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Sunday, August 1 Oregon Christian Writers Summer Coaching Conference, first of five days, Canby Grove Conference Center. Theme is "The Writer's Source." Keynote speaker is Francine Rivers,, award-winning and best-selling fiction author. Also speaking will be PK Hallinan, author of more than 50 children's books; Marita Littauer, president of CLASServices and author of more than 10 books; Karen Ball, senior acquisitions director of fiction for Zondervan Publishers; Sally Stuart, author of 29 books; Elaine Wright Colvin, director of Writers Information Network; Roger Palms, editor emeritus of Decisionmagazine; and Sandy Byrd, author of nearly 30 books. 541-608-8079 or sandylcathcart@cs.com. Surfside Camp for youth in eighth through 12th grades, first of seven days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org. Week of Missions, first of six days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. 503-392-3362 or winema@wcn.net or www.winema.org. Middle and high school camp, first of four days, Camp Davidson near Sisters. Speaker is Steve Chavez, a former youth pastor. $150 by July 14,$165 after that date.; each additional child in a family pays only $115.503-245-7735 or 503-304-4000. CB (Conservative Baptist) Junior Camp, first of six days, Camp Tadmor near Lebanon. $220. 503-669-1515. 109th annual Campmeeting 2004 for the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and southwest Washington, first of seven days, Bethel Park Assemblies of God Camp and Conference Center, Brooks. Guest evangelist is Rev. Bob Marvel, pastor of the Cornwall Church of God in Bellingham, Wash., and worship will be led by Rev. Rod Martin of Lexington, Ky. Missions guests are Doug and Danette Beisley, missionaries-elect to New Zealand. 1-800-873-7729. Scott Riggan of Idaho in concert, Community Chapel, 42250 Ames Creek Road, Sweet Home. Free. 541-367-5106. Houseboat 2004 camp for high school students sponsored by Sunset Presby terian Church of Beaverton, first of six days, Lake Shasta, Calif. 503-292-9293 or www.sunsetpres.org. 5:45 p.m., His Glory Reigns, meeting at Fairview Community Center, 300 Harrison St., Fairview. 503-667-4806 or www.hisgloryringministries.com. 6 p.m., Testimonies from Gideons International Bible distributors presented, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 14810 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-254-8510. 6:30 p.m., Institute for Christian Research's "Creation Bus" with Ed and Eileen Gross visits to show creation videos on a wide range of topics, Seventh-Day Church of God, 11134 N.E. Sacramento St., Portland. 503-254-1177.
9 a.m. to noon, Mighty-Hawk Basketball camp for ages 6 to 8, first of five consecutive days, Oregon City Church of the Nazarene, 716 Taylor St., Oregon City. Bible devotion offered during break time. Extended day option available. $79. 503-656-6536. 9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School sponsored by Hayden Island Community Church, first of five consecutive mornings, 1503 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland. 503-283-0793. 9 a.m. to noon, "Mission Possible Bible Adventure Week" for ages 4-12, first of five consecutive mornings, Gladstone First Baptist Church, 6125 S.E. Caldwell Road, Gladstone. Bible lesson, snacks, crafts, games and kits. 503-654-7728. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church day camp sponsored by McMinnville United Methodist Church for first through sixth grades, first of five consecutive days, Parkview Outreach Center, corner of Burnett and Westside Road in McMinnville. Continues through Friday; hours on Friday are through noon. Games, crafts, singing, Bible stories and more. $40 for full week; scholarships available. 503-472-5622. Sonlife Ministries of Illinois presents SEMP (Students Equipped to Minister to Peers) conference, first of seven days, Portland location to be announced. Contact Steven Zink at 503-655-2753, ext. 204 or www.sonlife.com/semp/index.html. Day camp for children in first through fifth grades, first of five days, Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 North Valley Road, seven miles northwest of Newberg. 503-538-2763. Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior Camp for fourth through sixth graders, first of five days, Camp Kellogg Springs near Sutherlin. $130, 541-997-9020. Sports camp for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, first of five days, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. $25. 503-304-4000. High Adventure overnight camp for seventh and eighth graders, first of three days, George Fox University's Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 North Valley Road, seven miles northwest of Newberg. 503-538-2763. 5:30 p.m., Summer Family Camp with Sister Georjean of the Evangelical Sisterhood, first of six days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. The sisterhood is an international Lutheran movement. Includes afternoon writing class taught by author Pat King. Suggested donation: $125 per adult, $60 per child ages 7-12, $30 per child ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org. Teen Camp, for grades 7 to 12, first of six days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $245. 503-873-8296, 1-888-516.5655 or www.canyonviewcamp.org.
