March 2007 calendar

THROUGH MAY 31
Exhibit of abstract paintings and assemblages by local Christian artist Vonda Roloff, Mountain Park Recreation Center, 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace, Lake Oswego. Assemblages, an art form that evolved this last century, is similar to three-dimensional collage. The show opened on Feb. 7; the gallery is open daily. For gallery hours, phone 503-635-3561. For general information on Roloff’s artistry, go to www.vondaroloff.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1
6:30 p.m., Roundup Dinner for Metro Police Chaplaincy, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. 503-643-8686 or www.officeralive.org.
7 p.m., Claudio Freidzon speaking, first of two consecutive evenings, Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 2110 Santiam Hwy. S.E., Albany. Freidzon is founding pastor of King of Kings Church, a 20,000-member congregation in Argentina. His international ministry is known for powerful manifestations of the Holy Spirit through signs and wonders. Freewill offering taken. 541-924-0883 or www.vcfalbany.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2
     Women’s Retreat sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Portland, first of two consecutive days, Menucha Conference Center on the Columbia Gorge with Kathy Stewart, spiritual director, speaking. 503-228-7331.
    Oregon Assemblies of God’s Men’s Conference with speakers Robert Solomon and Steve and Bo Stern, first of two consecutive days, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. $39 includes lunch, $49 is both father-son registration, $10 for each additional son. www.oregonag.org.
     1:30 p.m., Religion in the American Founding, a scholarly conference sponsored by the History and Political Science Department at George Fox University, first of two consecutive days, on the Newberg campus. Public invited to attend lectures today. 503-538-8383 or mhall@georgefox.edu.
    5:30 p.m., Sportsmen’s Banquet, Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring, Speakers, exhibits, and food for this 17th annual event. Exhibits continue Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m. 503-663-5050.
     Women’s Retreat sponsored by Salem Alliance Church, first of three consecutive days, Canby Grove Conference Center, Canby. Speaker is Wendy Perrin, speaker. Theme: “A Precious Treasure.” 503-581-2129.
     Men’s Ministry Retreat sponsored by Crossroads Community Church of Vancouver, Wash., first of two consecutive days, Tolovana Inn, Cannon Beach. Theme is “Renew Your Call to Faithfulness.” Speakers: Pastor Bill Ritchie and Louie Leonardo. Registration: $120.   503-289-6307 or 360-256-9711.
    Special Meetings, first of 10 consecutive days, Apostolic Faith Church, 5601 S.E. Duke St., Portland.   503-777-1741.
     Evening, Men: Pillars of Faith, second annual Mid-Valley Men’s Conference with featured speaker H.B. London, vice president of Focus on the Family, first of two consecutive days, Salem Evangelical Church, 455 Locust St. N.E., Salem. Continues Saturday morning. London is former pastor of Salem First Nazarene Church. $25 for ages 17 and older, and $15 for ages 12 through 16. All men will receive a copy of Spirit Warriors by Oregon pastor Stu Weber. 503-581-0102 or www.salemec.com/pillars.
     7 p.m., Newberg Community Monthly Prayer Meeting, West Chehalem Friends Church, 16700 N.E. North Valley Road, Newberg. 503-550-1263.
     7 p.m., Destiny Ministries International’s Miracles, Healing and Restoration conference, first of two consecutive days, Phoenix Inn Hotel, 12712 S.E. Second Circle, Vancouver, Wash. Continues at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. 360-699-9777 or destrump@pacifier.com
    7:30 p.m. Sixth annual Hymn Fest sponsored by Corban College of Salem, First United Methodist Church, 600 State St., Salem. Theme is “Hymns of the Trinity.” Music presented by combinations of the college’s chamber choir, orchestra, organ, strings, brass ensemble and timpani. Free admission; donations accepted. 503-375-7018, www.corban.edu/music/index.html
     7:30 to 9 p.m., Christian Comedy Night with comedians Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee, gymnasium at Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. Both Pomarolli and McGehee have performed on national network and cable TV comedy shows. Includes dessert and coffee. $12 general admission, or $78 reserved seating for table of four and $155 for table of eight. Childcare through age 5 for $5 advance. 503-245-7735 or go to www.pcctoday.com.
     8 p.m., North End Players present Cheaper by the Dozen, first of six presentations through March 11, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 7600 N. Hereford, Portland. Directed by Sally Skelding. Repeated Mar. 3 and 9-10 and 8 p.m. Also matinees on March 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. For reservations, phone 503-286-3679.
     8 to 10 p.m., Epiphany — music from Holding Out and Emily Crawford, River’s Edge Church, 3801-B Fruit Valley Road, Vancouver, Wash. $5 suggested donation. www.myspace.com/epiphanyevent.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3
     Upward Trails ministry’s cross-country ski outing on the Westleg Road. 503-648-9267 or 503-668-1081.
     8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Association of Christian Schools International’s Northwest Region’s Early Education Training Workshop, Grace Christian School, 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford. For teachers, assistants and administrators of childcare and school programs for young children. Speakers are Leanne Leak, assistant director of early education for ACSI’s Northern California region, and Cheryl Cranston, assistant direcctor of early education for ACSI Northwest. 360-256-5860 or www.acsi.org/~nw.
    8:30 a.m., Children’s Ministry Conference, Super Saturday, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Hosted by Child Evangelism Fellowship with theme, “Forming Our Future.” Keynote speaker: Gary Strudler of Rolling Hills Community Church. Workshops, exhibits, and lunch. Cost: $40. 503-256-2718.
