More of ‘Ten Commandments for Today’s Generation’

The Rev. Ed Ewart will continue his “Ten Commandments for Today’s Generation” with the sermon “There Will Never Ever Be Another You” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Children’s Sunday school will take place during both worship services following the Training for Young Disciples Moment. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

St. Matthew’s Traditional Episcopal Church’s new summer services will feature prayer at 9:15 a.m. and the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

The Rev. Steven Swope will be the guest preacher during services at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Children’s spirituality classes and child care will be available. The church is accepting donations for its annual “Bargain Festival” fund-raiser to be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

Husband-and-wife speaking team Bob and Yvonne Turnbull will discuss “Living a Focused Life” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Mountain View Church. The Turnbulls will return July 10 for a “Simplifying Your Family Life” seminar from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9 a.m. The church meets at Bathgate Elementary School, 27642 Napoli Way, Mission Viejo. (949) 458-6888.

The Rev. James Wilson will continue his “Some Startling Sayings of Jesus” series with the message “You Must Be Perfect” at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Child care will be available. On Wednesday, there will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a concert featuring Shine and a dramatic performance by the Covenant Players. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1438.

D.J. Meincke, attorney and president of the Orange County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, will give the lecture “On the Slippery Slope of the Constitution” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Meincke will focus on freedom of speech and the separation of church and state. Child care and youth religious education will be available. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Independence Day Services

Dorothy Nolte and Riva Morton will lead a “Celebrating Holidays” program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Nolte is a lecturer and author and Morton is a psychologist and teacher. A children’s service will take place in a separate classroom. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4563.

The Rev. Ginny Wheeler will give the sermon “In God We Trust” during the 8:30 and 10 a.m. services Sunday at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. There will be free hot dogs and lemonade. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 499-3088.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “The Game of Life and How to Play It” series with the message “True Freedom” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Both services will offer Sunday school classes and child care. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

The Rev. Richard Yancey, minister of missions and community outreach, will give the message “I Have My Rights!” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Summer Chancel Choir rehearsals will take place each Sunday at 8 a.m. for all wishing to participate. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The world’s largest indoor American flag, spanning nine stories, will be on display for Independence Day this Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Guest speaker Danny Cox will offer words of encouragement during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. There will be performances by the New Traditions men’s a cappella chorus, the Hour of Power orchestra and soloist Christina Stojanovski. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Performances

Liberty Baptist Church will host the musical program “Freedom’s Song” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The program will emphasize the importance of family life. A barbecue, with games, will follow. A 3 p.m. service will conclude the day’s events. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 760-5444.

St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church will present its 12th annual Community Summer Concert series with the Capistrano Chorale singing patriotic and pop music at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Following the concert, guests can enjoy ice cream and a hilltop view of fireworks at the San Clemente pier and Dana Point Harbor. The church is at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. (949) 492-2537.

Sunny Hills Church of Christ will present the “Amerikids” Children’s Musical at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The day’s lesson will be “God Among the Nations.” The church is at 2255 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. (714) 525-1221.

Other Notes

Registration is now open for the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove’s Preschool and Day Care for children 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 (pre-kindergarten). The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through July 30. Cost is $10 per day, with a $35 registration fee for new families. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

Ellen O’Leary will lead a seminar on “Eco-Spirituality: God in All Things” from 9:30 a.m. to noon next Saturday at the Center for Spiritual Development. Cost is $20. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

A “Jungle Fun” family safari will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. next Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. There will be live music, games, prizes and food. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Proceeds will benefit the LCMS World Relief Project. The church is at 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange. (714) 288-4400.

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