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MAY 1 • THURSDAY

National Day of Prayer - For information about more events in San Diego, visit www.ndpsandiego.org

National Day of Prayer Event. 6am-9pm, Lake Murray Church, 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 698-0078

National Day of Prayer Event with special guest Dr. Luanna Stines. Noon, The Oasis Garden & Deli, 2037 Main St., Ramona, free • (760) 789-6207

National Day of Prayer Service. Noon, Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

San Diego Evening Aglow with special guest Carol Magers. 6:30pm, Fellowship Center, San Diego First Assembly, 8404 Phyllis Pl. • (619) 226-2342

MAY 2 • FRIDAY

“God’s Wisdom Inspires Hospitality” May Friendship Day Celebration by Church Women United. 9:30am, Bethel AME Church, 3085 K St., San Diego, $7 • (619) 232-0510

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

The Healing Word Conference with Rev. Joseph K. Acton. Presented by Desert Call Ministries. Christian Life Assembly Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Rd., Poway, $40 • desertcall.org

MAY 3 • SATURDAY

Parking-lot Sale Fundraiser for youth summer camp in New Mexico. 8am, Woodland Park Bible Church, 1093 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos • (760) 744-9242

Adoption Information Session. 9-11am, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

E-Waste Collection Day: collecting electronic items for recycling. 9am-3pm, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave. • (858) 509-2580

“Open Mic Morning with the Master Tea Party!” by Aglow North County Lighthouse. In honor of mothers. 10am-1pm, Hope United Methodist Church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, $6.50 • (858) 945-8668

“A Salute to the Pacific Islands” Annual Mother/Daughter Luncheon with special guests Walter & June Ekard. Noon, Central Congregational Church, 8360 Lemon Ave., La Mesa, $9 • (619) 466-1261

WannaDance! Christian Dance Club! Free dance lesson. 7pm, German American Society, 1017 S. Mollison, El Cajon, cover charge • SanDiegoWannaDance.com

MAY 4 • SUNDAY

Higher Ground Band in Concert. 4pm, San Carlos United Methodist Church, 6554 Cowles Mtn. Blvd., San Diego, free • sancarlosumc.org, (619) 464-4331

Sights & Sounds of Denmark featuring organist Janice Fehar and photographer Bala Fehar. 7pm, First Presbyterian Church, 320 Date St., San Diego, free will offering • (619) 232-7513

Concert Organist Monte Maxwell. 7pm, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave, free-will offering • (858) 729-5531

MAY 6 • TUESDAY

Adoption Information Session. 6-8pm, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

MAY 8-10 • THU-SAT

“Soli Deo Gloria III” Spring Art Exhibit with food, music, poets, theater and guest speakers. Presented by the Arts Group at NCCC. Thu. & Fri. 9am-10pm, Sat. am-2pm, North Coast Calvary Chapel, 7188 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, free • (760) 929-0029 x157

MAY 9 • FRIDAY

Annual Golf Tournament with guest speaker John Carney, former Charger, and lunch, raffle, silent auction, and dinner at the church. Hosted by The Church at Rancho Bernardo. 12pm, Rancho Bernardo Inn, $125-$150 • thechurchatrb.org, (858) 513-5648

MAY 9-10 • FRI-SAT

“Let Your Voice Be Heard” Acquire the Fire with special guests Ron Luce, Phil Joel, Mike Guzzardo, and the Michael Gungor Band. 6pm Friday – 9:30pm Saturday, Cox Arena, San Diego, $42-$67 • aquirethefire.com

MAY 10 • SATURDAY

“How to Counsel God’s Way” with Bob Hoekstra. 8am-2:30pm, Calvary Chapel San Diego, 1771 E. Palomar St., Chula Vista, $10 • calvarychapelsandiego.com, (619) 421-1100

“Magdalena: Released from Shame” Movie, prayer and ministry time, snacks included. 10am, First Baptist Church, 494 E St., Chula Vista, free • (619) 422-0121

“Trash to Treasure” San Diego Women’s Connection with speaker C.K. Rapp and Fashions from The Salvation Army Boutique Stores. 11:30am-1pm, Handlery Hotel & Resort, San Diego, $23 • reservations (619) 427-9782

Phil Wickam Concert to benefit Bring Me Hope. 8pm, New Song Church, 3985 Mission Ave., Oceanside, $5 • bringmehope.org, (760) 560-5000

MAY 11 • SUNDAY

Pentecost

Global Day of Prayer

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 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

“We are More than Conquerors” Children/Youth/Parent Workshop for ages 6-17. 8am-2pm, Phillips Temple AME Church, 5333 Geneva Ave., San Diego, free • (619) 262-2505

