March 2012 calendar

THURSDAY, MARCH 1
     7 to 8:30 a.m., Portland Westside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
     Northwest Baptist Convention’s Childhood Directors Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Ocean View Homes, one block off the beach in Lincoln City. 971-285-6473 or LAStark@nwbaptist.org.
     6 to 9 p.m., Urban Cry’s International School of Revival, first of weekend sessions running through June 3 (except for April 5-7 and May 24-26), The Healing Barn, 12205 N.E. 212th Ave., Brush Prairie, Wash. In association with Youth With a Mission and Luis Palau’s New Generation Alliance, seeks to produce effective disciples of Jesus. Sessions Thursday and Friday evenings and all day and evening Saturday. 360-903-9940 or www.UrbanCry.net.
     7 p.m., David Andrade, director of the 11-11-11 Rose Bowl prayer gathering held last November in Pasadena, Calif., speaking, Jerusalem Center Church, 6 Mace Road, Medford. 541-770-7086 or www.jerusalemcenter.us.
     7 p.m. Seminar on the Holy Spirit, first of three consecutive days, Newberg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 530 Edgewood Drive, Newberg. Led by Kevin Wilfley, this continues 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 503-319-8528.
     7 p.m., African Leadership and Reconciliation MInistries representatives speaking, Grace Baptist Church, 1619 E. Second St., Newberg. Topic is “Realities of the African Church and the New Face of Missions to Africa.” 503-538-7468.
     7:30 p.m., 12th annual Hymn Festival sponsored by Corban University, first of two consecutive evenings, First Presbyterian Church of Salem, 770 Chemeketa St. N.E., Salem. Theme is “The Incarnate Word.” Features university choir, symphony orchestra, pipe organ and piano. Free admission; freewill offering taken. 503-375-7019 or music@corban.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2
     Singles Retreat at the Beach sponsored by Lincoln City Seventh-day Adventist Church, first of two consecutive days, 2335 N.E. 22nd St., Lincoln City. Indoor camping $20. RSVP re-quired. Drop-ins welcome at potluck lunch Saturday. 541-994-6096.
     Noon, David Andrade, director of the 11-11-11 Rose Bowl prayer gathering held last November in Pasadena, Calif., speaking at a pastors’ and leaders’ luncheon, Calvary Chapel Grants Pass, 235 S.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass. 541-476-6827.
     Noon, George Fox University Auxiliary luncheon with speaker Steve Delamarter of George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Cap and Gown Roon on the Newberg campus. Delamarter will speak on Old Testament and other ancient texts. $8. 503-538-7314.
     1 to 3 p.m.,Good Samaritan Ministries’ “Widows and Orphans Satellite Book Club” discusses Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo, GSM?offices, 7929 S.W. Cirrus Drive, Bldg. 23, Beaverton. 503-644-2339 or goodsamaritanministries.org.
     1 to 6 p.m. Annual Sportsmen Dinner for men and boys 12 or older, Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. Exhibits run through the afternoon, with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Lt. Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin (Ret.) $10. 503-663-5050 or goodshepherdcc.org.
     Women’s retreat with featured speaker “Hollylu,” first of three consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. From Puyallup, Wash., Hollylu is a pediatric speech language pathologist, and also author of The Girlfriend’s Guide to Getting Real with God, a Bible study. Her topic is “Face the Book.” Suggested donation for two nights lodging and six meals $100. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
     6:30 p.m., Second annual fundraising banquet for The Edge World Outreach of Independence and Monmouth, Fellowship Hall of Cornerstone Church of God, 4395 Independence Hwy., Independence. A prime rib meal will be served as a vision for reaching the local area is presented. RSVP for childcare. Kids meal provided free. $20. 503-837-0780.
     7 to 9 p.m., MarriageTeam coach training, first of five sessions through March 11, Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. Continues 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. on March 3 and 10 and 1 to 5:30 p.m. March 4 and 11. 360-450-6042 or marriageteam.org.
     7 p.m. Christian Youth Theater presents Narnia, based on C.S. Lewis’ classic tale, first of eight performances through March 11, Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver, Wash. Also 7 p.m., March 9; 3 and 7 p.m. on March 3 and 10; 2 p.m. March 4 and 11. Advance $12 adult, $9 for youth, senior and groups. Family Day tickets for March 3 $9 ad-vance. Tickets $2 more at door. 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.
     7 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry’s Game Night, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. Bunco will be played. 503-629-8300 or www.westsidesingles.org.
