MONDAY, APRIL 2
     Noon, Steven Crockford, one of the founders of New Vision Church in Battle Ground, Wash., speaking to luncheon of the Downtown Vancouver chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-910-2000.
      Prime Timer Retreat for senior citizens sponsored by Beaverton Foursquare Church, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Conference Center. 503-644-9104.
     6 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, First Baptist Church,, 1140 S. 10th St., Coos Bay. 503-267-2439 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     6 p.m.,  Jews for Jesus presents video of Christ in the Passover, Vancouver First Friends Church, 2710 N.E. 65th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-695-4455 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     6 p.m., Professional salesperson Brenda Brown speaking at Vancouver Evening Aglow, Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 S.E. 10th St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-673-2898.
     6:30 p.m. Passover Seder celebration sponsored by Renewed Hope Ministries of Vancouver, Wash., Vancouver Hilton Convention Center in dowtown Vancouver. Gourmet dinner, music, Hebraic and contemporary dance teams, the sounding of the ancient shofars and silver trumpets, all interwoven with a Christian haggadah. Advance registration by March 26 required. For prices, phone 360-258-8703 or go to www.rhm-net,org
      6:30 and 8 p.m., Institute for Creation Science, Fellowship Hall downstairs at Powell Valley Covenant Church, 1335 S.E. 282nd Ave., Gresham. Frank Sherwin of the Institute for Creation Research in San Diego, Calif., will present two lectures: “Wonders of the Human Body,” (6:30 p.m) and “The Mighty, Wonderful Oceans.” (8 p.m.) 503-665-1072 or creationengcon@aol.com or www.icr.org.
     7 p.m., Gregory Furman of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Vancouver First Friends Church, 2710 N.E. 65th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-695-4455 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 to 8 p.m., Free information session on the Coronary Health Improvement Project seminar that begins April 15 (see listing under that date), Hood View Adventist Church, 26755 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. 503-658-2329.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3
     6 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, North Umpqua Bible Fellowship, 1547 Wild River Drive, Roseburg. 541-496-0764 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
      6 p.m., 11th annual North Portland Community Pride Banquet, at The Salvation Army Moore Street Center, 5325 N. Williams Ave., Portland.  Features entertainment as well as the cuisine of Marco Shaw, chef and owner of Fife, An American Place.  The banquet celebrates the achievements and contributions that make the Moore Street Center a vital part of the North Portland community.  503-493-3925 or www.tsacascade.org.
      6:45 to 8:15 p.m., Marriage That Works: James for Couples, a marriage enrichment and Bible study group in James, first of seven consecutive Thursday evenings in April and May, 23855 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin. Phone Dale and Sharon Campbell for information. Leave message: 503-538-4900

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
     9:30 a.m., Prophetic minister Patti Nash speaking to Portland AM Aglow, JJ North’s Grand Buffer, 10520 N.E. Halsey, Portland. 503-656-6535.
     7 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Coquille Christian Community Church, 625 E. 10th St., Coquille. 541-396-3542 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
  7:30 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents a video presentation on Christ in the Passover, Northwest Collegiate Ministries, 281 Catron St. N., Monmouth. 254-592-2121 or www.jewsforjesus.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5
     Maundy Thursday. Some churches will have special services observing the Last Supper.
     “Equality Ride” visits George Fox University’s Newberg campus. to express concern over the university’s stance on homosexuality. This is one of a series of visits Equality Ride is making to Christian colleges and universities nationally.  The university plans to show “Christian hospitality” to the group despite disagreements on policy, and will keep discussions private.  503-538-8383.
     11:30 a.m. Pastors and Religious Leaders Day to express concern to the Oregon House of Representatives about current gay rights legislation, meeting at Salem Evangelical Church, 455 Locust N.E., Salem for a rally and lunch, then going by bus to the State Capitol.  503-257-0444 or www.pastorday.com
     Maundy Thursday family-style soup supper followed by worship, including the Lord’s Supper, Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, 935 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland.  503-232-9129 or www.laurelpres.org.
      6 p.m., Passover Dinner, Beaverton Foursquare Church Family Room, 13565 S.W. Walker Road, Beaverton.  Authentic food, song, and teaching.  503-644-9104.
     6:15 and 7:30 p.m., Institute for Creation Research seminar with Frank Sherwin III, BBC Ministries, 4849 S. Sixth St., Klamath Falls. A former instructor at Pensacola (Fla.) Christian College, Sherwin is an author or co-author of several books on creation science issues and holds a master’s degree in zoology. 541-883-2289 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org
     7 p.m., STAND, an Easter presentation, first of two consecutive evenings, Emmanuel Temple, 1033 N. Sumner Ave., Portland. 503-287-2223.
      7 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Countryside Christian Church, 5775 McLeod Lane N.E., Keizer. 503-540-1989 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 p.m., Newberg Community Prayer Meeting, River Street Church of God, 715 S. River, Newberg.  503-538-9439.
     7 to 8 p.m., Free information session on the Coronary Health Improvement Project seminar that begins April 15 (see listing under that date), Hood View Adventist Church, 26755 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. 503-658-2329.
     7:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday Service (traditional), Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego,  503-636-5656.

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6
      Good Friday. Some churches will hold separate or joint services including Tenebrae to mark this day.
      7 a.m., Open Arms International breakfast featuring NFL Hall of Famer and former Congressman Steve Largent, Oregon Convention Center, Portland. Musical guests Dan and Georgene Rice. Hosted by Miss America 2002 Katie Harman. 503-296-9989 or www.portlandgoodfridaybreakfast.org or www.openarmsinternational.com.
     One-Day Preview at Multnomah Bible College, 8435 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. www.multnomah.edu or 800-275-4672.
     Easter musical drama, first of three consecutive days, Newport Church of the Nazarene. 227 N.W. 12th St., Newport.  541-265-6684.
     6 to 9 p.m., The Passion of the Christ shown, at Beaverton Foursquare Church, 13565 S.W. Walker Road, Beaverton.  503-644-9104.
     7 p.m., Good Friday Service of Darkness, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2000 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego,  with “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” followed by 9 p.m. contemplative contemporary service. 503-635-4563.
