ORTHODOX EASTER
Eastern Orthodox Christians throughout the Puget Sound area will join millions of Orthodox faithful around the world to celebrate the “Feast of Feasts” or Easter, tomorrow.
The Orthodox celebration of Easter, or “Pascha,” occurs five weeks later this year than in the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches because of a difference in the method of calculating the date.
Services are planned at the following Snohomish County churches:
St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 21226 Poplar Way, Brier, 425-771-1916.
St. Andrew Antiochian Orthodox Church, 230 E. Burke Ave., Arlington, 360-435-9769.
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 19421 Ashworth Ave. N., Shoreline, 206-542-1391.
St. Thomas Antiochian Orthodox Mission, 1309 Bonneville Ave., Snohomish, 360-563-0748.
The Orthodox date for Easter is based on a decree of the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. According to this decree, Easter must be celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of the vernal equinox but always after the Jewish Passover to maintain the Biblical sequence of events of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. National Day of Prayer
On May 1 communities of faith nationwide will join Dr. Ravi Zacharias, an author, speaker and minister, who will help lead the nation in prayer as the 2008 honorary chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force.
This year’s theme for the event is “Prayer! America’s Strength and Shield” from Psalm 28:7. “The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.”
The annual observance takes place the first Thursday of May. Through the efforts of the National Day of Prayer task force, a privately funded organization, more than 35,000 prayer gatherings will be conducted by approximately 40,000 volunteers across the country. Several million people are expected to participate this year. The Everett First Christian Reformed Church invites the public to an open house noon to 8 p.m. May 1 at 1429 McDougall Ave. Prayer requests will be accepted for those who cannot attend the open house.
Call 425-252-7317.
Stanwood Camano Island area residents will gather for two events.
The first is a Youth for Christ sponsored event in Stanwood called SCYPE, Stanwood Camano Youth Prayer Event. Youth from more than a dozen area churches plan to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Family Center, 788 Smith Road, Camano Island.
For more information, call 360-629-4067.
The second event is set for noon May 1 in Haggen’s parking lot at the Stanwood-Camano Village shopping center, 26603 72nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. The observance will begin with the reading of Gov. Chris Gregoire’s proclamation of this year’s state Day of Prayer. Local clergy will lead prayer for national and local government officials, members of the armed services, the media, businesses, schools, churches and ministries, homes and families.
PrayerSong, a group of musicians from the Stanwood Camano Island area will provide music.
For more information, call 360-387-4874.
Marysville First Assembly invites the public to an interdenominational prayer rally May 1 to coincide with the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. The rally is set for 1 p.m. at Comford Park, 514 Delta Ave., at the intersection of State Street and Delta Avenue, Marysville.
All are welcome, including youth and representatives from the government, police, fire and military.
Call 360-659-2276.
Camps
Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center offers a parent and child Horsemanship Camp, May 9 to 11 at the center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood.
The weekend camp offers horsemanship instruction, trail rides, arena games and vaulting for kids ages 10 and older and their parents.
Participants do not need any prior instruction or experience with horses.
Call 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724, or go to www.warmbeach.com.
Celebrations
Marysville First Assembly will celebrate the ministry of Dr. Ken Squires and his family beginning at 10 a.m. May 4.
Squires is leaving Marysville First Assembly for a new ministry after 16 years at the church. A special service, potluck and celebration is planned in his honor. Members of the congregation are asked to bring favorite dishes to share.
Marysville First Assembly is at 4705 Grove St., Marysville.
Call 360-659-2276.
Free Meals
Tuesdays: Faith Lutheran Church offers its Lunch Bunch meals from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The church is at 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
For more information, call 425-353-4758.
Wednesdays: Everett First Presbyterian Church offers Dinner at the Bell at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
For more information, call 425-259-7139.
Thursdays: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church offers “The Gathering Place,” a hot meal, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 27201 99th Ave. NW, Stanwood.
The meals are prepared and served by Stanwood-Camano area church members.
For more information, call 360-629-3767.
concerts
Sunday: Cora Voce, a choir comprised of alumni from local university choral schools and others from around the U.S. invites the public to “Expressions of the Heart: Love Songs,” a concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek.
