Astoria First United Methodist

Mothers will be recognized during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at the First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. The Rev. David Kinman speaks on “Where Did They Learn That?” Scripture lessons are from 1 John 3:16-24 and John 10:11-18. Bev Aspmo is greeter. Violet Olsen and Aspmo host the coffee mingle following the service. Childcare is available during worship. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

The Rev. Kinman leads the Brown Bag Lunch Lectionary Bible Study at noon Wednesday in the pastor’s study. Scriptures to read are Psalms 22:25-31, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21 and John 15:1-8. The United Methodist Women sponsor a Restorative Justice mini-study May 16. Judge Paula Brownhill is speaker at the luncheon. Methodist women in Rainier, Seaside, Warrenton and Grays River are encouraged to attend at 10 a.m. in the Wesley Room. Women in the community interested in attending should call the church office by Monday. The Metro District young adults meet in the Wesley Room with the Astoria Compass group for a Day at the Beach May 17. For information, call 325-5454 or visit the Web site www.astoriamethodistchurch.org

First Church of Christ, Scientist

The Christian Science Sentinel radio broadcast is at 8:05 a.m. Sunday on KKEE 1230-AM titled “Rebuilding Your Life: What’s Possible.” The 10 a.m. Sunday lesson at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 632 11th St., is “Adam and Fallen Man,” based on Romans 13:11. Sunday school for children and young adults is at the same time.

Bethany Free Lutheran

The youth group holds a fund-raiser garage/baked sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 5030 Birch St.

Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St. The Rev. Craig Johnson brings the message, “Sacrificial Love,” from Ruth 1:11-18, for the 11 a.m. Mother’s Day worship. Childcare is provided.

Bible study and prayer are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, men’s prayer meets at 6 a.m. and the Women’s Missionary Federation meets at 11:30 a.m. for a potluck and Bible study. For information, call 325-2925.

Grace Episcopal

There will be nursery care during the 10 a.m. service, but no Sunday School. The fourth Sunday of Easter will be celebrated at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., with services at 8 and 10 a.m. The Rev. Richard Loop leads services assisted at the 10 a.m. service by youth of the parish including Meridith Barnes, Caitlin Clarke, Eylea and Serena Gonowicha, Lesleann Hayward, Jessica and Rebecca Hoffman, Erica Johnson, Rachel and Sarah Lertora, Sarah Pope, April Vetricek and Betsy and Clara Weidman. Roy Chamberlain, Carol Abraham, Lou Sayer and Allen and Natalie Cellars and Clyde and Tish Tarver will also assist. Nursery care is offered during the 10 a.m. service. Coffee hour in the Parish Hall, hosted by the dads of Grace in honor of all mothers, follows the 10 a.m. service. The Sunday book study group will meet at 7 p.m. in the church Vestry Room.

The Finance Committee meets at 9 a.m. Monday. The Vestry meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and the Stewardship Committee meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The mid-week worship and healing service is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by choir rehearsal at 7:45 p.m. For information, call 325-4691 or e-mail grace@pacifier.com

Our Father’s Well

WARRENTON – Intercessory prayer is offered at 7 p.m. today and Confident Kids is offered at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Father’s Well, a ministry based on Ephesians 4:11, at 675 S.E. Marlin Ave., next to Dairy Queen.

Bible study and Sunday school for all ages begin at 10:30 a.m. with praise and worship offered at 11:30 a.m. Sunday’s service is on “Friends.” An informal service with prayer and ministry is held at 6 p.m.

Men’s ministries with Ed Wood’s “Breaking the Power” meets at 7 p.m. Monday. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, worship practice is held at the church and prayer is offered at the home of Ray and Alvor Salmi. A soup supper is held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by praise, worship, testimony, teaching and preaching. Teen meeting is held at 7 p.m. Thursday. The women’s ministry Bible study, “Breaking the Power,” meets at 10:30 a.m. May 16 at Koni Morrill’s home. For information, call 861-0197, fax 861-1737, e-mail ourfatherswell@coastlandscm.org or visit the Web site www.coastlandscm.org

Peace Lutheran

The Spirit Sing! choir, directed by Alexandra Myers, presents their year-end recital at 4 p.m. today at Peace Lutheran Church, 12th and Exchange streets. This group of young adults from the community will offer a variety of music for the public.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their mother to worship at Peace this Sunday. Holy Communion will be served at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. All baptized Christians are welcome to participate in this Holy sacrament. Sunday school meets at 10:10 a.m. The adult study on the Beatitudes also meets at 10:10 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Naomi Circle meets at 1 p.m. Monday. The Nurture Committee meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by the Matthew 28 group.

