Pentecost

Global Day of Prayer

Mother’s Day Buffett. Camp Berechah, Auburn • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

MAY 12 • MONDAY

“Queen, It’s a New Day” Makeover/Career Event presented by Life Changes Ministry Church. 12-7pm, Embassy Suites, Lynnwood • lifechangesministry.org, (425) 252-6484 x105

MAY 12-15 • MON-THU

Serve & Grow Work Retreat with speakers Tom Beaumont, Kirk Potter, and Darell Smith. The Firs Bible & Missionary Conference Center, Bellingham, prices vary • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

MAY 13 • TUESDAY

Spring Appreciation Banquet Celebrating 35 years of ministry, with special guests Dean Curry and Steve Altick. Fundraiser includes raffle and dessert  auction. 6-9pm, Camp Berechah, Auburn • RSVP campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

SPU Gospel Choir in concert. 7:30pm, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W, Seattle, free • (206) 281-2411

MAY 14 • WEDNESDAY

Northwest Christian Writers Critique Group. 9:30am-2:30pm, Northshore Baptist Church, 10301 NE 145th St., Bothell • (206) 363-5838

Seattle Northshore Women’s Connection Brunch with special guests Chris Daly, Marion Shuler, and local musicians. 9:45-11:30am, Inglewood Gold & Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Rd. NE, Kenmore, $12 • RSVP (425) 827-9253

MAY 16 • FRIDAY

SPU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. 7:30pm, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W, Seattle, free • (206) 281-2205

MAY 17 • SATURDAY

Kick-off Event for Hope & Courage Journey Across America, featuring pancake feed courtesy of Gig Harbor Kiwanis, worship by local musicians, and speeches. 10am, City Hall, Gig Harbor, free • hcjourney.org

Spring Tea & Style Show with special guests Jeni Stivale and family. Ages 10+. Proceeds benefit Teen MOPS. 11am-2pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, $20 • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berechah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

 “Burden” Contemporary Dance Concert by 6th Day Dance Company. 3 & 8pm, MainSpace Theater, 915 E Pine St., Ste. 200, Seattle, $12-$15 • sixthdaydance.org, (206) 406-5465

Steven Curtis Chapman in concert with Bebo Norman & Temple. 7pm, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, prices vary • occ.org, (425) 702-0303

MAY 21 • WEDNESDAY

Renton/Kent Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guest Darien Parson. 11:30am-1pm, Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th, Kent, $13.75 • RSVP (425) 271-3198, (425) 226-7829

Friends of the Family Banquest with guest speakers Gov. Mike Huckabee and Tony Perkins. Presented by Family Policy Institue of Washington & the Family Research Council. Hilton Seattle Airport, $75 • 1-800-225-4008

“Takin’ It to the Steets” Fundraiser to benefit Union Gospel Mission’s Legal Services Department. 7-8:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seattle • ugm.org, (206) 682-4642

MAY 23-26 • FRI-MON

Memorial Day Family Volunteer Camp. Camp Berechah, Auburn, cost varies • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

MAY 24-25 • SAT-SUN

Gospel Fest 2008 featuring Pamela Kinsey and Presentation of Colors, also 16 gospel artists, bluegrass music, food and vendors. Fundraiser for Lewis County Flood Relief, Morton Teen Center, and the Fisher House. Mineral, $$10-$20 • brownpapertickets.com, 1-800-838-3006

MAY 27 • TUESDAY

SPU Percussion Ensemble in concert. 7:30pm, E. E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall, Seattle Pacific University, free • (206) 281-2205

MAY 29 • THURSDAY

“Bohemian Rhapsody” presented by Thalia Symphony, SPU orchestra-in residence. 7:30pm, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W, Seattle, $10-$15 • (206) 281-2048

MAY 29-31 • THU-SAT

Joyce Meyer Conference Tour 08 with music by Darlene Zschech. Tacoma Dome, free • joycemeyer.org, 1-866-SEE-JOYC

MAY 30 • FRIDAY

SPU All-Chior Concert. 7:30pm, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W, Seattle, free • (206) 281-2205

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 30-JUN 1 • FRI-SUN

The Potter’s Wheel Series for Spiritual Formation with Philip Yancey. 50^th Anniversary. Warm Beach Camp Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, (360) 652-7575

