Tuesday, April 1
  Oregon Pastors’ Conference sponsored by Northwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, first of three consecutive days, Eugene location to be announced.  503-288-8383 or www.nowlcms.org
  Western Area Regional Ministerium for the Association of Churches of God in Oregon and Southwest Washigton, first of three consecutive days. Warner Pacific College, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland. www.orwacog.org.

Wednesday, April 2
  Church Administrators’ Conference sponsored by Northwest District of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, first of three consecutive days, Otter Rock location to be announced.  503-288-8383 or www.nowlcms.org.
  6:30 p.m. Beacon Baptist Church hosts Messianic Rabbi Dale Cohen, first of five consecutive days, 5494 Table Rock Rod, Medford. Cohen is from Emet Ha Torah in Dallas, Texas. 541-779-2898 or 541-621-5658.

Thursday, April 3
  Northwest Baptist Convention's Worship Leaders Northwest Conference and Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Best Western Hood River, Hood River. Special guests are George Baldwin, Lillenas Publishing; Stan Loyd, LifeWay; John Jennings, Word Music; Bruce and Lisa,  www.bruceandlisa.com. Full conference price: $95.  360-882-2103 or cris@nwbaptist.org.
  Campus Preview Day at Warner Pacific College, 2219 S.E. 68th and Division St., Portland. Event fee: $15. 503-517-1020 or 800-804-1510.
  2:30 p.m. Voices of Praise women’s trio in concert, Dallas Retirement Village, 340 N.W. Brentwood, Dallas.  Also performing at 3:30 p.m. in the facilty’s assisted living center.  503-623-2878.
  6:30 to 8 p.m. Foundations, first session of three-part parenting seminar, at Nehemiah's Training Center, 7625 Sunnyside Road S.E., Salem. Seminar led by graduate of Corban College in family studies, Jeri Fay, also a certified family life educator. Areas addressed are Core Family Values, Family Unity vs. Individualtiy, Humor in Parenting, Relationships with Priority, A Harmonious Marriage, First Time Obedience, Family Time, Structure, Safety and Control, God-Centered, Christ-Filled Homes. $75 per couple, scholarships available.503-315-0772.
  7 to 8:30 p.m. Adoption Seminar presented by PLAN Loving Adoptions Now, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 SE 92nd Ave, Portland. Free admission. 503-472-8452 or infor@planlovingadoptions.org.
  7 to 8:30 p.m., Special tea tasting for women sponsored by You Grow, Girl, Stash Tea Store, 7250 S.W. Durham Road, Tigard.  Free; advance registration required.  503-334-5020 or www.yougrowgirl.com
  7:30 p.m. Theatron Productions presents Neil Simon's Fools, Hinson Memorial Baptist Church Annex, 1315 S.E. 20th Ave., Portland. Shows run multiple Thursdays through Saturdays, April 3-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays April 6, 13, and 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. For reservations, 503-282-2810, billm-theatron@juno.com or www.hope-theater.org.

Friday, April 4
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Resurrection Lutheran Church's 18th Annual Rummage Sale, first of two consecutive days, 1700 NE 132nd Ave, Portland Proceeds to missions. 503-255-8772.
  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King 40th Anniversary Assassination memorial, at Northwest Christian College, Kellenberger Library, 828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene.  King's sermons, speeches, letters and essays will be read aloud by volunteers from the student body. www.nwcc.edu.
  FamilyLife presents Weekend to Remember for married couples, first of three consecutive days,   Eagle Crest Resort, Bend.  $129 per person. 1-800-FL-TODAY or www.familylife.com/weekend.
  6 p.m. Jews for Jesus presents Condensed Seder, Northlake  Baptist Church, 2614 Ocean Beach Hwy., Longview, Wash. 360-423-3805 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
  Pacific Coast Men’s Summit, first of three consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp, Rockaway Beach. Featured speaker is Rick Kingham, president of National Coalitiion of Men’s Ministry and former senior pastor at Overlake Christian Church near Settle. Music by Don Francisco and Mike Banta, and worship led by the Tillamook County Men for Christ Praise Band. $125 includes four meals and both nights lodging. Also a seafood barbecue at 4 p.m. Friday for $10. www.pcmsummit.org.
  7 p.m. Evergreen Presbyterian Church hosts the seventh annual Grassroots Music Concert Series, 905 Cottage St NE, Salem. First of four concerts. Featured is Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel of True North. Free admission. 503-371-1177 or www.grassrootsmusicfestival.com.
  7 p.m. Don and Cristine Potter speaking, at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 2110 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany.  $15  advance registration by April 1, Registration at the door (if available) $20. Children younger than 12 admitted free. www.vcfalbany.org.
  7 to 9 p.m.  “Now is the Time” Benefit Dinner for My Father’s House homeless shelter,  at Persimmon Country Club, 500 S.E.  Butler Road Gresham. 503-674-3233 or 503-674-6244.
  7:30 p.m. Springtime Spectacular 2008 for women, sponsored by Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District, first of two consecutive days, Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 N.E. 27th St., Bend. Featured are worship leader and recording artist Donna Norton of Valdosta, Ga., and author, speaker and radio personality Debra White Smith of Texas. Continues 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. $45 by March 21, $55 after, for Friday and Saturday events, Saturday lunch and conference materials. 541-382-5496.
  7:30 p.m., Ground Zero, a Northwest Gathering for Revival, with Dunamis, Davidic praise band and Eric Larsen, evengelist, Rodeway Inn, 9727 N.E. Sandy Blvd,, Portland.  800-753-9049 or www.rawdunamis.com
  7:30 p.m., Spring Concert of Gospel Hymns and Praise, Northwest Christian College, 828 E. 11th, Eugene.  877-INFO-NCC or 541-684-7200.

