Christian News Northwest: Events Calendar:March 2003

THROUGH MARCH 17

GeorgeFoxUniversity's ninth annual High School Art Northwest exhibit, Donald H. Lindgren Gallery on the Newberg. Gallery open10 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays. Students from high schools inOregon,WashingtonandIdaho submitted original paintings, drawings, prints, pastels and two-dimensional mixed media for this show 503-554-2635 or www.georgefox.edu/artnw/.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

9 a.m., Men's and boys' rally for Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Springfield Church of God. Speaker is Lou Foltz of WarnerPacificCollege. Music by John Kuykendall's Gospel Praise Quartet. Lunch on donation basis. 541-746-3288 or 1-800-873-7729.

9 a.m. Meeting on racial reconciliation efforts, sponsored by Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Maranatha Church, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave., Portland. 503-390-7569.

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “A Call to Serve, Volunteering in the Schools,” St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 790 Marion St., Salem. Keynote speaker is Jim Seymour of Catholic Community Services. 503-588-0141.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's "Kids in Talent Training," a seminar with more than 20 hands-on creative workshops for children in grades 1-6, First Church of the Nazarene, 700 N. Hill Road, McMinnville. Bring sack lunches. $7.50 503-472-8476.

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pinays in Prayer’s fifth anniversary celebration, Glencoe Baptist Church, 4501 S.E. Main St., Portland. 503-251-4779.

10 a.m., Grand opening of The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center thrift store in the Milwaukie Marketplace, 10900 SE Oak Rd, Milwaukie. Door prizes, refreshments, live music, and bargains. 503-235-4192, ext. 137.

10 a.m., Women of Grace meeting, at Hope Center, 1080 12th St., Sweet Home. 541-367-6393.

10 a.m. to noon, "Touch Our World for Mission March" sponsored by Portland Christian Center's Women's Ministries, track of West Hills Christian School, 7945 S.W. Capitol Hill Road, Portland. $10 donation to walk the track 10 times and pray for missionaries. Goal to raise $12,000. In case of rain, participants will walk in church gym at5700 S.W. Dosch Road. 503-245-7735.

Missionary toBrazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking,PhilomathChurchof the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

Men's Retreat sponsored byBeavertonFoursquareChurch, Crestview Manor on the Columbia Gorge, Corbett. Speaker is Fred Donaldson. speaker. 503- 644-9104.

6 p.m., "Jesus Night, Native American Style," featuring "Black Dog Drummers," and guest speaker Rita Bear Gray of Seattle, at Shekinah Christian Center, 1015 Third Ave., Longview, Wash. 360-577-8996 or 360-423-1300.

7 p.m., "Derek and Friends" in concert,NorthValleyFriendsChurch, 4020 N. College, Newberg. $5. Proceeds go to benefit Friends (Quaker) ministries. 503-452-1509.

7 p.m., Singles' Spring Mixer Dance,RamadaInnRoseGarden,Portland. Free parking; large banquet room. Christian singles groups inPortlandand vicinity encouraged to bring their promotional materials at this event, which seeks to network singles groups locally. Phone Tim at Ideal Productions, 503-497-3290.

7 p.m., "Only Worship and Praise" featuring "River of God Dancers," at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission. 503-650-7740 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

7 p.m., AGAPE Dance Company's dance event, Milwaukie Grange Hall,12015 S.E. 21st Ave.,Milwaukie. Includes a short dance lesson, followed by dancing untilmidnight. Music will include Christian, waltz, swing, classic oldies and country. $5. Proceeds to Shared Hope International, a local ministry rescuing girls inThird Worldnations from lives of forced prostitution. 503-663-6634.

7 p.m., 54th anniversary of Allen Temple CME Church, first of two days, at the church, 4236 N.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. Theme is "Pressing Toward the Mark." Speakers include Rev. Carland Allen of Greater Mt. Gillard Baptist Church and Elder C.T. Wells ofEmanuelTempleFullGospelChurch. 503-287-0261.

7 p.m., Monthly discussion time sponsored by International Religious Research Center, at International Bible Church, 5450 N.E. Flanders, Portland. Views examined "in the light of the Holy Bible." This month's suggested topics are "Which religion is true?" and "Reincarnation and Karma: Do we get another chance after death?" 503-655-5958 or 503-257-4923.

7:30 p.m., “Hadassah the Servant Queen” presented by Tapestry Theatre Company, first of five remaining shows, First Baptist Church Community Center, 1220 S.W. Taylor St., Portland. Adapatation of Biblical story of Esther in European marionette tradition. Fridays and Saturdays through March 15. 503-245-6919.

7:30 p.m., Praise and worship music for all ages featuring Frank Castanette, Liberty Theater,1203 Commercial St.,Astoria. Castanette is heard nationally on the Calvary Satellite Network. Free admission; freewill offering will be taken. 503-325-5743.