     7:30 p.m., MCO Productions presents the musical The Warrior, The Story of David and Uriah, first of remaining five performances in Portland and Salem through March 9, Alpenrose Opera House, 6419 S.W. Shattuck Road, Portland. Also at 7:30 p.m. March 3, and 3 p.m. March 4 at Portland location, and noon and 7 p.m. March 9 at the Elsinore Theater, 170 High St., Salem. For preferred seating by reservation, 503-625-4373 for Portland and 503-275-3574 for Salem. mcoproductions.net.
      7:30 p.m., The Rock and Worship Roadshow with Mercy Me, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Disciple, Hawk Nelson, Sidewalk Prophets and Rend Collective, Rose Garden Arena, Portland. $10 at the door. therockandworshiproadshow.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3
     9 a.m., New Wine, New Wineskins conference on gender issues sponsored by Multnomah Biblical Seminary, at Multnomah University, 8435 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Explores issues of gender identity in contemporary culture and how to approach such matters in church and society. Speakers include Steve and Celestia Tracy from Mending the Soul Ministries and Multnomah faculty Val Clemen, Barbar Feil, Paul Metzger and Brad Harper. $20 general admission, $10 for Multnomah staff, faculty or alumni and $5 for students. 503-251-6767 or new-wineskins.org.
      9 a.m., Annual prayer breakfast sponsored by Allen Temple CME Church of Portland, Rose Room at the Rose Garden arena, Portland. $20. This is part of the church’s 63rd anniversary observance, with the theme “Transforming Lives, Families and Communities.” 503-387-0362.
      9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Salem First Church of the Nazarene’s Student Ministries’ rummage sale to benefit Honduras outreach, first of two consecutive days, at the church, 1550 Market St. N.E., Salem. Continues noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. 503-581-3680.
      9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Tax Aide” tax return filing assistance provided by George Fox University’s School of Business, Rooms 102 and 103 of the Hoover Academic Building on the university’s Newberg campus. First-come, first-served free help from students and faculty. Bring photo ID, Social Security or taxpayer identification cards, and appropriate tax forms and records. Also offered April 14. 503-554-2813 or www.georgefox.edu.
      9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EveryMan Conference, Valley Baptist Church, 2631 N.E. McDonald Lane, McMinnville. A focus on man’s proper relationship to God, spouse, family and the world. $10 if registered by Feb. 27, $15 after that date. “Man lunch” and snacks provided. 503-472-8924 or www.everymanconference.com.
      10 to 11:30 a.m., Fresh Start Restorative Health Services’ Free Healthy Eating Seminar with naturopathic physician Dr. Steven Bailey, New Columbia Community Center, 4625 N. Trenton, Portland. Includes special program for kids ages 7 to 13. 503-890-5393 or www.freshstarthealth.org.
      7 p.m., African Children’s Choir in concert, first of two consecutive days, Salem First United Methodist Church, 600 State St., Salem. Also 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday. www.AfricanChildrens
Choir.com.
      7:30 to 11 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association’s National Anthem Day Dance, Dance with Joy Studios, 7981 S.E. 17th Ave., Portland. Foxtrot lesson with Jen Miller during first half-hour. christiansocialcance.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4
      Upward Trails ministry outing in the Audubon Trails in Forest Park in Portland. Approximately a four-mile “kid friendly” hike in moderate hills. 503-668-8950.
      10:45 a.m., Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District Missions President Joanne Stevens speaking during morning worship, Newberg Church of the Nazarene, 23177 N.E. Old Yamhill Road, Newberg. 503-538-2570.
      4 p.m., Family and Friends Worship Celebration, Allen Temple CME Church, 4236 N.E. Eighth, Portland. Speaker is Bishop A.R. Obey of New Life Baptist Church in Lacey, Wash. This is part of the Portland church’s 63rd anniversary observance, with the theme “Transforming Lives, Families and Communities.” 503-387-0362.
      4:30 to 8 p.m., Family Relationships Seminar: Simply Parenting, first of three consecutive weekly sessions, St. John Lutheran Church, 2142 N.E. McDonald Lane, McMinnville. Focuses on how to relate to other family members in a Christian, respectful and non-confrontational manner; special emphasis on parent-child relationship. Dinner and child care provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. $10 each or $12.50 per couple at the door. Parents, grandparents or soon-to-be parents welcome. Register at 503-472-6677 or ivanbrewer@juno.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 5
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Book fair to benefit Good Shepherd School, first of five consecutive days, Room S106 at Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. Continues during same hours through Thursday, and also 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday evening and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. 503-663-5280.