Saturday, April 5
  Upward Trails ministry hike to Falls Creek Falls, Wash. 6.5 easy miles one way with a car shuttle. Bring lunch and water. Dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots. A good raincoat essential. $3 donation recommended if car-pooling. Jacque 503-668-1081 or Trudy 503-648-9267.
  Morning, Woodworker Show & Tell sponsored by Friends of the Carpenter ministry of Vancouver, at The Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver, Wash.  360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.
  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Northwest chapter of the Evangelical Missiological Society, WorldView Center, 6012 S.E. Yamhill St., Portland. Presented will be three papers dealing with the theme, “Relating to the Majority World Harvest Force.” $25 includes breakfast and lunch. Add $5 for registrations after March 31. 503-235-3818 or das3stock@aol.com.
  8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Oregon Right to Life Conference, Valley River Inn, Eugene. Speakers include Theresa Burke, founder of Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries; Kevin Burke, author and speaker addressing men and abortion; Jim Sedlak of STOPP Planned Parenthood and Wesley Smith, bioethicist and author. Cost: by March 29 $35 for adults, $20 for students or seniors, late registration $40 per adult and $25 per student or senior. 541-463-8563.
  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church's annual Used Treasures and Bake Sale, 500 N Second St, Silverton. Co-sponsored by Thrivent Financial which will donate matching funds on sale proceeds. Soup and bread lunch plus dessert served at noon, free coffee all day.  Raffles. Benefits the church bus fund. Items for donation accepted by April 4.  503-874-9481.
  10 a.m. Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries hosts seventh annual Go the Distance 10K run and 5K run/walk at Champoeg State Park, near Newberg. Overall winners will be recognized and awarded prizes, all receive a T-shirt. Entry fee/minimum donation: $35 adults and $15 for 12 years and younger. For entry applications and information, www.camptilikum.org.
  10:30 a.m. Messiah Assembly's Sabbath morning service with Messianic Rabbi Dale Cohen, at Central Point Grange Hall, 436 E. Pine, off I-5, exit 33.Cohen is from Emet Ha Torah in Dallas, Texas. 541-779-2898 or 541-621-5658.
  Energizing Smaller Churches Network Conference presented by Standard Publishing, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. Theme is “Your Ministry Matters” The network promotes the health and growth of smaller churches by affirming their value and enlarging their vision. Keynote speaker is Paul Williams, president of Orchard Group Inc., a church-planting organization in the northeastern United States. Closing session with Mark Taylor, editor and publisher of Christian Standard. Workshops on ministry volunteers, meaningful worship, church leadership, discipling of youth, finances and more. 503-743-2101 or www.oregonchristianconvention.org
  5:30 p.m. Adventist Single Adult Ministries Saturday Night Volleyball sponsored by Beaverton SDA Singles, at Tualatin SDA Church, 22222 SW Grahams Ferry Road, Tualatin. Bring snack to share and table games. $2.50 per person. 503-884-8790 or 360-513-9094. supra2@spiritone.com.
  7 p.m. One Youth Rally featuring Encomium, rap and hip-hop artist aProof, gospel and hip-hop artist DJ Reckless and youth evangelist Alpha Hayward.  503-997-8659 or www.myspace.
com/oneyouthrally.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6
  10:30 a.m., Concordia University Handbells in concert, Faith Lutheran Church, 2810 W. 10th, The Dalles. 542-296-3586.
  10:30 a.m., George Fox’s University’s Players drama troupe performing, Sherwood Community Friends Church, 23264 S.W. Main St., Sherwood.  503-625-7879.
  11 a.m., Bilingual worship service for Chinese Faith Baptist Church, in its new temporary home, Johnson Chapel, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland,  Sunday School classes meet at 9:30 a.m. in Bueermann Hall.  503-236-8225.
  3 p.m., Celebration Works with Bill Crane, organ recital, First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. $10 general; $8 seniors/students. 503-228-7331.
  5 p.m., Cathedral Vespers, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th and Everett, Portland, with the Trinity Choir and organ recital by J. Melvin Butler of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle, Wash. 503-790-2877.

Monday, April 7
  11 a.m., Retired Ministers' Prayer Fellowship, at Salem Evangelical Church, corner of Broadway and Locust, Salem. Lunch is on an offering basis. Prayer from 11 a.m. to noon, then lunch and fellowship from noon to 1 p.m. 503-585-4054.
  6 p.m. Jews for Jesus presents Condensed Seder, Whipple Creek Community Church, 8802 N.W. Ninth Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-576-0210.

Tuesday, April 8
  Seniors Retreat sponsored by the Association of Churches of God in Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Conference Center, Cannon Beach.  www.orwacog.org.
   7 p.m., Monthly Healing Meeting, River of Life Ministries Office, 9665 S.W. Allen Blvd., Suite 115, Beaverton. The sick are invited to come and be touched by God.  503-726-3890.

Wednesday, April 9
  Corps of Discovery Men’s Outdoor Retreat hosted by Newberg Christian Church, first of five consecutive days, Christmas Valley, 90 miles southeast of Bend.  Guest speaker is Steve Ison, outdoor buff.  $120. Share costs in gas/food with rider there and back.  503-348-9625 or rick@ricktalbott.com.

