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THRU NOV 2

Fast and Pray for 40 days of revival • protectmarriageCA.com

40 Days for Life: Pro-life prayer, fasting, vigils and outreach • 40daysforlife.com/OrangeCounty, North & Central Orange County (714) 963-4753, South Orange County (949) 690-7315

OCT 31 • FRIDAY

Harvest Party with games, bouncers, obstacle course, candy and more. No scary costumes. 6-8:30pm, Hope Chapel Youth Center, 2420 Pacific Coast Hwy. Hermosa Beach, free • hopechapel.org, (310) 374-4673

Harvest Celebration with game booths, live entertainment and concessions. 6-8:30pm, Calvary Chapel of Brea, 1200 W Lambert Rd., free • calvaryccb.org, (562) 694-1681

Wycliffe Banquet with special guest Ed Brye. 7pm, Holiday Inn, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, free • wycliffeassociates.org, 1-800-THE WORD x2136


NOV 1 • SATURDAY

“All Pro Dad” Breakfast. 7:30-8:30am, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd. • allprodad.com, (714) 448-1765

Aglow International Breakfast Meeting with speaker Barbara Lockhart. 9:30am, Pacific Golf Club, 200 Ave. La Pata, San Clemente, $8-$12 • RSVP (949) 496-7993

4th Annual Harvest Festival with food, pie baking contest, maze, bounce houses and more. 5-8pm, Calvary Chapel Living Word, 17101 Armstrong, Irvine, free • calvarylivingword.org, (949) 222-0591

The Call, prayer and fasting gathering, 10am-10pm. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego • thecall.com

NOV 1-8 • SAT-SAT

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

NOV 2 • SUNDAY

Operation Christmas Care: Assemble care packages for military in Iraq & Afghanistan. 7pm, Calvary Chapel, 3800 S Fairview St., Costa Mesa • projectprayerflag.org, (714) 979-4422

NOV 3-7 • MON-FRI

Week of Prayer and Fasting. See website for times and locations weekofprayerandfasting.org

NOV 4 • TUESDAY

ELECTION DAY – Don’t forget to vote!

NOV 4-7 • TUE-FRI

Training Sessions for Arabic Festival Outreach. Tue-Thu 7-9:30pm, Fri. 9:30am. Outreach at Garden Grove Arabic Festival Nov. 7-9. For more information, see ministrytomuslims.com or call (714) 326-1250

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 6 • THURSDAY

Church Management & Tax Conference featuring Dr. Michael Chitwood. 8:50am-4:10pm, Hilton Los Angeles Airport, $129 • RSVP cmtc.org, 1-800-344-0076

Birth Choice Annual Fall Gala Dinner with speaker Gary Bauer. Also live remote by Frank Pastore. Fundraiser for Birth Choice of Orange County. 6pm, Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, $50 • RSVP (714) 541-5484

NOV 7-22

“My Three Angels” a production of Master’s Reparatory Company. The Gallery Playhouse, 3152-G E. La Palma, Anaheim, $12-$15 • mastersrep.org, 1-800-690-1480

NOV 8 • SATURDAY

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show. 9am-3pm, outside Christian Mission Church, 27812 Forbes Rd., Laguna Niguel, $6 lunch optional • (949) 690-1845

NOV 9 • SUNDAY

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church • persecutedchurch.org

NOV 11 • TUESDAY

Anaheim Aglow International Lighthouse with special guest Earma Thompson. 9:30am, Home Town Buffet, 1630 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. $8-$8.75 • (714) 534-4276

NOV 14 • FRIDAY

Matthew West, “Something to Say Tour,” Mariners Church, Irvine, $20-$25 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

Family Friendly Movie Night showing “The Sting.” 7pm, First Presbyterian Church, 1832 Euclid St., Garden Grove, free • fpcgg.org, (714) 534-2269

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 15 • SATURDAY

Jana Alayra in concert. 4pm, Kindred Community Church, 8712 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim Hills • (714) 282-1899

Joyful Hands Thanksgiving Dinner: Fellowship with the Deaf Community. 4-6pm, Calvary Chapel Westgrove, High School, Rm. 13, 12832 Knott St., Garden Grove, free • (714) 786-8194

Glory Gates Quartet in Concert with Crimson River Quartet & Cross Road Quartet. 7pm, Christ Community Church, 25382 MacKenzie St., Laguna Hills, $15 • ggqf.org, (949) 292-5938

Underoath in concert with Saosin, The Devil Wears Prada and The Famine. Presented by Transparent Productions. 7pm, UCI Bren Center, Irvine, $22 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