7:30 p.m."Hadassah," a musical based on the book of Esther,second of six performances. Alpenrose Dairy Opera House,6149 S.W. Shattuck Road,Portland. Performances are tonight, Saturday, and March 6-9; all shows are at7:30 p.m.except for the March 9 show which is at3 p.m. Also two additional performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15 and at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 S.W. Capitol Hwy, Portland. Rates at Alpenrose are $8 general admission, $7 students and $6 for senior or child. Rates at the Mittleman center at $10 general, $9 students and $8 for senior or child. 503-538-9454.

sunday, MARCH 2

8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with a presentation by Dave Leavenworth titled "Beginning Again When You Feel Like Quitting Altogether," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

Morning, Missionary toBrazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking,AlbanyChurchof the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

10:30 a.m., "A Weekend to Remember" with NBA great and memory learning authority Jerry Lucas, first of two days, Glad Tidings Church, 305 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Also at 6 tonight and7 p.m.Monday. Morning topic is "Family Relationships." Tonight is "Bible Memory Made Easy: How to Learn," Monday is "How to Remember Names and Faces." 360-892-7100.

5to7:30 p.m., Potluck gathering for volunteers with Friends of the Carpenter ministry, fellowship hall of First Christian Church,1812 Main St.,Vancouver,Wash. 360-750-4752.

6 to 8 p.m. Celebration, Praise and Prayer Gathering sponsored by Pray Vancouver, New Life Friends Church, 2515 E. 32nd St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-694-6843.

6:30 p.m., Singer William Harness of Washougal, Wash. in sacred concert, Northside Baptist Church, 5201 N.E. Minnehaha St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-696-0333.

7 p.m., "Derek and Friends" in concert,ReedwoodFriendsChurch, 2901 S.E. Steele,Portland. $5. Proceeds go to benefit Friends (Quaker) ministries. 503-452-1509.

Evening, Missionary toBrazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking,Junction CityChurchof the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

monday, MARCH 3

9 a.mto noon., Opening day of "Special Lenten Installation" visual arts exhibit of photos of Ground Zero inNew York City, running through April 20, Chapel Hall of First Presbyterian Church,1200 S.W. Alder St.,Portland. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.weekdays9 a.m.tonoonSundays. 503-228-7331.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ,"Welcoming New Members" seminar, Reedville Presbyterian Church,2785 S.W. 209th Ave., Aloha. Presented by Roy Oswald, senior consultant with the Alban Indsitute. Topics: Assessing how welcoming churches are, how different sizes of churches grow, how to make their churches more attractive to newcomers, and helping new members become fully involved in the church. $10. 1-800-926-3223.

10 a.m.and7 p.m., Christian authors Bill and Nancie Carmichael speaking atGeorgeFoxUniversity's Newberg campus. The morning topic in Bauman Auditorium is "Getting Into the Heart of Intimacy," and the evening topic in Room 104 of theHooverAcademicBuildingis "What Most Premarital Manuals Don't Tell You." 503-554-2321.

1:15 p.m.to evening. Northwest Baptist Convention's "Multiplying Witnesses" evangelism conference, first of two days, Northside Baptist Church, 5201 N.E. Minnehaha, Vancouver, Wash. Continues from8:45 a.m.to evening on Tuesday. Speakers are Bobby Welch, creator of the FAITH process for evangelism, and Billy Hanks, author of "Operation Multiplication" and "A Call to Growth." A breakout conference will be led by Mike Thibodeaux, evangelist and leader of Simplicity Ministries. 360-882-2100.

International Renewal Ministries' Prayer Summits for Lewis County, Wash., pastors, first of four days. For location contact IRM at 503-255-0332 or www.multnomah.edu/IRM/

6:30 p.m., Sose Skinner, Mary Methven and Connie Froeher speaking at Vancouver Aglow International Lighthouse, Walnut Grove Church Fellowship Hall, 6004 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 360-254-7030.

Tuesday, MARCH 4

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Open House atPilgrimLutheranSchool,5650 S.W. Hall Blvd.,Beaverton. 503-644-8697.

10 a.m., Free screening for pastors of the movie "To End All Wars," Regal Lloyd Cinemas 10, 1510 N.E. Multnomah, Portland. The public release of the movie starts March 28 in thePortlandarea; the film offers an evangelistic message, based on a true story from World War II. 503-757-6547.

11:30 a.m., Chip Brim speaking to Portland Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International luncheon, Radisson Hotel, 1441 N.E.Second Ave.,Portland. 503-230-8908.

6:45 p.m., Newberg Aglow International with speaker Dennis Bean of Northwest Medical Teams. First Federal Bank Community Room, 121 N. Edwards, Newberg. Focus is on "God's Principles in Us - Crown Jewels," Tonight's jewel is emerald, representing servanthood. 503-740-7153 or 503-474-3727.