Thursday, April 10
  Second annual national convention for Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, first of three consecutive days, Holiday Inn at Convention Center, 1441 N.E. Second Ave., Portland. Theme is “Igniting the Spirit in Us.” Speakers are Bishop Don Kennedy, Gerry Deflorio, Al Garza, John Fay, Terry Peters, Debra Evans, Al Garza, Joshua Jacob and Bruce Allen. 503-292-2161 or peterfromportland@msn.com
  Groundbreaking ceremonies for Concordia University’s new library and the Center for Applied Lutheran Leadership, Concordia campus, 2811 N.E. Holman St., Portland. 503-288-8383 or www,cu-portland.edu/giving/s2s.cfm
  7 p.m., For the Love of the Game Tour with Pillar, Wavorly, Brooke Barrettsmith and Turned Up Missing in concert, South Medford High School Auditorium, Medford. $12 advance, $15 at the door. www.crosseyedconcerts.com.
  7 p.m. Kingdom Advancement Conference, first of four consecutive days, Highland Christian Center, 7600 NE Glisan St, Portland. Speakers are Pastor Sheryl Brady, an international traveling speaker and music recording artist; Rev. Dr Rance Allen, gospel singer and founder of the Rance Allen Group; Rev. D.J. Rogersgospel preacher, produces and song writer. Special "Love" Concert/Good Shepherd's Day Sunday April 13 at 3:30 p.m. 503-287-9567 or www.highlandministries.org.
  7:30 p.m., George Fox University presents drama As It Is in Heaven, first of seven performances through April 19, Bauman Auditorium on the Newberg campus.  Also at 7:30 p.m. April 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. April 13.  A family-friendly play focusing on the 1830s Shaker society of Kentucky.  $10 general admission, $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni, and $6 for students and children younger than 12.  503-554-3844 or theatre.georgefox.edu.

Friday, April 11
  8:30 a.m. to noon, Round Up Day at Hood View Junior Academy, 26505 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. 503-663-4568 or www.hvja.org.
  Northwest Women's Summit  In the Shadow of the Steeple  hosted by the Northwest Baptist Convention, first of two consecutive days, Greater Gresham Baptist Church, 3848 N.E. Division St., Gresham. Keynote speaker is Kaye Miller, others are Kimberly Cain, currently serving in West Africa, Carol Baker with ACTS 1:8 Challenge, and Pam Ortega, with  “When Others' Actions Affect Your Life Call.” $35. Register before April 3. 360-882-2101 or marym@nwbaptist.org.
  11 a.m., Groundbreaking for Concordia University’s new library and learning center, on the university’s current athletic field, 2811 N.E. Holman, Portland. 503-280-8614.
  Preview Days, first of two consecutive days, Northwest Christian College, 828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene. 541-684-7200 or 877-INFO-NCC.
  All-Church Retreat sponsored by Sherwood Presbyterian Church, first of three consecutive days, at Twin Rocks Friends Camp Rockaway Beach. Theme: “Building Community Together.” 503-692-8083.
  Women of the Church of God Spring Convention sponsored by the Association of Churches of God in Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of two consecutive days,  Lynchwood Church of God, 3818 S.E. 174th Ave.,  Portland. www.orwacog.org.
  AIDS Experience exhibit, first of four consecutive days, Sunset Presbyterian Church,  14986 N.W. Cornell Road off Highway 26, Portland. An interactive exhibit by World Vision.  Ticketed event. 503-292-9293 or worldvisionexperience.org.
  7 p.m. Evergreen Presbyterian Church hosts the seventh annual Grassroots Music Concert Series, 905 Cottage St NE, Salem. Second of four concerts. Featured is The Marci Curtis Band singing blues/jazz. Free admission. 503-371-1177 or www.grassrootsmusicfestival.com.

  7 p.m., Mario Murillo and Jeff Fenholt ministering, first of three consecutive evenings, The Melody Ballroom, 615 S.E. Alder St.  Murillo is a nationally known evangelist and Fenholt is a popular singer. 503-234-0858.
  7 p.m. Jews for Jesus’ “Liberated Wailing Wall” in concert, New Hope Church, 37180 Gore Drive, Lebanon. 541-258-2423 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
  7 p.m. Salem House of Prayer's evening of worship, at Waldo Middle School cafeteria, 2805 Lansing Ave NE, Salem.www.salemhouseofprayer.org or www.ihop.org.