6:30 p.m., Vancouver Evening Aglow with speaker Mel Novak, Shiloh Fellowship, 10709 S.E. 10th St., Vancouver, Wash. Pot-blessing meal during first half-hour. 360-892-6020.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America luncheon with speaker Sandra Larsen, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Larsen will report on her recent trip to Honduras. $15 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
6 to 8:45 p.m.,Good Samaritan Ministries presents Scriptures That Move Us, GSM headquarters, 7929 S.W. Cirrus Drive, Bldg. 23, Beaverton. A look at impacting Old Testament passages. 503-644-2339 or goodsamaritanministries.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
     7:30 to 9 a.m., Mid-Willamette Valley breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Novak’s Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. 503-928-8354 or www..cccnw.net
     11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eugene-Springfield luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Eugene Hilton, 66 E. Sixth Ave., Eugene. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
     7 p.m., Navajo pastor Ellison Bennett of Covenant Faith Church in Gilbert, Ariz., speaking, Jerusalem Center Church, 6 Mace Road, Grants Pass. Bennett has ministered on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. 541-770-7086 or www.jerusalemcenter.us.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9
      2012 Native Christian Conference, first of two consecutive days, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville. Speakers, praise and worship, praise dancing. $10 per day or $15 for the weekend. 928-775-6897 or salt_of_the_earth513@hotmail.com.
      Noon and 7 p.m., MCO Productions presents the musical The Warrior, The Story of David and Uriah, Elsinore Theater, 170 High St., Salem. For preferred seating by reservation, phone 503-275-3574. mcoproductions.net.
      Kate White ministering in music at Centralia Nazarene Church’s Women’s Retreat, first of three consecutive days, 119 W. First St., Centralia, Wash. www.katewhitemusic.com.
      6 to 9 p.m., Volunteer training for Pregnancy Counseling and Information Centers of McMinnville and Newberg, first of four sessions on two consecutive weekends, Yamhill County site to be announced. Continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 and 17 and 6 to 9 p.m. March 16. 503-434-4400, www.pregnancyhelp.info.
     7 p.m., Christian Youth Theater presents the musical The Wizard of Oz, first of six public performances over two weekends, The Jackson Campus (old Oregon City High School), 1306 12th St., Oregon City. Also at 7 p.m. March 10, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. March 11 and 18. Advance tickets $12 adult, $9 for child, senior or group. Tickets $2 more at door. Special school-day performances at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. March 14, at $6 each for school groups of 10 to 99 and $5 each for groups of 100 or more. 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.
      7 p.m. Westside Singles Ministry’s Teach ’n Reach with Dwayne Sharp speaking about generosity in the Christian life, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. 503-629-8300 or see the group’s Facebook page.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
     Upward Trails ministry’s hike up the Clackamas River to Pup Creek Falls. A 7.6-mile, moderate hike with a 1,050-foot elevation gain. 503-522-7205.
      Parents Day of Prayer, George Fox University’s Newberg campus. 503-554-2114 or georgefox.edu/parents.
     9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Powerhouse Seminar, led by pastor and author Gregg Harris, Hillsboro Household of Faith, 5529 N.W. Five Oaks Drive, Hillsboro. This is a “wisdom seminar” on life in the home and community. Harris is bestselling author of The Christian Home School, father of bestselling authors Joshua, Alex and Brett Harris, and teaching elder of Gresham Household of Faith. $25 per person, $35 per couple, $10 per teen. Text RSVP to 503-809-9090.
     10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask, an apologetics simulcast with Lee Strobel, Mark Mittleberg, Craig Hazen and Douglas Groothuis, Mission Church, 2221 N.E. Third St., Bend. Co-sponsored by the church and Prepare the Way. Light lunch and snacks provided. Free admission. 541-325-2639 or www.preparetheway.us.

      10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Against All Odds Restoration Foundation presents "The Helper Workshop," Colwood National Golf Club, 7313 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland. Led by minister Mervin January and elder Monique Sampson-January, this is a four-hour self-empowerment spiritual workshop for Christians who desire to get results from God. $25 includes lunch. 503-381-1977.
      4:45 p.m., Oral and silent auction to benefit Willamette Valley Christian School, at the school, 9075 N.E. Pueblo, Brooks. 503-393-5236 or www.wvcs.org.
     5 p.m., Annual turkey dinner fundraised sponsored by First Baptist Church of Carlton, Carlton Elementary School, 420 S. Thid St., Carlton. Benefits church camp scholarships. $7.50 adult, $4.50 children. 503-852-7273.
