Calvin Christian awarded grant from the Chargers
ESCONDIDO — Calvin Christian School, a private school covering preschool through 12th grade, has won a $55,000 grant from the San Diego Chargers.
Calvin was one of nine schools and the first-ever Christian school to receive the “Charger Champion Grant.” More than 100 schools applied.
The $55,000 grant will fund a number of items for the sports program and physical education at the school, including a scoreboard for football and soccer, a set of large outdoor bleachers and weight room equipment.
“We are very thankful to receive this grant,” Superintendent Terry Kok said in a news release. “We couldn’t have asked for a better end to our first year offering football to our high school students.”
The monetary award was presented in late May at a ceremony at the Hotel Del Coronado.
The school, launched in the late ’60s, is situated on 25 acres and has more than 30 classrooms, a modern gymnasium, several large playing fields, a full library, two 30-station computer labs and music facilities.
The school is located at 2000 North Broadway.
For more information, visit www.calvinchristianescondido.org.
Lillie Knauls to take San Diego stage
SAN DIEGO — The beloved Ms. Lillie Knauls, a familiar face within gospel circles, will appear in concert 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at San Diego First Assembly.
Now 70 years old, Knauls, a frequent guest in the “Bill Gaither Homecoming” video series, is known for her vibrant voice, ready smile and full wardrobe of hats. Among her favorite songs are “I'll Fly Away,” “Old Time Religion” and “When We All Get to Heaven.” She will be backed up by a choral group from various churches.
The free concert will include a singalong led by Knauls, whose other career highlights include a 2007 Dove Award for “Traditional Gospel Album.” The Southern California resident was a member of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, known for the single “O Happy Day,” and is now a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
The church is located at 8404 Phyllis Place.
For more information, call (858) 560-1870 or visit www.sdfa.org.
Middle East update planned
LA JOLLA — The San Diego Christian Forum will present a talk by Dr. Barry Leventhal, who recently returned from the Middle East, from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church.
Leventhal will be addressing the current situation in the Holy Land and the issue of acceptability of evangelizing Jews with the gospel of Jesus Christ. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Leventhal, who recently returned from a two-month teaching assignment in Israel, is a Jewish believer in Messiah Yeshua who is proud of his heritage, having been raised within the Jewish community of Philadelphia. He is dean and professor of Southern Evangelical Seminary and has written extensively on the subject of the Holocaust.
A free-will offering will be taken.
For more information, call (858) 274-7253.
Gospel Brunch adds second seating
SAN DIEGO — The House of Blues is adding a second session of its popular Gospel Brunch. Seatings will now be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The brunch features live music and an All-You-Can-Eat Southern Buffet, which has added more Southern specialties.
The adult tickets, for anyone over the age of 13, is $40, children 6 to 12 will be admitted for $18.50, while those 5 and under may attend for free.
A portion of all proceeds from every brunch are donated to the International House of Blues Foundation, a program that transforms House of Blues venues into multimedia classrooms where fifth- through 12th-grade students and their teachers learn about the music, history and cultural impact of the blues and traditions of related folk art.
Tickets may be purchased at House of Blues Box Office located at 1055 Fifth Ave. or by phone at (619) 299-2583.
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