      7 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Madras Conservative Baptist Church, 751 N.E. 10th St., Madras. 541-475-7287 or www.jewsforjesus.org. 7 p.m., Good Friday Tenebrae Service, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 9750 S.W. Terwilliger, Portland. 503-244-8177.
     7 p.m., Newberg Community Monthly Prayer Meeting, River Street Church of God, 715 S. River St., Newberg.. 503-550-1263.
     7 p.m. Good Friday Gospel Concert, New Song Community Church, 2511 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland.  Featuring Pastor Richard Probasco’s Vocal Band, The New Song Worship Choir and the New Song Kids Choir.  Free.  503-493-1301.
     7 p.m., Pilate on the Beach, a drama, first of two consecutive evenings, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. This is compelling dramatic interpretation of the struggle within the heart and mind of Pontius Pilate following the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. It is written by Jeff Berryman and directed by Daniel Plesha. Free admission. 503-252-1424.
      7 p.m., Seven Places He Bled for You, an original Easter drama and dance production, first of two presentations this weekend, GodSong Community Church, 1025 Industrial Parkway, Newberg.  Also at 10 a.m. Sunday.  Free admission. 503-537-3087.
     7:30 p.m., Good Friday Service, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland, with candlelight communion and video from The Passion of the Christ. 503-245-7735.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7
     Morning, Then and There, an Easter cantata presented by Voices for Jesus, Newberg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 530 Edgewood Drive, Newberg. 503-538-2622.
      9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Huge warehouse sale at Frontier Missions, 3324 N.W. Marine Drive, Troutdale. Bargains on toys, groceries, candy and coffee for Easter buying. New shipments of furniture, mattress and box spring sets, bedding, blankets, lamps, artwork, chairs, ottomans and more.  Frontier Missions is an outreach to Native communities in North America. www.frontiermissions.org.
     10 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Dayspring Fellowship of Keizer, soccer field at McNary High School, 595 Chemawa Road N., Keizer.  Free admission.  Hundreds of prizes and lots of candy.  Bring a basket. Will not take place if it rains.  503-390-3900.
     10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eggsplosion, Portland Christian Center Gym and Outdoor Tents, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland, for preschoolers, elementary (age 3 to 5th grade) with David Almgren, special guest. Egg hunts, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, prizes, contests, shows, and parents’ corner.  Free.  503-245-7735.
     10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodworker Show & Tell for Friends of the Carpenter Ministry of Vancouver, Wash., 1600 W. 20th St,. Vancouver.  360-750-4752 or friendsofthecarpenter.org.
    11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Third annual Passion Celebration and Procession of the Cross, Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown Portland. Christian choirs, musicians, drama clubs, preachers and testimony speakers invited to share the Good News of Christ in “Portland’s living room.” 503-577-8522.
     11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Passion Celebration and Procession of the Cross, Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown Portland.  Free to the public.  503-577-8522.
     Upward Trails ministry’s cross-country ski outing to Pocket Creek. A 5.4-mile trek. 503-668-1081 or 503-648-9267.
      1 to 3 p.m., Easter Eggs-treme Hunt, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem.  503-304-4000.
     4, 6 and 7 p.m., Institute for Creation Research seminars with Frank Sherwin III, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth, Grants Pass. A former instructor at Pensacola (Fla.) Christian College, Sherwin is an author or co-author of several books on creation science issues and holds a master’s degree in zoology. 541-476-6313 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org
     5 and 7 p.m., Life Without Limbs evangelist Nick Vujicic speaking at weekend worship services, first of two consecutive days, Beaverton Foursquare Church, 13565 S.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Also at 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday.  Born without arms or legs, Vujicic defies those who try to feel sorry for him with his deep love for Jesus.  503-644-9104 or www.beavertonfoursquare.org or www.lifewithoutlimbs.org
     6 p.m., Irina Volodarksa of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, St. John Lutheran Church, 4227 N. Lombard St., Portland. 503-289-9557 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 p.m., The Power of Christ in Me, worship musical, first of four presentations this weekend, Oregon City Evangelical Church, 1024 Linn Ave., Oregon City.  Also at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m., Sunday.  503-656-8582.
      7 p.m., Easter Vigil, Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave., Portland.  503-284-2331.

EASTER SUNDAY, April 8
     Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. All churches will mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ in special morning services.
     Easter Sunrise Service, Menucha Conference Center, 38711 Historic Columbia River Highway east of Corbett. 503-695-2243
     Early morning, Combined Easter Sunrise Service, Sunnyside Community Church, 16144 S.E. Hwy 212, Clackamas. A non-denominational service for the community, with featured speaker Rev. Rob Martini. Participating churches include Happy Valley Baptist, Happy Valley Evangelical, Tremont Evangelical, Harmony Evangelical, Sunnyside Communty and Emmanuel Community. 503-658-8099.
     6 a.m., Sonrise Service, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2000 Country Club Road,  Lake Oswego. 503-635-4563.
     6:30 a.m., Sunrise Service, Rolling Hills Community Church, south entrance, 3500 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin.  503-638-5900.       
      6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Salem-Keizer Community Easter Sunrise Service, McCulloch Stadium at Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem.  Facilitated by SalemNet ministerial group. 503-399-9600.
     7 a.m., “Voices of Praise” women’s trio performing at Easter sunrise service and breakfast, clubhouse at Pioneer Retirement Village, 375 Caydin St. in west Salem. 503-623-2878.
     8:30 and 11 a.m., Jews for Jesus presents a video presentation on Christ in the Passover, Bethany Evangelical Free Church, 450 S. Ivy St., Canby. 503-266-9307 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     9 a.m., Easter Breakfast, Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave., Portland.  503-284-2331.
      10:30 a.m., First Worship Service for Gresham Bible Church, meeting at Dexter McCarty Middle School, 1400 S.E. Fifth St., Gresham. 503-679-3641.
     10:30 a.m., Cornelius’ largest Easter Egg Hunt, Christian Praise Center, 254 N. 19th Ave., Cornelius. 15,000 eggs, and many prizes. Part of the church’s monthlong 10th anniversary celebration.  503-357-3779 or www.christianpraisecenter.org.
