Greenville Church to Mark 121st Anniversary

Greenville Country Church will celebrate its 121st anniversary during a “Founder’s Day” event from noon to 8 p.m. today. Activities include games, food, church tours and more. The church is at 3501 S. Greenville St., Santa Ana. (714) 549-1050.

Fountain Valley Baptist Church will offer its “SonRise Balloon Adventure” vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Singing, skits, games, Bible studies and snacks will be offered children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The church is at 10460 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-9708.

Shannon Conklin-Miller, associate pastor of Anaheim United Methodist Church, will deliver the sermon during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Fullerton First United Methodist Church. Sunday school will take place. The church is at 114 N. Pomona Ave. (714) 871-4415.

Gate of Heaven Chapel, an open-minded 21st century family church, will present a concert featuring Aulikki at 2 p.m. Sunday. Aulikki is a full trance medium and will demonstrate channeling. The church meets at the Masonic Temple at 1401 15th St., Newport Beach. (818) 343-5030.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will present the message “The Essential Ingredient” during services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school classes and child care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Travels With Jesus” series with the message “Jesus Goes to the Hollywood Bowl” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Lennon will lead Bible studies at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 951-7260.

The Rev. James Grant will lead the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. An “Understanding Your Congregation as a System” workshop will follow. On Friday, a forum on Megan’s Law will take place at 7:30 p.m. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

South Shores Church will have its “Terrific Tuesdays” outdoor family picnic dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $2. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (714) 496-9331.

Associate Pastor James R. Wilson will give the message “I Can’t Take It Anymore” at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Wilson will focus on managing life’s pressures. Sunday school will meet at 10:15 a.m. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1438.

Faith Lutheran Church will offer a vacation Bible school for children of age 3 through third grade Monday through Friday. Early registration is advised. The church is at 8200 Ellis Ave., Huntington Beach. Information: (714)962-5571.

The Rev. Ernie Pipes will give the message “What Is That Preacher Up to?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Pipes will offer ways in which the congregation can relate to its new minister, Suzanne Dougherty. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

Joe Dillon, fitness consultant and trainer, will conduct a healthy balance seminar at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Dillon has trained 22 Olympic Gold Medal-winning athletes. Following the seminar, a variety of old silent films will be shown in the parish Hall. The church is at 202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente. (714) 492-3401.

Professor Nancy Heidebrecht will continue her “Tell Me the Old, Old Story” series focusing on the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah at 9 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The regular 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. services will feature the Rev. Gary Demarest speaking on “Christ’s Life and Ours.” Child care will be available during the regular services. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Guest speakers Bob and Yvonne Turnbull will give the message “How to Defuse Conflict Before the Blow-Up” at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday at Main Place Christian Fellowship. The Turnbulls are authors of eight books on marriage and family, and speak on the subject at churches and conference centers 40 weeks a year. The church is at 13841 Red Hill Ave., Tustin. (714) 505-1734.

The Rev. David Tyler Scoates will give the message “Hope Is a Decision” during at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday the Crystal Cathedral. Pastor Tino Ballesteros will present a special children’s message during the services. Child care will be available. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Jewish Federation Orange County’s Senior Center will show the film “The Dybbak,” with English subtitles, at 12:30 p.m. Monday. The showing is part of the center’s “Yiddish Film Classics” series. Reservations are requested. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 513-5641.

Temple Bat Yahm will host a Jewish Singles Mixer/Dance for those 50 and younger at 7 p.m. next Sunday. Cost is $15. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. (714) 644-1999.

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