      5:30 p.m., Mission ConneXion Northwest’s Vision Banquet, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Road, Tualatin. Featured speaker is Bob Blincoe, director of Frontiers, a Christian outreach to the Muslim world. 503-614-1582 or www.MissionConneXion.com.
      6 to 8 p.m., The Starship Renegade, Real Age and DJ: The Doxologist in concert, Bethany Baptist Church, 1150 Hilfiker Lane S.E., Salem. Free admission. starshiprenegade@hotmail.com.
     7 p.m., Lutheran High School Concert Band from Houston, Texas, performing, first of two consecutive days, Living Savior Lutheran Church, 8740 S.W. Sagert St., Tualatin. The band will perform a full concert tonight and then participate in worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Freewill offering taken. 503-692-3490.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
1 to 4 p.m., Open house and special program marking the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Medical Teams International’s Real Life Exhibit, 14150 S.W. Milton Court, Tigard. At 2 p.m., Kirk Hale of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue will share his experiences in Japan as a Medical Teams disaster response volunteer and the agency’s staff members will discuss current conditions and plans for future work in Japan. Free admission. 503-624-1000 or www.medicalteams.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13
     7:30 to 9 a.m., Portland Eastside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Portland Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St., Portland. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
     9:30 a.m. to noon, Good Samaritan Ministries’ I Want to Find a Job! seminar led by career coach Pam Cross, first of three consecutive days, GSM headquarfters, 7929 S.W. Cirrus Drive, Bldg. 23, Beaverton. Limited to 12 people. 503-644-2336 or goodsam@gsmusa.org
     Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America luncheon with speaker Kim Johnson, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $15 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. Johnson is a prophet and evangelist in Switzerland and was once a street evangelist in Portland. 503-252-0774.

4 to 8 p.m., Trunk show to benefit Africa New Life Ministries, 7145 S.W. Varns St., Suite 101, Portland. Elegant Italian jewelry, African-made handbags and table liners, mosaic art and photography. A percentage of all profits from each ventor goes to Africa New Life Ministries' Family Center in Rwanda. www.africanewlife.org/women

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
10 a.m., Albany Women’s Connection monthly brunch, Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. Theme is “Bursting Forth.” Featured are Dorie Roth, with a demonstration of plant potting; music by flutist Annette Miller; and inspirational speaker Sue Ann Haberly, with a redemptive story “of overcoming family rejection, abuse and depression and building a life of passion and purpose.” RSVP at 541-926-7288.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Ministries’ program on healing inner brokkeness, first of three consecutive weeks, GSM?headquarfters, 7929 S.W. Cirrus Drive, Bldg. 23, Beaverton. 503-644-2339 or goodsamaritanministries.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15
9:30 a.m. to noon, Hillsboro Aglow Lighthouse, The Way Home Church, Sunset West Business Park, 1982 N.E. 25th Ave., No. 8, Hillsboro. Special speakers, testimonies, uplifting worship and fellowship. Bring favorite breakfast-style dish to share. 503-439-8370 or 503-429-1322 or 503-320-5553.

     10:30 a.m. to noon, Pastors' and ministry leaders' prayer gathering sponsored by OneHope Network of Lane County, Willakenzie Evangelical Church, 3040 Willakenzie Road, Eugene. onehopenetwork@gmail.com.
      Need to Breathe and Ben Rector in concert, Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland. www.needtobreathe.net or itickets.com.
     7 p.m., The Tribute Quartet in concert, Vancouver Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 9711 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, Wash. Free admission; freewill offering taken. SouthernGospelPDX.com.
     7 p.m., Annual meeting for Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Clackamas County, Zion Lutheran Church, 720 Jefferson St., Oregon City. Dessert served. 503-655-4223 or clackamaslovein.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Care ConneXion 2012, a conference on missionary care, first of two consecutive days, Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd, Beaverton. Theme is “Soul Care: The DNA of Missionary Vitality.” Keynote speakers are Laura Mae Gardner and John Powell. Also workshops on a wide range of topics pertaining to missionary care. www.CareConneXion.org.
1 to 3 p.m. Parenting Resource Fair and Symposium presented by Chehalem Counseling Center and George Fox University, Room 117 of the Villa Academic Center on the university’s Newberg campus, 501 N. Villa Road. Exhibits by local service providers for children and families. Informational presentations in first hour. Five $50 door prizes. Refreshments. Free admission. Chehalem Counseling Center is a program of Chehalem Youth & Family Services. 503-538-4874 or rsvp@cyfs.net.

