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AUG 1-2 • FRI-SAT

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore and music by Travis Cottrell & the Praise Team, live simulcast from Louisville, KY. For simulcast locations and costs, see www.lifeway.com/lplsimulcast

AUG 2 • SATURDAY

Adoption Seminar with special guests Children from Detsky Doms Orphanages. 9am-12pm, Nightlight Christian Adoptions, 801 E. Chapman Ave., Ste. 106, Fullerton, free • nightlight.org, (714) 278-1020

“A Ladies  Tea” For Women Only with speaker Shannon Beyersdorff. 9am, Hope Chapel, 2420 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach, $12 • hopechapel.org, (310) 374-4673 x153

AUG 4-8 • MON-FRI

SonWorld Adventure Park Vacation Bible School, session 1. 9am-12:30pm, Morningstar Christian Chapel, 16241 Leffingwell Rd., Whittier • morningstarcc.org, (562) 943-0297

AUG 7-8 • THU-FRI

“The Leadership Summit” by Willow Creek with special guests Bill Hybels, Craig Groeschel, Brad Anderson, Wendy Kopp, John Burke, Chuck Colson, Efrem Smith, Bill George, Catherine Rohr, and Gary Haugen. Simulcast, see website for locations & prices • www.willowcreek.com

AUG 8-10 • FRI-SUN

Power Lab Weekend Vacation Bible School with special guest Mad Science on Sat. evening. First Evangelical Church of Arcadia, 625 W Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, $40 • fecarcadia-kids.org, (626) 294-9344

AUG 9 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Queen Mary Rotational Dinner-dance, two deejays. $61-$75 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

AUG 10 • SUNDAY

Jazz Vespers Series with special guests the Paul Kreibich Quartet. 5pm, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, free • mtolivelutheranchurch.org, (310) 452-1116

AUG 11 • MONDAY

Teen Challenge Ministry Institute’s 4th Annual Golf Classic & Banquet. 10am, Rio Hondo Golf Club, 10627 Old River School Rd., Downey, $125-$150 • (323) 569-2818

Women of Faith International Dinner Meeting with Pastor Elizabeth Lozano. Men welcome. Sizzler, 11835 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, $11 • (562) 864-0482

AUG 11-15 • MON-FRI

“Be Still … Believe … Be Changed” Special Touch Summer Getaway retreat for adults (18-65) with disabilities. Pinecrest Christian Conference Center, $395-$420 • register by Jul. 14 specialtouch.org, (562) 789-1171

SonWorld Adventure Park Vacation Bible School, session 2. 9am-12:30pm, Morningstar Christian Chapel, 16241 Leffingwell Rd., Whittier • morningstarcc.org, (562) 943-0297

AUG 11-18 • MON-MON

“Step Into Africa” World Vision Experience: AIDS, a walk through exhibit & audio tour. Holmon United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, free • reserve tickets www.worldvisionexperience.org

AUG 12 • TUESDAY

“Summer’s End Extravaganza” Covina Women’s Connection Luncheon featuring Dress Party Fashions by Jeff Anderson and speaker Susan Montgomery. 11am-1pm, Covina Bowl, 1060 San Bernardino Rd., $16 • RSVP (626) 333-1789

AUG 13 • WEDESDAY

“Go for the Gold” Pasadena Women’s Connection Luncheon & Program with special guests Mary Nixon and Lori Berg, also featuring presentation on Special Olympics by Eloise Crawford. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. 11:30am-1pm, Mediterranean Room, Brookside Country Club, 1133 N. Rosemont, $18 •  RSVP by Aug. 11 (626) 574-0251

 “Cross My Heart” Downey Christian Women’s Club Buffet Luncheon with jewelry by Melinda Green. 11:45am, Los Amigos Country Club, 7295 Quill Dr., Downey, $12 • reservations (562) 862-4347

AUG 14-16 • THU-SAT

2008 Inside-Out Conference presented by Presbyterian Global Fellowship with speakers including Alan Hirsh, Rick Warren, Dr. Mark Labberton, and Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil. Long Beach Convention Center, prices vary • pgfconference.org, 1-888-476-3111

