian or call Cathy Gallagher at (619) 849-2564.


Resource meeting at Covenant Presbyterian
SAN DIEGO — Covenant Presbyterian Church will host a “Resource Roundup” from 2 to 4 p.m. April 9 at the church.

The event will include a panel of speakers who will discuss a wide range of topics from food, mobility, financial fitness and medical care.

The church is located at 2930 Howard Ave.

For more information, call (619) 563-0560.


CWA holds Southern county conference
SAN DIEGO — Concerned Women for America will hold its Southern Counties Area Conference from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina.

Expert speakers will cover such issues as big government intrusion, border security and major legislation.

Scheduled speakers include Tom Del Beccaro, publisher, news commentator and author of “The New Conservative Paradigm” and frequent talk radio and television commentator; Glenn Spencer, publisher of the American Patrol Report and founder of the American Border Patrol and Shari Rendall, director of Legislation and Public Policy for the national office of Concerned Women for America in Washington, D.C.

The $25 conference fee includes lunch and conference materials. There is an additional $8 parking fee charged by the hotel. The deadline to register is April 5. Walk-ins are not available for this conference.

The hotel is located at 1380 Harbor Island Drive.

For more information please contact Ruth Smith, area director by e-mail at s.director@california.cwfa.org or by calling (760) 498-9189.


‘Soli Deo Gloria’ to be on display
CARLSBAD — North Coast Calvary Chapel will host the Fine Art Exhibit, “Soli Deo Gloria: New Every Morning,” from March 25 to 27.

The exhibit opens at 6 p.m. with the Young Adults Dessert Fundraiser, where visitors may stroll through the gallery with friends and family. On Friday, the exhibit runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with muffins and coffee available. That evening from 7 to 9 p.m. will be “A Cabaret Evening,” in which gourmet desserts and “live” performing artists will complement the exhibit. There is a $5 cover for that event.

The exhibit closes out on Saturday with hours from 9 a.m. to noon. An interactive/reflective gallery tour will be offered at 10 and 11 a.m. and will be hosted by poet Diantha Szchoche and songwriter Chuck Butler.

The church is located at 1330 Poinsettia Lane. For more information, call (760) 929-0029, ext. 118.


Marriage retreat offered
LA JOLLA — La Jolla Presbyterian Church will host its Couples Weekend from April 30 to May 2 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Temecula.

Facilitators for the “Strengthening our Love” event are Stan and Marie Beard. The conference will explore ways in which couples can enrich and enliven their relationship God’s way.

Topics include “The Meaning and Purpose of Marriage,” “Staying In Love ... How Do We Do It?” “Talk To Me!” “Where’s The Time and Energy For Us?” “Parenting Isn’t Easy,” “Sharing The Joys and Pains of Commitment” and “More Kids To Love,” which explores grandparenting.

The conference is open to couple of all ages.

Retreat fee is $135 per couple, plus hotel accommodations. The hotel is located at 29345 Rancho California Road,

For more information, visit www.ljpres.org or call Kelly Hanselman at (951) 676-5656.


Beth Moore simulcast on insecurity
RANCHO BERNARDO — “So Long, Insecurity,” a Beth Moore live simulcast, will be presented April 24 via satellite at the Church at Rancho Bernardo.

Moore will explore how, since Eve ripped the first leaf from a tree in the Garden, insecurities have plagued the female gender. Moore’s presentation will help woman of all ages to identify deeply embedded wounds that most don’t even know how to identify and, beyond that, they can’t imagine living without them.

Her message to participants is, “We don't have to be slaves to our insecurities! We can conquer fear and doubt and discover the liberating confidence and security that is found in Christ.”

Early Bird tickets, purchased from March 13 to 28, are $25. After that date the price is $35.

For more information, visit www.thechurchatrb.org and click on the women’s ministry link.