      Annual Big Lake Snow Weekend, first of three consecutive days, Big Lake Youth Camp, 13100 Hwy. 20, Sisters. Bring skis, snowshoes, sleds, snowboards, snowmobiles and winter clothing. $75 by March 4, $85 after. 503-789-8911 or 503-936-7211.
     Evening, Northwest Marriage Institute presents Pathways to Responsible Fatherhood, Vancouver Church of Christ, 9010 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver, Wash. Continues Saturday to mid- afternoon. Includes lunch. 360-260-1100 drbob@northwestmarriage.org.
      5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Open house at City Christian Schools, 9200 N.E. Fremont Ave., Portland. 503-889-5568 or citychristianschool.com.
       6:30 p.m., Portland Fellowship’s Hope Group. Portland Fel-lowship is a ministry dedicated to helping people walk out of homosexuality and into wholeness in Christ. The Hope Group is a support group for those with a gay-identified loved one. For location, 503-235-6364 or drew@portlandfellowship.com.
       7 p.m. Westside Singles Ministry’s Raise ‘n Praise, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. An evening praising God together. 503-629-8300 or www.westsidesingles.org.
      7:30 to 9 p.m., Easter drama, first of two presentations this weekend, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, Wash. Also Sunday night. A dramatic rendition of the traditional stations of the Cross follows Jesus from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem through His passion and death on the Cross. Presented by the church’s choir and youth group. 360-696-4407.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17
     Upward Trails ministry’s choice of outings. One is an easy stroll exploring the lower section of Portland’s Washington Park near the reservoirs, then a hike up to the park’s rose garden for an overlook of the city. A “kid friendly” trek. The other is a hike to Butte Crrek Falls and to Camp Dakota, with is zipline climbing wall, ropes course and paintball area. A 1.5-mile hike. For the Portland outing, phone 503-668-8950.. For the other, 503-919-9027.
      9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mission Seminar, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. Theme is “Mobilizing the Local Church for Mission.” Speaker is David Giles of Church Catalyst Ministries and director of Christian Missionary Fellowship. Aimed at helping church mission teams more effectively inspire congregations to support and involvement. Also Cory and Janice Lemke, missionaries to Ukraine, and Bob Chapman, retired missionary to east Africa. $25. 503-743-2101 or www.oregonchristianconvention.org.
      Dave Ramsey Live! satellite simulcast from Orlando, Fla., Tillamook Church of the Nazarene, 2611 Third St., Tillamook. www.daveramsey.com.
     9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., George Fox University presents the annual Selah conference for women, with keynote speaker Elisa Morgan, Bauman Auditorium on the university’s Newberg campus. Morgan is president of Mission: Momentum and president emerita of MOPS International. Theme is “Getting Unstuck.” 503-538-8383 or www.georgefox.edu/selah.
      9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gift sales to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries’ outreach to children in Uganda, first of two consecutive days, The Art Barn, 24271 S.W. Maker Road, Sherwood. Continues noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 503-625-1204 or www.theartbarn.blogspot.com.
      10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., OneHope Network’s second annual Outreach Ministry Fair, Morse Event Center at Northwest Christian University, 828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene. Dozens of church and outreach ministries meet and share wisdom, ideas, and camaraderie. Begins with a closed session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ministry representatives only, then at 1 p.m. the doors are opened to the general public. 541-968-1132 or www.onehopenetwork.org.
      2 and 5 p.m. 10th annual benefit concerts by the Western Mennonite School A cappella Choir, at the school, 9045 Wallace Road N.W., Salem. A variety of music, ranging from spirituals and hymns to contemporary and jazz. Proceeds help send the choir to a Mennonite North American music festival. $8 advance or $10 at the door. 503-363-2000 or www.westernmennoniteschool.org.
      3 p.m., Southern Oregon Ministry Fest sponsored by the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, first of two consecutive days, Rogue Valley Adventist Academy, 3675 S. Stage Road, Medford. Interactive ministry idea booths. Dinner and concert Saturday evening. Training events start 9 a.m. Sunday. ?Child care ages 4 to 9. 503-850-3500 or OregonConference.org.
       6:30 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover with Josh Sofaer, Amity Baptist Church, 205 Sixth St., Amity. 503-472-1722 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
       7 to 10 p.m., School of the Spirit with speakers Denny Cline and Mike Salley, first of four consecutive evenings, Jesus Pursuit Church, 2110 Santiam Hwy., Albany. Free admission; freewill offering taken. 541-924-0883 or www.jesuspursuit.org.