Evening, Missionary toBrazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking, Sweet Home Church of the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

WEdnesday, MARCH 5

Ash Wednesday. Marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Some churches will have observances.

11 a.m., Fourth annual Women's Convention, first of three days, Open Door House of Prayer, 348 N. Fremont St., Portland. Day services at11 a.m.today and Thursday; nightly services at 7 tonight through Friday. Theme is "How Shall We Escape If We Neglect So Great a Salvation." Free food after Friday night service. Phone Pastor Gerri Martin at 503-256-6452 or 360-891-7727.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Annual Spring Luncheon for Vancouver Pregnancy Resource Center, with guest speaker Ryan Dobson, Red Lion Inn at the Quay, Vancouver, Wash. Dobson is the son of James and Shirley Dobson. 360-699-5433.

7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2420 N.E. Fairview Ave., Fairview. 503-667-6800.

Evening, Missionary to Brazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking, Coquille Church of the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

Thursday, MARCH 6

Evening, Missionary to Brazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking, Winston Church of the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

7 p.m., Veritas Christian School of Newberg presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream," first of three consecutive evenings, Astor House at Springbrook Oaks, 3801 Hayes St., Newberg. $5. For reservations, phone 503-538-1962.

Friday, MARCH 7

Basic Skills Assessment Center's Winter Home Schooling Workshop, first of two days, Grandview Baptist Church, 14855 S. Leland Road, Oregon City. Speakers Sam Blumenfeld from the East Coast and Jay Grimstead from California. 503-650-5282 or www.basicskills.net.

Fourth annual Spiritual Life Retreat for First Baptist Church of Portland, first of three days, Sunset View Resort on Long Beach Peninsula, Wash. Led by Keith Madsen, the church's pastor of Christian growth and witness. Prayer, Bible study and reflection. $65 each, or $120 couple or $150 family. 503-228-7465.

Noon to 7 p.m. Open House at My Father’s House homeless shelter, 2425 N.E. Division St., Gresham. 503-492-3046.

Priority Auction to benefit youth music tours sponsored by Portland Christian Center, at the church, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. 503-245-7735.

6:45 p.m., The Prophecy Club's "Spirit of Elijah Conference" with speaker Apostle Bob Griffin, first of three days, Downtown Double Tree Hotel, 310 S.W. Lincoln, Portland. The Prophecy Club heard on KKPZ and KKSL radio. 785-266-1112.

7 p.m., Sara Groves and the band "Common Unity" in benefit concert for Northwest Medical Teams' Student Action Council and Food for the Hungry, Lake Bible Church, 4565 Carman Drive, Lake Oswego. Funds will help support a high school team working in impoverished communities near Mexico City. Tickets $10 at Christian Supply stores and at www.ticketgrab.com. Contact Paul Morrissey, 503-624-1015 or pmorrissey@nwmti.org.

7 p.m., "Save Sudan!" concert featuring the Salem band "Rugged Cross," Salem Alliance Church, 555 Gaines St., Sponsored by People of Mercy, this free event benefits Samaritan's Purse work in Sudan. 503-881-9386 or www.peopleofmercy.org.

7 p.m. ,"Passover and the New Testament Church," a workshop presented by Norm Franz of Ascension Ministries of Colorado, first of two days, Renewed Hope Minsitries, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, Wash. Continues at 10 a.m. Saturday. 360-907-0614 or go to www.rhm-net.org.

7 p.m. Musicians from Faith Community Worship performing at Sonnyside Coffee House, 3520 S.E. Yamhill, Portland. 503-233-4299.

7 to 9 p.m. "First Friday" intercessory prayer for the city, Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 10224 S.E. Division, Portland. 503-253-2827 or burning@wa-net.com.

7 to 9 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry with speaker Frank Lednicky, upstairs in the north building of Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton. Lednicky, who is from Harvest Community Church in Aloha, will speak on "You Were Created to Become Like Christ." http://westsidesingles.org.

7 to 9 p.m., C.S. Lewis Society with discussion on "Present Concerns," library of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390 S.W. Canyon Road, Beaverton. 503-321-6952 or 503-585-4190 or tnelson52@attbi.com or tnelson@standard.com.

7:30 p.m., Flutist Tessa Brinckman and the East West Continuo in concert, Schlatter Chapel at Warner Pacific College, 2219 S.E. 68th Ave., Portland. Part of the college's "Concerts in the Chapel" series. Brinckman joined by Seattle master koto player Liz Falconer, guitarist Jon Bunce, tabla player Tzara and Tambura player Kenneth Shirk as they perform works reflecting Northern Indian, Japanese, Argentinean and American music. $10, or $7 for students and for seniors older than 62. Family $15. 503-517-1061.

Oregon Assembly of God men's retreat with featured speaker Benny Perez, first of three days, Camp Davidson near Sisters, 503-393-4411.

Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District Men's Advance, first of three days, Aldersgate Conference Center, Turner. "Living the Lord's Prayer.” Speaker is Morris Weigelt. 503-873-7541.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

Middle schoolers' ski and snowboarding day sponsored by Crossroads Community Church of Vancouver, Wash., Timberline on Mount Hood. 360-256-9711.

9:30 a.m. to evening, "Project 24:6," a gathering of college-age and young adults from throughout the Northwest, Mt. Scott Church of God, 10603 S.E. Henderson, Portland. Plenary speaker is Randy Alcorn of Eternal Perspectives Ministries. Breakout sessions led by Steve Keels of Good Shepherd Community Church, Ron Frost of Multnomah Bible College and Seminary, and more. 503-663-5050 or www.project246.com.

11 a.m., Two-mile walk fundraiser for Clackamas County Sheriff's Sgt. Damon Coates, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City. Coates is a dedicated Christian who is recovering from being shot in the face in January.. Registration/donation fee is $35 for each participant/walker. All donations go to the Coates family. WalkForCoates@aol.com or 503-855-8403

Parents' Day of Prayer, George Fox University's Newberg campus. 503-538-8383.

1 to 5 p.m., Prove God Now Miracle Crusade, Inc.'s "One-Day Biblical Faith Miracle and Deliverance Seminar" with Portland evangelist W. Pritchett,, Ramada Inn, 6221 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland.

Trinity Lutheran School Parent-Teacher Organization Dinner and Auction, Columbia Edgewater Country Club, 2220 N.E. Marine Drive, Portland. $30, or $250 per table. 503-288-2330.

Missionary to Brazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking, first of two days, Myrtle Creek Church of the Nazarene. Continues during morning worship on Sunday. 503-581-3950.

5 to 7:30 p.m., "Miracles Club" free ministry for families presented by Portland-based Protected Ministries, at 4069 N.E. Martlin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. Part of Protected's "Tour Around the City." 503-249-8559 or www.protectedministries.org.

6:30 to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries' Salem Singles Dance, Bldg. 50 at Chemeketa Community College, 4001 Winema Place (corner of Lancaster and Winema), Salem. $7. Casual dress. Dance lessons at 7. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.bigstep.com.

7 p.m., Healing and deliverance ministry by David Mbuga of Gospel Messengers from Uganda, Africa, OIT Conference Center, 7740 S.E. Harmony Road, Milwaukie. 503-655-7215.

7 p.m., "Only Worship and Praise" featuring "Toni," at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission. 503-650-7740 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9

8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with a presentation by counselor Jon Benson titled "Maturity: Will I Ever Get There?," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church's Chancel Choir presents special Lenten music, "Messe solonnelle" by Louise Vierne, at the church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. 503-228-7331.

10 a m., Norm Franz of Ascension Ministries of Colorado speaking, Renewed Hope Minsitries, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, Wash. 360-907-0614 or go to www.rhm-net.org.

1 to 5 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry's skating party, Skate World, 4395 N.E. Witch Hazel Road, Hillsboro. http://westsidesingles.org.

2 p.m., Jan Marshall, executive director of Portland Rescue Mission's Shepherd's Door shelter, speaking, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey, Portland. Theme is "Celebrate the Gift of Women." 503-252-3888.

8 p.m., Savant in concert, music stage at Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. $12 general admission, $10 for museum members, $7 for students with ID. 503-330-1492.

Evening, Missionary to Brazil, Eldon Kratz, speaking, Eagle Point Church of the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

Monday, MARCH 10

Northwest Intercessors' Conference, first of three days in the first session, City Bible Church, 9200 N.E. Fremont, Portland. Second session is March 13-15. Speakers Tommy Barnett, David Yonggi Cho, Ted Haggard, Rachel Hickson, Cindy Jacobs, Chuck Pierce and Phil Pringle. 503-255-2224 or www.citybiblechurch.org.

10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Staley Lecture Series featuring author John Fischer, first of three days, George Fox University's Newberg campus. Continues 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Morning sessions in Bauman Auditorium and evening in Room 104 of the Hoover Academic Building. Topic is "12 Steps for a Recovering Pharisee (Like Me)." 503-554-2321.

Wednesday, March 12

6 to 8 p.m., “Screwtape Revisited,” a six-week Lenten series through April 16, St. James Episcopal Church, 11511 S.W. Bull Mountain Road, Tigard. Includes dinner, discussion and worship. Based on the idea that six new “Screwtape Letters” have been discovered; the devil has not been idle since 1941 when author C.S. Lewis first discovered his set. Topics are Christ and Culture, Vision, Narcissm, Suffering and Healing, and Progress. Free; donation asked for dinner cooked by church youth 503-639-3002.