Saturday, April 12
  Upward Trails ministry hike to the Dalles Mt. Road, Washington. 6 to 7 miles. Remember to bring lunch and water. Dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots. A good raincoat essential. $3 donation recommended if car-pooling. Gary 503-261-3571.
  Creation Encounter tour through Klickitat River Area Field Trip sponsored by Design Science Association. To register or for information, John Hergenrather 541-490-3396, Dennis Bokovoy 541-386-2223 or www.creationenounter.com.
  8 a.m., Promise Keepers Adventure 2008, Lloyd Center 10 Cinema, 1510 N.E. Multnomah, Portland.  A worship and fellowship event and two-hour multimedia presentation featuring Dell Tackett of The Truth Project, former NFL quarterback Alan Autry and music from PK7.   Followed by community service projects until 3 p.m. serving My Father’s House homeless shelter, The Giving Closet sponsored by First Church of God in Vancouver, Wash., and Warner Pacific College. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 1-866-PROMISE or www.promisekeepers.org.
  8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Launch 2008 —Set a Fresh Course women's conference sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, at Portland Airport Embassy Suites Hotel, 7900 N.E. 82nd, Portland. Designed to be a refresher for those in ministry. $25. 503-625-6365 or www.stonecroft.org/launch or karonheineman@juno.com
  8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Portland’s Super Saturday children’s ministry conference, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., Portland.  Theme is “Helping Kids Counter Their Culture.”  Keynote speaker is Stephen Williams of Bend-based Prepare the Way Ministries. More than 30 seminars.  Exhibits on resources and ministries. $25; $15 for students, by April 7; $40 and $25, respectively, after that date. Includes lunch and snack.  503-256-2718 or www.cefpdx.org.
  9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bound-The Global Slave Trade one day conference sponsored by the Institute for the Theology of Culture: New Wine, New Wineskins, at Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 8435 NE Glisan St. Speakers include Chris Cares, PSU professor; Linda Smith, former U.S. congresswoman and founder/director of Shared Hope International; Paul Metzger, Multnomah professor and director of New Wine, New Wineskins. $20 public, $10 students. 503-251-6767 or www.mew-wineskins.org.
  10 a.m. My Father’s House homeless shelter House Tour, 175th and Powell Blvd, Gresham. Find out how My Father’s House operates, a little history and hopes for the future. 503-492-3046 or www.mfhshelter.org.
  11 a.m., Corban Connection Women’s Luncheon, Corban College 5000 Deer Park Drive, Salem. 503-589-8182.
  2 to 4 p.m. Creative Memories traditional and digital scrapbooking class, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N. Second St, Silverton. Instructor is Tyna Schey, and will feature all various paper crafts techniques and creating pages on computer. No charge, but donations can be made to the church. To register, trinityevents@wildblue.net , 503-874-9481, 503-873-4584 or www.trinity lutheranonline.org.
  6 p.m. CityTeam Ministries' "Sharing in the Legacy" annual spring fundraising dinner, Mt. Hood Ballroom, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland. Dress is business casual. 503-231-9334.
  6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass Gospel Music,  Talbot Community Church, 3195 Talbot Rd S., Jefferson. 503-399-6114.
  6:30 p.m. Concert with Joshua Tubruran and Jason Prater, Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market St, Portland. Tuburan is an award-winning pianist, composer and arranger, and Prater is an accomplished vocalist and praise team leader from California. The event is sponsored by People to People Ministries, Inc. A freewill offering will be received. For information, 503-281-8596.
  7 p.m. Comedienne and singer Anita Renfroe, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd, Tualatin. Tickets at all ticketmaster locations, 503-224-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com
  7 p.m., Jews for Jesus’ “Liberated Wailing Wall” in concert, Fairview Mennonite Church, 35100 Goltra Road S.E., Albany. 541-928-1067 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
  7 p.m., For the Love of the Game Tour with Pillar, Wavorly, Brooke Barrettsmith and Turned Up Missing in concert, New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas. . www.pillarmusic.com.
  7 p.m. Paul Nystrom presents A Gospel Hour,  Hood View Adventist Church, 26775 SE Kelso Rd, Boring. Nystrom will play a variety of instruments, string, reed and brass.. A freewill offering will be collected, copies of his lates recording available. 503-618-8464 or jubmor@aol.com
  7:30 p.m., Third anniversary celebration for Christian Social Dance Association, Paradise Ballroom, 826 S.E. Belmont St., Portland.  In honor of “Father of Christian Rock” Larry Norman, who recently passed away, there will be dancing to many of his songs.  Also, Mary Ann Carter will teach waltz and East Coast swing at 7:30 p.m., and open dancing is at 8:30 p.m. “Acceptance,” the high school worship dance team from East Hill Church, will perform around 9:30 p.m.  Also amateur dance contest and other games.  Bring potluck foods.   Casual to “dressy” attire. $6.  http://christiansocialdance.org.

    7:30 p.m., Acoustic coffeehouse concert with Mark Wagner and Calling Simon, Youth Center of First Baptist Church of Eugene, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene.  Tickets $4.50 at Parable Christian bookstore or $5 at the door.  541-345-0341 or www.markwagnermusic.com, www.callingsimon.com or www.myspace.com/redemption_rocks.

Sunday, April 13
  8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., Jews for Jesus’ “Liberated Wailing Wall” in concert, North Albany Community Church, 1273 N.W. Thornton Lake Drive, Albany. 541-926-5291 or www.jewsforjesus.org.
  8:30 and 10 a.m., Christi Crux Vocal Ensemble from Concordia University singing in morning worship services, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 17506 S.W. Cedarview Way, Sherwood. 503-625-6648.
  Spring Missions Emphasis with Missionaries Doug Clark, Chris Ness and Ken Huff, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem. 503-304-4000 or www.peopleschurch.com.
  12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Open house at newly relocated Pregnancy Resource Centers of Tri-County Portland's Beaverton center, 4975 S.W. Watson Ave., Beaverton.  Tours, information and refreshments.  503-256-0808.