      7:30 to 11 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association’s St. Patrick’s Day Dance, The Ballroom Dance Company, 8900 S.W. Commercial St., Tigard. East Coast Swing lesson with Leilani Nakagawa during first half-hour. christiansocialcance.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
     9:15 a.m., Christ in the Passover with Josh Sofaer, Yacolt Evangelical Free Church, 509 W. Cushman St., Yacolt, Wash. 360-686-3322 of jewsforjesus.org.
     3 p.m., Free-admission concert by Oregon Sinfonietta, Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market St., Portland. 503-252-8080.
     4 p.m., J.S. Bach Birthday Organ Concert by Jonas Nordwall, Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St., Portland. An all-Bach program to celebrate the composer’s birthday; reception follows the program. Suggested donation $5. 503-232-8500 or www.taborheightschurch.org.
      4:30 p.m. Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover: Seder with Josh Sofaer, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 17500 S.W. Cedarview Way, Sherwood. 503-625-6648 or jewsforjesus.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 19
11 a.m. to noon, Kindergarten open house, West Hills Christian School, 7945 S.W. Capitol Hill Road, Portland. 503-245-6688 or 503-977-5509 or www.whcs.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America luncheon with speaker Woody Ennis of Vancouver, Wash., Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $15 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. Ennis will testify of victories in his life with the Lord. 503-252-0774.
1 to 2 p.m., Informational meeting for volunteers for Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Clackamas County, Zion Lutheran Church, 720 Jefferson St., Oregon City. 503-655-4223 or clackamaslovein.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
     Unearthing Destinies’ AWAKE Women’s Conference with speakers Bonnie Chavda and Katie Souza, first of three consecutive days, conference center at Portland Airport Shilo Inn, 11707 N.E. Airport Way, Portland. Local church co-sponsors include Heritage Church, Peoples Church, Rainier Assembly of God and Freedom Church. $65 by March 10 (or $55 each for groups of 10 or more), and $85 after. 360-694-7181 or unearthingdestinies.com.
      11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monthly All-Regions Luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Hayden's Lakeside Grill, 8187 S.W. Tualatin-Sherwood Road, $20 online at www.cccnw.net or $30 at door. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
      Evening, Standupgirl.com Foundation Gala Dinner, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford. 503-304-1531 or standupgirlfoundation.com.
      7 p.m., Executive Leadership program presents Dick Reiten, chief executive officer and chairman emeritus of Portland General Electric and Northwest Natural, New Beginnings Christian Center, 3300 N.E. 172nd Place, Gresham. 971-222-2101 or nbcclive.com/leadership.
      7 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover with Rich Robinson, Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 Fern Ridge Road S.E., Stayton. 503-769-6144 or jewsforjesus.org.
      7 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover with Josh Sofaer, Hinson Memorial Baptist Church, 1137 S.E. 20th Ave., Portland. 503-232-1156 or jewsforjesus.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
      Morning, SalemNet ministerial association breakfast. For location, contact Gordon Bergman at bergman51@comcast.net or gbergman@salemalliance.org.
      1 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover:?Model Seder with Rich Robinson, Hope Christian Church, 325 Oak St., Central Point. 541-664-3905 or jewsforjesus.org.
      Evening, Standupgirl.com Foundation Gala Dinner, Taprock Northwest Grill Event Center, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. 503-304-1531 or standupgirlfoundation.com.
      6:30 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover with Rich Robinson, Hope Christian Church, 325 Oak St., Central Point. 541-664-3905 or jewsforjesus.org.
      7 p.m., The Melody Boys Quartet in a farewell concert tour, Plainview Mennonite Church, 34414 Plainview Drive, Lebanon. $10. 541-990-3699 or www.themelodyboysquartet.com.

7 p.m., Multnomah University's Ambassador Choir in free-admission worship concert, Mountain View Baptist Church, 1201 Belmont Ave., Centralia, Wash. www.multnomah.edu/music.
8 p.m., Warner Pacific College drama presents William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, first of eight performances through April 1, McGuire Theater on the college campus, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland. Also at 8 p.m. March 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, and 2 p.m. March 25 and April 1. $5. 503-517-1100 or www.warnerpacific.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23
      FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember for married couples, first of three consecutive days, Valley River Inn, Eugene. 1-800-FL-TODAY or www.weekendtoremember.com.