7 p.m. ,"An End-Time Prophecy Update," presented by Norm Franz of Ascension Ministries of ColoradoRenewed Hope Ministries, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, Wash. 360-907-0614 or go to www.rhm-net.org.

Thursday, MARCH 13

Northwest Intercessors' Conference, first of three days in the second session, City Bible Church, 9200 N.E. Fremont, Portland. 503-255-2224, www.citybiblechurch.org. (See March 10 )

7 p.m., Informational meeting for all considering a Christian middle school, at Bethel Christian School, 325 N.W. Baker Creek Road, McMinnville. 503-472-6976.

7 p.m., Wings of Worship Ministries presents the musical drama "Yeshua!," first of five performances through March 22, Parkrose High School Performing Arts Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., Portland. $15. Also staged Friday and Saturday, and March 21 and 22. 503-286-2931 or www.wingsofworship.com.

Men's Retreat, first of three days, Camp Yamhill, 19651 Old Railroad Grade N.W., Yamhill. 503-662-3710.

FRiday, MARCH 14

"Soul Care Weekend" retreat sponsored by Sunset Presbyterian Church of Beaverton, first of three days, location to be announced. 503-292-9293.

Oregon Assembly of God men's retreat with featured speaker Randy Ruiz, first of three days, Camp Davidson near Sisters, 503-393-4411.

6 p.m., Annual missions conference of Emmanuel Baptist Church, first of three days, at the church, 14810 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver, Wash. Potluck dinner tonight, men's breakfast and women's luncheon Saturday, special speakers Sunday morning and evening.Speakers are Dr. Robert Congdon, teaching physician of the Hospital at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya, his wife, Nancy; and Scott Lidbeck, national director of ministries for Pennsylvania-based American Missionary Fellowship. 360-254-8510.

6:30 to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries' Country and Western Dance and Potluck, Milwaukie Community Club, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Western or casual dress. Dance lessons at 7. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.bigstep.com.

Family Life "Weekend to Remember" Marriage Conference, first of two days, Inn at Eagle Crest near Redmond in central Oregon. Regular rate $69/person. Group rates available. Does include meals/lodging. 1-800-FLTODAY to register.

7 p.m. Musicians from Central Nazarene Church performing at Sonnyside Coffee House, 3520 S.E. Yamhill, Portland. 503-233-4299.

7 p.m., Festival of Keyboards, first of two consecutive evenings, Beaverton Christian Church, 13600 S.W. Allen Blvd., Beaverton. 503-646-2151.

7 to 9 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry with speaker Glenn Hoerr, upstairs in the north building of Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton. Hoerr, who is from Harvest Community Church in Aloha, will speak on "You Were Shaped to Serve God." http://westsidesingles.org.

7 to 9:30 p.m., "Walk Thru the Bible" New Testament Seminar, first of two days, Southwest Bible Church, 14605 S.W. Weir Road, Beaverton. Continues 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Also a Kids Seminar for first through fifth grades.Adults, $10 prepayment; $12 at door; Kids, $5 prepayment; $7 at the door. 503-524-7000.

SAturday, MARCH 15

Association of Christian Schools International's Northwest Region Early Education Workshop, Eugene location to be announced. 360-256-5860 or www.acsi.org.

Westside Singles Ministry's Flying M Ranch Singles Retreat, first of two days, at the ranch, 23029 Flying M Road N.W., Yamhill. Theme is "God Has More in Store For You". This is an affordable spiritual enrichment weekend retreat for all singles 18 and older. Pastor Dorothy Biamont of River Fire One Ministries is the keynote speaker. Car pool from Beaverton available. http://westsidesingles.org, email: flyingmranchretreat@westsidesingles.org, or phone 503.341.7398.

8 a.m., "Heart Talk 2003" with best-selling author Robin Jones Gunn, at Western Seminary, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. One-day conference offering advice and assistance to developing writers for publication. Includes 11 workshop sessions. $55 ($5 discount if registered by March 1). 503-517-1931.

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., "Real Love in the Real World" marriage encouragement seminar, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd., Portland. Sponsored by the church and "Helps for Today" radio outreach on 1290 KKSL radio. $20. 503-240-7729.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., "Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Movies with Discernment," a seminar featuring award-winning Hollywood screenwriter Brian Godawa, Reformation Covenant Church, 1201 J.Q. Adams St., Oregon City. Godawa, whose film "To End All Wars" opened in Portland in late February, will discuss how Christian should view monies and discern the messages and worldviews put forth by movie makers. $5; $10 family. www.reformationcovenant.org, www.godawa.com, www.toendallwars.com.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Child Evangelism Fellowship's "Super Saturday Children's Worker's Conference," Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan, Portland. Eighteen different workshops. Keynote speaker is Gary Dixon of David C. Cook Communications. $25 by March 1, $30 after. 503-256-2718 or cef@integrity.com.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Art and Christian Spirituality Conference, "Captivating Art and the Adoration of Christ." First Covenant Church, E. Burnside and 45th Ave., Portland. Features local and nationally recognized artists, including Martin French, a New York Society of Illustrators gold medallist. Also features Richard Twiss, author and founder of Wiconi International; Portland author and speaker Don Miller; advertising agency owner Dave Parmley; Paul Metzger of Multnomah Biblical Seminary; Ken Hickman of Sunset Presbyterian Church and Anita Mitchell of Northwest Conservatory of Dance. Suggested donation: $5. Sponsored by Institute of Intercultural Studies at Multnomah Seminary. 503-251-6767.