    9 to 11 a.m., Aglow International presents Mary, Meet Elizabeth! a mentoring seminar for women, Rooms 202 A&B of Building 48 at Chemeketa Community College, 4000 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Led by Lanelle Brooks, who has 20 years experience in matching people with mentors in both secular and church settings. This will show how to assist someone else to walk victoriously with God. Worship and personal ministry will follow from 11:30 to 12:30 for those who can stay longer. 503-393-8718 or lanell.wilborn@juno.com
     9:30 a.m., Woodworker Show and Tell sponsored by Friends of the Carpenter ministry of Vancouver, Wash., at the agency headquarters, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.
     11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Truckstop Ministries presents Christian gospel and country music with Riny Horst, Kathy Ashley Horst, Sons of Thunder, and contemporary Christian recording artist “Catharine,” Portlander Marketplace Cinema Theater at Jubitz Truckstop, 10350 N. Vancouver Way, Portland. Free admission. 503-335-3132 or 503-281-3576.
    11 a.m to 5 p.m., Missions Conference for Evangelical Covenant North Pacific Conference, Milwaukie Covenant Church, 12201 S.E. Linwood Ave., Milwaukie, 503-659-1382.
     Crossing Borders cross-cultural conference, Irvington Covenant Church, 4008 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. Keynote speaker is Scot McKnight, professor at North Park University and author of The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others. 503-287-5226.
     Woman to Woman Conference, Corban College, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. 503-581-8600 or www.corban.edu.
    5 p.m., Concert by Carl Parker and the Tabernacle Orchestra, Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church, 26 S.W. Condor Way (near intersection of S.W. Barbur Boulevard and Hamilton Street), Portland. 503-984-1071.
    6 p.m., Saving the Star That Shines So Bright, a gospel music concert to benefit reconstruction of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Portland, Calvary Christian Center, 126 N.E. Alberta, Portland. $10 donation. The Baptist church was destroyed by fire Feb. 6. Sponsored by PO Soul Entertainment/Ministry Co. 503-309-9713 or www.posoulentertainment.com.
     7 p.m., Faith and Family Night at the Portland Trailblazers including post-game concert with Chris Rice, Rose Garden arena. The Blazers play the Sacramento Kings. Discounted tickets for church groups. Co-sponsored with KFIS 104.1 “The Fish” radio. www.1041thefish.com.
    7 p.m., Samputu and Ingeli Concert, First Baptist Church, 395 Marion St. N.E., Salem. Samputu, from Rwanda, has the African equivalent of a Grammy Award. He and his dance troupe, Ingeli, will perform. Suggested donation. 503-364-2285.
     7 p.m. Famed Christian blues artist Darrell Mansfield in concert to benefit restoration of a historic church building in Independence, Monmouth Christian Church, 959 W. Church St., Monmouth. The 132-year-old church building is now home to Liberty Fellowship, pastored by Ricky and Nicole Faircloth. The concert also features Wild Fire, a contemporary Christian band from Silverton. Tickets $7 for adult (free for younger than 18) at Bible Book House, Rainbow West Christian Supply, Weathers Music and Apex Music in Salem, Uptown Music in Keizer and Rainbow West in Albany. 503-838-9861 or 971-388-5809 or bodyofchrist7@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4
     3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Chamber Choir in concert, at the church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. $10 adult, $5 students or senior citizens. 503-228-7331 or www.fpcpdx.org.
     4 to 6:30 p.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.
    5 p.m., Cathedral Vespers with Cathedral Chamber Singers, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th and Everett St., Portland, with organ recital following by Kraig Scott, professor of organ, Walla Walla College, Wash. 503-478-1230.
    6 p.m. International Assemblies of God missionaries Nathan and Beth Davis speaking at evening service, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. 503-304-4000.

MONDAY, MARCH 5
     Northwest Baptist Convention’s Evangelism Conference, first of two consecutive days, Northside Baptist Church, 5201 N.E. Minnehaha St., Vancouver, Wash. Speakers include Daniel Forshee of Southwestern Baptist Theological seminary; Ed Stetzer of the North American Mission Board; Bill Crews, president emeritus of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Terry ittle of Crossover Church in Spokane, Wash.; and Mike Thibodeaux of Simplicity Ministries. Music by concert artist Steve Green. Theme is “From Here to the World.” 360-882-2100.
     Special event to promote Realize the Vision campaign to expand Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd, Beaverton. 503-643-6511 or www.vbconline.org.
    :30 p.m., Vancouver Evening Aglow presents a Night of Worship with The Proctor Family, Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 S.E. 10th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-673-2898.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Noon, Masterworks Expo, Psalm Performing Arts Center at Corban College, 5000 S.E. Deer Park Drive, Salem. A focus on the Russian composers Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev. A performance by the college’s chamber choir and a lecture from Virginia Cross, the college’s music department chair. Free admission. 503-375-7018, www.corban.edu/music/index.html.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Open House, St. John Lutheran School, 2142 N.E. McDonald Lane, McMinnville. 503-472-9189.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
John Reuben in concert, The Lighthouse, 1790 Charnelton St., Eugene. $10. Group discounts available. lamconcerts.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
     7 p.m., World Vision presents The Broken and Beautiful Tour with Mark Schultz, Big Daddy Weave and David Klinkenberg in concert, New Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend. Tickets at itickets.com, Family Christian Book Store in Bend and Cornerstone Christian Book and Gift in Redmond, $15 and $18 general admission or reserved seats $25. 541-815-1380.
     7 p.m., Americans for a Safe Israel, a group composed of Christians and Jews, Congregation Shaarie Torah, 920 N.W. 25th, Portland. 1-877-288-8488 or www.afsi.org/afsi/oregon.
