‘Stirring’ to Unite Seven Churches in Worship and Music in Costa Mesa
Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa will present its seventh communitywide “Stirring,” billed as “a night for churches to worship God together.”
The free event is at 7:30 tonight at the Orange Coast College football stadium. The concert will feature worship leaders and music from Rock Harbor, Mercy Covenant, Coast Hills Church, Saddleback Church, University Praise, Aliso Viejo Vineyard and the Catacombs.
The concert site was moved from the Orange County Fairgrounds to Orange Coast in anticipation of large crowds, organizers said.
Todd Proctor of Rock Harbor called the first “Stirring” “a logistical and technical nightmare” that turned into “a beautiful tapestry of worship.”
Bleacher seating is available, but organizers suggest concertgoers bring blankets if they plan to sit on the grass. The college is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (949) 548-2600, Ext. 325. https://www.thestirring.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
“Tuesdays in the Word,” a summer family series, will begin next week at Trinity United Presbyterian Church and run through Aug. 21. The “outrageous humor and whimsical playfulness” of Jesus will be studied in the parables of the Gospels. The program is free, and care for children through junior high will be provided. Each program will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The church is at 17th Street and Prospect Avenue in Tustin. (714) 544-7850.
* The Harvest Crusade, the evangelical rock concert and revival that drew more than 125,000 to Edison International Field of Anaheim last summer, will be extended for two evenings this year and include a Fourth of July fireworks show. Other additions to the five-day event July 4 to 8 will be a children’s night, a two-night skateboarding exhibition and a car and motorcycle show July 8. The Thursday children’s night will feature “Salty,” a popular Christian children’s character who will sing songs and give a simple Gospel message.
On Friday and Saturday nights, the “Harvest Jam” will feature Christian rock and alternative bands All Together Separate, Bleach, Switchfoot and Delirious. Greg Laurie, co-founder of Harvest Crusades, will give a message each night. He is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside. The event is free. https://www.harvest.org.
* The Orange County Buddhist Church will observe Obon, a religious custom that honors the dead, with services, dancing and a bazaar-carnival at the annual Obon Festival on July 14 to 15. A special English service will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 8. The temple’s hondo, or sanctuary, will be open to all, and hosts will be available as guides. The church is at 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim.
* A 26-lesson study on the life of Jesus called “Journey to the Cross” is underway at Liberty Baptist Church in Newport Beach. The free study, led by Pastor Dwight Tomlinson, is Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Also, Liberty Baptist will celebrate its 25th anniversary July 8 during services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave. (949) 760-5444.
* St. Irenaeus Parish Adult Formation will hold a beginner’s Bible study over five weeks beginning July 12 and ending Aug. 9. The Thursday night classes are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and offer an overview of Hebrew and Christian scriptures, a look at how to do Bible study and sharing, and how to pray. The fee is $5 for materials. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. (714) 826-0760.
* D. James Kennedy will speak at services July 8 at South Shores Church in Monarch Beach. Kennedy is senior minister at 10,000-member Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida and founder of Center for Reclaiming America, a nonprofit group that gives members tools for “positively affecting the culture and renewing the vision of our Founding Fathers.” The services will be at 9 and 10:45 a.m. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway. (949) 496-9331.
* “The Prayer of Jesus in the Gospels” will be presented today at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange by Anne Hennessy and David Hoover. The session will explore themes found in the various accounts of Jesus at prayer and teaching about prayer. Reflection, ritual and prayer will be incorporated into the presentation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Center for Spiritual Development is a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St. (714) 744-3175, Ext. 440.
* Calvary Church of Placentia’s Youth Ministries will present a church celebration from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. This community event is described as “a celebration of God’s unconditional love.” The evening will feature music, food, gospel and fellowship. The church is at 102 S. Bradford Ave. (714) 528-1174.
* A healing Mass and celebration featuring the Rev. Michael Manning--author, speaker and host of the nationally syndicated show “The Word in the World”--will take place Monday at 7:15 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Brea. Manning’s theme will be “Come Hear Good News.” Music will be provided by the Roman Catholic praise band Ruach and Paul Dobries. Manning’s books and tapes will be available for purchase. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave. (714) 525-1774.
MUSIC
Christian bands interested in sharing their music can play Friday nights in July at the First United Methodist Church of Seal Beach. Those interested should contact the church’s music director, Barbara Arnold, for an audition. The church is at 10th and Central streets, one block from downtown. (562) 431-0494.
* Search of Orange County will present “Search Aid 2001,” a benefit concert, at 6 tonight at Living Spring Christian Fellowship in Garden Grove. Performers include local Christian artists Bob Bennett, Sarah Laughing and Ruach. There also will be a raffle and refreshments. Search has been active in the Diocese of Orange for more than 25 years, providing retreats, weekly fellowship and social activities for young Roman Catholic adults in Orange County. Tickets are $10. The church is at 9851 Bixby Ave. (949) 753-3533.
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Religious event notices of countywide interest may be sent to Gena Pasillas at The Times’ Orange County edition, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa 92626. They also may be faxed to (714) 966-7711 or sent by e-mail to gena.pasillas@latimes.com.