      10:45 a.m., North Salem Baptist Church Celebration Singers present My Savior, My God, an Easter musical, at the church, 4290 Portland Road N.E., Salem. Preceded at 9:30 am by a free continental breakfast. 503-399-0190; www.northsalembaptist.org
      10:50 a.m., Then and There, an Easter cantata presented by Voices for Jesus, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. 503-538-2570.
     11 a.m., Living Hope Church of Vancouver, Wash. presents Easter at the Rose Garden, Portland’s Rose Garden arena.  Free admission and parking. livinghopechurch.com.
     11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Easter Egg Scramble sponsored by Willowbrook Free Methodist Church of Sherwood, Archer Glen Elementary School, 16155 Sunset Blvd., Sherwood.  The event follows the church’s 10 a.m. morning worship service at the school and is for children through age 12.  Bring baskets to carry candy.  503-488-5904, jiffyjoe@gmail.com or www.willowbrookchurch.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 9
      Post-Easter Sabbath Retreat, first of three consecutive days,  Menucha Conference Center, 38711 Historic Columbia River Highway east of Corbett.  Reflection and relaxation for pastors and educators.  503-695-2243.
      6:30 to 8 p.m., Newberg Women’s Connection dinner, banquet room of Izzy’s Pizza, 2512 Portland Road, Newberg.  Deann Chamberlain will speak on “How to Laugh When Life Isn’t Funny.”  $12.50.
      8 p.m. A Change of Pace, Quietdrive, The Classic Crime, and The Bleeding Alarm in concert, WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave., Eugene.  www.wowhall.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10
      6:30 to 8 a.m., Monthly Vancouver Prayer Breakfast sponsored by Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Red Lion Inn at the Quay, downtown Vancouver, Wash.  360-944-1693 or 360-910-2000.
     10 a.m., John Perkins giving Christian Thought Lectureship for Multnomah Bible College & Biblical Seminary, first of four consecutive mornings, at Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Perkins is founder of the Spencer Perkins Center for Reconciliation and Youth Development. 503-255-0332.
     Seniors Retreat sponsored by First Church of God, Vancouver, Wash. with Ann Smith of Anderson, Ind., speaking, Cannon Beach Conference Center.   360-574-1611.
     6 p.m. The Prophecy Club radio program presents end-time prophecy reporter Herb Peters, Red Lion on the River, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland.  785-266-1112.
     7 to 8 p.m., Free information session on the Coronary Health Improvement Project seminar that begins April 15 (see listing under that date), Hood View Adventist Church, 26755 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. 503-658-2329.
     7:30 p.m. Chehalem Symphony Orchestra concert, Bauman Auditorium on George Fox University’s Newberg campus. The orchestra is composed of George Fox students and community members. The orchestra will perform works by Rossini and Brahms. Free admission. 503-554-2620 or whunt@georgefox.edu
      7:30 p.m. George Fox University’s spring drama production Pride and Prejudice, first of six performances through Sunday, Wood-Mar Auditorium on the university’s Newberg campus. Also at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. This is Jon Jory’s 2004 adaptation of Jane Austen’s masterpiece. $10 general, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $5 for students and for children younger than 12. 503-554-2639 or bboyd@georgefox.edu

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
      7 p.m., Concert by Hindurwa from Rwanda, East Africa, Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash.  Singing, dancing, and stories by four young men (orphans/street kids).  Hosted by youth group.  360-571-3300.
      7:30 p.m. Chamber Concert at George Fox University, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. Performances by various chamber ensembles wthich may includes the following: Chamber Singers, Men’s Chorale, Women’s Chorale, vocal jazz, brass, keyboard, flue, woodwind, clarinet, recorder and string. Free admission. 503-554-3281 or relliott@georgefox.edu

THURSDAY, APRIL 12
     7:15 a.m.., First annual convention of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, first of three consecutive days, Holiday Inn at the Convention Center, 1441 N.E. Second Ave., Portland. This is a new organization of chapters formerly affiliated with the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International. For full details, phone Peter Reding at 503-292-2161 or go to www.fgbmfamerica.org
      Prophetic Assembly, first of two consecutive days, City Bible Church, Rocky Butte Campus, 9200 N.E. Fremont, Portland, and 217 Campus, 11715 S.W. Pacific Highway, Tigard. 503-257-2220 or 503-285-2225.
     5 p.m., U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia delivers keynote address at The American Experiment: Religious Freedom Conference, Chiles Center, University of Portland.  The conference ends Saturday. For free tickets:  powell@up.edu.
     7 to 8:30 p.m., Adoptive parent support group, Countryside Community Church, 18810 S.W. Kruger Road, Sherwood. Parents of adopted children exchange advice and find mutual encouragement and emotional support. Facilitated by licensed clinical worker Rhonda Walker of International Family Services. 503-625-7663.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13
     Northwest Baptist Convention’s Northwest Women’s Summit, first of two consecutive days, Greater Gresham Baptist Church, 3848 N.E. Division St., Gresham.  Keynote speaker is Karen Bullock. $35.  360-882-2101 or marym@nwbaptist.org.
     Hearts Desire conference for women, sponsored by the Free Methodist Church’s Oregon Conference, first of three consecutive days, Aldersgate Conference Center, Turner.  Speaker is author and media personality Joanne Wallace of Washougal, Wash. 503/825-1654, http://joanne680.tripod.com/personalityprofile.htm.
     Couples Conference with Shane and Phyllis Womack, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Shane Womack is a senior pastor in Anaheim, Calif.; his wife is co-founder of Living Alternatives, a pro-life pregnancy center in Fullerton, Calif. Theme is “Solomon, Sex and Marriage,” and is based on The Song of Solomon. Contemporary music by Boomer and Lisa Reiff. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
     All-Church Retreat sponsored by Sherwood Presbyterian Church, first of three consecutive days, Sherwood location to be announced. Adults, $100; children, $50. 503-925-8175.
     Men’s Retreat sponsored by Cedar Mill Bible Church, of Portland, first of three consecutive days, Camp Kuratli, 24751 S.E. Highway 224, Boring.   Theme: “Pressing Upward: Learning to Lead God’s Way.”  503-644-3156.
