The message in the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Bible Baptist Church, 1195 Irving Ave. is “Religious Curmudgeons,” from John 9:13-17. Adult Life Studies begin at 9 a.m. with classes for children and teens as well as adults. An ice cream social takes place at 6 p.m. at Tapiola Park. The previous week’s service is aired on KKEE at 11 a.m. each Sunday. For information, call 325-2263 or e-mail bbcast@pacifier.com

Astoria Christian

Guest speaker Jerry Carter will address the topic, “The Desire To Be Quiet,” from Psalm 131:1-3, in the 10 a.m. Sunday worship at Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave. Jim Osborn and the Worship Team lead singing. Ron Miller presents the communion meditation and Jim Osborn gives the stewardship meditation. Marge and Bob Brockey greet visitors at the door. Bible and Coffee Class meets at 11:20 a.m. Adult home Bible study meets at 7 p.m. at the home of the Loyds, 1140 Harrison Ave.

Promise Keepers Men’s Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the home of Alex Rainey, 91906 Oregon Highway 202.

Warrenton Church of the Nazarene

WARRENTON – Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. at Warrenton Church of the Nazarene, 525 N.W. Warrenton Drive. Worship is held at 10:30 a.m., with children’s church available during the sermon. 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 God

KNAPPA – 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 with the sermon, “A Broken Leader.” A night of worship begins 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.

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. Worship with communion begins at 10 a.m. led by the Rev. Doug Rich. Lector is Casey Cochran. Greeters are Chongnak Johns and Helen Robnett. Sue Ostlund sings a solo, “Living Bread,” by Gilbert Martin. Kay Fackler and Ann Mangold host coffee hour. Children are encouraged to remain with the adults in the sanctuary during worship. For information, call 861-2421.

Grace Episcopal

The eighth Sunday after Pentecost is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. The Rev. Richard B. Loop will lead services assisted by lay eucharistic ministers Jewell Benford and Pete Hoffman, organist Carol Abraham, lectors James Maher and Carol Abraham, Altar Guild Megan Casebourn and Marilyn Loop and ushers and greeters James and Marillyn Maher and Chris and Jeannette Hayward. 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.

Grace celebrates the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ during the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship and healing service. The Centering Prayer Group meets at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Grief Support Group has been suspended until further notice. For information, call 325-4691 or e-mail grace@pacifier.com

Peace Lutheran

Peace Lutheran Church, 12th and Exchange streets, holds one Sunday service at 10 a.m. during August. Holy Communion will be served as the worship continues with the theme, “Bread from Heaven.”

Dr. Richard Young, missionary in Guyana, will share his experiences in South America at 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by a time of fellowship in the Social Hall.

Our Father’s Well

WARRENTON – Intercessory prayer is offered at 7 p.m. today at Our Father’s Well, a Forerunner Five-Fold Ministry church, at 675 S.E. Marlin Ave., next to Dairy Queen.

Sunday school begins at 10:30 a.m. with communion, worship, ministry of the word and fellowship offered at 11:30 a.m. Stephen Salmi will be installed as an elder and Dan Secord will be bringing the message, “Order in the Court.” An informal service with praise, worship, prayer and ministry is offered at 6 p.m.

At 7 p.m. Monday, men’s ministry Bible study is held and Gateway Bible College meets (call or check the Web site for information). On Tuesday, prayer is offered at 7 p.m. (call for location) and worship ministry is held at the church at 7:30 p.m. Teens meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. For church information, call 861-0197, fax 861-1937, e-mail ourfatherswell@coastlandscm.org or visit the Web site www.coastlandscm.org

Astoria First United Methodist

The Rev. David Kinman speaks on “Live Halleluja!” at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at the First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Scripture lessons are from Ephesians 3:14-21 and John 6:1-21. Janice Elvidge presents special music. Joanne Soderman is liturgist. Jean Curry and Audrey Paetow are greeters. Childcare is available during worship. July and August birthdays are celebrated after worship in the Fellowship Hall. The Pause and Ponder study group will resume meeting Aug. 24.

The Brown Bag Lunch Lectionary Bible study group meets at noon Wednesday in the library. Scriptures to read are Psalm 130, 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15 and 31-33, Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and John 6:35 and 41-51. For information, call 325-5454 or visit www.astoriamethodistchurch.org

Warrenton First Baptist

WARRENTON – 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. A communion service will be held at 6 p.m.

Men’s fellowship meets at 7 p.m. Monday. Bible study in the book of Job is held 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 offered at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. For information, call 861-2432.

Bethany Free Lutheran

The Rev. Craig Johnson brings the message, “The Prayer that Pleases God,” from Luke 18:9-14, for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St. A nursery is available. The youth will be sharing about their week in Estes Park, Colo., at the Free Lutheran Youth Convention. No Sunday school will be held in August.

Deacons and trustees meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Bible study and prayer are offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Men’s prayer meets at 6 a.m. Thursday. For information, call 325-2925.