    7 p.m. Open house, Eastside Christian School, 175th and Powell Blvd., Gresham. 503-661-7210, ext. 12, or www.ecswarriors.com.
     7 to 8:30 p.m., Adoptive parent support group, Countryside Community Church, 18810 S.W. Kruger Road, Sherwood. Parents of adopted children can exchange advice and find mutual encouragement and emotional support. Facilitated by licensed clinical worker Rhonda Walker of International Family Services. 503-625-7663.
    7:30 p.m., George Fox University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble in concert, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. Free admission. 503-554-2621, pvandehe@georgefox.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9
     Women’s Retreat, first of two consecutive days, Calvary Community Church, 2655 38th Ave., Longview, Wash., with Carley Wecks, Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Portland, speaking. 360-423-1160.
     Author Jennifer Brost of Iowa visiting at Shared Hope International in Vancouver, Wash., first of three consecutive days. Brost, a pastor’s wife, is president of The Job Foundation and the author of an autobiography about the spiritual challenges she faced after losing her mother, father, mother-in-law, son and fighting off death herself. Shared Hope, which works to oppose the sexual trafficking of young women worldwide, is among the beneficiaries from sales of her book. 1-866-HER-LIFE or www.TheJobFoundation.org.
    Adventist Heritage weekend, first of two consecutive days, Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market, Portland. Includes Saturday afternoon presentation by the Elbow Room Theatre drama group from Portland Adventist Academy. sue.patzer@nw.npuc.org.
    Women’s Retreat first of two consecutive days, Calvary Community Church, 2655 38th Ave., Longview, Wash.. Carley Wecks, Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Portland, is featured speaker. 360-423-1160.
     High Schoolers’ Overnighter, Sonrise Church, 770 N.E. Rogahn St., Hillsboro. Continues to Saturday. 503-640-2449.
     5:30 p.m, Dinner, followed at 7 p.m. by country gospel music concert with Riny Horst and guests, Open Bible Community Church, 4006 S.E. King Road, Milwaukie. Free admission. 503-335-3132 or 503-653-2663.
     FamilyLife Weekend to Remember for married couples, first of three consecutive days, Sunriver location to be announced. 1-800-FL-TODAY or www.weekendtoremember.com.
     7 p.m., Evergreen State Quartet, a Southern gospel group, in concert, Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd,. Beaverton. The group is from the Seattle area. Freewill offering. 503-643-6511.
     7 p.m., Paul Wright in concert, Oregon Mountain Coffee Company, 930 N. Phoenix Road, No. 4, Medford. $10. 541-245-4401.
     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 to 9 p.m., Israel vs. the World, a seminar with guest speaker David Hocking, first of three consecutive days, Calvary Chapel Southeast Portland, 13520 S.E. Pheasant Court, Milwaukie. Continues from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and at 8, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. 503-794-8266.
     7 p.m. to midnight. CCMfriends Country & Western Dance and Potluck, Milwaukie Community Club Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Dance lesson at 7; dancing starts at 8 p.m. Western or casual dress. $7. Couples welcome with their partners. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880 or www.ccmfriends.com.
    7:30 p.m., Warner Pacific College Theater Department presents Milan Stitt’s drama The Runner Stumbles, first of six performances through March 18, The Cellar Theater on the college campus, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland. Also at 7:30 p.m. March 10,11, 16 and 17 and 3 p.m. on March 18. Based on true events, the play concerns a young priest on trial for the murder of a young nun in Michican in the early 1900s. $7 general or $4 for students and senior citizens. 503-517-1207.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
    Upward Trails ministry’s hike up Beacon Rock and on the trails of historic Fort Cascades. An easy four-mile outing. 503-668-8950.
     7 a.m., David Beamer, father of United Airlines Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer, speaking at men’s breakfast, Beaverton Christian Church, 13600 S.W. Allen Blvd., Beaverton. Beamer recently joined Emmanuel School of Religion in Johnson City, Tenn., as special assistant to the president, after retiring from a lifelong career in computer technology. Free admission. 503-646-2151 or www.bcc.org.
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Association of Christian Schools International’s Early Education Training Workshop, Sonshine School, 395 Marion St. N.E., Salem. Speakers are Pat Baer of Baymonte Christian Preschool in Scotts Valley, Calif., and Cheryl Cranston, assistant director of early education for ACSI Northwest. $32 for members by Feb. 26, $42 after that date; $64 and $74, respectively, for non-members. 360-256-5860 or acsinw@acsi.org.
    8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Heart Talk writing conference for women, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland. Keynoter is Deborah Hedstrom-Page, author and pastor's wife. Worship led by Jean Goodrich. 11 other speakers. 503-517-1931, or westernseminary.edu/women
     9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fifth annual lectureship for Faith Seminary Salem, featuring David Noebel of Summit Ministries, Morning Star Community Church, 4775 27th Ave. S.E., Salem. Theme is “Worldviews in Collision.” 503-362-9026 or www.summit.org.
     9 a.m. to noon, Intimate Issues for Women in Marriage, a seminar featuring counselor Joyce Wachsmuth of Greater Portland Bible Church, Family Center Fireside Room at Mountain Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway, Lake Oswego. Sponsored by Mountain Park Church’s Women’s Ministries. $15 includes continental breakfast. 503-635-3319.
     9 a.m. to noon, Manna Coaching presents Strategic Dating, a seminar, Beaverton-area location to be announced. Led by certified master coach Michelle Blacksher. $49. 503-504-7052 or m.blacksher@att.net.