      7 p.m., King of Glory Ministries’ seminar with prophetic teacher Steve Ball, first of two consecutive days, second floor meeting room at Comfort Inn, 8225 N.E. Wasco St., Portland. Continues at 10 a.m. and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Topics include visions, dreams, watchman prayer, and seeing into the second and third heaven. Includes teaching from God’s Word, prophetic worship, impartation of the prophetic anointing, and activation exercises to release the gift of prophecy. $20 includes workbook and materials. Seating limited. Reserve seating at 888-220-3701 or www.prophecyschool.com.
     7 to 8:30 p.m,. Friday Night with the Doctor, foyer in Main Auditorium at East Hill Church, 701 N. Main, Gresham. Ever wonder why Christians crack up? Why is it so hard to be consistent with managing our anxiety and making healthy decisions? This interactive discussion with Dr. Kathy Rodriguez explores such questions to see answers to life struggles and strategies for healing and growth. Contact Debbie Denker, 503-661-4444, ext. 364.
     7:30 p.m., Springtime Spectacular 2007 for women sponsored by the Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District, first of two consecutive days, Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 12555 S.W. 22nd St., Beaverton. Theme is “The Greatest of These is Love.” Tonight is a concert by Allison Durham Speer, a member of the Gaither musical family. Saturday’s events run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and feature keynote speaker Jan Silvious, who has spoken at Women of Faith and many other events nationally. $35  by March 11, $45 after. Includes catered lunch on Saturday. 503-643-6616.
     7:30 p.m., Joint jazz concert by musicians from Corban College and George Fox University, Psalm Performing Arts Center on the Corban campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.  Swing, Latin and traditional big band tunes.  Free admission.  503-375-7018 or www.corban.edu/music/index.html.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14
     Upward Trails ministry’s hike on the Eagle Creek Trail in the Clackamas Watershed. A 12-mile moderate grade round trip. Wear good boots, as muddy spots are expected. 503-860-6694.
     8 to 9:30 a.m., Men’s breakfast, First Baptist Church, 1619 E. Second St., Newberg.  503-538-7468 or fbc.church@verizon.net.
     9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven Days of Creation Care Christian Environmental Summit, Oak Hills Christian Reformed Church, 2800 N.W. 153rd Ave., Beaverton. Co-sponsored by the church and by Oregon Center for Christian Values.  Keynote address by Peter Illyn of Restoring Eden.  Panel discussion on the theology and ecology of “Creation Care.” Workshops on how churches, business and individuals can show proper stewardship of God’s creation.  Free admission; lunch provided. 971-570-6251 or blake@occv.org.
     John Perkins speaking at For the Least of These, a daylong conference for The Institute for the Theology of New Wine, New Wineskins, at Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Travis-Lovett Hall at Multnomah, 8435 N.E. Glisan St. Perkins is founder of the Spencer Perkins Center for Reconciliation and Youth Development. He will speak on “Free the Captive: Removing the Offense to the Ex-Offender.” 503-503-251-6786.
     6:30 p.m., Stephen Jones, president of Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., speaking at a Friendship Dinner sponsored by the university,  Clarion Inn, 11518 N.E. Glen Widing Drive,, Portland.  $5 per adult, free for children ninth grade and older.  To make reservations, phone 864-242-5100, ext. 4204.
     6:30 p.m., Dessert and Auction, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2000 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego. To benefit high school choir summer tour to New Orleans, La.  503-635-4563.
     7 p.m., An Evening with Julianne Johnson and Friends, to benefit the Act Six urban student leadership and scholarship program at George Fox University, Bauman Auditorium on the university’s Newberg campus. Johnson is a Portland-area jazz vocalist. Act Six, which begins this fall, will equip urban students to serve and lead on the college campus and returns to their neighborhoods as agents of change. $8 advance, $10 at door, $5 for seniors or students. 503-554-2099 or julianne.georgefox.edu.
     7 p.m., The Experience, featuring Derrick McDuffey and Chosen Generation, Maranatha Church, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave., Portland.  Guests include Psalmist Eugne Blackmon, Nike Greene and Pastor Derrick Taylor, all of Portland; Robin Henderson and Matthew Montgomery, both of Tacoma, Wash.; and Pastor Darrell Patrick of Hattiesburg, Ms.  503-577-9239.
     7 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association’s Second Anniversary Dance, Paradise Ballroom, 826 S.E. Belmont St., Portland. Includes potluck foods all evening and a dance lesson by professional instructor Mary Ann Carter. Contemporary Christian and big-band music. $5. Reservations requested, but not required. 503-341-7398 or http://christiansocialdance.org.
     Union Gospel Mission of Portland's annual Spring Banquet, Portland Waterfront Marriott, 1401 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland. For details, contact Jerry Michaels at 503-274-4483 jerrym@ugmportland.org
     7 to 8:30 p.m., The Panic Squad improvisational comedy team, Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St., N.E., Salem. A night of “clean, family-friendly laughs.”  Free admission; freewill offering taken to benefit Habitat for Humanity.  503-581-3680 or ntaylor@salemnaz.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15
     9 and 11 a.m., John Perkins speaking during morning worship services, Cedar Mill Bible Church, 12208 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. Perkins is founder of the Spencer Perkins Center for Reconciliation and Youth Development. 503-644-3156.
     10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. . New York City 9-11 World Trade Center disaster survivor, evangelist Sujo John, speaking, Christian Praise Center, 254 N. 19th Ave., Cornelius. Part of the church’s monthlong 10th anniversary celebration.  503-357-3779 or www.christianpraisecenter.org.
     2 to 4 p.m., Open House at Trinity Lutheran School, 5520 N.E. Killingsworth, Portland. 503-288-6403,www.trinityportland.org.
      3 p.m. Ensemble East West, a flute, violin and piano trio, in concert, Schlatter Chapel at Warner Pacific College, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland.  $7 and $10. 503-517-1104 or 503-232-1736.
     5 p.m., Contemplative Vespers, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th and Everett St., Portland. 503-478-1230.
     6 to 9 p.m., Coronary Heart Improvement project, first night of a four-week series in which sessions are held four nights each week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday), Hood View Adventist Church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. The Sunday sessions are 6 to 9 p.m., all others are 7 to 9 p.m. This seminar offers instruction and prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression, digestive problems and high medical and medication costs. Free information sessions offered 7 to 8 p.m. April 2, 5 and 10. 503-658-2329.