Group members range in age from recent college graduates to people in their 60s, including several families in which members of two generations sing in the choir. The group travels across the U.S. three times a year for one week of rehearsals and performances.
The cost for Sunday’s concert is $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Call 425-743-2386.
programs
The Edmonds United Methodist Church invites the public to “Israel and Palestine: Heartbreak and Hope” 7 to 9 p.m. May 6 at the church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds.
The Rev. Sandy Brown, executive director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, will be the keynote speaker. Other participants include Mona Stucki, an Arlington resident of Palestinian descent; Bill Ellis, a long-time student of the Middle East and Hank Landau, of Landau Associates, an Edmonds engineering firm.
Brown recently led a delegation to the Holy Land and will share his experiences and observations. The event is free.
Call 425-778-2119.
The senior high youth group of Marysville’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church is hosting an adult golf tournament 11 a.m. May 17 at Dutch Hill Country Club.
The youth group’s first Tourney for Teens is a three-person team scramble. It kicks off with a shotgun start, and is a fundraiser for the church’s youth activities. The course features six holes and a couple of fish ponds on a pastoral setting.
The cost is $50 per person and includes greens fees, a bratwurst lunch, a gourmet barbecue chicken dinner and prizes. The Bethlehem Lutheran praise team will provide music. Registration is required.
Marysville Bethlehem Lutheran Church is at 7215 51st Ave. NE, Marysville.
Call 360-659-2022.
Women’s events
Edmonds Community Lighthouse of Aglow International, presents A “Celebrate Friendship” meeting 7 to 9 p.m. May 5 at Harbor Inn Hotel, 130 W. Dayton St., Edmonds.
Edmonds Community Lighthouse meets on the first Monday of every month.
Aglow is an international Christian ministry with more than 4,000 local groups in 171 nations.
The group’s international office is in Edmonds.
For more information, call 425-422-1036 or go to www.aglow.org.
Edmonds Community Lighthouse of Aglow International hosts a Prayer Walk 10 to 11 a.m. May 17 in front of the Edmonds-Kingston ferry dock.
Call 425-422-1036.
Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection invites the public to “An Adventure in Texture,” a luncheon 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 15 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek.
The event features musical guest Rhonda Jones. Speaker Marian Shuler, a Portland-area historian plans to share a presentation entitled “A Timid Girl Finds Confidence.” Teresa Wilson of Country Yarns in Snohomish will talk about scarves, purses, baby items and the classes she offers at her shop.
The luncheon costs $18. Reservations and cancellations are required by May 13.
For more information, call 425-337-6335.
Life Changes Ministry Church of Everett will present its annual “Queen, It’s a New Day” event noon to 7 p.m. May 12 at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
The community outreach event takes place at a local hotel twice yearly. It provides free career outfits, hairstyling and makeovers to women in Snohomish, King and Skagit County shelters and transitional housing.
This year’s event will include an overnight hotel stay and vocational and educational counseling, life coaching, job skills and career seminars to supplement the first day’s beauty and fashion makeovers.
Life Changes Ministry Church, Recovery for Life Training Center Office, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett.
For more information, call 425-252-6484 ext. 105 or go to www.lifechangesministry.org.
The Seattle Northshore Women’s Connection, Stonecroft Ministries offers a fashion show, music, speaker and brunch 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. May 14, Inglewood Golf and Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Road NE, Kenmore, at Juanita Drive and Simonds Road.
Marion Shuler, a businesswoman, history buff and traveler from Portland, Ore., is the speaker. Chris Daly from The Pendelton Store at the Alderwood mall will host a fashion show featuring summer outfits and accessories. Local musicians will provide music.
The cost is $12. Complimentary off-site childcare is provided with reservation.
For more information, call 425-827-9253 or 206-367-2276.
Classes and Seminars
Evangelist Ken Lynch plans a series of meetings May 4 to 7 at Grace Baptist Church, 17123 13th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The meetings are set for 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 4, and 7 p.m. May 5 to 7. The services are free and open to the public.
Lynch, a musician and pastor known for his lecture series, “Gospel Music Blessing or Blight?” is an evangelist who uses traditional sacred music in his ministry. Lynch is currently the staff evangelist at Bible Baptist Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
For more information, call 425-353-6767.
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