Gaither is the author of a children’s book based on her classic song, “My Father’s Angel.” The companion picture books include “I Am a Promise” and “Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift.”

The lyricist has also recorded dozens of CDs and DVDs with her husband, Bill.

Gloria Gaither’s appearance is in conjunction with the Gaither Homecoming concerts in Southern California, which will feature the Gaithers, the Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jason Crabb, Lisa Daggs, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Russ Taff and Kevin Williams.

On Friday, Nov. 21, the concert will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Saturday,  Nov. 22, the concert will be held in Ontario’s new Citizen Business Bank Arena.

For more information on the concerts, visit gaither.com. For more information on Gloria Gaither’s appearance at the bookstore, call (909) 987-0406. The bookstore is located in the Sunrize Shopping Center at Baseline and Carnelian.


Pendleton-framed homes head north
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — Habitat for Humanity began on-site framing construction Oct. 3 on four new homes in San Juan Capistrano.

The frames were among 20 sets constructed at Camp Pendleton during an April blitz build that—with the help of 1,000 volunteers—took just five hours.

 “These homes are very special to us—not only because of the incredibly generous volunteers who gathered at Camp Pendleton to jump-start our construction by building all of these house frames—but because these homes are a part of our Homes for Heroes and Foundations for Families pilot program,” Sharon Ellis, executive director, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, said in a news release.

Through the program, 14 of the 27 homes are being designated for combat-disabled veterans or their surviving families.

Habitat for Humanity families and volunteers have built 128 homes in Orange County since 1988 and, besides the four homes in San Juan Capistrano, the organization is also constructing two homes in Fullerton.

For more information, visit www.habitatoc.org.


Tickets on sale for ‘Glory of Christmas’
GARDEN GROVE — Southern California’s trademark holiday pageant, “The Glory of Christmas,” will run from Nov. 26 to Jan. 4.

Using the backdrop of the all-glass cathedral, the production features soloists, dancers, a cast of 200, seven living angels soaring beneath the 120-foot glass ceiling, prerecorded background music from the Seattle Symphony, special effects and live animals. The hallmark of the pageant is the living nativity.

Shows for the hearing impaired are available at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6.

Ticket prices range from $35 to $45. Numerous $20 discount nights are also on the schedule. Discounts for groups, seniors and children 12 and under are available every night, except $20 discount ticket night. Gift certificates are also available.

For more information, call 714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 877-544-5679 or visit www.crystalcathedral.org.


‘Why pray?’ is focus of luncheon
FULLERTON — American Family Living Women’s Outreach will hold its 30th Anniversary Celebration Holiday Fashions and Luncheon event from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Summit House Restaurant.

The guest speaker will be Evie Wilson, whose topic is “Living Life to the Fullest! Why Pray—When You Can Worry?”

Evie Wilson and her husband, Jene, host a radio program, “Spread a Little Love Around,” that airs on KWVE, KRTM, KWTW and KWTM.

The cost of the event is $50. Tickets may be purchased over the phone with a credit card.

The restaurant is located at 2000 E. Bastanchury Road.

For more information, call or visit www.americanfamilyliving.com.


Gary Bauer to headline Birth Choice fundraiser
NEWPORT BEACH — Former president of the Family Research Council and 2000 Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer will address the status of the pro-life, pro-family movement during a keynote address at Birth Choice’s annual Fall Gala Dinner.

The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club. KKLA talk show host Frank Pastore will broadcast his show there via live remote.

To be held just days after the Nov. 4 election, the fall event serves as a primary source of funding for the center in its efforts to provide free medical services and education to women facing unwanted pregnancies.

Through the work of Birth Choice clinics, 943 women have chosen life for their babies.

Tickets for the event are $50.

For reservations and more information, call (714) 541-5484.


Outreach planned for Muslim festival
GARDEN GROVE — The Arabic Christian Perspective will be doing evangelistic outreach Nov. 7 to 9 at the Garden Grove Arabic Festival, which is expected to draw at least 35,000 Muslims over its three-day run.

So far this year at least 10 Muslims have converted to Christianity through the work of Arabic Christian Perspective.

Pre-event training will be hosted by the ministry and cover such topics as “The Path of the Prophets,” “Answering Common Muslim Objections” and “Communicating the Gospel with Muslims.”

Volunteers must attend at least one training session before joining the Arabic Festival outreach. Workers will be assigned to teams who will have specific outreach times. For more information, visit www.ministrytomuslims.com or call (714) 326-1250.


His Nesting Place hosts open house
LONG BEACH — His Nesting Place, a ministry to pregnant women and their children, will hold its 25th annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13.

Church, maternity home and pregnancy help center volunteers are invited to attend. Unwrapped gifts and monetary donations will be accepted.

The ministry, which calls itself missionaries to the unborn, is located at 350 E. Market St. For more information, call (562) 422-2137, ext. 206 or ext. 209, or visit www.hisnestingplace.org.


The Treasure Box seeks holiday sponsors
DOWNEY — The Treasure Box, a self-funding program that provides low-cost meals to American families, is seeking $30 sponsorships to purchase food kits, which will feed one family for a week.

Churches and individuals may participate. Each box contains $75 to $100 worth of food, including 22 to 25 pounds of popular grocery items, including 10 to 12 pounds of protein, such as meat and chicken.

Local churches participating in the program include Redeemer Covenant Church in Downey, www.redeemercovchurch.org, (562) 863-8611; the River Tustin Vineyard Church, www.therivertustin.org, (714) 734-7700; and Compass Bible Church, www.compasschurch.org, (949) 540-0699.