     Evening, John Perkins speaking, Imago Dei Community, meeting at Franklin High School, 5405 S.E. Woodward St. Perkins is founder of the Spencer Perkins Center for Reconciliation and Youth Development. 503-231-5096.

MONDAY, APRIL 16
     12 midnight, Filing Deadline for federal and state income tax returns unless extension requested. U.S. Post Office will have special designated drop-off locations.
     Noon, Mortgage broker Leroy Santiago, originally from Hawaii, speaking to luncheon of the Downtown Vancouver chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-910-2000.
     Couples Conference for Pastors and Wives with Larry Russell, first of four consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Russell leads a ministry to pastors in  Denver, Colo., called “Shepherd’s Heart.” 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
      7 to 9 p.m., Marriage Mentoring Class with Rich and Karen Hansen, first of five weekly sessions, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin.  $30 per couple. 503-638-5900.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17
     1 to 7 p.m. American Choral Directors Association’s Collegiate Choir Festival, Psalm Performing Arts Center at Corban College, 5000 S.E. Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.  The festival will feature 30-minute performances each by top college choirs from throughout Oregon.  www.syntereo.com/or_acda.
     8 p.m., Jazz Dessert at George Fox University, Klages Dining Room in the Student Union Building on the Newberg campus. Dessert served while the university’s Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform. $5. 503-554-2621, pvandehe@georgefox.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
      7:30 a.m., Design Science Association’s Catherine Creek Wildflower Field Trip.  An area of pine-oak woodlands east of Bingen, Wash.  A 3 to 4-mile moderate hike over somewhat rough ground.  Meet in Lewis and Clark State Park east of Troutdale (Exit 18 from Interstate 84).  503-658-7734.
     7:30 p.m., Relient K, Mae and Sherwood in concert, Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland. $16 advance, $20 at the door. Tickets through Ticketmaster. 503-225-0047.  

THURSDAY, APRIL 19
     Administrative Professionals Conference, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. For those who work in an office setting and feel the need to be re-energeized. Speakers are Bonnie Miller, office manager at Vancouver (Wash.) Church of Christ and Carla Aydelott, executive administrative assistant to the president at Northwest Christian College in Eugene. Workshop presented by the media team from Crossroads Church in Portland. $25 includes lunch. 503-743-2101 or www.oregonchristianconvention.org.`
     Northwest Baptist Convention’s Worship Leaders Conference and Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Hood River Inn. $95 for full conference. The convention is affiliated with Southern Baptist churches nationally.  Featured are Randy Smith of LifeWay; George Baldwin of Lillenas publishing; Jerry Evans of J&J Music; and Stan Loyd of LifeWay Worship. 360-882-2103 or www.nwbaptist.org.
     Drama, dance and voice auditions for SALT (Saturating the Arts with Love and Truth) performing Arts Company, first of four days this month, River Hills Church, 1214 S.E. Fourth Ave., Gresham.  Also April 20, 26 and 27.  503-618-8700 or www.saltacademy.org.
     4 p.m., Opening reception for George Fox University’s Senior Thesis Art Exhibit, Minthorne Gallery in the Hoover Academic Building on the Newberg campus. The exhibit continues through April 28; gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Free admission. 503-554-2635 or dcampbell@georgefox.edu.
     6 p.m., Prophetic Destiny Conference with Joshua Jacob of Harvest Ministries International, first of three consecutive evenings, Holiday Inn Portland, 1441 N.E. Second Ave., Portland. 360 573-0089  or 360 690-1339.
      Evening, Art exhibit and lecture by illustrator Martin French, Beaverton Foursquare Church, 13565 S.W. Walker Road, Beaverton.  First in series of meetings with filmmakers, authors, and fine artists.  503-644-9104.
     National Ethnic Workers’ Summit, first of three consecutive days, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Road N.E., Redmond, Wash. (near Seattle). Designed to train and encourage those interested in reaching out to the millions of immigrants living in the United States and Canada. Speakers from throughout the nation, more than 40 workshops. Theme is “Gateway to the Nations.” Sponsored by the Ethnic America Network. www.ethnicamerica.com or www.ethnicimpact.net.
     7:30 p.m., Damascus Christian School’s drama department presents C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, first of two consecutive Thursday through Saturday evening presentations, at the school, 14251 S.E. Rust Way, Damascus.  Also April 20 and 21 and 26-28. $7 for adults and $4 for students or seniors.  503-658-4100 or www.damascuschristianschool.org (click on the drama link).

FRIDAY, APRIL 20
     Second annual New Christian Paradigms House Church Conference, first of three consecutive days, gymnasium at Salem Academy Christian Schools, 942 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Theme is “Wholeness and Outreach — a House Church Conference.” Conference speakers and Workshop leaders include: Mark & Dena Brehm, Jonathan Campbell, Tony and Felicity Dale, Jay Ferris, Robert Fitts, Neil Gamble, Arne Jensen, Nate & Joanne Krupp, Bob Lund, Alger & Gloria Marsh, Daniel Markoya, Dan Mayhew, Marc & Sue-Ann Metz, Gary & Caren Linden, James Rutz, Frank Smith, Maurice & Gale Smith, Chuck Tooman, and Dave & Janice Woodrum.  $65 per person or $110 for couples (the cost includes a group dinner on Saturday night, and a group lunch on Sunday afternoon). 503-623-3896 or http://newchristianparadigms.org
     Annual Women’s Retreat sponsored by Mountain Park Church of Lake Oswego, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Conference Center.  Theme is “Experience His Majesty.” Speakers are Bonnie Kopp, director of the Student Career Development Program at Multnomah Bible College in Portland, and Christian contemporary singer Bonnie Knopf of Troutdale. 503-635-3443 or www.mtnparkchurch.org.
     Women’s Retreat, Cele*break by the Sea, sponsored by Beaverton Christian Church, first of three consecutive days, Oceanview Resort, Seaside,  with Poppy Smith speaking on “Find Your Passion and Live It.” 503-646-2151.
     6 to 10 p.m., Masquerade Ball to benefit My Sister’s House shelter of Gresham, St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 346 N.W. First St., Gresham. Music by Second Wind, a quartet of the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. Dinner, silent auction and mask and costume contests offered for $40 donation. 503-665-1026.