     Second annual Women’s Conference sponsored by Samaritan Counseling Center, First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson, portland.   Theme is “Women in Leadership, Women and Enrichment.” During lunch, the annual Samaritan of the Year award will be presented to Multnomah County Judge Nan Waller. 503-281-3318 of www.sccpdx.org.
     5 p.m., Trinity Choir presents Arthur Henegger’s King David with guest soloists and members of the Oregon Symphony, first of two weekend presentations, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th and Everett Street, Portland. Repeated Sunday at 3 p.m. Suggested donation: $10. 503-478-1230.
     Evening, Shekinah Christian Singles Dance, Shekinah Church, 1015 Third, Longview, Wash. 360-577-1984,360-749-0258   www.pacifier.com/~gmwoods/Cancel%20index.htm
     6:15 p.m., 16th annual benefit auction and dinner for Hood View Junior Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist school, 26505 SE. Kelso Road. Boring. Proceeds to toward paying off the school’s new Media Center/Technology Lab and for equipment and softwarre for the new Computer Technology Lab. 503-663-4568.
     7 p.m., Paul Wright in concert, Rogue Valley Fellowship, 2373 W. Pacific Hwy., Medford. Free admission. 541-773-4993.
    7 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association’s social variety dance, “Who Says Christians Can’t 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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
     2 a.m., Daylight Savings Time 2007 begins, and continues until 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Spring forward, fall back. Note changes beginning this year.
    9 a.m. The Book of Genesis, Unfolds!, first session in a weekly Bible seminar, classroom P102 of Cedar Mill Bible Church, 12208 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. Scientific worldwide historical proofs of the Genesis account of the Flood. Covers the Creation, Garden of Eden, Tower of Babel and includes dramatic narrative biography of the lives and character of Abraham, Jacob and Joseph. Discussion and interaction. Refreshments provided. 503-644-3156.
     10:50 a.m., Southern Gospel quartet “Liberty” from Boise, Idaho performing during morning worship, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. 503-538-2570. Followed by annual church meeting and potluck. 503-538-2570.
    1:30 p.m. Concert of worship and praise by pianist Karen Scott and organist Janet Lyda, Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, 935 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland. Free admission. 503-232-9129.
     6 p.m., Homegrown Talent Night, Hinson Church, 1137 S.E. 20th and Salmon St., Portland. Enjoy talents of adults and children in the church family. Contact Linda Highman, 503-254-6257.
     6 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents video presentation of “Christ in the Passover,” Shasta Way Christian Church, 5835 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls. 541-884-9284 or www.jewsforjesus.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 12
Annual Enrichment Conference for CB (Conservative Baptists) Northwest, first of four consecutive days, at Skamania Lodge, Wash. Theme: “Living in Covenant Community: Centered on the Gospel.” 503-669-1515.
Seminary Preview, first of two consecutive days, Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 8435 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. 503-255-0332.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13
     7 p.m. Adoption information night presented by Bethany Christian Services, at the ministry's Hillsboro office, 6495 N.W. Cornelius Pass Road. Information on both domestic and international adoption. 503-533-2002.
     7 p.m., Mike Clayton of Hashem Ministries speaking, Living Water House of Fellowship, meeting at Grange Hall, 891 Settlemeir Ave., Woodburn. 503-829-6992 or www.LWHF.com
     7 p.m., Moody Chorale from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Ill., in concert, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. The chorale was founded in 1946 and has been directed since 1978 by Gerald Edmonds, who is also minister of music at Moody Memorial Church in Chicago. Free admission; freewill offering taken. 1-800-DLMOODY or www.moody.edu.

     7 to 8:30 p.m., Adoption seminar presented by PLAN Loving Adoptions Now of McMinnville, Legacy Meridian Park Hospital's Education Center (east entrance), 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin. Free. Information on both international and domestic adoption opportunities. 503-472-8452.
     7 to 9 p.m., Selah Spring Open House at Cornerstone Christian School, 2105 Keizer Road N.E., Keizer. Refreshments provided. 503-566-8520
    7:30 p.m., Free vocal master class, Emitte Center at Corban College, 5000 S.E. Deer Park Drive, Salem. Kevin Helppie, who teaches at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, works with Corban College vocalists. Public invited to attend and learn vocal techniques.   503-375-7018 www.corban.edu/music/index.html

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
8 p.m., Singer-songwriter Phil Wickham, Canadian group Starfield, and modern-rock worship group Daydreamer of Bellingham, Wash., in concert, Bauman Auditorium on George Fox University’s Newberg campus. $8 in advance, $12 at the door at itickets.com/events/166149.html or by calling 1-800-965-9324. philwickham.com, starfieldonline.com and daydreamermusic.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15
     6:15 a.m., Men’s Breakfast Out, Salem Alliance Church, Cedar Hall, 555 Gaines St. SE, Salem. Guest speaker. $7. 593-581-2129.
     10 a.m., Comedy/mystery Busybody, the spring theater production at Corban College, first of fivepresentations through March 24, on the college campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Also at 7 p.m. March 16, 17, 22 and 24. For today’s 10 a.m., matinee, tickets are $5 apiece for student groups of 10 people or more, and a $3 lunch will be served at intermission. For the evening performances, tickets are $8 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for adults. 503-375-6035 or www.corban.edu.
     11 a.m. Western Mennonite School A cappella Choir in concert, Riviera Christian School, 1650 Brush College Road N.W., Salem. 503-363-2000.
     1 p.m. Western Mennonite School A cappella Choir in concert, Towne Hall Auditorium at Salemtowne, on Wallace Road N.W., Salem. 503-363-2000.
