Pioneer PresbyterianWARRENTON – 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. Worship begins at 10 a.m. led by the Rev. Doug Rich with the sermon, “Between Heaven and Earth.” Lector is Jean Bayless. Greeters are Chongnak Johns and Helen Robnett. Susan Buntin and Roberta Gray host coffee hour. Children are encouraged to remain with the adults in the sanctuary to participate in worship. For information, call 861-2421.

First Church of Christ, ScientistThe Christian Science Sentinel radio broadcast is at 8:05 a.m. Sunday on KKEE 1230-AM titled “Fresh Hope, New Possibilities and the Demise of Cynicism.” The 10 a.m. Sunday lesson at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 632 11th St., is “Spirit,” based on 1 John 4:13. Sunday school for children and young adults is at the same time.

Lewis and Clark BibleMen’s Bible study is 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 Rev. Jerry Conklin’s message for the 11 a.m. Sunday service will be “Why Praise God?” from Psalm 145. Because of this weekend’s church campout, there will be no Sunday school or evening service.

Bible study and prayer are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Youth group for teens 12 to 18 also meets at the same time. For information, call 325-7011.

Bible BaptistAdult Life Studies begin at 9 a.m. Sunday with classes for children and teens as well as adults at Bible Baptist Church, 1195 Irving Ave. Worship is held at 10:15 a.m. The message will be “Two Times a Lady,” from Ruth 1:16-22 and Acts 12:13. The previous week’s service is aired at 11 a.m. on KKEE. The message in the 6 p.m. service will be “OJT,” from Philippians 2. For information, call 325-2263 or e-mail (bbcast@pacifier.com)

Peace LutheranPeace Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation at 12th and Exchange streets, celebrates Holy Communion during one service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Norman Dahle will lead the congregation in worship and Connie Brewington will accompany the worship team on piano.

Loaves and Fishes will be closed the week of Aug. 11-15 and back to its regular schedule Aug. 18.

A group interested in youth ministry meets at 7 p.m. Thursday. Anyone interested in being part of a youth program is encouraged to attend.

Our Father’s WellWARRENTON – Intercessory prayer is offered at 7 p.m. today at Our Father’s Well, a Forerunner Five-Fold Ministry based on Ephesians 4:11, at 675 S.E. Marlin Ave., next to Dairy Queen.

Sunday school begins at 10:30 a.m. with worship, ministry of the word and fellowship offered at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Jackie Prest delivers the message, “Bring the Little Children to Me,” from Matthew 19:13-14. An informal service with praise, worship, prayer and ministry is offered at 6 p.m.

Vacation Bible School runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday with the theme, “SCUBA – Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure.”

Prayer is offered at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Call for location. For church information, call 861-0197, fax 861-1937, e-mail our

(fatherswell@coastlandscm.org) or visit the Web site (www.coastlandscm.org )

Warrenton First BaptistWARRENTON – Men’s Bible reading time is 7 a.m. Saturday at Warrenton First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St.

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 begins at 10:30 a.m. At 5 p.m., youth groups for all ages and adult Bible study meet. An evening service is held at 6 p.m.

Men’s fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Bible study on the book of Job is at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 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 at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. For information, call 861-2432.

Coastline Christian FellowshipWARRENTON – Coastline Christian Fellowship, an affiliate of Calvary Chapel on the corner of Third Street and Main Avenue, holds services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Evening home fellowship groups meet throughout the area; call for specific locations.

Women’s Bible study, an overview of the Old Testament, is held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mid-week Bible study is at 7 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Jason Biel teaches verse-by-verse through the Bible, currently in the book of Revelation. Children’s ministry is available during all services. For information, call 861-1378.

Astoria First United MethodistKathy Matthews, lay pastor of the Congregational Church, is guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at the First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Scripture lessons are from Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and John 6:41-51. George Gunn and Charlotte Patching present special music. Jane Hill is liturgist. Don and Anne Morden are greeters. Childcare is available during worship. The Pause and Ponder study group meets again Aug. 24.

The Brown Bag Lunch Lectionary Bible study group meets at noon Wednesday in the library. Scriptures to read are Ephesians 5:15-20 and John 6:51-58. Marge Littlejohn hosts the United Methodist Women’s picnic at noon Wednesday. For information, call 325-5454 or visit the church Web site, (www.astoriamethodistchurch.org)

Warrenton Church of the NazareneWARRENTON – Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. at Warrenton Church of the Nazarene, 525 N.W. Warrenton Drive. The Fox Family presents a free public concert of gospel music during the 10:30 a.m. worship. An evening service begins at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, Bible study for all is offered at 6:30 p.m. and youth group also meets at 6:30. For information, call 861-0933.