   2 to 6 p.m., The Great Endtime Clash: Identifying the Defeating the Strategies of Jezebel, presented by Renewed Hope Ministries, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, Wash.  Speakers are Norm Franz of Ascension Ministries, Bob Hill of Renewed Hope Ministries and Lin Ludwick of Praypare Ministries.  Focus is on uncovering the strategies and influences of demonic spirits.  Free admission; freewill offering taken.  No childcare provided.  360-258-8703 or www.rhm-net.org.
  3 p.m., Matsiko Children’s Choir: An African Choir of International Children’s Network, in concert, Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, 3138 N. Vancouver, Ave.   Matsiko gets its name from the Ugandan word for “hope,” and the children perform songs, dances, dramas and drum routines designed to communicate hope.  Free admission; freewill offering for the children’s network.  503-282-9496 or www.icnchildren.net.
  4 p.m., Creation science researcher Mace Baker speaking for Calvary Chapel Oregon City, at Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City.  503-656-6006 pr www.scienceforcreation.com.
  6 p.m., Jews for Jesus’ “Liberated Wailing Wall” in concert, Twin Rivers Baptist Church, 1660 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 541-746-4734 or www.jewsforjesus.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 14
  10 a.m. 2008 Christian Thought Lectureship "Historical Episodes of the Encounter of Natural Science with Christian Theism/Theology" sponsored by Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary, first of five consecutive days, at Central Bible Church, 8815 NE Glisan St, Portland. Keynote speaker is Rod Stiling, Seattle Pacific University professor. Public invited to the free lectures. 503-255-0332.
  Noon, Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship luncheon with Joshua Jacob, at Dulin's Café, 1708 Main St (corner of McLoughlin Blvd), Vancouver, Wash. Jacob comes from Australia, and plans to share a prophetic vision of what God is doing in the world. www.clarkcountyprayerbreakfast.org

Tuesday, April 15
  Midnight, Tax filing deadline for federal and state income tax returns. U.S. Postal Service has special drop-off locations for postmark by midnight.
  Noon to 1:15 p.m,. Salem-Keizer area youth leader lunch, First Baptist Church, 395 Marion St. N.E., Salem.  Theme is “Impacting the Neighborhood.” Speakers are Herm Boes of Salem Leadership Foundation, Jeramy Williams of Keizer Young Life and Chris Renzelman of Interlinc, National Network of Youth Ministries.  Highlight clip of forthcoming Prince Caspian movie shown.   503-375-9555 or www.dynamiclife.org.
  7 p.m., Jews for Jesus’ “Liberated Wailing Wall” in concert, Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. N.E., Salem. 503-581-3680 or www.jewsforjesus.org.

Wednesday, April 16
  11:30 a.m. Apologetics Guild monthly talk on Mormonism, at Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 N.E. Fourth St, Bend. Speaker is Penny Lulich. $5 donation requested at the door.www.apologeticsguild.com.
  7 to 10 p.m., Prophetic Destiny 2008 conference with evangelist Joshua Jacob, first of three consecutive days, Monarch Hotel and Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. 360-735-7200 or newsongchurch@comcast.net.

Thursday, April 17
  Noon to 2 p.m. Women of Worth April Luncheon, at Rolling Hills Community Church, 2550 SW Borland Road, Tualatin. Linda Ebel, senior pastor’s wife, is special speaker. $10. 503-638-5900.

  7 p.m., Daybreak Quartet, Southern gospel recording artists, in concert, Westside Baptist Church, 1310 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene.  Free admission.  541-689-6325 or www.daybreakquartet.com.
  7 p.m., Fundraising dessert banquet sponsored by Reid Saunders Association, Willamette Ballroom of Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial St. S.E.  Saunders is a Salem-based international evangelist.   Features video footage of his Salem RiverFest last fall and his outreach to Gulu, Uganda.  Evening attire, adults only.  RSVP to 503-581-7394 or rsvp@reidsaunders.org.
  7 p.m. Magenta Theater presents Once Upon a Palace Purple, first of six performances, First Baptist Church, 108 W 27th At Main St, Vancouver, Wash. Other performances at 7 p.m. on April 18, 19, 24, 25, Matinee performance  April 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets: General: $10, VIP: $13, Discount $9. All seating reserved. No children younger than 4. www.magentatheater.com or 360-606-0033.

Friday, April 18
  Marriage Enrichment Retreat sponsored by Central Bible Church of Portland, at Creevey Complex, Menucha Conference Center, on the Columbia Gorge with Reilly and Miriam Gibby as conference leaders. $300 by March 31. 503-252-1424.
  4 p.m. Women’s Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Rd S.E., Silverton. Speaker is Linda Guy, international director of women’s ministries for Abiding Life Ministries International. Retreat begins with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation $70/person, Deposit: $25/person. 503-873-6743, info@christianrenewalcenter.org or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
  Reflections of Grace Women's Retreat sponsored by Mountain Park Church of Lake Oswego, Cannon Beach. Conference Center. Speaker is Val Clemen, a faculty member of Multnomah Biblical Seminary currently on sabbatical. Worship leaders Jonette Bryant and Shaya Lindseth. www.mtnparkchurch.org.
  FamilyLife presents Weekend to Remember for married couples, first of three consecutive days, Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene.  $129 per person.  1-800-fl-today or www.familylife.com/weekend.
  Heart of Portland Service Weekend by Hinson Church of Portland, first of three consecutive days. Community service and outreach opportunities with people helping people in Christ’s name.   Contact Pastor Ed Edwards, 503-232-1156.
  Spring Conference sponsored by American Baptist Men of Oregon, first of two consecutive days, Sky Camp, Springfield. with Pastor Emmett Wheatfall on “Pass the Torch of Faith”. and Jerry Darby and Carroll Graber, musicians and worship leaders.   503-228-7465.
    7 p.m., Women’s Worship Night, New Song Community Church, 2511 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland.  503-493-1301.
  7 p.m. Liberty Quartet in concert, Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd, Beaverton. The quartet is from Boise, Idaho. No admission charge, freewill offering taken. 503-643-6511.
  7 p.m. Newsboys and Rush of Fools in concert, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Reserved tickets $22.25, $32.50 and $40 at all ticketmaster outlets. 503-224-4400 or www.ticketmaster.com.
  7 p.m. Evergreen Presbyterian Church hosts the seventh annual Grassroots Music Concert Series, 905 Cottage St N.E, Salem. Third of four concerts. Featured is Sig Paulsen with folk, American Roots, hillbilly, rockabilly styles. Free admission. 503-371-1177 or www.grassrootsmusicfestival.com.
  7 to 9:30 p.m., Thriving Families of Clark County presents Life is a Puzzle ... Where Do I Fit?, first of two consecutive days, Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver, Wash.  Continues from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.  Keynote speaker is Steve Stephens, psychologist and marriage and family therapist.  More than 15 faith-based and secular workshops on a wide range of relationship issues for married or single adults of all ages. $15 for singles, $25 for couples.  Limited free child care.  Register at 360-816-1166 or thrivingfamilies.org.