4 p.m., Damascus Christian School third annual auction and dinner, at the school, 14251 S.E. Rust Way, Boring. Silent and live auction and a buffet-style Hawaiian dinner. Proceeds go toward acquiring a library facility for the school. $15. 503-658-4100.

4 p.m., Pilgrim Lutheran School dinner and auction, at the school, 5650 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton. $45. 50-3644-8697.

5:30 p.m., Sacred vespers concert featuring vocalist Michael Bishop and guest artist Howard Hanley, Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church, 26 S.W. Condor Way, Portland. Hanley is a saxophonist and clarinetist from Woodburn. Bishop's CD will be available for purchase following. 503-487-4015.

6:30 p.m., "The Go Show" with Audio Adrenaline, Mercy Me, Kutless and The Swift in concert, Salem Armory. $19.50 advance, $17.50 for groups of 15 or more. 1-800-327-6921

6:30 p.m., 14th annual fund-raising banquet for Pregnancy Counseling and Information Centers of McMinnville and Newberg, George Fox University Newberg campus. Speaker is Julie Johnson, formerly of Portland Pregnancy Resource Centers, on "Created in the Image of God." 503-434-4400 or 503-538-2350.

6:45 p.m., Molalla Aglow International with Ronda Stone speaking on "God's Way to Peace and Contentment," Molalla Adult Community Center, 315 Kennel St., Molalla. 503-632-3959.

High schoolers' night ski outing of Crossroads Community Church of Vancouver, Wash., at Mount Hood Meadows. 360-256-9711.

7 p.m., "Only Worship and Praise" featuring "Pattie,” at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission. 503-650-7740 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

7 p.m. to midnight, Eugene Singles Ministry's St. Patrick's Dance, Coburg Grange, 32663 E. Mill St., Coburg. $6. 541-463-7571 or 541-344-6118 or eugnsinglesmnsty@netscape.net.

8 p.m. to midnight, Mission Portland Singles Network's "Totally Tropical Hawaiian Dance," Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, foot of Spokane Street, Portland. An hour of dance lessons precedes at 7. $8. 503-295-8283 or www.mpsn.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with a presentation by international speaker Stephanie Fast titled "Created for Destiny," Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

4 to 5 p.m., Mormon Outreach, Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. Presents the differences between Christianity and Mormonism. Speakers are former Mormons. All interested welcome to attend. 360-574-1611.

6 p.m. Vocalist Michael Bishop in concert, Mt. Scott Church of God, 10603 S.E. Henderson, Portland. 503-487-4015.

7 p.m., "The Go Show" with Audio Adrenaline, Mercy Me, Kutless and The Swift in concert, Deschutes County Fairgrounds Events Center, Redmond. $20 at Family Christian Stores in Bend, Cornerstone in Redmond, or at www.groundfloorevents.com or 360-260-9139.

Monday, March 17

St. Patrick?s Day. Observed in honor of the patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland.

10 a.m. to noon, Aglow Capitol Prayer, Room H382 of the State Capitol, Salem. 503-371-2268.

2003 CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest Annual Enrichment Conference, first of four days, Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, Wash. Theme is "Together in His Presence: Beholding His Glory." Speakers are Bruce Ware, Dean Christensen and Doug Sheets. Nine-hole Best Ball golf on Wednesday. 503-669-7478.

Volunteer training for Vancouver Pregnancy Resource Center, first of five days, at the center, 2128 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, Wash. 360-699-5433.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Open House at Trinity Lutheran School, 5520 N.E. Killingsworth, Portland. 503-288-6403.

7 p.m., Paul Colman Trio in concert, First Church of the Nazarene, 700 N. Hill Road, McMinnville. 503-474-1762.

Tuesday, March 18

6 p.m., The Salvation Army's seventh annual North Portland Community Pride Banquet, at The Salvation Army's Moore Street Community and Worship Center, 5335 N. Williams Ave. Honors outstanding north and northeast Portland community members for their achievements. Moore Street's junior brass band and youth choir will entertain. Tickets are $20 each, or $120 for a table of seven. 503- 493-3925, ext. 14.