Knappa Assembly of GodKNAPPA – Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. at Knappa Assembly of God, on Old Highway 30 between Koppisch Road and Knappa schools. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, featuring the message, “Peter’s Great Rebuke,” from Matthew 16:21-28. An evening service is held at 7 p.m. Nursery care is provided. For information, call Pastor Andy Lam at 458-6676.

Youth meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. For information and location, call youth pastors Kyle and Cara Jacobson at 458-6327.

Olney CommunityLuke Bingham, who recently returned from a Children’s Ministries mission trip in Zambia, shares his experiences in the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Olney Community Church. Sunday school is held at 9:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Olney Community Church is on Oregon Highway 202 across from Olney School at Milepost 10.

First PresbyterianSunday worship is held at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, on 11th Street between Grand and Harrison avenues, three blocks above Safeway. Guest pastor the Rev. John Goodenberger of Portland delivers the message, “The Son That Didn’t Come Home.” Worship leader is Sunny Pedersen. Greeters are Richard and Lynda Lee. Nursery care is available during worship. For information, call 325-1702.

Seaside Seventh-day AdventistSEASIDE – Guest speaker Darryl Comstock brings the message, “The Stolen Sermon,” for the 11 a.m. Saturday service at the Seaside Seventh-day Adventist church, 1450 N. Roosevelt Drive. Sabbath school begins at 9:30 a.m. and the Bible study is “Sanctuary Language in Hebrews.”

Seaside United MethodistSEASIDE – Seaside United Methodist Church, 241 N. Holladay Drive, holds its Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daryl Blanksma delivers the message, “Rules for the New Life.” Nursery care is available during worship. Attendees are asked to bring donations of food for the South County Food Bank.

“Storytime with Jesus” Vacation Bible School continues from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with Bible stories, crafts, games and singing.

The Hispanic Ministries Team meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Anyone interested in learning and practicing conversational Spanish is welcome. For information, call 738-7562.

Astoria First BaptistThe Rev. Jim Green continues the series on the Prodigal Son from Luke 15 with the message, “One Degree of Separation,” in the 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Astoria First Baptist Church, Seventh and Commercial streets. Children’s church and nursery care are provided. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with Bible study classes for all ages. “Crossover,” a youth group for high school teens, meets at 5:30 p.m. The evening service begins at 6 p.m., continuing a study of the gospel of John.

Women’s Bible study group meets at 12:30 p.m. Monday. On Wednesday, “Lost and Found,” a youth group for middle school students, meets at 6:30 p.m. and Prayer Central, a time of intercessory and personal prayer, is offered at 7 p.m. For information, call 325-1761.

North Coast Family FellowshipSEASIDE – Sunday services at North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N. Wahanna Road, begin at 9:30 a.m. with spiritual growth classes for all ages, nursery through adult. Adult electives are “Boundaries” and “Battle for the Hearts.” Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. and includes contemporary music and Bible teaching by Associate Pastor Larry Rydman. The message is “Jesus, an Undeniable Reality.” Prayer meeting and the high school youth group, ASYLUM, both meet at 6:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, Play and Share Group for moms with their babies and preschoolers meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the middle school youth group, RUSH, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Altar, a midweek service for all ages, is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Senior adult ministry meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Astoria Pig ‘N Pancake. An all-church campout is scheduled for Aug. 15-17 at Skamokawa Vista Park. For information, call 738-7453.

First LutheranWorship begins at 9:30 a.m. with the singing of the African song, “Praise, Praise,” at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. The Summer Pick-up Choir introduces the

hymn, “Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup.” A fellowship

hour follows in the Friendship Room.

Venture Crew meets at 7 p.m. Monday. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday, Hope Circle meets at 1:30 p.m. and the Youth Hangout is at 7 p.m. in the youth room for games and conversation. 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)

Calvary Assembly of GodWARRENTON – Calvary Assembly of God, 1365 S. Main Ave., holds its Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m. with an attended nursery, preschool and primary classes. An evening celebration is offered at 6 p.m.

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

Baha’i’ Faith/Clatsop CountyMultifaith devotions, where prayers and scriptures from diverse religions are shared, take place from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A weekly study class, “The Family Virtues Guide,” is held at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., a fellowship potluck is open to all. The weekly deepening, “Baha’i’s Essentials,” starts at 6 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the weekly study circle is held. All classes and events are held at TwoWings Learning Center, 91995 Oregon Highway 202. For information, call 325-4362. For current events and news of the Baha’i’ Community of Clatsop County, visit the Web site (bahai.homestead.com)

Baha’i’ Faith/AstoriaAn 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 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.