"Wilderness Trip of Perspective," for men, first of four days, in the Oregon Cascades. A backpacking trip sponsored by Portland-based Journey Into Freedom to provide a new perspective on "what really matters in life" and to renew participants' relationship with God. 503-244-4728 or www.journeyintofreedom.org. 11:30 a.m., Izabell Weedman teaching on "The Throne Room of God" at Portland Metro Chapter luncheon of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International, Holiday Inn, 1441 N.E. Second Ave. and Weidler, Portland. 503-253-8908.
Frontier Missions' "Indian camp meeting," first of five days, Multnomah Holiness Association campgrounds, 10801 S.E. Holgate Blvd., Portland. Teepees will be set up on the grounds and native Americans will be dressed in their traditional garb. Speakers include Don Cline, the ministry's founder and president emeritus, Ken Azure of Blue Sky Ministries in Wolfpoint, Mont., and Larry Salway of Chambers, Ariz. On Saturday Cline's 65th spiritual birthday will be celebrated; 65 years ago he gave his heart to God in the camp tabernacle. 503-492-0904 or www.frontiermissions.org. 1:30 p.m., Northwest Medical Teams' fourth annual Golf for Hope tournament, Reserve Vineyard & Golf Club, 4805 SW 229th, Aloha. Shotgun start. The $200 fee includes 18 holes, lunch, prizes, dinner and an auction. Reservation deadline is July 23. Proceeds go toward Northwest Medical Teams programs worldwide. 503-624-1000 or www.nwmedicalteams.org Institute for Christian Research's "Creation Bus" with Ed and Eileen Gross visits to show creation videos on a wide range of topics, Crossroads Community Church, 7708 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-256-9711 or 503-289-6302. 7 p.m. Evangelist Dan Nolan ministering, Word & Spirit Church, 10302 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. 503-771-0022.
9 a.m. to noon, Oregon Pastor Education and Christian Citizenship Seminar sponsored by Lake Oswego-based Restore America, Beaverton Christian Church, 13600 S.W. Allen Blvd,. Beaverton. 503-691-0783. 5 to 8 p.m., Magenta Theater, a Christian theater company, performs short sketches of British comedy every 15 minutes during Vancouver August ArtWalk, 606 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. Free. Sketches in "A Tribute to British Humor" are suitable for family viewing. 360-606-0033 or donnalu@comcast.net.
Youth rafting trip sponsored by First Nazarene Church of Portland, first of two days. 503-297-6100. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 100-plus Family Church Rummage Sale, first of two days, Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St., Portland. Continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 503-232-8500. Patricia King's "The Glory School - Boot Camp, first of two days, Calvary Temple, Portland. www.crownproductions.com or 1-866-765-5188 Summer camp for sixth through eighth grades, first of five days, Crestview Manor Conference Center, 1601 N.E. Crestview Lane, Corbett. 503-695-2670. 120th anniversary homecoming for Goldendale (Wash.) Seventh-day Adventist Church, first of two days. Salad supper and vespers Friday, worship services, potluck lunch, children's activities, gospel music program and potluck supper on Saturday. 509-773-3125. Men's jet-boat outing on the Rogue River sponsored by Peoples Church of Salem, first of two days. $40 for 64-mile river trip, or $55 for 80-mile trip. 503-390-9657. Northwest Basketball Camp (NBC) Speed Explosion camp for boys and girls ages 12-18, first of three days, Linfield College's McMinnville campus. 1-800-406-3926. 6 p.m., Randy Stonehill in concert, Immanuel Christian Fellowship, 909 N.E. 20th Ave., Portland. $15. 503-324-6776. 7 p.m., "One Nation" Tour with Michael W. Smith, Mercy Me and The David Crowder Band, Rose Garden arena, Portland. Tickets $20 to $45. 503-224-4400. 7 p.m., Global Evangelism Fellowship with speaker Esther Thornton, AWPPW Hall, 724 15th Ave., Longview, Wash. 503-728-3388. 7 p.m. Charismatic Christians from Oregon and southwest Washington invited to attend Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, first of two days, St. Ann's Parish Hall, 7001 S. Park Ave., Tacoma, Wash. Theme is "Let All Who Are Thirsty Come." 206-364-2272 or www.wwccr.org. 7 p.m., Beth'El Ministries presents Rock & Roll Church youth outreach,Praise Chapel, 7411 S.E. Powell, Portland. This is a free concert with free food, games and dancing. 503-901-0005. 7 p.m., Canadian author and theologian Alistair Petrie speaking, Westside Church. 2051 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend. Petrie is coming to Central Oregon to represent British Columbia at the Prayer Mountain Northwest event on Saturday at Mount Bachelor. There is no charge for the Friday evening church gathering,; a freewill offering will be taken to help Petrie's ministry. Petrie is former director of international operations for the Sentinel Group, a Christian research and information agency dedicated to help the Church pray knowledgably for end time global evangelism. He also is executive director of Partnership Ministries, located in Kelowna, B.C., Contact Jill Miller at sunriver4@aol.com.