Wednesday, March 19

6:30 to 8 p.m., DivorceCare seminar and support group for those going through, or who have experienced, a divorce, first of 12 weekly sessions, Tualatin Hills Christian Church, 23050 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin. Facilitated by Judy Kuntz, a marriage and family therapist. DivorceCare is a video series featuring foremost Christian experts on divorce and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. Advance registration required. $60 for the full seminar, includes workbook. 503-481-8943.

Thursday, March 20

4 to 5:30 p.m., Opening reception for George Fox University Student Art Exhibit that runs through April 14 (except for March 24-28), Donald H. Lindgren Gallery on Newberg campus. Gallery open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. 503-554-2635

7:30 p.m., The Down East Boys in Southern Gospel concert, Prairie Community Church, 10702 N.E. 117th Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Admission is a box, jar or can of food for the needy. Freewill offering. 360-254-9430.

Friday, March 21

Oregon Assemblies of God men's retreat with featured speaker Randy Ruiz, first of three days, Southern Oregon Mt. Lakes camp, 503-393-4411.

Northwest Church Planting Workshop, first of two days, Cascade College, 9101 E. Burnside, Portland. $60. 1-800-550-PORT or www.cascade.edu.

Men's Retreat of Cedar Mill Bible Church of Portland, first of three days, Aldersgate Conference Center, 503-644-3156.

7 to 9 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry with speaker James Gleason, north building of Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton. Gleason, from Sonrise Church in Hillsboro, to talk on "You Were Made for a Mission." http://westsidesingles.org.

7 p.m. to midnight, Shekinah Singles Dance, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2218 Kessler Blvd., Longview, Wash. www.pacifier.com/~gwoods/index.htm.

7 p.m. "Open Heaven" worship conference, first of three days, Sunnyside Foursquare Church, 13555 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. Worship sessions and workshops led by Stephen Swanson of Suncoast Worship Center in Englewood, Fla., Roy Ellis of Madisonville, Ky. JoAnn McFatter of Kansas City, Mo., and Steve Mitchell of New York City. Free admission; freewill offerings taken. 503-698-5555 or www.sunnysidefoursquare.org.

Saturday, March 22

Christian Connection Ministries' "Christian Speed Dating," Athey Creek Middle School, 2900 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. $16, includes dance in the evening. Advanced registration required; start time provided when registration confirmed.. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.bigstep.com.

Women of Purpose, International presents "Guarding the Anointing," a workshop led by the ministry's founder, O. Virginia Phillips of Sherwood, Portland location to be announced. This explores the depthsy of God's love and how to identify behaviors that prevent the glory of God from being manifest in our hearts. $15. 503-537-1907 or www.womenofpurpose.com.

5:30 p.m., Bowling outing for teens, sponsored by City Church of Promise of Dundee, Walnut City Lanes, 1800 East St., McMinnville. Meet at Dundee Women's Hall on Hwy. 99 W. $4 per game; bring extra money for food. 503-554-9070 or 503-538-3664.

6 p.m. Vocalist Michael Bishop in concert, Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market St., Portland. 503-487-4015.

6 to 9 p.m. "Festival of Choirs" presented by North Portland Bible College, Maranatha Church of God, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave., Portland. 503-288-2919 or 503-288-7241.

6 to 9 p.m., East side of Portland metro area youth gathering for Luis Palau's "Beachfest," East Hill Foursquare Church's Youth Center, 701 N. Main Ave., Gresham. Locally featuring TRACE and the Tray Michaels Band, inflatable games, and live telecasts from Palau's Beachfest event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 503-661-4444, ext. 230 or www.beachfest.org or 1-800-USA-LUIS.

6:30 to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries' Portland-area Singles Dance, Athey Creek Middle School, 2900 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Casual dress. $8. Dance lessons at 7. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.bigstep.com.

7 p.m., "Only Worship and Praise" featuring "Bryant" at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission. 503-650-7740 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. West side of Portland metro area youth gathering for Luis Palau's "Beachfest," Conestoga Aquatic and Recreation Center adjacent to Southridge High School, 9625 S.W. 125th St., Beaverton. Featuring local entertainment as well as live satellite telecasts from Palau's Beachfest in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 503-643-6511 or www.beachfest.org or 1-800-USA-LUIS.

Sunday, March 23

8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with a presentation by Rhonda Wehler of Rolling Hills Community Church titled "The Search for Significance," at the church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

Missions Fair, Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-574-1611.

Oregon Right to Life Youth Camp, first of three days, Macleay Christian Retreat Center, 2887 74th Ave. S.E., Salem. For ages 16-21. $100. 503-463-8563 or ortl@ortl.org.

Young Life's Wildhorse Canyon Camp's Family Camp, first of four days, at camp in north central Oregon. 503-399-7310

7:30 p.m., Prophetic teacher Kim Clement, first of three consecutive evenings, Jackson Middle School, 10625 S.W. 35th Ave., Portland. Sponsored by Prophetic Image Expressions. 503-492-5899.