     7 p.m., Intelligent Design: Science of Religion, lectures of Tim Standish, first of two consecutive days, New Life @ Glendoveer church, 15150 N.E. Glisan St., Protland.  Standish is with the Geoscience Research Institute at Loma Linda University in California. Also at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday.  503-253-8595 or http://glendoveer.org.     7 p.m. Acquire the Fire conference presented by Teen Mania Ministries with speakers Ron Luce and Joel Johnson and musical guests Pillar, Red and Grits, first of two consecutive days, Portland Memorial Coliseum. Continues through 9 p.m. Saturday. 1-800-299-TEEN or www.teenmania.org 
     7:30 p.m. Band and strings concert at Corban College, Psalm Performing Arts Center on the college campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.   The string portion features works by Bach, Haydn, Beethoven and Gustav Holst.  The Cocnert Band will perform works by Alfred Reed, Holst and John Lynch.  Free admission.  503-375-7018 or www.corban.edu/music/index.html. 
       7:30 p.m. Spring Concert at George Fox University, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. Performances by the university’s Concert Choir and Symphonic Band. Free admission. 503-554-2623 or lwenz@georgefox.edu.

      7:30 p.m., Westside Christian High School drama presents "The Diary of Anne Frank," first of five presentations this month, Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, Portland.  Also at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 27 and 28 and 1:30 p.m. April 29.  $10 to $12; group rates available.  503-697-4711, ext. 243.
      8 p.m., Cappella Romana presents Radiant Cloud choral works by contemporary Greek composers, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 N.W. Davis St., Portland. Features the work Radiant Cloud by Michael Adamis, which “creates a soundscape of the uncreated light of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor.” Cappella Romana is a vocal chamber ensemble exploring the music history and traditions of both Christian East and West. 503-236-8202 or 866-822-7735 or www.cappellaromana.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21
      Upward Trails ministry’s hike through the spring flowers in the Camassia Preserve in West Linn. Includes a river-level view of Willamette Falls. 503-668-8950.
      8 a.m. to 4 p;.m. Association of Christian Schools International’s Northwest Region’s Early Education Training Workshop, King’s Way Christian School, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. . For teachers, assistants and administrators of childcare and school programs for young children.  Speakers are Lin Phelps, academic director for an East Coast school; Cheryl Cranston, assistant director of early education for the Northwest region of ACSI; and Debbie Keeler, assistant director of early education for the Southern California Region of ACSI. 360-256-5860 or www.acsi.org/~nw
     8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Breakthru seminar with Dorothy Biamont, for spiritual deliverance and physical and emotional healing, East Hill Foursquare Church, 539 E. Main St., Gresham. 503-661-4444, ext. 550.
     8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Prayer That Changes Everything seminar with Stormie Omartian in person, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. $49.95 503-245-7735 or www.pcctoday.com or www.integrityseminars.com.
     8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Prison Fellowship’s annual Oregon Volunteer Conference, New Harvest Church, 4660 Portland Road N.E., Salem.  Theme is “He is Able.”  Eight workshops on prison ministry.  888-740-7444.
      8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oregon Right to Life Conference 2007, Holiday Inn, 25425 S.W. 95th Ave., Wilsonville. Theme is “Life, the First Right.” Speakers include Alveda King, pastoral associate of Priests for Life; Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center; Burke Balch, medical ethics director for National Right to Life, and Dr. Angela Lanfranchi, breast surgeon and co-founder of the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute. Also workshops for teens. 503-463-8563.
     9 a.m., Monthly free breakfast of the Battle Ground Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third Ave., Battle Ground, Wash.  360-573-4104.
     9 a.m., Design Science Association, with featured speaker John Hergenrather, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. 503-665-9563 or www.pdxdsa.org.
     9 to 11:30 a.m., Learning Intelligent Love, introductory session of a seminar presented by A Beautiful Marriage Education Center, 7340 S.W. Hunziker St., No. 103, Tigard. 503-620-1500 or www.abeautifulmarriage.com.
     9 a.m. to noon, Manna Coaching presents Discover Your Purpose — Live Your Destiny, a worskhop, Beaverton-area location to be announced.  Participants explore their own “life passion and life purpose.”  $49.  Led by Michelle Blacksher.  503-504-7052
     11 a.m. to 2 p.m. , Northwest Baptist Historical Society annual meeting and luncheon, Northwest Baptist Center, 3200 N.E. 109th Ave., Vancouver, Wash.  Featured speaker is Reno Hoff, president of Corban College in Salem, speaking on “Baptist Higher Education in the Northwest.”  The society is a program of the Northwest Baptist Convention, affiliated with Southern Baptist churches nationally. $10.  360-882-2100.
     4 and 7 p.m., Snapshots of the Savior with speaker Ron Halvorsen Sr., an evangelistic series of meetings, first of eight consecutive evenings, at many Seventh-day Adventist churches throughout the Northwest.   www.npuc.org.
     5 p.m., Biblical Astronomy Seminar with Bob Wadsworth, Living Water House of Fellowship, at Woodburn Grange Hall, 891 Settlemeir Ave., Woodburn. 503-829-6992 or www.lwhf.com.
     6:30 p.m., The Truth About Creation and Evolution with Bob Knopf of Creation Science Network, Alliance Bible Church, 4174 S.E. Bentley Road, Hillsboro.  An author, Knopf uses computer graphics to show how science supports the biblical account of creation.  Free presentation, suitable for fifth grade through adult.  503-648-1873 or www.alliancebible.org.
     8 p.m. Big Night ’07 youth outreach sponsored by Church on the Rock – Washington of Battle Ground, East Gymnasium at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main, Battle Ground, Wash.  Featuring the House of Asher, a band from Wasilla, Alaska; extreme games, sumo wrestling, prizes, a raffle and refreshments.   Free admission.  360-903-9940.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22
     Morning, Creation Day worship service, Oak Hills Christian Reformed Church, 2800 N.W. 153rd Ave., Beaverton.  Promoted by the Oregon Center for Christian Values at a conference earlier this month, this is an effort to reframe Earth Day as a Christian event called “Creation Day” to be celebrated each April 22.  503-645-2245 or 971-570-6251.