6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Prayer Mountain Northwest, Mount Bachelor Ski Area near Bend. Thousands of people are expected to attend this prayer event and ministry event with a focus on calling on God to bring revival to the Pacific Northwest. Advance tickets $12; cost is $15 on the day of the event. Tickets cover chair lift ride, communion and the opportunity to participate in the prayer meeting.. www.prayermountainnw.org or 541-322-7324. Family Conference featuring Bob Kraning and Bob Vernon, first of eight days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, Cannon Beach. Kraning is founder of Good Word Ministries and former pastor of men's ministry and evangelism for Chuck Swindoll's ministry. Vernon is president of Pointman Leadership Institute and spent 38 years in the Los Angeles Police Department. Contemporary and a capella music provided by "Rescue." 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., "Men and Boys' Day at the Dragstrip" sponsored by Beavercreek Baptist Church, Woodburn Drag Strip. 503-632-3778. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heavenly Hot Rods Cruise-In, a display of car creations, Crossroads Church, 2505 N.E. 102nd, Portland. Thirty classes of hot rods will participate for trophies. 503-445-9980 or www.heavenlyhotrods.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gospel music, barbecue and games for children offered by The Light Ministries and Loaves & Fishes, Multicultural Center behind Mid K Beauty Salon, 5325 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. 503-777-1641. 1 to 8 p.m., Third annual Grassroots Music Festival sponsored by Evergreen Presbyterian Church of Salem, Riverfront Park in Salem. Performing in order throughout the day and evening are Biko & Voth, the Bill Coleman Gospel Band, Truman Price & Jane Keefer, Oregon Thunder and The Severin Sisters. Free admission. 503-371-1177 or 503-585-7161. 2 to 5 p.m., Opening of "Creative in His Image" art gallery sponsored by The Witness Group of Portland-area artists, New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas. Free admission. 503-626-8211 or witnessgrp@webtv.net. 6 p.m., Young Alumni Summer Reunion for classes between 1994 and 2004 at George Fox University, on the Centennial Tower lawn on the university's Newberg campus. Includes a Mexican fiesta dinner, and family entertainment. $8.95 per person; half prices for children younger than 10. 503-538-8383. 8 p.m. Mission Portland Singles Network Dance, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. Theme is "Paw Prints." An hour of dance lessons precedes at 7. $8. 503-295-8283 or www.mpsn.org.
8:30 and 11 a.m., Rev. Duane Sich of Vancouver-based Friends of the Carpenter ministry speaking, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 13001 N.W. 36th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-750-4752 or 360-573-5031. 10:30 a.m., Alistair Petrie speaking (see Aug. 6 listing), Faith Christian Church, 1049 N.E. 11th St., Bend. 541-382-8274. CB (Conservative Baptist) High School Camp, first of six days, Camp Tadmor near Lebanon. $240. 503-669-1515. Rolling Hills Community Church of Tualatin's Junior High Summer Camp, first of six days, Cascades Conference Center, Yelm, Wash. 503-638-5900. Horsemanship Camp for ages 12-18, first of six days, Camp Morrow, 79551 Morrow Road, Wamic. 541-544-2971. High School Camp, first of seven days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. $160. 503-392-3362 or winema@wcn.net or www.winema.org. Northwest Basketball Camp (NBC) All-Star camp for boys and girls ages 12-18, first of five days, Linfield College's McMinnville campus. 1-800-406-3926. Summer camp for youth suffering life-threatening illness or disability and their family members, first of seven days, Camp Attitude, 45829 S.Santiam Hwy. Foster. 503-363-3407 or www.campattitude.com. Youth Mini-Camp for third through fifth graders, sponsored by Presbytery of the Cascades, first of four days, Suttle Lake Camp near Sisters,. $150. 503-460-3024. 5:30 p.m., Summer Family Camp with Doug Easterday of Restoration Ministries, first of six days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Easterday is the founder and director of Daystar, a large counseling ministry, and is an associate pastor at Christ's Center in Junction City. Suggested donation: $150 per adult, $75 per child ages 7-12, $35 per child ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org. 7 p.m. Randy Stonehill in concert, Immanuel Christian Fellowship, 909 N.E. 30th Ave., Portland. $15. 503-234-6776.