      Mission-Minded Mother-Daughter Retreat with speakers Ann and Christi Dunagan, first of three consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. The Dunagans are authors of a new book for mothers who have daughters ages 10 to 20. Suggested donation $100 for mothers, $50 for daughters. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
      6 p.m., 24-hour worship and prayer by representatives of more than 30 Lane County churches, with 12 teams “passing the baton” every two hours, City of Destiny Church, 2065 Centennial Blvd., Springfield. Continues to 6 p.m. Saturday. Pray247Oregon@yahoo.com.
      7 p.m., Christian Youth Theater presents Seussical Jr., first of four performances this weekend, Portland Community College’s Sylvania Performing Arts Center, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave., Portland. Also 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Advance tickets $12 adult, $9 for youth, senior and group rates. Tickets $2 more at the door. 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24
      Upward Trails ministry’s bicycle outing to Fort Vancouver in Vancouver, Wash. Visit the ruins of the old fort ($3), visit the Pearson Air Museum ($7) and then follow the Columbia River waterfront trail. About 12 miles of easy riding. 503-668-8950.
      Kate White ministering in music at benefit tea for Vida’s Ark shelter for teen moms, Luepke Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Wash. $25. katewhitemusic.com or vidasark.org.
      6 p.m., The Melody Boys Quartet in a farewell concert tour, Lynchwood Church of God, 3818 S.E. 174th St., Portland. 503-665-6638 or www.themelodyboysquartet.com.
      6 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover with Rich Robinson, Journey Church, Suites O, P & Q of The Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 Fern Valley Road, Phoenix (near Medford). 541-890-1817 or jewsforjesus.org.
      7 p.m. SacredFlight Spring Renewal Concert, Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, N.E. 44th and Sandy Blvd., Portland. SacredFlight is a charitable organization of certified music-thanatologists, serving people who are terminally ill or dying, providing live music prescriptively with harp and voice in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and private residences. Reception following. Free admission; donations welcome. 503-282-0965.
      7 p.m. Westside Singles Ministry’s Share ’n Care, Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. The group is going through The Purpose Driven Life study and tonight considers Chapters 11-14, “You were planned for God’s pleasure.” 503-629-8300 or see the group’s Facebook page.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25
    9:15 and 11 a.m., Jonah’s Druthers, a kids’ musical that gives the Biblical account of Jonah a “Wild West” twist, Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. N.E., Salem. Free admission. Western wear by audience encouraged. 503-581-3680.
      10:30 a.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover with Rich Robinson, First Baptist Church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. 541-482-3836 or jewsforjesus.org.
      10:30 a.m., The Melody Boys Quartet in a farewell concert tour, St. Johns Lutheran Church, 4227 N. Lombard St, Portland. 503-289-9557 or www.themelodyboysquartet.com.
      Oregon Right to Life’s Camp Joshua for students aged 16 to 21, first of four consecutive days, Macleay Christian Retreat Center, 2887 74th Ave., Salem. This camp equips students to persuasively defend the unborn in their everyday interactions. Keynote speaker is Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason. 503-463-8563 or www.ortl.org or www.campjoshua.net.
     6 p.m., The Melody Boys Quartet in a farewell concert tour, Brooks Assembly of God Church, 9165 Portland Road N.E., Brooks. 503-393-2155 or www.themelodyboysquartet.com.
     6 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover: Seder with Rich Robinson, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Rd, Cave Junction. 541-592-3923, jewsforjesus.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 26
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Christian Youth Theater’s Spring Break Tween Camp for ages 6 to 14, first of five consecutive days, Cedar Mill Bible Church, 12208 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. $150. 360-750-8550 or www.cytvanport.org.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., GriefShare, first of 14 consecutive weekly sessions, Metro Church of Christ, 1525 N.W. Division, Gresham. 503-667-0773.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27
      7:30 to 9 a.m., Newberg Meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Room 103 of George Fox University’s Villa Academic Center, 501 N. Villa Road on the east side of Newberg campus. Speaker is Randy Kinnison of Genesis Mediation. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
      Fourth annual Community+Homeless Connect, Salem First Baptist Church, 395 Marion St., Salem. Ministries and agencies serving local homeless. 503-364-2285.
      Noon, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America luncheon with speaker nurse Jackie Gust, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $15 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. Gust will share stories of healings, miracles and salvations from her various mission trips. 503-252-0774.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Christian/atheist discussion, "Does Science Destroy Christianity?" , U.S. Bank meeting room at the Multnomah County Library in downtown Portland. Free-admission event features retired Christian biologist David McCorkle and former Christian Bernie Dehler. www.meetup.com/Westside-Science-Religion-Discussion-Group.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
      7:30 to 9 a.m., Salem-Keizer meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway N.E., Salem. 503-928-8354 or www.ccnw.net.