NOV 17 • MONDAY

Evangelistic/Concert Outreach with music, desserts and assorted coffee. 7-9pm, Calvary Chapel, 270 E. Palais Rd., Anaheim • (714) 563-9608

NOV 17-20 • MON-THU

“Preach the Word: The Message Hasn’t Changed” 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, $300-$350 • 1-800-821-3300, preachtheword.org

NOV 17-24 • MON-MON

National Collection Week, Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse • samaritanspurse.org, (714) 432-7030

NOV 21 • FRIDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Gaither Vocal Band and guests Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jason Crabb, Lisa Daggs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Russ Taff and Kevin Williams. 7pm, Anaheim Convention Center, prices TBA • gaither.com, ticketmaster.com, (714) 740-2000

NOV 22 • SATURDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Gaither Vocal Band and guests Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jason Crabb, Lisa Daggs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Russ Taff and Kevin Williams. 6pm, Citizen Business Bank Arena, Ontario • gaither.com, ticketmaster.com, (213) 480-3232

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

NOV 27 • THURSDAY

THANKSGIVING

NOV 28-JAN 4

The Glory of Christmas. Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, $20-$45 • crystalcathedral.org, 1-877-54-GLORY

NOV 29 • SATURDAY

30th Anniversary Celebration with special guest Evie Wilson. Presented by American Family Living. 9:30am-2:30pm, Summit House Restaurant, 2000 E. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, $50 • RSVP (714) 637-7900

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

“All Pro Dad” Breakfast. 7:30-8:30am, Cypress Church, 6143 Ball Rd. • allprodad.com, (714) 448-1765

Women’s Christmas Luncheon with special guest Liz Curtis Higgs and features charity raffle, silent auction and more. Presented by First Christian Church of Huntington Beach. 10am-3pm, Irvine Marriott Ballroom, $50 • fcc-connections.com, (714) 536-2589

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

VIP Auction & Reception with Third Day pre-concert. Ticket includes VIP concert seating. Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, $100 • milesahead.com, (619) 764-5103

Third Day Concert Benefiting Miles Ahead. 7pm, Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, $30+ • milesahead.com

DEC 9 • TUESDAY

Anaheim Aglow International Lighthouse with special guest Rev. Mel Tari. 9:30am, Home Town Buffet, 1630 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. $8-$8.75 • (714) 534-4276

DEC 12 • FRIDAY

4th Annual “Christmas Gala & Dinner Dance” with DJ and door-prizes. Alcohol-free. Presented by Club One Christian Singles. 6:30pm-12am, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $35 • go2cornerstone.com, (951) 440-4201

DEC 12-13 • FRI-SAT

14th Annual Christmas Drive-thru Nativity. 6-10pm, Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Crisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, free • moochurch.org, (949) 837-7467

DEC 13 • SATURDAY

Annual Christmas Kid’s Outreach with rides, games, music and a feast. By Angels for Christ Ministries. 11am, Castle Park, Riverside, $20 • RSVP (951) 687-7519

DEC 15 • MONDAY

Evangelistic/Concert Outreach with music, desserts and assorted coffee. 7-9pm, Calvary Chapel, 270 E. Palais Rd., Anaheim • (714) 563-9608

DEC 18 • THURSDAY

“It’s A Wonderful Christmas” Michael W. Smith with Melinda Doolittle and full symphony orchestra. 7pm, Crossroads Church, 2331 Kellogg Ave., Corona • transparentproductions.com

DEC 25 • THURSDAY

CHRISTMAS

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

2nd Annual “New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball & Dance” with DJ and other special entertainment. Alcohol free. Presented by Club One Christian Singles. 7pm-12:30am, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $20-$25 • go2cornerstone.com, (951) 440-4201

Praise ’09: New Year’s Eve Celebration with Christian concerts including Kutless, Todd Agnew, Brandon Heath. Also fireworks. 7pm-1am, Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park • knotts.com, (714) 220-5200


2009

JAN 7-9 • WED-FRI

“Holiness, No Foolishness” National Women’s Conference with speakers Rita Udell, Pastor Tammie Gibson and Pastor Sarah Morgan. Presented by Churches of Faith in Christ Fellowship. Best Western Heritage Inn, 8179 Spruce Ave., Rancho Cucamonga • (909) 873-5380


FEB 28 • SATURDAY

Chris Tomlin in Concert with Israel Houghton and New Breed. Gibson Amphitheater, Universal CityWalk, Universal City • transparentproductions.com, (818) 622-4440


APR 24-25 • FRI-SAT

57th Annual GLASS Convention with featured speaker Nick Vujicic. Presented by Christian Ministries Training Association. Pasadena Convention Center • cmtaconvention.org





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