9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School for ages 4 years through fourth grade, first of five consecutive days, Oregon City Church of the Nazarene, 716 Taylor St., Free. Theme is "Lava Lava Island." Extended day option available. 503-656-6536. Boys and Girls Horsemanship Camp, for ages 8 to 11, first of five days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $360. 503-872-8296, 1-888-516.5655 or www.canyonviewcamp.org. Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior Camp for fourth through sixth graders, first of five days, Camp Kellogg Springs near Sutherlin. $130, 541-997-9020. 1 to 4 p.m., "Water Daze" Vacation Bible School for ages 5 to 12, first of five days, at the Fieldhouse, 560 S.W. Seventh, Dundee. Sponsored by Dundee Community Fellowship, a New Works Friends congregation. 503-538-8028. Girls' Adventure Camp, for grades 6 to 12, first of six days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $195. 503-873-8296, 1-888-516.5655 or www.canyonviewcamp.org. Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Junior High Camp, first of five days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, Rockaway Beach. 503-581-3950. 7 p.m., Information meeting on November outreach trip to Bulgaria, sponsored by Portland-based Open Arms International, 1001 Lakeshore Road, Lake Oswego. 503-636-1001 or 503-296-9989 or openarmsinternational.com.
"Wilderness Trip of Perspective," for women, first of four days, in the Oregon Cascades. A backpacking trip sponsored by Portland-based Journey Into Freedom to provide a new perspective on "what really matters in life" and to renew participants' relationship with God. 503-244-4728 or www.journeyintofreedom.org. 1:30 p.m., First annual George Fox University Golf Tournament, Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, 4805 S.W. 229th, Aloha. Preceded by lunch at noon, and followed by awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds support student scholarships. $175 per player includes greens fees, meals and giftpackage. 503-554-2113 or 503-554-2116. 1 to 4 p.m., Oregon Pastor Education and Christian Citizenship Seminar sponsored by Lake Oswego-based Restore America, New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas. 503-691-0783. 7 p.m. Prayer concerning local churches' stance on the gay marriage debate, Albina Christian Life Center, 2149 N. Willamette, Portland. 503-901-0009.
1:30 to 3 p.m., SURGE Network, Room 101 of Bueermann Hall, Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. SURGE connections relational churches in small settings, such as house church, simple church, cell church and small groups. Contract Brian Simmons at bsimmons@cvimail.net. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Another in a series of free "Job Club" sessions to encourage those both currently unemployed and those seeking career change, Faith Community Church, 12414 E. Burnside, Portland. Topic tonight is "Futures planning - Where have I been and where am I going?." Organized by Emilie Boyles as a ministry of the church. 503-544-4073 or emilieboyles@yahoo.com. 10 a.m. "His Truth Be Told" healing and miracle campmeeting sponsored by Zion House of Joy church of Portland, first of four days, Multnomah Holiness Association Campground, 10801 S.E. Holgate Blvd., Portland. Led by Pastors Ron and Sandi Brouhard, this includes evangelistis, speakers, teachers and musicians from the Portland area. Daily teaching sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; evening services at 7. Free admission. No child care available. 503-252-2372.
Willow Creek Leadership Summit, first of three days, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. Broadcast by satellite to 40,000 people in 80 U.S. cities.. Theme: "Lead with All Diligence." 503-292-9291.www.willowcreek.com Triennial XI, a national women's gathering sponsored by the Evangelical Covenant Church, first of four days, Jantzen Beach Doubletree Inn, Portland. Theme is "Meet Me at the River." Featured speakers are Brenda Salter-McNeil of Chicago-based Overflow Ministries, and Judy Howard Peterson. www.triennialxi.org or 360-305-7180. Polynesian Holy Ghost Conference sponsored by Jerusalem Center, first of four days, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Exit 45 B, 12 miles east of Grants Pass. Features Frank Naea of New Zealand and Grand Chief Lynda Prince. First Nations Protocol is 1 p.m. on Saturday. Call for reservations, 541-770-7086 or 1-800-452-5687. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Senior Jamboree, recreation and resources for those 55 and older, Salvation Army's Camp Kuratli in Boring. Free admission. Workshops, camp tours, swimming, crafts, bingo, food, entertainment, gifts for all who attend. Free transportation from Portland for registrants. 