AUG 15-17 • FRI-SUN

Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie and special guests Michael W. Smith, Randy Travis, P.O.D., Leeland, the Katinas, Lincoln Brewster and Kutless. Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 6pm, Angel Stadium, Anaheim • socal.harvest.org

AUG 16 • SATURDAY

The Call DC: Day of united fasting and prayer for the country. 10am-10pm Eastern, Washington, D.C. or live web-streaming • thecall.com

Mall Concert with Seventh Day Slumber, Sanctus Real, StorysideB, SoulP and Dizmas and speaker Aurelio Barreto. Presented by C28. 2-8pm, Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave., free • c28.com, (818) 709-0020

Jana Alayra & Band in Concert. 6pm, Kum Ran United Methodist Church, 3153 W Marine Ave. • (213) 215-9116

AUG 18 • MONDAY

“Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” 16-week class. 6:30-9:30pm, Hope Chapel, 2420 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach • hopechapel.org, (310) 374-4673 x104

AUG 21 • THURSDAY

“Lets Go Hawaiian” Whittier Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Claudine de Giacomo, Jolene Riley, and Susan Montgomery. 12-1:30pm, Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 Villaverde Dr., $19.50 • RSVP (562) 693-9182

AUG 22-24 • FRI-SUN

Men’s Ministry Leadership weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

AUG 22-25 • FRI-MON

“Step Into Africa” World Vision Experience: AIDS, a walk through exhibit & audio tour. Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, free • reserve tickets www.worldvisionexperience.org

AUG 23 • SATURDAY

4th Annual Health Fair. 9am-3pm, God Inspired Community Church, 8461 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, free • god-inspired.org, (562) 216-0221

“Warriors Behind Enemy Lines” presented by Repairing the Breach International. 10am-3pm, Munson Chapel, Azusa Pacific University, 901 E Alosta Ave., free • rbim.org, (909) 263-4117

RV320 in Concert. 7-8pm, Angel City Coffee House, 16507 Bellflower Rd., Bellflower • (562) 818-4065

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

AUG 24 • SUNDAY

Concert Outreach in the park with Lovelite, presented by Calvary Chapel Pasadena. 5pm, Central Park in Pasadena, 219 S. Fair Oaks Dr. • calvarychapelpasadena.com, (626) 584-9992

AUG 29-30 • FRI-SAT

“God’s Anointed Now Generation” Regional Training Days. Victory Outreach Eagle Rock, 4160 Eagle Rock Rd., Los Angeles, $35 • victoryoutreach.org, (909) 599-4437

AUG 30 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Rockin' Cowboy Dance, 7:30pm, Cowtown, 15950 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside. $15/prepaid, $20/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337


SEP 5-6 • FRI-SAT

“Infinite Grace” Women of Faith Conference with Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Marilyn Meberg, Sandi Patty, Nicole Johnson, Nicole C. Mullen, Natalie Grant, and Luci Swindol. Honda Center, Anaheim • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

SEP 6 • SATURDAY

Songs for Sudan Concert Series with special guests Lisa Cushing and Angela Vicente. Proceeds benefit orphanage & school in Sudan. 8pm, Marina Christian Fellowship, 12606 Culver Blvd., Los Angeles, $15 • marinachristian.org, (310) 822-8862

SEP 10 • WEDNESDAY

Downey Christian Women’s Club Buffet Luncheon featuring AAA Travel. 11:45am, Los Amigos Country Club, 7295 Quill Dr., Downey, $12 • reservations (562) 862-4347

SEP 13 • SATURDAY

Praise on the Mountain Concert with Down to Earth, Encounter, Freeway, and Unity. Concert starts at 7pm, Golden Bear Amphitheatre, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia • (559) 584-7513

SEP 19 • FRIDAY

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 8pm, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

SEP 20 • SATURDAY

Fall Hallelujah Jubilee with guests including Jeremy Camp & Thousand Foot Crutch. Six Flags Magic Mountain, regular park admission • sixflags.com

SEP 26 • FRIDAY

The Habitat for Humanity “Music Builds Tour” featuring Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine, $19-$119 • transparentproductions, (949) 250-0444

SEP 27 • SATURDAY

“The Truth Project” Simulcast by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett. For simulcast sites, see thetruthproject.org.