Lewis and Clark Bible

Men’s Bible study is held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Lewis and Clark Bible Church, 2.5 miles south of Miles Crossing just off Lewis and Clark Road on Seppa Lane.

The adult Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Jerry Conklin is teaching through the book of Daniel. His message for the 11 a.m. service will be “The Greatest Joy in Parenting,” from 3 John 4. There will be no evening service this Sunday. Youth group for teens 12 to 18 and Bible Explorer Club for ages 4 to 12 meet at 6 p.m.

Bible study and prayer are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-7011.

Pioneer Presbyterian

WARRENTON – Sunday worship at Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Clatsop Plains, on U.S. Highway 101 at Camp Rilea Road, begins with a Singspiration at 9:40 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m. led by the Rev. Doug Rich with the sermon, “The Double Standard.” Lector is Celine McEwan. Greeters are Ann and Rob Mangold. Kay Fackler and Ann Mangold host coffee hour. Children are dismissed to church school after the children’s message. For information, call 861-2421.

Bible Baptist

Mother’s Day will be celebrated at Bible Baptist Church, 1195 Irving Ave., with the message, “A Lady of Presence,” from Proverbs 31:10-31, by the Rev. Raoul Robles in the 10:15 a.m. service, following the Adult Life Studies and Children’s Ministry Hour which begins at 9 a.m. There will be no evening service. For information, call 325-2263 or e-mail bbcast@pacifier.com

Seaside Seventh-day Adventist

SEASIDE – The Seaside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1450 N. Roosevelt Drive, welcomes Elder Calvin Hartnell, retired chaplain from Portland Adventist Hospital, at the 11 a.m. Saturday worship hour. Sabbath school begins at 9:30 a.m. and the Bible study is “Forgiveness and the Church.”

Astoria Christian

Preaching on “Confidence Before God,” the Rev. Frank Loyd will bring a message from 1 John 3:16-24 in the 10:50 a.m. Sunday worship at Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave. The Worship Team leads singing. Jim Osborn brings the communion meditation and Joni Osborn will give a mission update on the Oregon Christian Convention. Gloria Mathews will greet visitors and members at the door. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. A nursery is available during both services. An adult home Bible Study on the Psalms meets at 7 p.m. at the home of the Loyds, 1140 Harrison Ave.

Adult Bible study on the Holy Spirit meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The monthly Christian Women’s Fellowship meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of Renee Kaufman.

Philadelphia

HAMMOND – Sunday worship is held at 10:30 a.m. at Philadelphia Church, 796 Pacific Drive. Adult classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Nursery service is provided for children up to 3 years old.

Philadelphia Church also hosts North Coast Christian School, which offers academics for grades K-4 to 12th grade and athletic teams for junior high. For information or to register your student, call 861-3333.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran

SEASIDE – Sunday services at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave., are at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and prayer group at 8 a.m. The sermon will be given by guest pastor Cliff Kaufman. There will be no youth group this Sunday.

Ecumenical Bible study is offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Choir practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Quilting is offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, followed by Bible study at 12:15 p.m. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. For information, call 738-6791.

Coastline Christian Fellowship

WARRENTON – Located on the corner of Third Street and Main Avenue, Coastline Christian Fellowship holds Sunday services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible study will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Warrenton City Park, weather permitting. A verse-by-verse Bible study, taught by Pastor Jason Biel, is offered at 7 p.m. Thursday. Children’s ministry is available during all services. For information, call 861-1378.

Warrenton First Baptist

WARRENTON – Men’s Bible reading time is 7 a. m. Saturday at Warrenton First Baptist church, 30 N.E. First St. A party to celebrate Diez de Mayo will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Estamos invitando a toda la gente Hispana para celebrar el Diez de Mayo, el dia de las madres. Pueden traer un plato mexicano para compartir. Juegos, Pinata, Musica Mariachi, Orator de Pachuca. 10 de Mayo, 6 de la tarde, en la iglesia azul, 30 N.E. First St., cerca de Mini Mart. Informacion: 325-8402.

Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. The adult class, taught by the Rev. Ed Bussert, is on the book of Hebrews. Worship is held at 10:30 a.m. At 5 p.m., youth groups for all ages and adult Bible study are offered. An evening communion service is held at 6 p.m.

The 7 p.m. Tuesday Bible study features the book of Job, taught by the Rev. Bussert. On Wednesday, Bible study for high school and young adults is offered at 5:30 p.m., followed by prayer meeting at 7 p.m. and choir practice at 8 p.m. Women’s “Prayer and Share” meets at 9 a.m. Thursday. Home Bible studies are offered at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. For information, call 861-2432.

