The following schedule is subject to change; please contact the church or organization to confirm details. For a current list of dated & ongoing events at local churches and non-profit organizations visit the Treasure Coast Event Calendar at www.spreadthewordpr.com.

Now in progress...
GYAC Sponsor-A-Child-for-the-Summer Program - $500 tax deductible donation makes it possible for at-risk youth to participate in well supervised summer programs incorporating education and recreation. Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. 772-794-1005x34.

Care Net of the Treasure Coast Needs Your Support - Donations Requested - diapers, formula, baby & maternity clothes, baby furniture, car seats or tax deductible cash donations. Care Net is a faith based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers numerous community services at no charge; offices are located at 8432 S. Federal Hwy, Port St. Lucie and 5569 NE Federal Highway, Stuart. For additional information please call 772-871-2211 or 772-283-2911 through Friday, May 23

Summer Basketball League Registration - Resurrection Life Family Worship Center will have two summer leagues, a Youth League for ages 5-18 years and a Young Adult League for ages 17-24 years. Registration for Summer Leagues will be held through May15; forms are available for both leagues at the church from 10am-5pm Monday through Friday. For additional information please call the Church, 772-465-0036 Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

"Your Money Counts" - Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, through June 4 - Due to the tremendous interest in February's 4-week program about Financial Freedom, New Hope Baptist Church will hold a weekly financial series, concentrating on specific topics like getting out of debt, saving, investing, giving, and spending; admission is free and participants are welcome to attend dinner at 6pm. For additional information please visit www.newhope4u.org or call the church, 772-461-0400. New Hope Baptist Church is located at 5200 Oleander Avenue in Fort Pierce.

"Truth Project" from Focus on the Family, is now in progress through Thursday, July 31 at GRACE Emmanuel Church. Come learn how to have a Biblical World View. This 13-week program will be comprised of Small Groups with various meeting times and locations. For additional information about the program, meeting times and locations please call 772-337-2644, or stop by GRACE Emmanuel Church at 1470 Huffman Road in Port St. Lucie.

Thursday, May 1
National Day of Prayer - Noon - King's Baptist will join local churches observing the National Day of Prayer; Sr. Pastor Frank Ellis will lead prayer along with other area clergy at the Noon service at Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th Place. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. For additional information please call 772-567-5850 or email kbcoffice@bellsouth.net. King's Baptist Church is located at 3235 58th Avenue in Vero Beach.

Saturday, May 3
PSL Power Squadron Annual Poker Run - 10am - All local boaters are invited to participate in Port St. Lucie Power Squadron's Annual Poker Run. The event will begin on the St. Lucie River just south of Club Med in Port St. Lucie and conclude at the Stuart Downtown Dock. Advance registration is requested. To register or for additional information please call Don Widmayer at 772-359-2132

Sunday, May 4
Water Baptisms - after 10am worship service - The community is welcome to attend. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Tuesday, May 6
New Member Meeting - 7:30pm - Rev. Nimmo of the First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie will provide information about the church; everyone is welcome to attend. This meeting will be followed by a New Member Reception at the 10am worship service on Sunday, May 11. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie is located at 2240 S.E. Walton Road in Port St. Lucie. For information call 772-335-8900.

Wednesday, May 7
ELEVATE 08 - REAL VS. FAKE/ What Kind of World Will You Live in? - 6:30pm - Over 600 youth attended Care Net's Project Elevate Abstinence Rally last year and this year's event is certain to be more exciting, more fun, and more informative! You can count on an interactive, educational evening filled with music, contests, prizes, food and loads of fun! Rachael Hine, a 20 year old professional model in Miami who has worked for top designers like Bill Bass, Valentino, Saks 5th Avenue and others, will share her message of living life with no regrets. Register now for the 5th Annual Abstinence Rally being held at Morningside Church, 2180 SE Morningside Drive in Port St. Lucie; suggested donation admission is just $5.00. For reservations and additional information please call Care Net of the Treasure Coast's Project Elevate, 772-871-2211, email willow@protecttheheart.org, or visit www.protecttheheart.org.

Wednesday, May 7 - Wednesday, June 18
"Discovering God's Way of Handling Money" - 6:30pm - The Bible has more than 2350 verses dealing with money. King's Baptist Church will hold this 7-week class on Wednesday evenings; the course from Crown Financial Matters will give you effective tools to bring your relationship with God into the family budget. There is a $10.00 charge for the workbook; seating is limited and advance registration is required. Childcare is provided at no charge. To register for this Wednesday evening class or for additional information please call 772-567-5850, email kbcoffice@bellsouth.net, or visit KingsBaptist.org. King's Baptist Church is located at 3235 58th Avenue in Vero Beach.