23rd Annual Gala of Child SHARE (Shelter Homes: A Rescue Effort), with special award to Dr. Richard J. Mouw. Also includes benefit auctions. California Club, Los Angeles • childshare.org, (818) 243-4450 x16

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

SEP 28 • SUNDAY

Evan Wickham Band in Concert. For ages 9+. 6pm, Calvary Chapel Pasadena, 2200 E Colorado Blvd. • calvarychapelpasadena.com, (626) 584-9992


OCT 10 • FRIDAY

Shane and Shane in concert. 7:30pm, Sutherland Auditorium, Biola University, La Mirada, $15 • transparentproductions.com

OCT 10-11 • FRI-SAT

“Revolve Tour: All Access” with Hawk Nelson, Natalie Grant, Group 1 Crew, Krystal Meyers, Chad Eastham, Jenna Lucado & Danielle Kimmey. Honda Center, Anaheim, $54-$82 • revolvetour.com, 1-877-9-REVOLVE

OCT 10-12 • FRI-SUN

Men in Midlife weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

OCT 11 • SATURDAY

National Children’s Ministry Magazine Live Workshop. Harbor Trinity Church, 1230 Baker St., Costa Mesa, $65 • group.com/workshops/cmml/2008, 1-800-447-1070

Avalon in Concert with LaShun Pace. 7pm, Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Dr., Loma Linda, $10-$18 • charitypromotions.org, (909) 796-0222

OCT 17 • FRIDAY

Amy Grant in Concert. Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Dr., Irvine, prices TBA • transparentproductions.com

OCT 18 • SATURDAY

Justice 2008 with special guests Dr. John C. Maxwell and Warren Duffy. Presented by Advocates for Faith & Freedom. 6pm, Hilton Hotel, Irvine, cost varies • RSVP by Oct. 1 faith-freedom.com, 1-888-588-6888

OCT 24-25 • FRI-SAT

American Christian Writers’ Southern California Conference. Clarion Resort Hotel, 616 Convention Way, Anaheim, cost varies • www.ACWriters.com, 1-800-21-WRITE

OCT 25 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337


NOV 1 • SATURDAY

The Call, prayer and praise gathering. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego • thecall.com

NOV 1-8 • SAT-SAT

Christian Singles Mexican Riviera Cruise, Princess Cruises • (714) 210-3337, christiansinglesfunevents.com

NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI

National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011

NOV 14 • FRIDAY

Christian Speedy Introductions, Bunco & Karaoke for ages 19 to 91. 8pm, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, $20-$25 •  www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 17-20 • MON-THU

“Preach the Word” pastors conference featuring Chuck Swindoll, John MacArthur, Alistair Begg, James MacDonald, Bob Coy, James Merritt, Chuck Smith, Jack Graham, Greg Laurie. Hosted by Harvest Christian Fellowship, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside • 1-800-821-3300, preachtheword.org

NOV 21 • FRIDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Bill Gaither and Friends. Anaheim Convention Center, prices TBA • gaither.com

NOV 22 • SATURDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Bill Gaither and Friends. Citizen Business Banking Arena, Ontario, prices TBA • gaither.com

Christian Singles Dance, 7pm-12am, Top Cats, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia. $15-$20/prepaid, $20-$25/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

NOV 29 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Rockin' Cowboy Dance, 7:30pm, Cowtown, 15950 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside. $15/prepaid, $20/door • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337


DEC 6 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Christmas Rotational Dinner-dance. 6pm, Golden Sails Best Western, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., $44-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

DEC 31 • WEDNESDAY

Christian Singles New Year’s Eve Dance (ages 19-91). No alcohol. Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union Building, 800 N. State College Blvd., $39-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337



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