‘Portraits of Jesus’ Series Continues

The Rev. David Lehmberg will continue the “Portraits of Jesus in the Gospels” Lenten series with the message “The Universal Jesus” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church by the Sea, United Methodist. Lehmberg will speak on “Questions Pilate Asked” during the Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday Night Alive service, featuring the 14th Street Gospel Band, will take place at 5:30 p.m. The church is at 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. (714) 673-3805.

Rabbi Joel Landau will teach “Lunch and Learn: Genesis Revisited” classes at 12:15 p.m. every Monday in March at Beth Jacob, Congregation of Irvine. Also on Mondays are “Principles of Family Law” classes at 8 p.m. “Nuts and Bolts of Purim” classes take place at 8 p.m. for the next two Tuesdays and “The Way of God” classes will be at 8 p.m. for the next two Wednesdays. All classes are free. The synagogue is at 3900 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (714) 788-5230.

The House of Worship Tour of the National Conference will continue with a service from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. A question and answer period will follow. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 668-9191.

The music department of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will present the “Morski Zvutsi Choir” from Varna, Bulgaria, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The choir, directed by Rositsa Shtereva, features 40 singers. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 574-2253.

The Male Chorale group from Azusa Pacific University will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Rose Drive Baptist Church. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 4572 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda. (714) 528-0520.

Murray Wood, former national director of education for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, will be the guest speaker at the 8 p.m. service Friday at Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. Rabbi David Rosenberg will officiate, assisted by Cantor Vladimir Shtayerman. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (714) 548-6900.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will present “Living Pictures,” a combination of 17 works of art along with readings and music performed by congregation members, at 1 and 4 p.m. today and 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 12301 Magnolia Ave., Garden Grove. (714) 539-9541.

The Rev. Diana McDaniel will give the message “Resurrecting Your Dreams--Part II” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Unity Chapel by the Sea. Refreshments will follow. The church meets at the Woman’s Club of San Juan Capistrano at 31442 El Horno St. (714) 496-7972.

“This I Believe” will be the topic of a discussion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

Guest speaker Muzammil Siddiqi, director of the Islamic Society of Orange County, will discuss Islam and its connections to Judaism at 8 p.m. Friday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. Siddiqi is an associate professor of Islamic studies and world religions at Cal State Fullerton. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (714) 857-2226.

The Presbyterian Church of the Master will have its Faith Renewal Weekend beginning with a potluck dinner at 6 tonight. William A. Dyrness, of the Graduate School of Theology at Fuller Seminary, will lead the “Full Lives, Empty Hearts: Does God Have a Home Page?” themed weekend. Dyrness will speak at 8 tonight, and at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (714) 582-2670.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Earth: the Mother of Us All” Lenten series with the message “To Save the Future--Plant a Tree” at 10 a.m. at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. The offering will go to help needy around the world. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 951-7260.

Guest speaker Stephanie Buehler will give the message “My Life as Eeyore” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Buehler is a doctoral student at the California School of Professional Psychology. Sunday school will take place. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

The mission and activities of the “Western Service Workers Association” will be explained 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., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The South Orange County Eckankar Center will offer the worship service “The Reality of Soul Travel” from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Ramada Grand Avenue, Harbor Room. The Ramada is at 2726 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 661-9533.

Pastor F. David Throop will continue his “Meals With the Master” series with the message “Honor and Humility” at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Sunday school classes are at 10 a.m. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1438.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will give the message “Step Onto the Field” at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Unity’s Easter Choir will perform. Sunday school will also take place during the 9:30 service. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will give his sermon “Remember Who You Are” at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Children’s Sunday school will take place during the 9 a.m. service after the children’s sermon and adult education classes will take place during both services. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

J. Samuel Sallie, professor of religion at Chapman University extension, will speak on “The Meaning of the Resurrection in the Four Gospels” from 9:35 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Sunday and next Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. The talk is part of the Sunday Adult Forum. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-3414.

Brian Marsh, minister to junior high students, will speak on “Worship as a Celebration” at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Adult classes, children’s programs and child care will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

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