Saturday, April 19
  Salem Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem. Tickets: $10. 503-884-1110.
  Upward Trails ministry hike along the Wilson River. 6 to 8 miles. Remember to bring lunch and water. Dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots. A good raincoat essential. $3 donation recommended if car-pooling. 503-644-0065.
  9 a.m. Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship meets, at Senior Citizen's Center, 116 NE Third Ave, Battle Ground, Wash.  Free home cooked breakfast. Speaker to be announced. 360-573-4104 or www.clarkcountyprayerbreakfast.org

  10 to 11 a.m., "Hands Around the Park," a youth prayer event, Marion Square Park, 551 Commercial St., Salem.  503-409-9570 or 503-339-4506.
  3 p.m., Ambassadors of Gospel Music’s Southern Team concert, Boone Road Church of God, 990 Boone Road S.E., Salem. Among the groups will be the Voices of Praise women’s trio. 360-658-1922, 503-623-2878 or www.ambassadorsofgospelmusic.com.
  4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,  CCMfriends Speed Greetings and Dessert Social, followed at 7 by singles dance,  Fowler Middle School, 10865 Walnut, Tigard,. Before the group’s singles dance. Potluck-style dessert social: bring a dessert or hors d'eouvres to share. Speed Greeting is an opportunity to make new friends and network with other singles. The event focuses on friendship-building, and is not dating-oriented. Dress is nice-casual. The cost for the dessert social is a suggested donation of $5, and a dessert or hors d'eouvres. Suggested donation for the singles dance is $8. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20
  10:30 a.m. Promise Church's morning service with Steve Cadd, at Dundee Women's Hall, 1026 Hwy 99W, Dundee. Cadd is a missionary to the Philipines. 503-554-9070.
  3 p.m., Celebration Works with Beginnings, Caballito Negro-Flute and Percussion Trio, First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. $10 general, $8 seniors/students. 503-228-7331.

  3 p.m., Portland pianist/composer Michael Allen Harrision in concert, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2000 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego.  Part of the church's Celebration Concert Series, this free-admission event includes a freewill offering to benefit music opportunities for children.  503-635-4563.
  3:30 p.m., Concordia University Spring Concert, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6700 N.E. 29th Ave., Portland. Features the university’s choirs and instrumental ensembles. Theme is “Building Bridges – Serving Like Christ.” Free admission; donations welcome.  503-280-8614.
  6 to 7 p.m. April evangelical joint prayer meeting in Ashland, GracePoint Nazarene Church, 1760 E. Main, Ashland. More than a dozen churches and fellowships participating in prayer and singing. 541-482-1784 or 541-482-3836.

Monday, April 21
  Noon,. Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship luncheon with Kaytie Fielder, at Dulin's Café, 1708 Main St, Vancouver, Wash.  Fielder just returned from southeast India, working with "untouchable" orphan kids. www.clarkcountyprayerbreakfast.org

Tuesday, April 22
  11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Green Building and Renovations workshop presented by Oregon Interfaith Power and Light, The Energy Trust of Oregon and Oregon Department of Energy, Community Presbyterian Church, 529 NW 19th St, Redmond. A practical workshop to help congregations save money and learn the principles of energy-efficient building. $30 per individual, including lunch. 503-221-1054 ext. 203 or jkam@emoregon.org. Pre-registration requested by one week ahead. www.emoregon.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
  Informational session for volunteers to Orphan Rights, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland. An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of less-fortunate children. Refreshments. 503-807-4910 or www.orphanrights.org.
  11:30 a.m., Lunch @ The Mac with Hamilton Filmalter, River of Life Ministries, at Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon St., Portland.  Teaching and ministry on the power of the Spirit in personal, family, and business life.  Lunch provided; love offering receieved.  503-726-3890.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
  Smith Memorial Presbyterian's annual Spring Luncheon, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-668-4513 or 503-663-3115.

   11:30 a.m., Bend Christian Women's Connection luncheon with guest speaker Jody Kemple Smith, Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend.  Smith is a singer, author and dancer whose self-confidenc was destroyed by several life events until she discovered a path to hope, love and healing.   She will share from her new book, Recapturing Your Original Blueprint.  The event also will feature a special makeup artistry segment by Smith.  $15.  Child care available.  541-388-4367 or 541-382-4705.
  5 to 7:30 p.m., Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest’s Mixer with Table Top Expo, King City Town Hall, 15245 S.W. 116th Ave., King City.   Hosted by Northwest Voice for Christ Community Church.  Free to attend; refreshments served.  To reserve a table to promote business, church or mission for $25, go to www.christianchambernorthwest.com to pay.
  6 p.m., Newsboys and Rush of Fools in concert, Lithia Motors Amphitheater, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point. $15 and $35. 866-866-4502 or www.ticketmaster.com.