503-239-1354. Noon to 2 p.m., Barrier Breakers brown bag luncheon for people with disabilities, Rose City Nazarene Church, 7016 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Contact Lyla Swafford at LMSGSM@aol.com or 503-533-5419. Freedom Fest with ZoeGirl, Skillet, Tree 63, Grits, Zoegirl, PAX 217, Seventh Day Slumber Grand Prize and more, first of three days, Stocker Farms, Snohomish, Wash. www.freedomfest2004.org or 1-800-965-HOPE. Summer camp for sixth through eighth grades, first of five days, Crestview Manor Conference Center, 1601 N.E. Crestview Lane, Corbett. 503-695-2670. Oregon Assemblies of God's Royal Rangers Pow Wow, first of four days, Camp Wildcat. 503-245-7735. Discovery Outfitters' second annual Whitewater Music Festival, first of two days, Tygh Valley Fairgrounds, 20 minutes north of Maupin. This unique outdoor adventure includes one day of whitewater rafting (Deschutes River), an overnight of camping, three meals and a live, outdoor concert of Thursday evening of contemporary Christian music by "Forgivenmuch," from Portland. Participants can schedule the rafting trip either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. Children and youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the Festival, with the exception of the actual time on the river. Cost $75, registration required. 1-888-347-1200 or www.discoveryoutfitters.org
Leadership Advancement Process Summer Conference at Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St., Portland, for people interested in lay ministry. Continues Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14-15. 503-288-9371 or 800-321-9371. 5 to 10 p.m., Sixth annual Oregon Gospel Singfest, first of two days, Philadelphia Church, 730 Pacific Drive in the Hammond area of Warrenton. Hosted by Ron and Kathy Green of Marysville, Wash., thie weekend event includes nine different groups and soloists, including West Creek Harmony, Dan Adkins of Ohio, the Anchor Quartet, the Greens, Brenda Sowers, Heritage, the Envoys Quartet, The Pierces and The Wilsons. There also is an "open mic" segment for interested groups that register and limit themselves to one song. Friday evening is a seminar, at $30 per person, with Debora Jakola teaching on vocal basis, the Greens on getting started in music ministry, and Adkins teaching on songwriting and industry standards. Saturday is devoted to performances from noon to 8 p.m.; cost for the Saturday performances is $10 advance or $12 at the door, or $8 and $10, respectively for senior citizens. Admission for children ages 6-12 is $5. 360-658-1922 or www.iamcommissioned.com. 6:30 p.m. to midnight, CCMfriends' Country & Western Dance and Potluck, Milwaukie Community Club Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave. Dance lesson at 7. Western or casual dress. $7. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.com. 6:30 p.m., Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship's "Mean's Steakout" featuring apostle and prophet George Musk, Oaks Park, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. Musk is with Glory Winds International Ministry. Single ticket $7, two tickets $12. 503-236-3949, 503-393-0341 or 360-944-1693.
9 a.m., Bike and Brunch for Seniors, age 50 and better, at Hinson Memorial Baptist Church, S.E. 20th & Salmon St., Portland. 503-232-1156. 10 a.m., Chinese Faith Baptist Church Picnic at Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Wash. Food, fun games, fellowship. Call for directions: 503-236-8225. Young singles' raft outing on the Deschutes River, sponsored by East Hill Foursquare of Gresham. 503-661-4444. "Multnomah Week" Conference featuring David Needham and Dan Lockwood, first of eight days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, Cannon Beach. Sponsored by Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary of Portland. Needham is a theology professor at Multnomah, and Lockwood is the college/seminary's president. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net 9 a.m., Kids Walk 2004 sponsored by One by One Kids, a Christian outreach to needy children, starting at the corner of N.W. Park Avenue and N.W. Everett Street in down Portland. Bring water and food to the event. The walk will end at 17th and N.W. Lovejoy St. 503-223-3668 or onebyonekids@hotmail.com. 9 a.m. to noon, "Courageous Moms: Raising Boys to Become Good Men," a seminar sponsored by the non-profit organization Better Dads, Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., Portland. Child care and activities for children. Provided. Free to the first 100 registrants. 503-665-3761 or rick@betterdads.net. 11:30 a.m., Full Gospel Women's Fellowship Luncheon featuring Prophetess and Pastor Zelda Croskey, at Lighthouse Mission Church, 337 N.E. 47th Ave., Portland. Croskey is with Fire and Wind Ministries in Tacoma, Wash. and has previously pastored in Renton, Wash., and in Germany. She also has done prison ministry and radio outreach. Free luncheon; offering taken to help with expenses. 503-297-1243 or 503-266-5243. Noon to 3 p.m., Informational potluck picnic sponsored by PLAN Loving Adoptions Now, Christian adoption agency, Riverside Area No. 1 of Champoeg State Park, between Aurora and Newberg. Bring your own lunch and a dessert to share, and blankets or chairs to sit on. Drinks provided. 503-472-8452 or www.planlovingadoptions.org.
