Band Delirious Headlines ‘Blast Off’ Concert

The Christian band Delirious will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. this evening at Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Also appearing will be Chris Lizotte and Rita Springer. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

The church will host the “Blast Off ‘98” concert featuring the Insyderz, Plankeye and others at 3 p.m. next Saturday. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The church is at 5340 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. (714) 777-4777.

Father Bill Delaney will lead “The Kingdom of God is Like . . .” Healing Mass and Service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness or those concerned for someone who is, are encouraged to attend. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

San Clemente Presbyterian Church will host a free community concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Eight soloists, a choir and the “Sounds of Brass” handbell group will perform. The church is at 119 Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente. (949) 492-6158.

Newly appointed pastor, the Rev. Lance C. Hardaway, will lead his first worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday at Macedonia Fellowship Church. The church is at 30100 Town Center Drive, #288, Laguna Niguel. (949) 363-8337.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will give the message “Octopus Words and the Archetype of War: Reflections on Humanism and Spirituality” 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.

Presbyterian Church of the Master and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Appointments can be made through the church. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

The Women’s Ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a Ladies’ Active Friday Forum (L.A.F.F. Nite in Irvine) at 7:15 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary. Carol Kent will speak on “Angels in Disguise.” Cost is $5. The church is at 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. (949) 552-1918 or (949) 857-4867.

The Rev. Don F. McMillan will give the sermon “The Problem of Possessions” at 6 p.m. next Saturday at King of Glory Lutheran Church. The talk will be taken from the Book of Luke. The church is at 10280 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-5649.

Guest speaker the Rev. Dwight Hoelscher will discuss “The History of Mission Work in the United Church of Christ” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Irvine United Church of Christ. Representatives from the AIDS Service Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and Irvine Temporary Housing will join Hoelscher. The church is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 733-0220.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will offer its “Hooked on Jesus” vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon next Monday through Friday. Children ages 3-11 can participate in crafts, skits, games and more. Cost is $20 for one child, $30 for two and $40 for three or more. Registration is required by Sunday. The church is at 1221 Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

Guest preacher the Rev. Brent A. Criswell will lead the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services at the United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Helen Flegal will discuss “Spiritual Disciplines--Part 4” during the Adult Forum from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-3414.

Kris Ockershauser-Dunn will speak on “Human Rights and Women and Children in the U.S. Today” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Ockershauser-Dunn is a national board member of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Child care will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

National Conference director Bill Shane will discuss “Religion in the Public Schools” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. A “Christ to Christianity” early bird service will take place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Eight Weeks to Optimum Spiritual Health” with the message “Beyond Acceptance” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “The Movies and the Gospel” series with part 7, “Singing in the Rain--Jesus Meets Gene Kelly” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. A “Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time” Bible study will take place from 7:15 to 9 p.m.. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 494-8061.

Charlie and Mary Blek, founders of Orange County Citizens for Prevention of Gun Violence, will address the congregation during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. The Bleks’ son was fatally shot by a handgun in 1994. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 497-4568.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will speak on “The Anatomy of the Earth” during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Vacation Bible school will take place this Monday through Friday. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

Temple Beth will offer an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday. Those interested can take a temple tour and hear information regarding the High Holy Days and temple programs.

A barbecue and evening worship will begin place at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Reservations are requested. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

Director of Christian Education Bill Ditewig will give the message “Why Does Life Have to Be Like My Vacuum Cleaner?” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Celebration Night featuring the Praise Band will take place at 7 p.m. Prayer and meditation will follow. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

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