     Magenta Theater presents The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, first of six performances through March 24, First Baptist Church, 108 W. 27th, Vancouver, Wash. Also at 7 p.m. March 16, 22 and 23 and 3 p.m. March 17 and 24. Advance tickets $9, $10 and $13; slightly higher at the door. 360-635-4358 or magentaboxoffice@comcast.net.
     7 to 8:30 p.m., Open house at Portland Christian Elementary School, 11845 S.E. Market St., Portland. 503-256-3960, www.pcschools.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
     High Desert Men’s Summit with evangelist and author Dave Roever and H.B. London of Focus on the Family and concerts by Third Day and Todd Agnew, first of two days, Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond. Also baseball great Dave Dravecky, John Garrick, Phil Chapin and Shelley Lubben and music by Calling Simon. Contact Wayne Hanson at 541-948-3675, 541-318-1772 or www.HDMSummit.org.
     Men’s Retreat sponsored by First Church of God of Vancouver, Wash., first of three consecutive days, at Anderson Lodge in Amboy, Wash., (one hour from Vancouver) with Todd Braschler speaking on “Fight Like a Man.” $90. Contact Steve Olson, 360-574-1611, ext. 6900.
     Every Man’s Conference sponsored by Sunset Presbyterian Church of Portland with featured speaker Stu Weber, first of three consecutive days, Wildhorse Canyon Washington Family Ranch in Central Oregon. Weber is senior pastor of Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring and author of Spirit Warriors. 503-292-9293 or www.sunsetpres.org.
     Northwest Baptist Convention’s Men’s Ministry Summit, first of two consecutive days, Northwest Baptist Center, 3200 N.E. 109th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Theme is “Search for Authentic Manhood.” $40 advance by March 10. 360-882-2110 or www.nwbaptist.org.
     5 to 9:45 p.m., Counseling and Discipleship Training by National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, first of two consecutive days, Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Contiunes 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Second weekend on fundamentals of biblical counseling and insights for growth. Third weekend on April 13-24. Info: www.NANC.org www.NANC.org or 317-337-9100.
      Annual Dinner/Auction, Good Shepherd School. 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. 503-663-50505.
     High School Retreat sponsored by Glenwood Community Church of Vancouver, Wash., first of three consecutive days, 360-571-3300
     7 p.m., To Love is to Share, a benefit concert for the House of Ruth, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. A night of music provided by singers and songwriters Evie Haskell, Anna Gilbert and Katie Wilson. Free admission; offering taking to benefit House of Ruth, a Hillsboro shelter ministry for young women in crisis pregnancies. For tickets and information, phone 503-245-7735.
    7 to 10 p.m., Dare2Share Ministries presents Game Day conference for junior high and senior high students, first of two days, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Road N.E., Redmond, Wash. (Near Seattle) . Continues from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m .Saturday. Featuring Dare2Share founder Greg Stier; youth evangelist Jose Zayas; music by Starfield and Superchic(k). 1-800-462-8355 or www.dare2share.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17
     St. Patrick’s Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Irish.
     Upward Trails ministry’s hike at the Tom McCall Preserve in the east Columbia River Gorge. A moderate six-to seven-mile loop. 503-261-3571 or 503-297-3521.
     7 a.m., Men’s Breakfast, Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Speaker: Norm Schwab of Yacolt Evangelical Free Church. 360-571-3300 .
     8 a.m., Men’s Breakfast, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-667-6800.
     8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Portland Worklife Project: A Kingdom Battle Plan – Bridging the Gap Between Church and Work, a forum featuring Doug Spada and Kent Humphreys, Johnson Chapel at Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission. This is for pastors and workplace leaders who sense a calling to grow God’s Kingdom by working cooperatively to equip the saints for the work of ministry in their worklives. Spada is founder and president of His Church at Work. Humphreys is president of Christ@Work Fellowship of Companies for Christ. Includes continental breakfast. 503-517-1825 or dstorey@westernseminary.edu.
     8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., His Glory Reigns Ministries of Fairview presents Beginning Prophetic Glory Ring workshop, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road, Salem. Information: 503-371-2268 or jennjoy@hisgloryringministries.com. Register at http://hisgloryringministries.com/workshop.html.
     9 a.m., Design Science Association, with Rick and Sylvia Thompson moderating a video on the life of creationist Henry Morris, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. 503-665-9563 or www.pdxdsa.org.
     9 a.m., Church Library Meeting, Metro-Portland Chapter, Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries, at Beaverton Foursquare Church, 13565 S.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Topic: Church Library Volunteers. 503-617-7656 or 503-644-9104.
    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, Parents Day of Prayer, George Fox University’s Newberg campus. Parents of George Fox students gather in Kershner Lecture Hall of Hoover Academic Build-ing and prayer walk the campus. 503-538-8383.
     9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Covenant of Fellowship Seminar, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-256-9711 or 503-289-6307.
     9 a.m. to 4 p.m., “Garage Sale” to benefit a George Fox University student “Serve Team” trip to India this summer, in the Atrium of the Edwards-Holman Science Center on the Newberg campus. 530-906-5005.

    10:30 a.m. to noon., Adoption seminar presented by PLAN Loving Adoptions Now of McMinnville, First Presbyterian Church, 230 Ninth St., Bend. Free. Information on both international and domestic adoption opportunities. 503-472-8452.
     Noon, Molalla Aglow Community Lighthouse with featured prophetic speaker Dorothy Biamont, Molalla Adult Community Center, 315 Kennel, Molalla. 503-263-7729.
     2 p.m., Portland Praise Drummers, Sunset Covenant Church, 18555 N.W. Rock Creek Blvd., Portland. Bring a drum and a heart to worship the Lord, organizers invite. 503-341-6215.