“Dad & Me” Weekend – Dads & Sons. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

MAY 31 • SATURDAY

Teen MOPS Community Baby Shower. 10am-1pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

Big Splash 08 with special guests including Superchick, Falling Up, The Afters, Ruth, Endeverance, and Nate Day. Presented by Youth for Christ, Campus Life & ReachONE International. 10am-8pm, Wild Waves Theme Park, Federal Way, $29-$35 includes park admission • 1-866-735-7537

JUN 1 • SUNDAY

SPU Jazz Ensemble in concert with guest artist Richard Cole. 7:30pm, The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, $15 • tripledoor.com, (206) 838-4333

JUN 6-8 • FRI-SUN

Engaged Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

“Dad & Me” Weekend – Dads & Daughters. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

JUN 7 • SATURDAY

Redeeming Encounters Songs of Salomon in concert with guest speaker Tracey Armstrong. 6pm, Beautiful Savior Banquet Hall, 12810 35th Ave. SE, Everett, free • (425) 750-4311

Saturday Night Life Comedy Dinner Theater, 6th Anniversary Extravaganza. 6:30pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, $8-$10 • (253) 859-5277

JUN 13-14 • FRI-SAT

Washington Homeschool Organization State Convention with special guests Andrew Puedwa, Susan Wise-Bauer, Stephan Guffanti, and Jim Weiss. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, $15/day • washhomeschool.org, (253) 845-1771

JUN 20-27 • FRI-FRI

2008 Families Northwest Alaskan Cruise. Special guests Mark Gungor and the Honorable Jack and Joanne Kemp speaking. Holland America’s MS Amsterdam. • familiesnorthwest.org, (425) 869-4010.

JUN 23-27 • MON-FRI

Vacation Bible School. 9:30am-12:30pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

JUN 27-28 • THU-FRI

“Infinite Grace” Women of Faith Conference with special guests Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Marilyn Meberg, Sandi Patti, Allison Allen, Nicole C. Mullen, Natalie Grant, and Luci Swindoll. Key Arena, Seattle, prices vary • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

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

JUN 27-28 • FRI-SAT

Large Parking Lot Sale to benefit missions programs. 9am-5pm, Lighthouse Foursquare Church, 15725 Simonds Rd., Kenmore • lighthouse4square.org, (425) 488-8231

“Infinite Grace” Women of Faith Conference with special guests Anita Renfroe, Nicole C. Mullen, Sandi Patty, Natalie Grant and Luci Swindoll. Key Arena, Seattle, $109-$139 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

JUN 29-JUL 5 • SUN-SAT

Warm Beach Vaulting Camp for ages 10 & up, beginner through advanced, coached by Patti Skipton. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, prices vary • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

JUL 12 • SATURDAY

Redeeming Encounters Revival Event. 6pm, Beautiful Savior Banquet Hall, 12810 35th Ave. SE, Everett, free • (425) 750-4311

JUL 13-17 • SUN-THU

Vacation Bible Camp with Olympic Theme, for age 3-6th grade. 5:30-7:30pm Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm Mon-Thu, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, cost varies • occ.org, (425) 895-5938

JUL 21-25 • MON-FRI

Vacation Bible School, for kids age 3-5th grade. 9am-12pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S, Des Moines • gotgrace.com, (206) 878-2460

SonWorld Adventure Park Vacation Bible Adventure, for kids age 4-entering 7th grade. 9:15am-12pm, Berean Bible Church, 2345 N 185th St., Shoreline • RSVP berean-shoreline.org, (206) 364-1466

JUL 23-26 • WED-SAT

11th Annual Creation Northwest 08 with special guests including Newsboys, Switchfoot, Toby MAC, Kutless, Barlow Girl, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, David Crowder Band, Hawk Nelson, Ayiesha, Phil Wickham, Paul Baloche, Disciple, Red, The Myriad, Superchick, Dizmas, Ron Luce, Bob Lenz, David Nasser, Phil Keaggy, and more. The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, prices vary • creationfest.com, 1-800-327-6921

JUL 27 • SUNDAY

Katinas in concert. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

JUL 27-AUG 2 • SUN-SAT

2008 Aviation Summer Camp. Mission Aviation Training Academy Hanger, Arlington Municipal Airport, $450 • mata-usa.org, (425) 231-5855