      6 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover: Model Seder with Rich Robinson, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 305 Ninth St., Hood River. 541-386-3046 or jewsforjesus.org.
      7 p.m., Remedy Drive and Real Age in concert, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg. $8 advance, $10 at the door, or $60 rate for groups of 11. “Gold circle” early admission and meet & greet tickets $20. 503-538-3104 or www.realageband.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29
6:30 to 9 p.m., U-Choose Education Forum presents Faith and Government:?Heeding the Voice of Conscience, West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego. A look at the Biblical relationship between faith and goverment. www.u-choose.us.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30
      Northwest Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief Roundtable, first of two consecutive days, Northwest Baptist Center, 3200 N.E. 109th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 253-537-6003 or nwbroundtable@gmail.com.
      Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ Prayer Retreat, first of two consecutive days, Grove Christian Camp, Dorena. Theme is “The Prayer Life of the End-Time Generation.” Speaker is Ty Gibson of Light Bearers Ministry, featured on the 3ABN television network, and author of eight books. 503-850-3500 or www.OregonConference.org.
     Counseling and Discipleship Training presented by the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, first of three weekends this spring, Calvary Chapel Worship Center, 6550 S.E. Alexander St., Hillsboro. Continues March 31, April 27 and 28 and May 18 and 19, for 30 hours total 503-642-2003 or www.nanc.org.
      2012 CIY (Christ in Youth) Believe Word Tour for middle schoolers, first of two consecutive days, Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland. Featured speaker is Alan Ramsey of Fellowship Church in Knoxville, Tenn, and Jacqueline Pierre of Orlando, Fla. Performing artists include Foundation Red, Hurt and Manley, and Eric Samuel Timm. 417-781-2273 or www.ciy.com/believe/
      6 to 9 p.m., Northwest Marriage Institute presents Pathways to Responsible Fatherhood program, Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Road, Newberg. Continues 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..Topics include responsible fatherhood, healthy marriage relationships and Parenting with Love & Logic. Free; includes lunch and child care. Register at 360-260-1100 or www.northwestmarriage.org.
      7 p.m., The Passion, a dramatic musical depicting the last week of Jesus’ earthly life, Fern Ridge Christian Church, 24918 Warthen Road, Elmira. Free admission; donation baskets available to help cover costs. 541-729-4399 or ksdawnbrown@msn.com.
      7 p.m. Westside Singles Ministry’s potluck. Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 2470 S.W. Roxbury Ave., Portland. Bring a favorite dish so share. 503-629-8300 or www.westsidesingles.org.
      7:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Ministries’ Family Camp, first of three consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. 503-644-2339, goodsamaritanministries.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31
      Upward Trails ministry’s hike to Niagara Falls and Pheasant Falls in the Coast Range. A 2-mile easy round trip. Possible hike on the beach afterward. A “kid-friendly” outing. 503-522-7205.
     10 a.m., Second annual 5k and 10k run and 2k walk to benefit Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of Benton County, starting on Midge Cramer Path adjacent to the county fairgrounds in Corvallis. Advance entry fees $20 adult, $15 for youth 19 and younger. Add $5 for entry on race day. Tech shirts available for $18. 541-753-5660 or www.yourloveinc.org.
      11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Silent auction to benefit outreach to Ecuador, Nueva Esperanza Restoration Church, 10110 S.E. Linwood Ave., Milwaukie. Helping fund a learning center for children in Lalanchi, Ecuador. 503-935-4119 or 864-884-9031,
      1 to 3 p.m., Divine Relationships, Successful Friendships and Courtships, and Covenant Partnerships in Marriage, a seminar for singles and married couples, Tigard Covenant Church, 11321 S.W. Naeve St., Tigard. Presented by Pastor David Greenidge and Women of Purpose International founder O. Virginia Phillips. 503-537-2070.
      5 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover:?Seder with Josh Sofaer, First Christian Church, 1079 S.E. Jefferson St., Dallas. 503-623-2569 or jewsforjesus.org.
      6 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover:?Model Seder with Sarah Danor, First Baptist Church, 336 S.W. Seventh St., Ontario. 541-889-5639 or jewsforjesus.org.
       6 p.m., Jews for Jesus presents Christ in the Passover: Model Seder with Rich Robinson, First Baptist Church, 125 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis. 541-754-7211 or jewsforjesus.org.