CB (Conservative Baptist) Middle School Camp and Middle School Adventure Camp, first of six days, Camp Tadmor near Lebanon. $230 for regular camp, $285 for Adventure Camp. 503-669-1515. Middle School Summer Camp sponsored by Sunset Presbyterian Church of Beaverton, first of four days, Cascades Conference Center, Yelm, Wash. 503-292-9293. Junior Camp, first of seven days, Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale. $160. 503-392-3362 or winema@wcn.net or www.winema.org. Summer camp for youth suffering life-threatening illness or disability and their family members, first of seven days, Camp Attitude, 45829 S. Santiam Hwy. Foster. 503-363-3407 or www.campattitude.com. 3 p.m., Free concert with the African Gospel Acapella, New Song Community Church, 2511 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. African Gospel Acapella is a group of blind musicians from Liberia now living in the Pacific Northwest. 503-493-1301. 5:30 p.m., Summer Family Camp with Donna Granger , first of seven days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Granger is former pastor of South Salem Foursquare Church and His Way, a nondenominational church and does strategic spiritual warfare and confrontation. Suggested donation: $150 per adult, $75 per child ages 7-12, $35 per child ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org. 5:45 p.m., His Glory Reigns, meeting at Fairview Community Center, 300 Harrison St., Fairview. 503-667-4806 or www.hisgloryringministries.com. 6 p.m., Scott Lidbeck, national director of the American Missionary Fellowship, and Gordon Anderson, Northwest regional director, speaking, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 14810 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-254-8510.
8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Day Camp for first through sixth graders, first of five consecutive days, George Fox University's Tilikum Retreat Center, 15321 North Valley Road, Newberg. 503-538-2763. 9 a.m., Capital Prayer, Room H470 of State Capitol, Salem. 503-371-2268. 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., "Mission Possible" Vacation Bible School, first of five consecutive mornings. Tualatin Hills Christian Church, 23050 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin. 503-692-1535. Christian Sports Camps, first of five consecutive days, Western Mennonite School, 9045 Wallace Road N.W., Salem. Offered are girls and boys soccer for grades 6-12, $55; volleyball for grades 4-8, $45; and overnight high school volleyball, $100. 503-363-2000. Senior high outing to Wild Waves theme park near Seattle, sponsored by East Hill Foursquare Church of Gresham. 503-661-4444. Junior High Girls Horsemanship Camp, for grades 6 to 9, first of six days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $360. 503-873-8296, 1-888-516.5655, www.canyonviewcamp.org. Boys Adventure Camp, for grades 6 to 8, first of six days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $195. 503-873-8296, 1-888-516.5655 or www.canyonviewcamp.org.
1 to 4 p.m., Oregon Pastor Education and Christian Citizenship Seminar sponsored by Lake Oswego-based Restore America, Southside Assembly of God, 60670 Brookswood Blvd., Bend. 541-389-4749.
10 to 11:30 a.m., Oregon author Pam Vredevelt speaking to women, East Hill Foursquare Church, 539 N. Main, Gresham. 503-661-4444, ext. 561. The Extreme Tour, a family and youth event featuring almost 20 bands, games and outreach, first of two days, Bandon Christian Fellowship, Bandon. 214-405-7279 or www.theextremetour.com. Summer camp for sixth through eighth grades, first of five days, Crestview Manor Conference Center, 1601 N.E. Crestview Lane, Corbett. 503-695-2670. Oregon Assemblies of God's Missionettes' Summer Camp, first of three days, Camp Wildcat. 503-245-7735.
6:30 p.m., Rescue, men's a cappella quartet, in concert at Banks High School Kelly Field, 400 S. Main, Banks, Sponsored by Banks Christian Academy. Admission: $10 family, $3 per person. 503-667-5711.
"Monster Tent Sale" sponsored by the music department of Peoples Church of Salem, first of two days, at the church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Proceeds go toward purchase of new choir robes. 503-304-4000. Men's Retreat sponsored by the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of three days, Camp White Branch, McKenzie Bridge. Speaker is Rev. Franklin Brown. Theme is "The Call," 1-800-873-7729. 10th annual Oregon Christian Home Education Conference, first of two days, Southwest Bible Church, S.W. Murry Blvd. and Weir Road, Beaverton. Sponsored by Oregon Christian Education Associational Network. 503-288-1285or www.oceanetwork.org. "Summer SonFest," a weekend of festivities, food and fellowship, on the grounds of Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver,Wash. Camping available. Entertainment on both Friday and Saturday; barbecue Saturday evening; pancake breakfast and outdoor church serviceSunday. 360-574-1611. Noon to 11p.m., The Extreme Tour, a family and youth event featuring almost 20 bands, games and community outreach, first of two days, Marion Square Park, downtown Salem. 503-589-9662 or 503-851-6711 or mike@dynamiclife.org or www.theextremetour.com. 6 to 9 p.m., "Essential English" and "Friendship Evangelism" ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor training workshop, first of two days,at CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest headquarters, 17720 N.E. Halsey, Portland. Continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Contact Roy Libby at RoyL@cbnw.org or 503-405-1533 or Boone Sumantri at Rbsumantri@aol.com or 503-517-1987. 7:30 p.m., Players of Resurrection Lutheran Church present "Spider's Web" by Agatha Christie, first of seven performances through Sept. 4, at the church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave. Also on Aug. 21, 27 and 28 and Sept. 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m., and on Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. Adults $7, seniors $6 and students $5. This spoof of the murder mystery genre is a fund-raiser for Snow-CAP Community Charities. For tickets phone 503-256-0978. 8 to 11 p.m., "Friday Night Frenzy" outreach to middle and high schoolers, Portland Christian Center, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. Inflatable games, go-karts, comedy presentations, professional skatedemonstrations, music and more. $5.