     10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. . Evangelist Donnie Swaggart of Baton Rouge, La., speaking, Christian Praise Center, 254 N. 19th Ave., Cornelius. Part of the church’s monthlong 10th anniversary celebration.  503-357-3779 or www.christianpraisecenter.org.

    10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Revival services with speaker Joe Weidinger, first of four consecutive days, Believer's Cornerstone Fellowship, 22080 Bear Creek Road, Bend.  Continues at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.  541-382-8791.
      2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Life Development 101 with Pastor Dale Ebel, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin.  503-638-5900.
     3:30 p.m., Spring Concert for Concordia University choral ensembles and handbells,  St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, N.E. 29th Ave. & Dekum St., Portland.  Theme is “Living in Victory” Freewill offering.  503-280-8501.
     6 p.m., Concert Series, Cedar Mill Bible Church, 12200 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland, with “originals” presented by gifted artists in a family-friendly concert. 503-644-3156.
     7 p.m., Author Pam Farrel speaking, Newberg First Baptist Church, 1619 E. Second St., Newberg. Farrel and her husband, Bill, are from the San Diego, Calif., area and co-authored the popular book on relationships, Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti.   She recently released her own book, “Fantastic After 40!”   Refreshments and book signing to follow. 503-538-7468 or www.farrelcommunications.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24
     6 to 8 p.m., Open house at Portland Adventist Elementary School, 3990 N.W. First St., Gresham. 503-665-4102 or www.paes.com
     7 to 9 p.m. Volunteer orientation for Friends of the Carpenter Ministry of Vancouver, Wash., 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver.  360-750-4752 or friendsofthecarpenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
     Annual Women in Pursuit conference at Word of Faith Christian Center, 2900 S.W. Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro. 503-649-6023 or www.wordoffaithcc.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26
     11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Annual Spring Luncheon at Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. Also includes a bake, craft and plant sale. 503-667-6800.
      6 to 9 p.m., Actress Jennifer O’Neill speaking at annual fundraising gala and silent auction for Care Net Pregnancy Center of Vancouver, Wash., Mt. Hood Ballroom of Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 N.W. Airport Way, Portland.  O’Neill will share her personal testimony and give a “life-affirming message.”  360-699-5433 or wkuykendall@prcvancouver.org or www.prcvancouver.org.
     7 p.m., Northwest Regional Healing Rooms Conference, first of three consecutive days, Garden Valley Christian Assembly, 3047 Garden Valley Road, Roseburg. Featured speaker is Cal Pierce of the Spokane (Wash.) Healing Rooms.  Continues 10 a.m. through evening on Friday and Saturay, including a special “Pastor-Leader Luncheon” on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. $35 per peson or $40 per married couple. 541-673-8685 or www.gvcaonline.com.
     7 to 8:30 p.m., Adoptive parent support group, Countryside Community Church, 18810 S.W. Kruger Road, Sherwood. Parents of adopted children exchange advice and find mutual encouragement and emotional support. Facilitated by licensed clinical worker Rhonda Walker of International Family Services. 503-625-7663.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27
     Supernatural, the Northwest Baptist Convention’s Student Conference, first of two consecutive days, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash.,.Features late night rally with Christian illusionist Brock Gill, music by Paul Ramey Band, and drama by a team from Corban College in Salem.  360-882-2117 or youthguy@nwbaptist.org.
     Women’s Retreat sponsored by Wood Village Baptist Church, first of three consecutive days, The Resort at the Mountain, Welches. Theme: “A Weekend to Remember.” : $70 503-661-7686.
      Mid-High Spring Explosion Retreat for youth sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Portland, first of three consecutive days, at Menucha Conference Center near Corbett. 503-228-7331.
     Seventh annual benefit dinner for My Father’s House shelter of Gresham, Persimmon Country Club, 500 S.E. Butler Road, Gresham.  503-492-3046.
     6:30 p.m., Teen Challenge of Portland’s 2007 Spring Banquet with featured speaker Mike Hodges, president of Teen Challenge USA, Portland Airport Embassy Suites Hotel, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave. Portland. Celebrating 20 years of ministry by Teen Challenge locally. Theme is “But GOD.” $30, or $275 for a table of 10 guests. 503-230-1910.
     7 p.m., 17th annual Showtime Concert for the No Kidding Choir, a youth outreach, Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 N.E. 14th, Portland. Sponsored by Ainsworth Community Christian Church Ministries, the choir is led by Janice Hopkins. The concert seeks to raise money for the choir’s spring tour to San Antonio, Texas. $15. www.nokiddingchoir.com.
     7 to 9 p.m., Israel vs. the World seminar with David Hocking, first of three consecutive days, Calvary Chapel Southeast, 13520 S.E. Pheasant Court, Milwaukie.  Also 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 9, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday.  Free.  503-794-8266.
     7:30 p.m. Corban College choirs in concert, Psalm Performing Arts Center on campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem.  Features gospel songs, spirituals and more, including the popular “Oh Happy Day” and the modern choral piece “Water Night” by Eric Whitaker.  Free.  503-375-7018, www.corban.edu/music/index.html.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28
     Upward Trails ministry’s hike on the Hamilton Mountain Loop. A nine-mile loop of moderate grade and featuring abundant wildflowers. 503-668-8950.
     8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16th annual Rummage Sale sponsored by Resurrection Lutheran Church, first of two consecutive days, at the church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave., Portland.  Multiple rooms of quality items at good prices.  Bake sale and knife sharpening.  No checks, please.  503-252-6194.
     Volunteer Service Weekend sponsored by Hinson Church, Portland, first of two consecutive days. Church family will reach out and touch people in need. 503-232-1156.
     Benefit auction for Trinity Lutheran School of Oregon City, Oregon City Golf Club, 20124 S. Beavercreek Road, Oregon City. 503-632-5554 or 503-504-3141.
     Benefit brunch for My Father’s House shelter of Gresham, Persimmon Country Club, 500 S.E. Butler Road, Gresham.  503-492-3046.        11 a.m., Donor Appreciation Luncheon for House of Hope Portland, New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas.  Lunch served at noon.  Meet current House of Hope Portland teens and their families starting at 11 a.m.  Reservations at 503-235-3725 or houseofhopeportland@mac.com.