Center for Spiritual Living of the North Coast

Center for Spiritual Living of the North Coast, a Metaphysical/New Thought center at 1 Portway St., holds its Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m. Margaret Blake speaks on “Indivisible Wholeness Includes the Divine Feminine in Us All.”

A spiritual practices and support group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Gentle yoga and meditation is offered at 6 p.m. Thursday. For information, call 325-8839 or visit the Web site www.centerforspiritualliving.org

Seaside United Methodist

SEASIDE – Seaside United Methodist Church, 241 N. Holladay Drive, holds its Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daryl Blanksma delivers the morning message. Nursery care is available. The adult Sunday school class meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is offered during worship. The Ecumenical Youth Fellowship meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The children rehearse for the musical, “Down by the Creek Bank,” after worship and at 3:30 p.m. Monday. The performance will be May 18 during worship.

A meeting for those interested in going on a mission trip to Honduras will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. The church council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For information, call 738-7562.

First Presbyterian

Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, on 11th Street between Grand and Harrison avenues, three blocks above Safeway. The Rev. David Prichard shares the message, “Mother’s Day: Sacrificial Living.” Worship leader is Becki Haglund-Smith. Greeters are Richard and Lynda Lee. Coffee hour following the service is hosted by Dale and Joyce Johnson. Sunday school for all ages is held at 9:45 a.m., with kindergarten through seventh-grade classes meeting on the Sanctuary level and the adult class in the parlor of the Fellowship Hall upstairs. Nursery care is available during Sunday school and worship. For information, call 325-1702.

Abounding Life Family Fellowship

Pastor Toby Downes leads Sunday services beginning with prayer at 9:30 a.m. and a hospitality and fellowship time at 9:45 a.m. at the Comfort Inn and Suites conference room, 3420 Lief Erikson Drive. Worship begins at 10 a.m.

Youth Bible study is offered at 5 p.m. Thursday. Those attending should bring a sack supper. Also on Thursday, Clatsop County Puppeteers will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the instructor’s home, and casual Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. at the Comfort Inn and Suites conference room, with hospitality and fellowship time beginning at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 717-8202.

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 820 Alameda Ave., across from Capt. Robert Gray Elementary School.

Baha’i’ Faith/Clatsop County

Nondenominational devotions are held at the Baha’i’ Resource Center, 92664 Claremont Road, at 7:30 p.m. today. Fellowship will follow. Study of Baha’i’ sacred scriptures is held at 8 p.m. For current events and news of the Baha’i’ Community of Clatsop County, visit the Web site bahai.homestead.com

Baha’i’ Faith/Astoria

An interfaith devotional meeting is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 472 Pleasant Ave. Call 325-4679 for information.

Introductory study of the Baha’i’ Faith is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baha’i’ Library, 584 Eighth St., and is open to anyone. Topics cover the founder of the faith, Baha’u’llah, and his teachings for spiritual and social development. For information, call 325-7595.

Immanuel Lutheran

KNAPPA – Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, on the corner of U.S. Highway 30 and Valley Creek Lane, half a mile east of The Logger restaurant. The Rev. Carl Hansen leads the service. The Sunday school breakfast is held at 10 a.m.

Adult Bible study is offered at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Astoria Seventh-day Adventist

Saturday’s service begins at 11 a.m. at the Astoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave. Adult and children’s Sabbath school begins at 9:30 a.m.

Women’s prayer and study group meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Prayer and Bible study led by Pastor Elwood Starr is offered at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For information, call 325-0610.

Great Vow Zen Monastery

CLATSKANIE – Buddhist meditation and service led by Zen teachers Hogen and Chozen Bays is offered at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Great Vow Zen Monastery, 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road. Meditation instruction is provided. For information, call (503) 728-0654.

Calvary Assembly of God

WARRENTON – Youth group gathers at 7 p.m. today at Calvary Assembly of God, 1365 S. Main Ave.

Pastor Jeremy Siebert leads the 10:30 a.m. Sunday celebration. An attended nursery, preschool and primary classes are offered during worship.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, adult Bible study is held and Royal Rangers and Missionettes meet. For information, call 861-1712.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meets at 10 a.m. Sunday for Sacrament meeting. At 11:20 a.m., Sunday school classes are held for all age groups and Primary class begins for children 18 months to 12 years. This year’s course of study is the New Testament. At 12:10 p.m., meetings are held for the Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Men’s and Young Women’s organizations. Meeting times are the same for the Astoria Ward, 350 Niagara Ave., the Seaside ward, 1403 S. Wahanna Road, and the Long Beach, Wash., ward, 1306 Washington Ave. N.