Family Conference featuring Neil Anderson, first of eight days, CannonBeach Christian Conference Center, Cannon Beach. Anderson is founder of Freedom in Christ Ministries and author of several best-sellling books. Contemporary music by Carrie Kay. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net 8 a.m. Annual "Vine Ride" cycling event benefiting Northwest Medical Teams International, starting and ending at George Fox University's Newberg campus. Hosted by Wheel Help Rides. Entry fees are $42 through Aug. 15 and $52 after that date. Loops include 35-, 50-, 65- or 100-miles. 1-800-390-6189 or 503-624-1000 or www.vineride.com. 9 a.m. to noon, Second annual "Community Care Day." Churches across Portland and Gresham will "adopt" different public schools and help clean up their grounds. Complimentary lunch provided by Thriftway stores to participants; T-shirts provided by Lowe's Home Centers. For information, contact Luis Palau Evangelistic Association.503-614-1500 or go to www.communitycareday.org. 10 a.m., Hinson Memorial Baptist Church of Portland's Grandparent-Child Trip to Rainbow Trout Farm and lunch. 503-232-1156. 1 to 4 p.m., 11th annual PROPER Festival (Preachers Reaching Oppressed People Expecting Restoration) sponsored by Celebration Tabernacle, Kenton Park, three blocks west of Denver Street on Kilpatrick and Argyle, across from the Kenton Post Office, Portland. Free admission. Live music, performing arts, free food, booths and speakers.. Focus is on meeting physical, emotional, financial and spiritual needs. 503-286-1488 or PROPER2004@comcast.net. 1:30 p.m., Rescue, men's a cappella quartet, in concert, at Esther Short Park, Ninth and Columbia, Vancouver, Wash.. Part of the Summer Concert Series. 503-667-5711. J.C. Music Fest with Strong Medicine, Glory Fades, Calling Simon, Blest and more, Junction City High School football field. www.thejcmusicfest.com. 7 p.m., "A Night of Praise and Worship - Music for Your Soul" - a free concert to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries of Beaverton, True Life Fellowship, 1895 NW 169th Beaverton, off NW Cornell Rd., east of NW 185th. Show starts at 7; doors open at 6 p.m.. GSM is a multinational Christian counseling agency and training institute providing services without cost. 503-645-7989. 7 p.m. to midnight, Eugene Singles Ministry's Hot August Nights Dance, Cascade Middle School, 1525 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $6. 541-463-9425 or 503-232-0650 or eugnsinglesmnsty@netscape.net 7:30 p.m., Carolyn Arends, Bob Bennett and Bruce Carroll in concert, Pleasant Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church, 35549 Zephyr Way, Pleasant Hill, four miles south of Eugene. Free admission. 541-744-0650. 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.,, Christian Connection Ministries' annual Tropical Singles Dance Cruise for both singles and couples, aboard the "S.S. Minnow" (aka The Portland Spirit). . Advance tickets $18, or $23 at the dock, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Dress: modest Gilligan's Island theme, tropical, "parrot head" or casual. Separate disc jockeys on two decks, door prizes, costume prizes, free singles ads on a local Christian singles site, no alcohol. $18 in advance or $23 at the dock. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.com or ccm@ccmfriends.com.
3 p.m. to dusk, All-Church Picnic sponsored by Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fairview, at Main Park, Powell and Main in Gresham. 503-667-6800. KACS radio of Centralia, Wash., sponsors Carolyn Arends, Bob Bennett and Bruce Carroll in concert at Southwest Washington Fair in Centralia. 360-740-9436.. 5:30 p.m., Summer Family Camp with Harvey Brown, first of six days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Brown, with Impact Ministries, is a United Methodist clergyman and former U.S. Army chaplain and author of When God Strikes the Match: Igniting a Passion for Holiness and Renewal. He is also a former administrator at Asbury College in Kentucky. Suggested donation: $50 per adult, $75 per child ages 7-12, $35 ages 3-6. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org or www.impactministries.org.