     3 p.m, Microphone Check, a Gospel hip-hop concert featuring Nik Fury, Electric Soul Improv (Michael Kay and Marvin Harley), InCyte, aProof, The BreakDown Dance Company and BreakDown Jr., at Cozmic Pizza/The Strand, 199 W. Eighth, Eugene. The concert is a gift to the community from the artists and the 20/30 Something Group of the First Baptist Church of Eugene. 541-344-3370 or davidevartsii@yahoo.com,    www.myspace.com/redemption
     5:30 p.m. Celebrate Chinese New Year on St. Patrick’s Day, with dinner sponsored by the youth of Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, 935 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland. Menu includes pot stickers, egg rolls, egg drop soup, chicken stir fry, cold barbecued pork, sauteed garlic green beans, rice almond cookies, ice cream and Asian candies. $15 per person, free for children 5 and younger. Proceeds support this summer’s youth mission trip. Dinner reservations required: phone Beth Keys, 503-232-9129.
     5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Seder Dinner for Jewish Passover, Montavilla Baptist Church, 9204 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, with Joan Lipis from Israel. For free tickets, phone 503-255-0141.      7 p.m., Benefit concert to help Morning Star Missionary Baptist church replace its historic Portland building, Englewood Christian Church, 3515 N.E. Killingsworth St., Portland. The Baptist church was destroyed by fire last month. Performing will be Linda Hornbuckle, Ron Taylor and Sonny Side Up, Willa Dorsey, the Misty Mamas and the No Time to Lose Band.   All donations collected go toward the Morning Star fund. 503-282-2103 or Philptcu@aol.com.
     7 p.m. to midnight. CCMfriends Singles Dance, Fowler Middle School, 10865 Walnut, Tigard. West Coast Swing dance lesson at 7; dancing starts at 8 p.m. Casual dress. $8. Members of East Hill Singles are admitted for free tonight as special guests. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880 or www.ccmfriends.com.
     7:30 p.m. Winter Concert of the George Fox University Concert Choir, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus. Free admission. 503-554-2623 or lwenz@georgefox.edu.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
     Celebration of Realize the Vision campaign to expand Village Baptist Church, first of two consecutive days, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd, Beaverton. 503-643-6511 or www.vbconline.org.
     10:40 a.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Tremont Evangelical Church, 7115 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. 503-774-6689 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     3:45 p.m., Portland WinterHawks Faith Night, Rose Garden arena, Portland. Professional hockey game between the WinterHawks and the Spokane Chiefs at 5 p.m., preceded at 3:45 p.m. by a free Christian concert by The Tray Michaels Band. Group tickets range from $10 to $17. Contact Liz Tillinghast at 503-236-HAWK, ext. 25 or lizt@winterhawks.com.
    5 p.m., Contemplative Vespers, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th and Everett St., Portland503-478-1230.
     6 p.m., Concert Series, Cedar Mill Bible Church, 12200 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland, with “favorites” from last year’s Sunday morning worship and premiere of a commissioned choral work by Mark Arnett. 503-644-3156.
     6 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Maranatha Church of God, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave., Portland. 503-288-7241 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     6 p.m., John Cunningham speaking, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. Cunningham and his wife, Sandy, are global missionaries with the Nazarene church and are based in Kansas City, Mo. Dessert social follows. 503-538-2570.

MONDAY, MARCH 19
     2007 Stone-Campbell Symposium, first of three consecutive days, Northwest Christian College, 821 E. 11th Ave., Eugene. Theme is “Faith and Learning in the Stone-Campbell Movement.” The Stone-Campbell Movement is a diverse Christian movement with its roots in the early 18th century and it includes Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, Churches of Christ (a cappella) and the Disciples of Christ. 541-684-7241 or www.nwcc.edu.
    6:30 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, First Church of the Nazarene, 1305 Hill St. S.E., Albany. 541-928-8655 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     6:30 and 7:45 p.m., Institute for Creation Research seminar with Frank Sherwin III, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy St., Brookings. 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. 541-469-3411 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20
     10:33 a.m. PDT, First Day of Spring. Vernal equinox, arrives a day earlier in the Northern Hemisphere, with the sun setting due west. (Spring arrives in Europe on March 21.)
     11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spurgeon Fellowship for pastors, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. 503-517-1800.
     7 p.m., Institute for Creation Research seminar with Frank Sherwin III, First Baptist Community Church, 607 Pacific Ave., Brookings. 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. 541-469-2014 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org
     7 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Soul’s Harbor Church of the Nazarene, 3601 Newberg Hwy., Woodburn. 503-981-9070 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 to 8:30 p.m., Solace for the Soul, an evening of worship for women, First Baptist Church Eugene’s Garden Room, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene. Song, prayer, and quiet time led by Amy Weinkauf. 541-345-0341.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
7 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presenting Christ in the Passover, Eastside Foursquare Church,, 9727 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. 503-251-0759, www.jewsforjesus.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
    4 p.m., Opening reception for George Fox University Student Art Exhibit, Minthorne Gallery in the Hoover Academic Building on the Newberg campus. The exhibit runs through April 13; gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. 503-554-2635 or dcampbell@georgefox.edu.
     7 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presenting Christ in the Passover, St. John’s Christian Church, 8044 N. Richmond Ave., Portland. 503-286-0613, www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 p.m., World Water Day 2007 observance with Lutanga Lubasi and Emmanuel Opong from Zambia, Africa, Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego. Lubasis is area development program manager for the Zambia office of the Christian ministry World Vision, and Opong is an expert on water resources from Ghana and Zambia program officer for World Vision. They will present the latest information on progress in working with the water needs of the developing world. 503-636-5656.