Young Men’s and Young Women’s organizations also meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday for service projects, learning activities and monthly dances. For an Astoria activity schedule, call Jared or Jenna Rickenbach at 325-8806.

The Family History Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The public is welcome. For information, call 325-8256.

First Assembly of God

The youth group, “The Factor,” meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God, 1775 Seventh St.

Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship is offered at 6 p.m.

Wednesday night is Family Night, with Missionettes and Royal Rangers meeting at 7 p.m. The pastor’s Bible study is held in the sanctuary at the same time. For information, call 325-7331.

Friends

An unprogrammed Friends (Quaker) worship group meets at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Lower Columbia Clinic, 595 18th St. A social hour and discussion time follows the Meeting for Worship. For information or to learn more about Quakers, call 338-3871 or 338-7262.

Astoria First Baptist

“What I Learned from My Christian Mother” is the message at Astoria First Baptist Church, Seventh and Commercial streets, in the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Rev. Jim Green uses various scripture passages as the basis for the message. There will be a special gift for all mothers and women present. Children’s church and childcare are provided. “Crossover,” a youth group for high school students, meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Teen Center. An Old Fashioned Sunday Evening Service begins at 6 p.m., continuing the study of Christian forgiveness.

Women’s Bible study group meets at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the Red Carpet Room. Prayer Central, a time of intercessory and personal prayer, meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. “Lost and Found,” a youth group for middle school students, also meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-1761.

First Lutheran

First Lutheran Church, on the corner of 33rd Street and Grand Avenue, celebrates the fourth Sunday after Easter with worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The Senior Choir sings “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Readings include Psalm 23, and prayers for mothers will be included. The Children’s Ministry Team will sing the spiritual, “Standing in the Need of Prayer.” An attended nursery is available during worship. Sunday school for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m.

On Monday, a discussion group on the book, “The Purpose Driven Life,” meets for a light supper at 5 p.m. and Venture Crew and Narcotics Anonymous both meet at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Berean Circle meets at 10 a.m., Hope Circle meets at 1:30 p.m., youth Bible study is held at 7 p.m. and an Inquirer’s Class for those exploring the Christian faith and the teachings of the Lutheran church meets at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, adult Bible study is offered at 9 a.m., the Children’s Ministry Team gathers at 3:30 p.m., the Education Committee meets at 5:30 p.m., the NA group meets at 7 p.m. and Senior Choir practice is at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, the Handbell Choir practices at 7 p.m. and the church council also meets at 7 p.m. An NA group meets at 7 p.m. Friday.

First Lutheran is handicap accessible with an elevator. For information, call 325-6252, e-mail flcastor@pacifier.com or visit the Web site www.geocities.com/firstlutheranastoria

First Church of the Nazarene

The Rev. Ken Jagger’s message in the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship at First Church of the Nazarene, Seventh Street and Niagara Avenue, is “A Mother’s Prayer.” Sunday school classes for all age groups meet at 9:30 a.m. There will be no Evening Praise Service.

Prayer meeting, youth fellowship and Odyssey for children are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-4477.

Warrenton Christian

WARRENTON – Sunday services at Warrenton Christian Church, 1376 S.E. Anchor Ave., are at 9 and 11 a.m. Steve Maltman, a student at Portland Christian College, brings the sermon. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery care is available during both services. Children’s worship is available during the 11 a.m. service.

AA Step Study meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The middle school and high school youth groups both meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Transportation is available in some areas. For information, call 861-1714.

Faith Lutheran

SEASIDE – The Rev. Joseph Leas leads the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Faith Lutheran Church, 1115 Broadway. Sunday Morning Family Hour begins at 9:15 a.m. in church for prayer and song, followed by Children’s Church. Transportation arrangements are available.

The Christian Book Club meets at 3:30 p.m. Monday. Women’s Bible study is offered at noon Wednesday. For information, call 738-7223.

Finnish Evangelical Free

The Finnish Evangelical Free Church holds a service at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church, 820 Alameda Ave. Tuomas Jantti will be speaking. Coffee will be served after the service.

St. Mary, Star of the Sea

Catholic Daughters meet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the St. Michael Room. A Vigil Mass is offered at 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth Ave., Hammond. Confession is from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Astoria and before Mass in Hammond.

St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., offers Sunday Mass at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., and at 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.

Communion services are held at 8 a.m. Monday and Thursday and 9 a.m. May 16. Weekday masses are at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Friday.

On Wednesday, MPH Circle meets at 1 p.m. in the cafeteria, RCIA Mystagogy is offered at 7 p.m., and middle and high school religious education also meet at 7 p.m.