Gaither is the author of a children’s book based on her classic song, “My Father’s Angel.” The companion picture books include “I Am a Promise” and “Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift.”

The lyricist has also recorded dozens of CDs and DVDs with her husband, Bill.

Gloria Gaither’s appearance is in conjunction with the Gaither Homecoming concerts in Southern California, which will feature the Gaithers, the Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jason Crabb, Lisa Daggs, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Russ Taff and Kevin Williams.

On Friday, Nov. 21, the concert will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Saturday,  Nov. 22, the concert will be held in Ontario’s new Citizen Business Bank Arena.

For more information on the concerts, visit gaither.com. For more information on Gloria Gaither’s appearance at the bookstore, call (909) 987-0406. The bookstore is located in the Sunrize Shopping Center at Baseline and Carnelian.


Donations sought for Community Outreach party
LAKE ELSINORE — Community Outreach Ministry and Gem of the Valley Church of Wildomar will host the organization’s seventh annual Christmas party at noon Dec. 14 at the Trevi Center.

At least 200 children of prisoners, at-risk and needy children will be treated to a party, lunch and gifts as part of the project.

“Every day these kids are doing hard time along with their incarcerated parents,” ministry officials said in a news release. “They live in fear of becoming homeless and losing their homes to violence, crime, drugs and abuse.”

To help with the event, the ministry is hosting a Holiday Tea & Fashion Show from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Gateway Church of the Nazarene.

The church is located at 25360 Jefferson Ave. in Murrieta.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $6.

Throughout the year, Community Outreach ministers to children in court-ordered youth diversion programs by helping to find them gardening and clean-up jobs to earn their community service credit hours.

The ministry’s year-round camping, mentoring and other outreach programs help the youngsters escape the burdens of their often-unstable home environments.

As a community resource center, the ministry also offers free emergency referrals to needy families.

To ensure that each child is served, the ministry is accepting donations to help with the costs of the luncheon, program and gifts. Tax-deductible receipts are provided for donations. To donate, contact Denise Ronzello of Murrieta Beauty Salon and Supplies at (951) 677-1379 or visit her shop at 25030 Hancock Ave.

For more information about the ministry, call (951) 698-7650, or visit www.communityoutreachministry.org.


Revival Christian Fellowship relocates Murrieta service
MENIFEE — Revival Christian Fellowship will relocate its Murrieta services beginning Nov. 9 to Vista Murrieta High School.

Revival Murrieta, the name of the satellite campus, is the fellowship’s first extension campus and offers live worship. Pastor Gary Galbraith’s weekly message is broadcast via video. The extension campus also offers children’s ministry for youngsters from nursery-age through the fifth grade. Programs are also available for the youth.

Services are held at 10 a.m. every Sunday, with Pastor Tony Truax serving as the campus pastor.

The high school is located at 28251 Clinton Keith Road.

For more information about Revival Murrieta, please contact Revival Christian Fellowship’s main office at (951) 672-3157.


‘Sarah, Plain & Tall’ headlines at LifeHouse
REDLANDS — LifeHouse Theater continues its 15th season with the charming and tender comedy-drama “Sarah Plain and Tall.” The production runs Nov. 1 to 23.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 Saturdays and 2:15 p.m. Sundays. A Thursday evening performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. An interpreted presentation for the deaf is set for Nov. 15.

Advance ticket prices are $12 or $18 for adults and $6 or $9 for children ages 3 to 11. Children 3 and younger will not be admitted. Tickets may be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 335-3037, ext. 21. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open 1 to 6 p.m. Fridays and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends.

LifeHouse will celebrate the Christmas season with the production of “Miracle on 34th Street,” which runs Dec. 6 to 30.

The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St., next to the Redlands Christian School. Free parking is available in back of the theater. More information can be found by visiting www.lifehousetheater.com.


Singles Christmas gala planned
WILDOMAR — Club One Christian Singles will present its fourth annual “Christmas Gala & Dinner Dance” from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Dec. 12 at Cornerstone Community Church.

The alcohol-free evening will include a gourmet dinner buffet, deejay and dancing and door prizes, which will be given away throughout the evening.

Tickets are $35.

For ticket sales and more information, call (951) 679-6780 or (951) 452-9005.


Christian homes sought for Philippine orphans
TEMECULA — International Christian Adoptions is hosting a “Welcome Home Program” picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Rancho Community Church.

Special guests for the event will be 18 orphans visiting from the Philippines and who are seeking adoptive homes. The children, ages 7 to 15, will be in the area until Dec. 6 as ministry officials try to find them Christian homes.

The church is located at 31300 Rancho Community Way.

For more information, contact the ministry at (951) 695-3336.


Harvest Festival to benefit The Village at Redlands
REDLANDS — The second annual Harvest Festival at The Village at Redlands will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8.

Activities include a silent auction with themed baskets and handmade quilts, a free kids’ fun zone with a petting zoo, giant slide, bounce obstacle course, horse rides and crafts. Vendors will also sell handmade crafts, quilts and blankets, home décor and gifts. Baked goods, lunch and coffee will be available for purchase.

Formerly known as the Redlands Christian Home, the facility is designed to serve the needs of the elderly, 55 years of age or older, in an environment that promotes the privacy, dignity, independence and choices of all residents.

The village is located at 275 Northgate. For more information, call (909) 794-9880 or visit www.thevillageatredlands.com.


Tickets on sale for ‘Glory of Christmas’
GARDEN GROVE — Southern California’s trademark holiday pageant, “The Glory of Christmas,” will run from Nov. 26 to Jan. 4.

Using the backdrop of the all-glass cathedral, the production features soloists, dancers, a cast of 200, seven living angels soaring beneath the 120-foot glass ceiling, prerecorded background music from the Seattle Symphony, special effects and live animals. The hallmark of the pageant is the living nativity.

Shows for the hearing impaired are available at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6.

Ticket prices range from $35 to $45. Numerous $20 discount nights are also on the schedule. Discounts for groups, seniors and children 12 and under are available every night, except $20 discount ticket night. Gift certificates are also available.

For more information, call 714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 877-544-5679 or visit www.crystalcathedral.org.