      1 to 4 p.m., How to Live Practically Free on Absolutely Nothing, a workshop, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N. Second St., Silverton.  Although the workshop has a tongue-in-cheek title, it has the serious purpose of helping those who are unemployed, underpaid or living on fixed incomes to meet the challenges of living on limited funds and still thrive.  Those who are financially comfortable also will find the class useful, according to its leader, Marilyn Brenden.  She is the owner of a free daily e-mail list that shares money-saving tiips.  Free books awarded in a  drawing at the end of the workshop.  Free admission; donations to the church welcome. Advance registration required at 503-874-9481 or trinityevents@wildblue.net or sign up at www.trinitylutheranonline.org.
      2 p.m., Ambassadors of Gospel Music festival, a daylong presentation by Southern gospel groups from throughout the Northwest, Portland First Pentecostal Church of God, 6030 S.E. 136th Ave., Portland. 503-793-6230 or 360-658-1922.
      3 and 7 p.m., Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus concerts, Vancouver Seventh-day Adventist Church, 9711 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver.  Also performing will be the Loma Linda Men’s Chorus.  Reservations at www.oamc.org.
     4 p.m. The Amazing Auction and dinner to benefit Salem Academy Christian Schools, at the main campus, 942 Lancaster Drive N.E. . The steak dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the oral auction is at 6:30. An international theme, based on the popular TV show “The Amazing Race.” $15 per person, or $120 for a full table, or $200 for a VIP table. 503-378-1219 or www.salemacademy.org.
     5 to 9 p.m., Open house and benefit concert by “Brother’s Eyes” at new home of Teen Challenge International’s Men’s Program, the former Shedd School at 31700 Fayetteville Drive, Shedd.  The facility is now known as the Willamette Valley Training Center. 541-491-1002 or www.teenchallengepnw.com/wvtc.

     5:30 p.m., "Share the Light, Transforma Life," the seventh annual spring benefit auction sponsored by the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of Women of Vision, Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 S.W. Sixth, Portland.  Women of Vision supports the worldwide relief work of the Christian ministry World Vision.  Master of ceremonies is Mike Donahue of KOIN-TV 6 News.  Evening concludes with a performance by the Cambodian Dance Troupe of Oregon. For reservations, phone  Patty Scorgie at 503-245-2362. For information, www.cwwov.org.
      6 p.m., Liberty Quartet. southern gospel singers from Boise, Idaho, in concert, Springfield Church of God, 1369 D St., Springfield. Freewill offering. www.libertyquartet.com
      6 p.m., Institute for Creation Science, Powell Valley Covenant Church, 1335 S.E. 282nd Ave., Gresham. Brandon Church will present on “Impacts in Society – Creation and Evolution,” which looks at the effects on world history and culture of the two conflicting views about origins, 503-665-1072 or creationengcon@aol.com.
      6:30 p.m. India Partners’ Vision and Fundraising Dessert Extravaganza, Hilton Eugene, 66 East Sixth Ave. , Eugene.  India Partners is a non-profit Christian international relief and development agency that serves the basic needs of the people in India.
Bill Barrett, part of the Barrett and Fox show on KKNU New Country 93 radio, will be the master of ceremonies and Pastor Isaac Benarjee of Andhra Pradesh, India, and Brent Hample, president/chief executive officer of India Partners, will be keynote speakers. Seats are available for the public, but an RSVP to India Partners is required. 1-877-87-INDIA (1-877-874-6342) or  donna@indiapartners.org.
     7 to 9:15 p.m. Third annual Dinner Celebration for Portland Christian Schools with featured speaker, radio and TV legend Art Linkletter, Portland Airport Embassy Suites, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland. $45. Theme is “Celebrating 60 Years of Christian Education.” 503-256-3960.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29
      10:30 a.m. Free Texas pit barbecue after morning worship service, Christian Praise Center, 254 N. 19th Ave., Cornelius. Conclusion to the church’s monthlong 10th anniversary celebration.  503-357-3779 or www.christianpraisecenter.org.
     Association of Christian Schools International’s Northwest Region’s Administrator/Board Conference, first of three consecutive days, Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside. Theme is “Living on the Edge.” Speaker is Phil Tuttle of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Atlanta, Ga. $130 per ACSI member delegate (includes Monday evening banquet), $200 non-member. 360-256-5860 or www.acsi.org/~6263
     2 p.m., Seminar on parenting children through 10 years old, first of three weekly sessions, Chinese Faith Bapist Church, 2830 N.E. Flanders St., Portland.  Presenter: . Mary Wan of Western Seminary, on how to nurture kids to grow in physical, mental, and spiritual health.  503-236-8225.
     3 p.m., Organ recital by Heidi Kohne, First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. Kohne, organist at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Chruch, Portland, will perform organ works using the alphabet to spell famous names. 503-228-7331.
     3 p.m., Salem Boys Choir in concert, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2000 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego.  The choir will present music from their annual "Boys on Broadway" production, as well as classical and pop selections.  Free admission; freewill offering taken.  503-635-4563 or www.oursaviors.net
     5:30 p.m., Family Night, Hinson Church, 1131 S.E. 20th and Salmon St., Portland. 503-232-1156.
        6 p.m., Liberty Quartet, southern gospel singers from Boise, Idaho, in concert,  Corvallis Nazarene Church, 4900 N.W. Hwy 99, Corvallis, Freewill offering.  www.libertyquartet.com
     6 p.m., The Voices of Praise (formerly Sharron Kremer and sisters) gospel music group performing, Monmouth Evangelical Church, 191 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. 503-623-2878
      6 p.m., Celebrating His Goodness, an evening of Gospel praise, New Song Community Church, 2511 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland.  Features Grant High School Gospel Choir, Jerutha Greenidge, Pastor Richard Probasco’s Vocal Band, New Song Worship Choir and  New Song Kids Choir.  503-493-1301.

MONDAY, APRIL 30
      Noon, Kari Otos, director of Rock Solid Community Teen Center in Brush Prairie, Wash., speaking to luncheon of the Downtown Vancouver chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, Dulin’s Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-910-2000.