FriendsAn unprogrammed Friends (Quaker) worship group meets at 11 a.m. Sunday at 511 Jerome Ave. 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.

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

Guest speaker Kevin Wolfer and his wife, Susan, will be ministering on healing in the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Linda LaNier ministers in music for the 6 p.m. service.

At 7 p.m. each Wednesday in August, a series of tapes on renewing the mind will be shown by Casey Treat in the sanctuary. For information, call 325-7331.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meets at 10 a.m. Sunday for Sacrament meeting. At 11:15 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 Old Testament. At 12:15 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.

Great Vow Zen MonasteryCLATSKANIE – 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.

Immanuel LutheranKNAPPA – 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.

Astoria Seventh-day AdventistYouth group meets at the pastor’s home at 7 p.m. today.

Saturday services at Astoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave., begin at 9:30 a.m. with youth and adult classes. Guest speaker Courtney Allen will preach during the 11 a.m. worship hour.

Women’s Prayer Circle is on hold for the summer. “With Christ in the School of Prayer” with Pastor Elwood Starr meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Women’s Bible study is held at 1 p.m. Thursday. For information, call 325-0610.

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

Center for Spiritual Living of the North CoastCenter 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. The Rev. Ethel Anderegg speaks on “KISS: Keep It Simple, Sweetie, Part 2.”

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)

Astoria ChristianThe Rev. Frank Loyd addresses the topic, “Dealing with Anger,” from Ephesians 4:25-5:2, in the 10 a.m. Sunday worship at Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave. Ron Miller gives the communion meditation and a missions update will be made on Key Communications. Bible and Coffee Class meets at 11:20 a.m. An adult Bible study meets at 7 p.m. at the home of the Loyds, 1140 Harrison Ave.

An adult Bible study meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday. For information, call 325-2591.

OystervilleOYSTERVILLE, Wash. – The Rev. Donald Maddux, retired Episcopal priest from Shelton, Wash., officiates at the 3 p.m. Sunday vespers service in the historic Oysterville Church. Part-time Oysterville residents Kathleen Staub and her son, Colin, will perform mostly Scottish and Irish music on Celtic harp and mandolin. The congregation will join in the singing of favorite hymns to the accompaniment of the pump organ, played by Suzanne Knutzen.

This is the ninth of the 2003 summer series of ecumenical vespers services sponsored by the Oysterville Restoration Foundation and endorsed by the Long Beach Peninsula Church Council. There is no charge and everyone is welcome to come as you are.

First Church of the NazareneThe Rev. Kenneth Jagger’s message is “Under New Management” in the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship at First Church of the Nazarene, Seventh Street and Niagara Avenue. Sunday school classes for all age groups meet at 9:30 a.m. The Fox Family, a three-generation family singing group, will be in concert at 6 p.m. The public is welcome and a free will offering will be taken.

Prayer meeting is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a study of the minor prophets of the Old Testament beginning a look at the book of Micah. For information, call 325-4477.

Faith LutheranSEASIDE – The church-sponsored garage sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at 88308 McCormick Gardens Road in Gearhart.

The Rev. Joseph Leas leads the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Faith Lutheran Church, 1115 Broadway. The Sunday Morning Film Series begins at 9:15 a.m. with the first part of the movie, “Jesus.” For information, call 738-7223.

Bethany Free LutheranThe Rev. Al Grothe brings the message, “The Most Needed Change of Our Day,” from Psalm 40:1-3, for the 10:30 Sunday service at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St. Nursery care is available.

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

Grace EpiscopalThe ninth Sunday after Pentecost is celebrated at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., with services at 8 and 10 a.m. The Rev. Richard B. Loop leads services assisted by lay eucharistic ministers Jewell Benford and Pete Hoffman, organist Carol Abraham, lectors Lou Sayer and Maureen Sundstrom, Altar Guild Donna Bunnage and Nancy Chamberlain and ushers and greeters James and Marillyn Maher and Clyde and Tish Tarver. Summer Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. for preschool through middle school students, and nursery care is offered during the 10 a.m. service. A coffee hour follows the 10 a.m. service in the Parish Hall.

On Monday, Discernment Group meets at 9 a.m. and the Finance Committee meets at 2 p.m. The Vestry meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Grace celebrates St. Mary the Virgin – Mother of Our Lord (transferred) during the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship and healing service. On Thursday, Grace provides the Rescue Mission dinner and the Youth Group Movie Night starts at 7 p.m. The church’s annual rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16. For information, call 325-4691 or e-mail (grace@pacifier.com).