JUL 27-AUG 3 • SUN-SUN

KTIS Cruise to Alaska with special guests Aaron Shust, Brandon Heath, American Idol finalist Chris Sligh, and Bob Stromberg of Triple Espresso (MN). Inspiration Cruises, leaving Seattle, prices vary • inspirationcruises.com, 1-800-247-1899

JUL 28 – AUG 3 • MON-SUN

Family Camp. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

AUG 3-6 • SUN-WED

Team Church: Get Wired in 2008 with special guests Kevin Gerald, Craig Groeschel, Peter Wilson, Gary Clarke, Paul Scanlon, Carl Lentz and the Hillsong London Worship Team. Champions Centre, 1819 E 72nd St., Tacoma, costs vary • championcentre.com, (253) 475-6454

AUG 15-17 • FRI-SUN

FreedomFest 2008: Music & Art Festival. Stocker Farms, Snohomish, costs vary • freedomfest.org, 1-800-965-HOPE

AUG 17 • SUNDAY

John Bevere, guest speaker. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

AUG 24 • SUNDAY

Jars of Clay in concert with Leeland. Evergreen State Fair, Monroe • (360) 805-6700

Big Daddy Weave in concert. 6pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

AUG 29-SEP 1 • FRI-MON

Labor Day Family Camp. Camp Berechah, Auburn, cost varies • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

AUG 30-31 • SAT-SUN

Firwood Family Alumni Adventure. The Firs, Bellingham, costs vary • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

SEP 2-7 • TUE-SUN

Adult Retreat with guest speaker Dr. Ron Allen. The Firs, Bellingham, $99-$258 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

SEP 5-7 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

“Dad & Me” Weekend – Dads & Sons. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

SEP 9 • TUESDAY

Casting Crowns in Concert. 7:30pm, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, $17.50-$37.50 • ticketmaster.com, (206) 628-0888

SEP 12-14 • FRI-SUN

“Dad & Me” Weekend – Dads & Daughters. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

SEP 13 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berechah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

SEP 20 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berechah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

SEP 22-24 • MON-WED

2008 Pacific Northwest Pastors Conference with guest speakers Chuck Smith, Tom Stipe, Ricky Ryan, Britt Merrick and Wayne Taylor. Sponsored by Calvary Fellowship. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, costs vary • calvaryfellowship.org, (425) 775-3422

SEP 27 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berechah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

OCT 10-12 • FRI-SUN

Women’s Fall Retreat with guest speaker Bette Nordberg. The Firs, Bellingham, $81-$159 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

OCT 11 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berechah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

OCT 18 • SATURDAY

Parent & Child Trail Rides for kids 8+, includes lunch. Noon, Camp Berechah, Auburn, $25 • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

OCT 31-NOV 2 • FRI-SUN

Emmaus Road with guest speaker Dr. Marva J. Dawn. The Firs, Bellingham, $70-$189 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

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 7-8 • FRI-SAT

Converge: National ALPHA Conference 2008 with special guests Donald Miller and Brenton Brown. Westminister Chapel, 13646 NE 24th St., Bellevue, $99-$199 • alphana.org

NOV 7-9 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

NOV 11 • TUESDAY

Fall Banquet & Silent Auction. 6-9pm, Camp Berechah, Auburn • RSVP campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

NOV 14-15 • FRI-SAT

Christian Music Summit with special guests Paul Baloche, Kathryn Scott, Lincoln Brewster, Tree63, Brenton Brown, Brian Doerksen and more. Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, $129-$149 • christianmusicianssummit.com, (425) 702-0303

Promise Keepers “Manhood ’08: Let the Truth be Told” with special guests Isaac Canales, Mike Silva, Josh McDowell, Dobie Weasel, Kenny Luck, Dan Seaborn, Rick Rigsby and Stephen Newby. Tacoma Dome, $74.95-$89.95 • promisekeepers.org, 1-866-PROMISE

NOV 27-30 • THU-SUN

Thanksgiving Family Camp. Camp Berechah, Auburn, cost varies • campberachah.org, 1-800-859-CAMP

DEC 4-28

Lights of Christmas. 5-10pm, Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com


2009
MAR 20-21 • FRI-SAT