     7 p.m., Spring Breakthrough Conference with national evangelist and recording artist Dorinda Clark-Cole, first of two consecutive nights, HeavenBound Deliverance Center, 5131 N.E. 23rd, Portland. 503-940-4483.
    7 to 8:30 p.m., Adoptive parent support group, Countryside Community Church, 18810 S.W. Kruger Road, Sherwood. Parents of adopted children can exchange advice and find mutual encouragement and emotional support. Facilitated by licensed clinical worker Rhonda Walker of International Family Services. 503-625-7663.
     7:30 p.m., Presentation of one-act plays, first of three performances on three consecutive evenings, Hope Theater, second floor at 1807 N.E. 39th Ave., Portland. $8 adults, $6 for senior citizens and students. No handicapped access. Reserve seats at 503-282-2810 or billm-theatron@juno.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23
     Shekinah Christian Singles Beach Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Long Beach, Wash., location to be announced. 360-577-1984 or 360-749-0258,   www.pacifier.com/~gmwoods/Cancel%20index.htm.
     1:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Light On the Hill Fellowship, at the church, 19691 S. Meyers Road, Oregon City. Make appointments at 503-284-4040 or online at www.givelife.org.
     Theophilus Youth Ministries’ High School Retreat, first of four consecutive days, Camp Kurati, Boring. With Michelle Jones, writer, pastor, speaker, and teacher formerly with New Song Church in Los Angeles. $140. www.theophilus.info
     College/Young Adults Winter Retreat sponsored by Glenwood Community Church of Vancouver, Wash, first of three consecutive days. 360-571-3300.
     7 p.m., Worship Concert, First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. An evening of hope and faith featuring four praise bands to benefit Portland Medical Foundation’s cancer and medical bill assistance program. 360-574-1611.
     7 p.m., Terry MacAlmon in worship ministry, Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive, Grants Pass. glorycome323@aol.com or www.terrymcalmon.com.
    7 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Oak Park Community Church of God, 2990 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. 503-364-3626 or www.jewsforjesus.org
    7 p.m., Songs for Saplings concert featuring musical artist Dana Dirksen of Ridgefield, Wash., Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash. This event is for families with elementary-aged children. “Songs for Saplings” are designed to teach young children the Word of God as they learn their ABCs. 360-887-3460 or www.glenwoodcc.org or www.songsforsaplings.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24
     Upward Trails ministry’s hike to the waterfalls of Souixon Creek. An easy 7-6-mile outing. 503-668-8950.
     Newsboys, Kutless and Stellar Kart in concert, Oregon State Fair Pavilion, Salem. 503-224-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com.
     9 a.m. to noon, Central Oregon Coast Geology Field Trip and Fossil Hunt sponsored by Design Science Association. Meet at Moolack Beach area about four miles north of Newport and about 1.5 miles south of Beverly Beach State Park. A one-mile walk on the beach. 971-219-9489.
     2 p.m. Christian artists invited to take part in Outside the Camp artist fellowship lunch, Olde Spaghetti Factory, 18925 Tanasbourne Drive, Hillsboro. Discussion will be on planning art shows and outreach. Lunch cost is about $10; those needing assistance paying should phone Gary Lee at 503-341-6215.
     Delirious and Rebecca St. James in concert, City Bible Church’s Rocky Butte Campus, 9200 N.E. Fremont, Portland. $15 503-255-2224 or itickets.com.
     Revival series with Charles “Chic” Shaver, first of five consecutive days, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 N.E. Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. Shaver is on the faculty of Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Mo. 503-538-2570.
    6 p.m., Institute for Creation Science, Fellowship Hall downstairs at Powell Valley Covenant Church, 1335 S.E. 282nd Ave., Gresham. Topic is “Divine Proportion in God’s Creation,” looking at arrangements of nature that demonstrate the awesome handiwork of God. 503-665-1072 or creationengcon@aol.com.
     7 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Trinity Lutheran Church, 16000 S. Henrici Road, Oregon City. 503-632-5554 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 p.m., Josh Sofaer of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St., Baker City. 541-523-4233 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 p.m. to midnight. CCMfriends Country & Western Dance, Milwaukie Community Club Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Dance lesson at 7; dancing starts at 8 p.m. Casual dress. $7. 503-309-0318 or 503-390-1880 or www.ccmfriends.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25
     9 a.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Molalla Nazarene Church, 920 Shirley St., Molalla. 503-829-9339 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
    10:30 a.m. Country gospel recording artist Riny Horst performing during morning worship, Peninsula Open Bible Church, 8225 N. Peninsula, Portland. Free admission. 503-289-3343 or 503-335-3132.
     10:45 a.m., Josh Sofaer of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Hermiston Assembly of God, 730 S.E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. 541-567-5831 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     11 a.m., The Voices of Praise (formerly Sharron Kremer and sisters) gospel music group performing during morning worship, Aumsville-Stayton Church of God of Prophecy, on the Aumsville-Stayton Highway. 503-623-2878.
     11 a.m. and 6 p.m., International evangelist Richard Green speaking, first of four consecutive days, Lighthouse Community Church, 495 S.E. Fourth, Gresham. Also at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, following a 5 to 7 p.m. dinner each night. Green, originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, now lives in the United States and has conducted evangelistic crusades in 58 nations. Also featured will be special guests from the LifeChange program of Union Gospel Mission of Portland. 503-522-9838 or 503-663-0126.