   6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Spring benefit for Rogue Valley Pregnancy Center of Medford, First Baptist Church, 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford.  Theme is "Education for Life: Reach for the Stars."  Featured speaker is A.C. Green, Oregon native and former basketball star for Oregon State University and the NBA Los Angeles Lakers.  $15.  541-772-1921.

Friday, April 25
  8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Transfer Preview Day, Northwest Christian College, 828 E. 11th Ave., Eugene. 541-684-7200 or 817-INFO-NCC, or kathy@nwcc.edu
  Northwest Oregon Aglow Spring Retreat:  Arise, Shine, and his Glory Will Be Seen Upon You, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Featured speaker is Glenda Flemming, point person for the Prophetic Council for Aglow International and U.S. director for the South. Terria Walker and team will lead worship. Cost: early registration, $160, regular registration $165 up to April 15. Cynthia 503-397-3082.
  Northwest Baptist Convention’s annual student conference 2008 Celebrate Diversity, first of two consecutive days, at Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. Guest speakers are Mark Roberts and Alveda King, niece of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Worship band is Shachah.  $40 which includes conference fee, lunch; free T-shirt for those pre-registered by April 9. 360-882-2117 or www.nwbaptist.org or Danny Kuykendall, youthguy@nwbaptist.org.

  6 p.m., PDXBurn, a prayer andworship gathering focusing on the Portland area, first of two consecutive days, Westside Vineyard Church, 9100 S.W. Wilshire St., Portland.  Continues at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.  Hoted by Corey Russell of the International House of Prayer.  $10 registration, or $7.50 per full-time student.  503-690-6779 or www.vcfw.com.
  6 p.m., Alveda King, Martin Luther King’s niece, speaking at Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Vancouver’s Silver Anniversary Celebration Banquet and Silent Auction,  Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, Wash.  $25.  E-mail info@prcvancouver.org for an invitation or phone 360-699-5433.
  Fundraising banquet for Friends of the Family Ministries of Corvallis, CH2M Hill Alumni Center at Oregon State University, Corvallis. 541-757-1761 or www.fofm.org.
  7 p.m. Bobby Conner speaking, first of three consecutive days, at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 2110 Santiam Hwy, Albany. Conner is from Eagles View Ministries in Bullard, Texas. www.vcfalbany.org.
  7 p.m., Spring Open House and Dessert for Freedom House Ministries, Quality Inn Motel, 9727 N.E. Sandy Blvd, Portland.  Testimonies from the ministry’s clients. Followed by tour of Freedom House facilities. 503-347-9966.
  7 p.m., Acquire the Fire youth rally, first of two consecutive days, Portland Memorial Coliseum. Speakers are Ron Luce, Phil Joel and Mike Guzzardo.  Musical artists are Building 429, The Michael Gungor Band, Decyfer Down and David Crowder.  www.acquirethefire.com.
  7 p.m. The Voice of the Martyrs regional conference, first of two consecutive days, Southwest Hills Baptist Church, 9100 SW 135th, Beaverton. Speakers are Mujahid El Masih, Sarah Liu, Eric Foley, and David Brackemyre. No registration fee, but offering will be taken. To register, www.vommmeetings.com.
  7 p.m. Evergreen Presbyterian Church hosts the seventh annual Grassroots Music Concert Series, 905 Cottage St NE, Salem. Fourth of four concerts. Featured are pop/bluegrass performers, The Severin Sisters. Special activities for children — an air-jumper castle, face-painting and refreshments.. Free admission. 503-371-1177 or www.grassrootsmusicfestival.com.
  7 p.m.  Cascade College presents famed civil rights attorney Fred Gray, Mallory Church of Christ, 3908 N.E. Mallory, Portland. .  Gray, who represented both Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, will speaks about the Tuskegee (Ala.) Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center. 503-255-7060 or www.cascade.edu

  7:30 p.m., Westside Christian High School presents the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, first of five performances on two consecutive weekends, Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, Portland.  Also at 7:30 p.m. April 26 and May 2 and 3, and 2:30 p.m. on May 4. A 1999 revised editiion of the musical, this is based on the classic "Peanuts" comic strip characters.  Features Westside's cast of six veteran actors and a chorus of almost 40. $10 and $12.  503-697-4711, ext. 243.