Heritage Kids Fundraising Concert, to raise money for trip to perform at Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. 1pm, Chinese Community Church of San Diego, 4998 Via Valarta, San Diego • heritagekids.com, (858) 268-0044

5th Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party with hat parade contest. Presented by Soroptimist International of Alpine. 12-3pm, Fuller Hall, Alpine Community Church, 2225 W. Victoria Dr., $45 • reservations sialpine@yahoo.com, (619) 445-2110

4th Annual Faith Fun-Fest and Silent Auction to benefit Faith Community School, featuring local professional athletes, entertainment, games, food and prizes. 4-6pm, Faith Community School, 2285 Murray Ridge Rd., San Diego • (858) 565-4812

San Diego Master Chorale in concert. 7pm, Foothills United Methodist Church, 4031 Avocado Blvd., La Mesa, $5-$15 • (619) 670-4009

MAY 19 • MONDAY

“Spring Is In The Air” San Marcos-Vista Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Penny Neilson & Sharon Simonian. 11:30am, Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr., Lake San Marcos, $15 • RSVP by May 16 (760) 276-2927

MAY 21 • WEDNESDAY

Rancho Jireh Foster Parent Information Night. 6:30-8pm, Foothills Christian Church, 350B Cypress Ln., El Cajon • (619) 692-0047

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 23-25 • 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 29-JUN 6

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” Junior High & High School Musical. 7pm Thu & Fri, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego, prices vary • thechurchatrb.org, (858) 592-2434 x323

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

The Ushering: A Worship Music Experience featuring Nevaeh’s Reflection. 6:30pm, El Cajon Church of The Nazarene, 1123 N Mollison Ave., free • elcajonnazarene.org, (619) 444-9054


JUN 5-29

“Forever Plaid” by Christian Community Theater. Rooftop, Westgate Hotel, San Diego • (619) 588-0206

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 Christian Church, 2311 Kellogg Ave., Corona, $25-$45 • transparentproductions.com, 1-877-840-0457

JUN 7 • SATURDAY

Adoption Information Session. 9-11am, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

WannaDance! Christian Dance Club! Free dance lesson. 7pm, German American Society, 1017 S. Mollison, El Cajon, cover charge • SanDiegoWannaDance.com

JUN 10 • TUESDAY

Adoption Information Session. 6-8pm, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

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 16-19 • MON-THU

“The Life of the Minister” Seminar by the Sea. Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego. By the PLNU Center for Pastoral Leadership • (619) 849-2545

JUN 25-27 • WED-FRI

“Glory” Future Quest Youth Conference with special guests Bill Wilson, Monty Hipp, Mark Hoffman, John Hoffman, Cedar, Grits and Future of Forestry. Foothills Christian Church, 365 W Bradley Ave., El Cajon, $29-$35 • futurequest.tv, (619) 442-1467

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-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 10-20

“Senior Follies” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

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 • FRIDAY

Pocket Full of Rocks in Concert. 6:30pm, San Carlos United Methodist Church, 6554 Cowles Mtn. Blvd., San Diego, free • sancarlosumc.org, (619) 464-4331

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, JW Marriott Palm Desert • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

JUL 21-AUG 1

Summer Theatre Arts Camp for kids 1st-8th grade. Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego • thechurchatrb.org/children, (858) 592-2434 x323

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 31-AUG 10

“Alice Wonders” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206


AUG 8 • FRIDAY

Lincoln Brewster in concert. 7pm, San Diego Community Church, 9919 Carroll Center Rd. • sandiegocbc.org, (858) 549-7729

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 • FRIDAY

Fellowship Night at the Padres vs. Phillies baseball game. 7:05pm, Petco Park. Postgame testimonies from Christian Padres players. By National Network of Youth Ministries • tickets at padres.com/groupevents (click on Fellowship Night link), for discount, enter promo code: FELLOWSHIP. Groups of 25, email Karin Warner at kwarner@padres.com

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 21-31

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

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


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 Swindoll. Honda Center, Anaheim • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

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


OCT 3-12

“Hello, Dolly!” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

OCT 4 • SATURDAY

“Planting Hope Gala” Annual Banquet Fundraiser by Floresta. 6pm, La Jolla Marriott, $100 • floresta.org, (858) 274-3718

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


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 21-23 • FRI-SUN

“Weekend to Remember” Family Life Conference for couples. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr., $129 • familylife.com, 1-800-358-6329


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 6-23

“Traditions of Christmas: A Musical Spectacular” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

DEC 31 • WEDNESDAY

Christian Singles New Year’s Eve Dance (ages 19-91). No alcohol. Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union Building, 800 N. State College Blvd., $39-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337







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