Seaside United Methodist

SEASIDE – Seaside United Methodist Church, 241 N. Holladay Drive, holds its Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. The morning message, “A Whale of a Tale,” will be delivered by the Rev. David Guard, pastor of Gresham United Methodist Church. The Rev. Daryl Blanskma will be preaching at the Rainier and Clatskanie United Methodist churches as part of a clergy pulpit exchange. Nursery care is available during worship. The adult Sunday school class meets at 9:30 a.m. and children are excused to their class during worship. The Ecumenical Youth Fellowship meets at 5:30 p.m. at the church.

Care and Visitation Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The Hispanic Ministries Team meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Anyone interested in learning and practicing conversational Spanish is welcome. The choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Thursday. For information, call 738-7562.

Calvary Assembly of God

WARRENTON – Calvary Assembly of God, 1365 S. Main Ave., hold 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.

Astoria First Baptist

A new message series on the Prodigal Son begins in the 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Astoria First Baptist Church, Seventh and Commercial streets. The Rev. Jim Green bases the message, “Everybody’s Favorite Parable – There’s a Bit of Prodigal in All of Us,” on Luke 15. Youth Pastor Dave Hite assists and leads the time of celebration at the Lord’s Table. Crossover, a youth group for high school teens, meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. Jim Jenkins leads the 6 p.m. service, focusing on a study of the gospel of John.

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

Warrenton Christian

WARRENTON – Pastor Bob Yunker is the speaker in the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Warrenton Christian Church, 1376 S.E. Anchor Ave. Sunday school for all ages meets at 10 a.m. Nursery care is available during both services. Children’s worship is available during the 11 a.m. service. An evening service is held at 6 p.m.

AA Step Study meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Middle school youth and the high school youth group both hold their weekly meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Transportation is available in some areas. For information, call 861-1714.

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 “Dumping Our Trashbaskets.” Sunday school classes for all age groups meet at 9:30 a.m. The 6 p.m. Evening Praise Service focuses on “Forgive As I Want To Be Forgiven.”

Prayer meeting continues to look at Jonah at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 325-4477.

Faith Lutheran

SEASIDE – The Rev. Joseph Leas leads the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service with communion at Faith Lutheran Church, 1115 Broadway. The children who attended Vacation Bible School will participate in the service and lead the singing. The annual Congregational Picnic follows the service. Transportation arrangements are available.

Men’s prayer breakfast is at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Beach Day for Kids is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday; cost is $5 to cover snacks and games. The church garage sale will be Aug. 8 and 9 on McCormick Gardens Road in Gearhart. For information, call 738-7223.

Abounding Life Family Fellowship

On Thursday, Clatsop County Puppeteers will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn and Suites conference room, 3420 Lief Erikson Drive. A fellowship time runs from 6:30 to 7 p.m., followed by praise and worship from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and a casual service from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call 717-8202.

Baha’i’ Faith/Clatsop County

Multifaith 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/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 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.

Friends

An 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 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.

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 11:15 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 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.

Astoria Seventh-day Adventist

Youth 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 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.

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.

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. The Rev. Ethel Anderegg speaks on “KISS – Keep It Simple, Sweetie, Part 1.” A potluck luncheon follows the service.

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

Oysterville

OYSTERVILLE, Wash. – Pastor Samantha Weir of Ocean Park Methodist Church presides at the 3 p.m. vespers service Sunday in the historic Oysterville Church. The Lyrica Ladies’ Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound will perform under the direction of LeeAnne Compos for the first time in Oysterville. Suzanne Knutzen will accompany the congregation on the old pump organ. This is the eighth of the 2003 summer series of vespers services, sponsored by the Oysterville Restoration Foundation and endorsed by the Long Beach Peninsula Church Council.

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. Guest pastor the Rev. Dean Mead delivers the message, “Wholesome and Attractive Faith.” Worship leader is Rod Miller. Greeters are Richard and Mary Garner. Coffee hour following the service is hosted by Lorraine, Peter and Deb Gimre. Nursery care is available during Sunday school and worship. For information, call 325-1702.

North Coast Family Fellowship

SEASIDE – 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 is at 10:45 a.m. and includes contemporary music and Bible teaching by Pastor John Nagle. The sermon addresses how to deal with loneliness. 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 held at 7 p.m. For information, call 738-7453.

First Lutheran

First Lutheran Church, on the corner of 33rd Street and Grand Avenue, holds Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. The hymn of the day is “O Bread of Life from Heaven,” and the reading is from the gospel of John. An attended nursery is available during worship.

Venture Crew meets at 7 p.m. Monday. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Youth Hangout is 7 p.m. Tuesday 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

Olney Community

The Rev. Rich Bingham gives the sermon, “Living the New Birth,” based on 1 Peter 2:1-2, at 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.

Lewis and Clark Bible

Men’s Bible study meets 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.

Adult Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. In the 11 a.m. service, the Rev. Jerry Conklin begins a new study, “10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health,” with the message, “To Change a Thief,” from Ephesians 4:28. Dr. Donald Chittick will speak on “Scientists and Their Beliefs” at the 6 p.m. service. Chittick holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Oregon State University and has taught at the University of Puget Sound and George Fox College. A contributor to several books and periodicals, he has lectured on the creation-evolution topic throughout the past two decades, both in the U.S. and abroad.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bible study and prayer are offered and youth group for teens 12 to 18 meets. For information, call 325-7011.