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BARLOWGIRL CONCERT will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St. Nominated for a dozen Dove Christian music awards, the sister trio has released five albums. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $25 for VIP tickets, which include a meet-and-greet session before the doors open. VIP Plus tickets are $40 and include a framed, autographed 8x10 photograph. * http://www.itickets.com or 800-965-9324 for tickets.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY with Dave Ramsey, a 13-week Bible-based accountability class will have upcoming sessions at 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Bible Church Mill Plain Campus, 14311 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. * Allen Metzenberg, 360-696-2480.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver, hosts FYI Wednesday on March 3, 10, 17 and 24, with a light dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by an inspirational message and classes for all ages at 6:15 p.m. * http://www.vanfumc.org or 360-693-5881.

CHRISTIAN INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP for women, Club Hope, meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Conference Room B at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver. The group will be based on a Christian perspective, and the group’s goal is to provide a confidential and safe place for women to express their feelings and discuss the impact infertility has had on their lives. Free. * http://www.clubhopeinfertility.org.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH at 12513 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. holds Lenten services on Wednesdays, through March 24, with 6 p.m. soup and bread dinner, followed by discussion groups on “The Way of Jesus.” * 360-254-9243.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 9900 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Lenten worship at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 24. A soup supper will precede the services at 5:30 p.m. * 360-892-7850.

LENTEN SERVICES noon and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 24 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver. A soup supper will precede the services at 6 p.m. * http://www.stpaulvancouver.com, 360-693-3531.

CROSSWAY CHURCH is sponsoring a white-water rafting trip on the Clackamas River for males, 12 and older, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 13. Cost, $25, includes rafting gear. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. * http://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/images/whitewater2010.pdf or call Brad at 360-828-1663.

Portland

ROSE CITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will present pianist John Nilsen in concert at 3:30 p.m. March 7 at 5830 N.E. Alameda, Portland. Nilsen will perform his original instrumental jazz, classical, folk and rock songs. An offering will be taken. Free child care available. * Patricia Holman, 503-288-0353.

CELEBRATION TABERNACLE CHURCH will host “A Call for Growth,” a public celebration of the 30 years in ministry, leadership and service of the Rev. Elbert D. Mondainé, beginning March 12. In 1988, Mondainé founded True Believers Assembly of Non-Denominational Churches, as well as Celebration Tabernacle Church in North Portland. Mondainé founded the soul food restaurant Po’Shines, which serves as a training facility for at-risk youth and young adults. Mondainé’s ministry expanded to a second church, Celebration Grace Center in St. Louis, Mo., and a Christian Retreat House in Santa Fe, N.M. The celebration will begin at 7 p.m. March 12, 13 and 14 at Celebration Tabernacle Church, 8131 N. Denver, Portland. Each service will feature guest speakers, musicians and performers to honor Mondainé. * http://www.ctoregon.org or 503-890-5393.

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