Talk to Focus on Geology and Bible

Creation Science Assn. of Orange County is sponsoring a talk by geology graduate student Kurt Howard on “Plate Tectonics; a Biblical Interpretation” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mariner’s Church, 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. A freewill offering will be taken. Information: (714) 898-8331.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s worship service is at 9 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 10:15 a.m. The church is at 10418 Katella Ave., Anaheim. Information: (714) 535-9742.

“What Did Abraham Lincoln See?” will be the Rev. Tari Lennon’s sermon, as part of her Epiphany series “The Season of Seeing,” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. A freewill offering will be taken. A Bible study class will be held at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-8061.

The Rev. Eileen Karpeles’ sermon, “Love and Meaning: Habits of the Heart Revisited,” will be given at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Univeralist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A freewill offering will be taken and a coffee hour will follow. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

The Rev. Robert Ross’ sermon, “The Disintegration of the Fifth Level,” will be given at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Aliso Creek Unitarian Univeralist Church. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 582-8204.

First Baptist Church of Anaheim will show the film “Power Play” at 6 p.m. Sunday. The movie is the newest film from World Wide Pictures, the motion picture ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 701 W. Broadway, Anaheim. Information: (714) 774-4444.

South Orange County ECKANKAR Center presents a worship service called “Inner Guidance--How Do You Know?” from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The center is at 32122 Paseo Adelanto, No. 8B, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 661-9535.

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will offer advanced Hebrew classes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through March 6, $45 for members, $50 for others; intermediate Hebrew classes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 14, $45 for members, $50 for others; and beginning Hebrew classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through March 16, $55 for members, $60 for others. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 755-0340.

Charles Frazee, who has an ecumenical commission of the Catholic Diocese of Orange, will speak at Temple Judea of Laguna Hills at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Frazee will speak about Vatican-Israeli relationships. Cost is $7.50 and reservations are required. The temple is at 24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 587-1156.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church continues its weekly Serendipity series for singles with the lecture, “How to Be a Great Personal Communicator in Relationships,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A $2 donation is requested. Child care will no longer be provided. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 574-2214.

The Relationship Focus Counseling Center is sponsoring a retreat for Christians called “Learning to Be in the Presence of God,” beginning at 6 p.m. Friday and continuing through noon Feb. 19. Cost is $99 and includes five meals. Deadline for registration is Thursday at the counseling center, 262 S. Glassell St., Orange. The retreat will be at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 434 S. Batavia St. Orange. Information: (714) 639-1998.

Temple Beth David will present a lecture, “We Are Not Immune,” at 8 p.m. Friday to focus on substance abuse and how to deal with it. A freewill offering will be taken. The temple is at 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. Information: (714) 892-6623.

Congregation B’nai Israel will play host to a bagel and cream cheese kick-off breakfast for its Active Senior Group at 11 a.m. Feb. 19. A freewill offering will be taken. Reservations requested. The congregation is at 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 730-9693.

Mount of Olives Lutheran Church will present “A Weekend in the Word” Bible study program from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Cost is $20 and includes Friday night’s dinner. Saturday lunch is $5. The church is at 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 837-7467.

First United Methodist Church will an organ concert by Peggy Jamieson at 4 p.m. Feb. 26. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 114 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 871-4115.