Girls Horsemanship Camp, for ages 10 to 18, first of six days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $360. 503-872-8296, 1-888-516.5655 or www.canyonviewcamp.org. Pastor's Summer Break 2004, a conference for pastors of smaller congregations, first of three days, Northside Fellowship, 7685 River Road, Keizer. 503-393-0168
Summer camp for sixth through eighth grades, first of five days, Crestview Manor Conference Center, 1601 N.E. Crestview Lane, Corbett. 503-695-2670. 1 to 4 p.m., Oregon Pastor Education and Christian Citizenship Seminar sponsored by Lake Oswego-based Restore America, Bethel Assembly of God, 1225 E. McAndrews Road, Medford. 541-779-5771. 7 p.m., First public screening of "Light My Way," a promotional video for Prison Fellowship's Aftercare Ministry in Washington County, Our Place Christian Church, 48th and Cornell, Hillsboro. Filmed throughout the county by a team from KPTV Channel 12, the video is based in part on a song written by local musician Patti Tasa. 503-591-8260 or brotherdon@comast.net.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Another in a series of free "Job Club" sessions to encourage those both currently unemployed and those seeking career change, Faith Community Church, 12414 E. Burnside, Portland. Topic tonight is "How to Be a Corporate Spy - Choosing the company you want to work for.." Organized by Emilie Boyles as a ministry of the church. 503-544-4073 or emilieboyles@yahoo.com. 5:30 p.m. to dusk, Family Barbecue for junior high students and their families, sponsored by East Hill Foursquare of Gresham, Main Street City Park in Gresham. 503-661-4444.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Senior citizens' potluck sponsored by Portland Christian Center, Cook Park in Tigard. 503-245-7735. Kid's Day Out and Worship in the Park, sponsored by City Church of Promise of Dundee, first of four days. 503-538-3664
3 p.m., Concordia University Choir Retreat & Presentation, first of three days, St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, Lincoln City. Concluding worship service on Sunday featuring musical selections by the choir. 503-288-9371. 7 p.m. Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Phil Driscoll in concert, Covenant Christian Community Church, 2630 E. 18th St., The Dalles. Best-known for his world-class trumpet playing ability, as well as soulful vocals, Driscoll has recorded more than a dozen albums. 541-298-5551.
50th anniversary celebration for Shady Point Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 14611 Highway 62, Eagle Point. 541-826-2755 or 541-826-8257. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Single adults' day trip to Seattle, sponsored by East Hill Foursquare Church of Gresham. $28, plus $20 for those wanting to attend the Seattle Mariners-Kansas City Royals baseball game. 503-661-4444. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Breakthru seminar with special guest David Woods and Band, East Hill Foursquare Church, 539 N. Main, Gresham. Breakthru is a one-day seminar addressing healing and freedom from life's hurts. 503-661-4444. "Short Week" Conference featuring Randy Alcorn, first of six days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, Cannon Beach. Alcorn is founderand director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries and a best-selling author. Contemporary music provided by Boomer and Lisa Reiff. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries' Country & Western Dance, Milwaukie Community Club Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Dance lesson at 7. Western or casual dress. $7. Couples welcome with their partners. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.com or ccm@ccmfriends.com. 7 p.m., Stacie Orrico performing at Oregon State Fair, L.B. Day Amphitheater at fairgrounds, Salem. $1 plus fair admission for general admission; VIP seats are $17.50 plus fair admission. 503-947-3247 or www.oregonstatefair.org.
Portland First Nazarene Church Neighborhood Block Party, 6100 S.W. Raab Road, Portland. Salmon dinner, skating exhibition, entertainment, activities for all ages. 503-297-6100. Noon to 3 p.m., Back 2 School Bash, Northwest Community Fellowship, 3200 N.E. 109th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Carnival atmosphere with inflatables, face painting, barbecue and games. Free school supplies, chance to win prizes. Free admission. Phone Pastor Brian Hallberg, 360-693-0134. 7 p.m., Lutheran Choral Association 66th Season Concert, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Orchards, Wash. Donna Kennedy directs the 158-voice choir from 60 area churches in anthems, hymns, spirituals, and Christmas carols, accompanied by Karl Jurisons. Freewill offering. 503-289-8841
Girls Horsemanship Camp, for ages 10 to 18, first of five days, Canyonview Camp, on Finlay Road, Silverton. $340. 503-873-8296, 1-888-516.5655 or www.canyonviewcamp.org.
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