     3 p.m., “Musical Structuralists” for Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. $25 adult, $20 senior, $5 students. 503-234-4077 or www.columbiasymphony.org
     3 p.m., Organ recital by Jonas Nordwall, First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. Nordwall is organist at First United Methodist Church, Portland. 503-228-7331.
     3:30 p.m., Lenten Service Concert, Concordia University choirs and handbells, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, N.E. 29th & Dekum St., Portland. Music and meditations. 503-288-9371.
     Oregon Right to Life’s Camp Joshua teen pro-life leadership camp, first of three consecutive days, Macleay Christian Retreat, 2887 74th Ave. S.E., Salem. For students ages 16 through 21. Featured speaker is Steve Wagner from Stand to Reason. 503-463-8563 or www.ortl.org.
     6:30 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, First Baptist Church, 450 S.E. Fairview St., Prineville. 541-447-7717 or www.jewsforjesus.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 26
    Spring Break Week for most Oregon schools and colleges through Friday, March 30.
     8:30 a.m., Your Church and Intercultural Ministry, a seminar, first of two consecutive days, Gateway Baptist Church, 13300 N.E. San Rafael, Portland. Hosted by SIM International’s Culture ConneXions. Speakers include Rev. Brian Seim, director of SIM Canada Culture ConneXions, and Ken Baker, director of SIM-SA Culture ConneXions. $50 per person, or $85 with manual. Fees include breakfast and lunch. 503-262-7397 or rickcalenberg@sim.org.
    7 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Faith Center, 108 S. Main St., Pendleton. 541-276-9569 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     Newsboys, Kutless and Stellar Kart in concert, Jackson County Exposition Grounds, Central Point. myspace.com/newsboys.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27
Retirees’ Spring Retreat sponsored by Central Bible Church of Portland, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. With Norm Cook on “Grace for the Journey.” Package rates include meals and lodging. 503-284-3130.
7 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Church of the Nazarene, 521 E. Main St., John Day. 541-575-1895.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
    Institute for Creation Research seminar with Frank Sherwin III, Sweet Home Evangelical Church, 1347 Long St., Sweet Home. 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. 541-367-4357 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org
     6:30 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Sunriver Community Church, Beaver at Theatre Drive, Sunriver. 541-593-8341 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 p.m., The King’s Yomen, a drama and yo-yo ministry, New Life Christian Center, 16575 S.E. Webster Road, Milwaukie. 503-653-0174 or www.kingsyomen.com or www.newlifemilwaukie.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29
9 a.m., Domestic Violence Conference with Nancy Murphy of Northeast Family Life, first of two consecutive days, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Presented by Portland Rescue Mission Shepherd’s Door ministry with emphasis on domestic violence from a victim’s perspective. $99. 503-256-2353.
7 p.m., Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Trinity Baptist Church, 728 N. Fifth, Lakeview. 541-947-4311 or www.jewsforjesus.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30
    Coastal Prayer Exper-ience with featured speakers T.W. Hunt and Ed Cox, first of two consecutive days, Highlands Baptist Church, 2500 Longwood Drive, Reedsport. Worship led by Rick Osburn. $50 advance, $55 at the door. Includes conference, T-shirt and two meals. 541-271-4406.
    Voice of Prophecy’s VisionBuilders Weekend, first of two consecutive days, Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, Wash. For supporters of the Voice of Prophecy ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Featuring Lonnie and Jeannie Melashenko of the Voice of Prophecy nationwide TV and radio broadcast, Hyveth Williams, senior pastor of Campus Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church in Loma Linda, Calif., and musicians from the TV program. Also a special children’s program for ages 2 to 12. 1-800-429-5700 or www.vop.com/visionbuilders.
    6:30 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, Lozier Lane Baptist Church, 794 Lozier Lane, Medford. 541-773-4778 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
     7 to 9 p.m., Portland Fellowship presents Unclean: Sexuality and the Body of Christ, a seminar with nationally known pastoral care specialist Sy Rogers, first of two consecutive days, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 S.E. 92nd Ave., Portland. Continues from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Rogers specializes in sexuality and related concerns and has been featured in national media.   This seminar looks at the Church’s response to sexual brokenness. 503-235-6364 or www.portlandfellowship.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31
     Upward Trails ministry’s hike on the Major Creek Road and exploring the region near the 123-foot-high Condit dam and pipeline. 503-668-8950.
     9 a.m. to noon, Better Dads presents Courageous Moms: Raising Boys to Become Good Men, a seminar, Parkrose High School and Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., Portland. Author and speaker Rick Johnson presents an innovative, fast-moving presentation that weaves together stories, film clips, examples and small group interaction to sharpen a mom’s skills and her understanding of boys in the process of becoming men. $25; limited to first 100 registrants. Childcare and activities for kids provided at no cost. Register at 503-665-3761 or rick@betterdads.net.
    9:30 and 10:45 p.m., Institute for Creation Research seminar with Frank Sherwin III, Fruitland Community Church, 6252 Fruitland Road N.E., Salem. 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. 503-364-1435 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org
     6 and 7:15 p.m., Institute for Creation Research seminar with Frank Sherwin III, Keizer Community Church, 380 Churchdale Ave. N., Keizer. 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. 541-469-3411 or 619-448-0900 or www.icr.org
     6:30 p.m. Monthly non-denominational worship, prayer and light soup and bread supper sponsored by Restoration Fellowship, at Restoration Community, S.E. 52nd and Flavel Street, Portland. Contact Don Duilio at 503-518-2171.
     7 p.m. Yoel Ben David of Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover, first of two consecutive days, Hauser Community Church, 69411 Wildwood Road, North Bend. Also at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday.   541-756-2591 or www.jewsforjesus.org.