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COUNTRY GOSPEL JUBILEE, 6:30 tonight at the Holiness Association Campground, Northeast Covington Road at 107th Avenue in Vancouver. An offering will be taken. * 360-693-6609, hgunter@aol.com.

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

SOUP AND BREAD COMMUNAL DINNER, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Haugen Vesper worship service, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8310 MacArthur Blvd. * Call 360-694-3661.

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.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day-themed dinner and theatre evening with audience interaction at 6 p.m. March 13 at the church, 8310 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. Funds from the event will benefit the after-school child care program. * Deanne Adams, deanne51@mac.com, 360-694-3957 or Lori Thomas, ljthomas59@yahoo.com.

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

VANCOUVER ADVENTIST CHURCH, 9711 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, will sponsor a program on gardening at 6 p.m. March 14. Kendra Pierce, a master gardener from Urban Farm School, will explain how to have a sustainable garden in urban areas. Donations accepted. * http://www.vancouveradventist.com/garden, 360-696-2511.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI LEARNING CENTER, 1006-B N.E. 146th St., Vancouver, is sponsoring a free program on acupuncture at 7 p.m. March 18. Greg Cantanese from Abel Acupuncture will discuss the benefits and interactions with Western medicine. * Reservations, Judy, 360-885-1436 or judnper@gmail.com.

A TEAM OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and adults from Epikos Church will travel to Mexico March 20-27 to build a home for a family in need. The project is sponsored by Amor Ministries, an interdenominational group that works with local pastors in Mexico. The group is having fundraisers to raise money for the trip. Check Web site for more details. * http://epikoschurch.com.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver is sponsoring Afghanistan: People, Land, War, Peace at 7 p.m. March 23. Dana Visalli, a biologist and peace activist who recently returned from Afghanistan, will speak on “Focus on Women of Afghanistan.” Co-sponsors are Islamic Society of Southwest Washington, Vancouver for Peace. * 360-696-0181.

Portland

ROSE CITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will present pianist John Nilsen in concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at 5830 N.E. Alameda, Portland. Nilsen will perform his original instrumental pieces of jazz, classical, folk and rock. 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 also 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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