Saturday, April 26
  Upward Trails ministry hike to Upper and Lower Butte Creek Falls and Oregon's oldest covered bridge and McKay Falls and Abiqua Falls, Salem. About five miles total. Remember to bring lunch and water. Dress in layers for the weather with good hiking boots. A good raincoat essential. $3 donation recommended if car-pooling. 503-668-8950.
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Women’s Retreat. The Bloomery, Beaverton Christian Church, 13600 S.W. Allen Blvd., Beaverton, with Bible lessons, project, and lunch.  $35. 503-646-2151.
  Bible Fun Field Day “Versed’ n’fun” 2008 at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave, Redmond. Hands-on Bible for children and leaders. millieb@nwbaaptist.org or cris@nwbaptist.org.
  Fossil hunting adventure Creation Encounter tour, first of two consecutive days, at John Day. To register or for information, John Hergenrather 541-490-3396, Dennis Bokovoy 541-386-2223 or www.creationenounter.com.
  10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Northwest Voice for Christ Training Ministry hosts workshop on grief and depression, 1625 N.E. Killingsworth St, Portland. Instructor is Bishop H.L. Hodge, Ph.D.  pastor and Christian counselor, behavioral therapist.  $25 includes materials and refreshments. To register or for information, 503-334-6239 or hodgehspks@msn.com.
  How To Live Practically Free on Absolutely Nothing workshop, first of two consecutive days, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St, Silverton. Sunday workshop from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Class taught by Marilyn Brenden, former director of a homeless ministry, and owner of a free daily e-mail list, livepracticallyfree-Oregon-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Free class, but donations to Trinity Lutheran Church are welcome. To register, 503-874-9481, trinityevents@wildblue.net or www.trinitylutheranonline.org.
  1 p.m., The Mercy Seat,” a “Bound4Life” silent protest of abortion, outside the Oregon Supreme Court, 1163 State St., Salem.  Part of a 50-state campaign today.  www.bound4life.com.
  2 p.m., Commencement ceremony for Cascade College, in the gymnasium on campus, 9101 E. Burnside St., Portland  Speaker is Fred Gray, famed civil rights attorney.  503-255-7060 or www.cascade.edu.
  2 and 7 p.m. George Fox University’s Spring 2008 commencement, Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center, 414 N. Meridian St, Newberg. Guest speaker is Dick Reiten, retired chief executive officer of Northwest Natural Gas. 503-538-8383.
  3 p.m., Ambassadors of Gospel Music’s Northern Team concert, Woodland Assembly of God Church, 360 Gun Club Road, Woodland, Wash. 360-658-1922 or  www.ambassadorsofgospelmusic.com.
  3 to 5 p.m., ReignDown USA rally of prayer and repentance for the nation, on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol, Salem.  Live webcam link to rally in Washington, D.C.  Part of a nationwide campaign today.   1-800-735-6917 or www.reigndownusa.com
  5 p.m., Life Touching Life benefit banquet for The House of Ruth, Evergreen Aviation Museum, 3685 N.E. Cumulus Ave., McMinnville. The House of Ruth is a Christian shelter program in the Hillsboro area for young women in crisis pregnancies. Music by violinist David Klinkenberg.  www.thehouseofruth.org.
  5 to 7 p.m. Capital Cities Tour series prayer gatherings sponsored by  International Leadership Embassy of Washington D.C.,  Cone Chapel of Waller Hall at Willamette University, Salem. www.fmci.org or www.iledc.org.
  Salem Academy's Annual Auction Let's Groove Tonight celebrating the 1970's, Salem location to be announced. Master of ceremonies will be Ron Carlson, former sportscaster for KATU, new auctioneer is 1978 alumnus Doug Peterson. 503-378-1219.
  Spring benefit auction of the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of Women of Vision, Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. Women of Vision benefits World Vision, a Christian relief agency. www.cwwov.org.
  7 p.m., Annual dinner and silent auction to benefit Portland Christian Schools, Portland Airport Embassy Suites, 7900 N.E. 82nd St., Portland.   Speaker is world-renowned economist BArry Asmus.  $50.  503-256-3960 or www.pcschools.org.
  Union Gospel Mission’s Spring Banquet, at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Blvd, Portland.  Featured musical entertainment is the a capella song group Rescue.  503-274-4483.
  6 p.m., Voices of Praise women’s trio in concert, Sweet Home Church of Christ, 3702 Long St., Sweet Home.  503-623-2878. 

Sunday, April 27
  10:30 a.m., "Understanding Islam," a presentation by Allen and Rosalee Pritzlaff, to Chehalem Valley Presbyterian Church, meeting at Newberg Seventh-day Adventist Church, 530 Edgewood Drive, Newberg.  The Pritzlaffs have served with People International and Mission to the World, moving to Kazakhstan in 1992.  They will outline basic beliefs of Muslims and how the Gospel of Christ can be shared effectively with them.  www.cvpchurch.com.

   10:45 a.m., Chartering Celebration for Sherwood Presbyterian Church, 21901 S.W. Sherwood Ave., Sherwood, Event at Senior Center.  503-925-8175.
  Association of Christian Schools International’s Adminstration-Board Conference, first of three consecutive days, Seaside Convention Center, Seaside. Keynote speaker is Derek Keenan, vice president of academic affairs at ACSI headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo. Administrator track led by Burt Carney, director of legislative services at the Colorado office. Entertainment by Christian comedian Tim Hawkins. 360-256-5860 or  www.acsi.org/~acsinw
  5 p.m., N-Touch Christian jazz and gospel music in concert, True Life Fellowship, 1895 N.W. 169th Place, Beaverton.  Free admission.  503-645-7989 or www.n-touchband.com/default.cfm.

Monday, April 28
  Noon. Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship luncheon with Riny Horst, Dulin's Café, 1708 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. Horst creates and broadcasts Gospel music. Testimony and music shared. www.clarkcountyprayerbreakfast.org
  5:30 to 8 p.m. Northwest Voice for Christ Training Ministry hosts workshop on grief and depression, King City Town Hall, 15245 SW 116th Ave, King City. Instructor is Bishop H.L. Hodge, Ph.D., pastor and Christian counselor, behavioral therapist. $25 includes materials and refreshments. To register or for information, 503-334-6239 or hodgehspks@msn.com.

Wednesday, April 30
  Mayfest, first of three consecutive days, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. Speaker is Jim Kirby, pastor of University Christian Church in Boise, Idaho. 503-743-2101 or www.oregonchristianconvention.org.