Monday, March 24

Oregon-Pacific Nazarene District's Nazarene Youth International convention and Youth Fest, first of three days, South Salem Church of the Nazarene. 503-581-3950.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

7 to 8 p.m. Informational session regarding Hood View Adventist Church's April Coronary Health Improvement Program, in the fellowship hall of the church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring. The program itself runs four nights per week at the church through April. 503-658-2329 or 503-663-5611.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Northwest Baptist Convention's Worship Leadership Retreat, first of three days, Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River. Features "This Hope" in concert on Thursday night; training in basic music leadership, "seeker services," children's music, worship and more; and a music reading session. $70 for full conference, $30 for partial attendancxe. 360-882-2119.

7 to 8 p.m. Informational session regarding Hood View Adventist Church's April Coronary Health Improvement Program, Boring Fire Dept. Annex. The program itself is four nights weekly at the church through April. 503-658-2329 or 503-663-5611.

Curry Blake's Divine Healing Training School, first of three days, Chemeketa Community College, Building 50, 4061 Winema Place N.E., Salem. Healing service follows Saturday's teaching at 7. All sessions free. Blake is general overseer of Georgia-based John G. Lake Ministries. Register atwww.HealingNorthwest.com, or 503- 692-2900. For details write eastwindministries@yahoo.com, or PO Box 5138, Salem, OR 97304.

Friday, March 28

8 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Maximum Impact: ‘Becoming a Champion of Change’’’ live simulcast seminar with John Maxwell, Ken Blanchard and Joe Gibbs, Harvest Community Church, 21235 N.W. Quatama Road, Beaverton. Topics including reaching your leadership potential, influencing others, building a winning team, and developing team and individual esteeem. $49. 503-629-8300 or www.harvestcc.org.

5 p.m., Gospel Echoes Northwest Prison Ministry's 13th annual Auction and Benefit Sale, Linn County Fairgrounds Expo Center, Albany. Includes auction preview and dinner and gospel music Friday night; Saturday starts with breakfast at 8; craft booths open at 9; silent auction until noon; acution at 10; barbecue lunch at 11. 503-926-6222.

Second Annual Marriage Enhancement Retreat sponsored by Central Bible Church of Portland, first of three days, Canby Grove Conference Center . Led by John and Carley Wecks as retreat leaders. $280; scholarships available. 503-252-1424.

Presbyterian Marriage Encounter, first of three days, Portland location to be announced. 360-546-3379 or www.presby-me.org

7 to 9 p.m., Westside Singles Ministry potluck, upstairs in the north building of Village Baptist Church, 330 S.W. Murray Blvd., Beaverton. http://westsidesingles.org.

Saturday, March 29

11 a.m. to 1 p.m, Women's Ministries Spring Fling sponsored by Vancouver First Church of God, at the church, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-574-1611.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., "Baby Fest" and Car Seat Clinic sponsored by Portland Christian Center, at the church, 5700 S.W. Dosch Road, Portland. Includes a focus on child safety resources, infant massage demonstrations, scrap booking and stamping, party ideas, pediatric nutrition resources, a "toddler fun zone" play area, and a visit by children's book author Helen Haidle. $5 per family. 503-245-7735 or www.portlandchristiancenter.com

6:30 to midnight, Christian Connection Ministries' Country and Western Dance, Milwaukie Community Club, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Western or casual dress. Dance lessons at 7. 503-309-0318 or www.ccmfriends.bigstep.com.

7 p.m., "Only Worship and Praise" featuring "Prophetic Jam," at Portland Temple, 2030 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission. 503-650-7740 or www.onlyworshipandpraise.org.

Sunday, MARCH 30

8:45 a.m., "30s, 40s, 50s & Better" Singles Ministry, with a group Bible study on "You Are What You Eat," at Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Followed at 1 by potluck at location to be announced. 503-638-5900 or www.rollinghills.org.

Hymn-fest for seniors, East Hill Foursquare Church, 701 N. Main, Gresham. 503-661-4444.

3 p.m., Organ recital featuring Clive Driskill-Smith, sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church, 1200 S.W. Alder St., Portland. Driskill-Smith is sub-organist at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, England. $15, $5 for students and senior citizens. 503-228-7331.

6 p.m., Singer William Harness of Washougal, Wash. in sacred concert, Labish Center Evangelical Community Church, 7114 Labish Center Road N.E., Salem. 503-393-4554.

Monday, MARCH 31

67th annual Assemblies of God Oregon District Council with featured speaker Mark Rutland,, first of three days, Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. Rutland is president of both Southeastern College in Florida and Global Servants and CEO of The Rutland Group, a church growth and leadership agency. He is the author of eight books. 503-393-4411.

3 p.m., Oregon Assemblies of God's "Juice N Java" women's event, Bethel Park Campground, Brooks. 503-393-4411.