St. Paul’s Lutheran to Host Musical

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fullerton will present the musical “Make Our Gardens Grow” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Chris Winn, director of music, will be part of the cast. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 111 W. Las Palmas Drive. (714) 879-8290.

The First Baptist Church of Garden Grove will have a “Singspiration” at 6 p.m. Sunday featuring singing groups and soloists. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 12761 Euclid Ave. (714) 534-1742.

The Anaheim Christian Ensemble will present its production of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, at 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim. Tickets are $8 or $6 for seniors and students. The church is at 310 W. Broadway. (714) 535-2176.

“Father’s House,” a new Christian musical, will have a preview presentation at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Anaheim Vineyard. Admission is free. The Anaheim Vineyard is at 5340 E. La Palma Ave. (714) 777-4777.

Journalist Don Boys will lead the 6 p.m. service Sunday at Liberty Baptist Church. Boys, the author of 10 books, will discuss family values. The church is at 5108 Bonita Canyon Road, Irvine. (714) 854-9000.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will give the message “Jews By Choice” at 8 p.m. Friday at University Synagogue. Congregation members will discuss how converting to Judaism has changed their lives. Music will be provided by Cantor Ruti Braier, and child care will be available. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (714) 553-3535.

Marriage and family counselor Judi Possnack will lead Unity Church of Tustin’s singles group meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. This week’s topic will be “Why Am I Not Me When I’m With You?” Cost is $15. Refreshments will be served. The church is at 14402 Prospect Ave. (714) 730-3444.

The Rev. F. David Throop will continue his “Decisions That Make a Difference” series with the sermon “What Pulls Your Strings?” at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Marriage and family therapist Mike McMillan will speak on “Living Hurried Lives” at this week’s adult “Sunday Morning Live” class at 10 a.m. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave. (714) 528-1438.

St. James Episcopal Church and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host the 10th annual career transition seminar from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Dierenfield Hall of St. Andrew’s. Cost is $17, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch and materials. St. Andrew’s is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. 574-2239.

Frank Rembert and Rick Wilson will share their kidney transplant story during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. Wilson donated a kidney to Rembert, whom he met while fishing. Music will be provided by the 200-voice Christ Church Choir. A new member class will take place at 9 a.m. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Congregation B’nai Israel’s chapter of United Synagogue Youth will have a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday to benefit the USY Scholarship Fund. An open house, which offers opportunities for the community to learn about the conservative congregation, will take place from 10 a.m to noon. The monthly Sabbath dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. Friday. Cost is $12 for those over 10 and $6 for ages 3 to 10. Reservations are required. The congregation is at 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. (714) 730-9693.

Saint Luke’s Orthodox Church will hold an International Festival from noon to dusk Sunday. Guest are encouraged to wear ethnic costumes and enjoy Middle Eastern, Greek and Slavic food. Live entertainment, folk dancing and a silent auction will be included in the festivities. Admission is $2; those under age 10 are free. The church is at 13261 Dunklee Ave., Garden Grove. (714) 971-2244.

The Episcopal Church of the Messiah will present “A Taste of Messiah” today from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Foods from many ethnic backgrounds will be featured. Tickets will be sold at the event. The church is at 614 N. Bush St., Santa Ana. (714) 543-9389.

“The Testimony of John Wesley,” featuring actor, director, producer and author John Haggard, will be performed at 6 p.m. Sunday at South Coast Christian Assembly. Child care will be provided. The church is at 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano. (714) 240-4777.

The Rev. George Munzing will give the communion meditation “In Remembrance of Me” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir, and Sunday classes will meet. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will give the message “Unleashing Potential” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school will also take place. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Robert Ross will give the message “A Religion Is Not a Faith” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Sunday School will take place during the service. The annual general membership meeting will follow. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will give the message “Are We Nuts?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. A freewill offering will be taken. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave. (714) 8717150.

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