Friday, May 9
Ladies' Spring Banquet - 7pm - Ladies of the community are invited to the Ladies' Spring Banquet at King's Baptist Church on Friday, May 9. The evening will be filled with beautiful music by Kelley Coppage, a well known Vero Beach pianist, and lessons about Women of the Bible. It is certain to be a wonderful night to meet new friends and enjoy a delicious meal and entertaining, informative program. Tickets are $5.00 and reservations are required. For additional information please call 772-567-5850 or email kbcoffice@bellsouth.net. King's Baptist Church is located at 3235 58th Avenue in Vero Beach.

Friday, May 9- Sunday, May 11
Worship Center's Spiritual Warfare Conference - Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Associate Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale will be the distinguished guest speaker at this three day conference which will begin with a 7pm worship service on Friday; Saturday breakfast and morning session will be from 9am-noon and the conference will conclude at Sunday's 10am worship service. All are welcome to attend this exciting uplifting conference. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For information please call 772-337-9111

Saturday, May 10
V Girlfriends May meeting - 10am - The topic is Hats Off - Power of a Woman's Words. Admission is free and newcomers are welcome. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Men's Breakfast - 8am - held at a member's home; it is free but registration is requested so enough food will be prepared. Please call the church office, 337-2644 for reservations, directions and all the details. GRACE Emmanuel Church is located at 1470 Huffman Road, Port St. Lucie.

Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Service - 10:45am - Pastor Bill Brothers will lead a special service honoring Mothers; everyone is welcome to attend and bring their Mother. First Baptist Church of Sebastian is located at 725 Commerce Center Drive, Suites C, D & E in Sebastian . For information please call 772-473-3614

Breakthrough Worship Service - 7pm - Resurrection Life Family Worship Center invites the community to a night of non-stop radical praise. For more information please call the church at 772-465-0036. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

Monday, May 12
Men's Ministry - 7:30pm - gentlemen welcome for fellowship and discussion of the Word. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 772-337-9111.

Wednesday, May 14
Men's Club Meeting - 7pm - gentlemen of the community are welcome! Fellowship is guaranteed and special programs are schedule throughout the year. For additional information call 772-335-8900. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie is located at 2240 S.E. Walton Road in Port St. Lucie.

Thursday, May 15
Senior Luncheon - 1pm - The Senior Ministry of Riverside Church welcomes everyone over the age of 50 to their Senior Luncheon. Admission is free; please bring a covered dish to share. Riverside Church is located at 11205 Roseland Road, 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian. For this month's topic or additional information call the Ben Graham, 321-664-5412 or the church, 772-589-7825

Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17
Parenting Conference -Friday 7-9pm & Saturday 10am-noon - Parents of the community are invited to a Parenting Conference at Victory Word Church; Tony and Paula Wold from Orlando will lead this informative conference. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 772-595-0334.

Saturday, May 17
Resurrection Life Family Worship Center's Basketball Mini Camp - 10am to 2pm - kick-off the Summer Basketball Leagues for ages 5-24 years of age. The Mini Camp will be held at the gym located at 3002 Avenue D in Fort Pierce. There will be two summer leagues, a Youth League for ages 5-18 years and a Young Adult League for ages 17-24 years. $15.00 advance registration is requested; forms are available at the church from 10am-5pm Monday through Friday. For additional information please call Resurrection Life Family Worship Center, 772-465-0036; the church is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

PSL Power Squadron Participates in Coast Guard Open House - 10am-4pm - The Port St. Lucie Power Squadron invites the public to their booth at the upcoming Coast Guard Open House. The Power Squadron will have free safe boating publications, coloring books & stickers for the kids and boaters can register for upcoming safe boating classes & free safety vessel checks. The Open House will be held at the Fort Pierce Coast Guard Station on South Hutchinson Island; there will be demonstrations & tours of the Guard vessels. Admission is free. For additional information please call 772-871-1018; leave your name & number and a squadron member will contact you.

Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18
Boat Smart/Safe Boating Class - Port St. Lucie Power Squadron is offering a two session Boat Smart Safe Boating Course on Saturday, May 17, from 9am - 4pm and Sunday, May 18, from 2-4pm at First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 SE Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie. The course will cover basic seamanship, navigational aids, knot tying, and much more. Passing grades may lower insurance premiums; students completing the course will meet the Florida F.W.C. boat license requirements, and for new members, the course cost will be credited toward your PSL Power Squadron membership fee. Tuition is free and $35.00 covers course materials; 2nd family member is only $15.00 for the exam. Advance registration is requested. Additional courses on GPS, VHF Radio and Weather are planned. For information or to register for the safe boating class call 772-871-1018; leave your name and number and a Squadron member will get back to you.

Sunday, May 18
Youth & Teen Ministry - 7pm - Young people of the community are invited to the Youth (ages 8-12) and Teen (ages 13-18) Ministry at Resurrection Life Family Worship Center; there will be a rap session, ministry, and discussion of issues that concern youth. There is no admission charge; for more information please call the church at 772-465-0036. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

Men's and Ladies' Ministries - 7pm - Ministries will meet individually and the community is welcome to an evening filled with praise, worship, and fellowship. There is no admission charge; for additional information please call the church at 772-465-0036. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Ft. Pierce.

Friday, May 23
Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - Youth ages 10 to 21 are invited to a youth service followed by fellowship. Port St. Lucie Worship Center is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 337-9111

Saturday, May 24
Men of Victory Meeting - 10am - They will be studying "Maximized Manhood" by Edwin Cole. Men of Victory is a ministry of Victory Word Church, training men to be all they are called to be in Christ. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Saturday, May 31
Dinner and a Movie - 5pm - GRACE Emmanuel Church's youth group has organized this event to raise funds for an upcoming mission's trip. Admission is free; donations will be appreciated. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. Baby sitting is available if requested in advance. To register, request babysitting or for additional information please call 772-337-2644. GRACE Emmanuel Church is located at 1470 Huffman Road in Port St. Lucie.

Register now for the following...
Monday, June 9 - Friday, August 1
Camp Rock...8 Weeks of Fun & Activities! - 8am-2pm, Monday-Friday - Registration for youth ages 5 to 15 years is now in progress. This exciting summer camp will include field trips, lots of fun activities, a daily snack, and a secure environment for your children. There is a $25.00 registration fee and $80 per week summer camp fee covers all field trips. Space is limited; sign-up today! New Testament Faith Center is located at 862 Glenview Ct, Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call the church office, 772-336-9999 or 772-336-9930.

Monday, June 16 - Friday, June20
"Beach Party/Vacation Bible School" - Children in kindergarten - sixth grade will be "surfin' through the scriptures" in this year's Vacation bible School program. There will be fun, learning, crafts and snacks. Bible School will be from 9am-Noon daily; afternoon activities are planned for the children from Noon - 5pm. The cost for ½ day is $20/wk and full day which includes lunch is $50/wk. Advance registration is required; please contact the church, 335-8900, for all the details. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie is located at 2240 S.E. Walton Road in Port St. Lucie.

Monday, June 23-Friday, June, 27
Outrigger Island/Vacation Bible School - 9am-noon, Mon-Fri & Graduation, 10am, Sunday, 6/29 - Children ages 4-12years are invited to a week filled with lots of tropical events, games, prizes, and fun! A snack will be provided each day and admission is free but registration is requested by June 20th. To register or for additional information please call 772-595-0334. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce.

Outrigger Island, Vacation Bible School - 6-8:30pm - tropical events & fun for children age 3 yrs. - 6th grade. Admission is free but advance registration is requested. King's Baptist Church is located at 3235 58th Avenue, Vero Beach. To register or for additional information please call 772-567-5850 or visit Kingsbaptist.org

Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Outrigger Island/Vacation Bible School - Come join the adventure! Registration is now in progress for children PreK-6th grade. Every Morning, 9am-Noon, will be packed full of exciting, fun events and learning. Admission is free but advance registration is requested; please call Karen Fields, 772-559-9241 for information or to register. First Baptist Church of Sebastian is located at 725 Commerce Center Drive, Suites C, D & E in Sebastian.

Friday, July 18
Third Annual Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Banquet - 6:30pm - in the Richardson Center at IRCC Mueller Campus, 6155 College Lane in Vero Beach. The tradition of the banquet is to recognize local individuals for their humanitarian efforts; this year's banquet will honor Robert and Eleanora McCabe, founders of the Robert F. and Eleanora W. McCabe Foundation. Tickets for the event are now available for $125 per person or $200 a couple. The Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Banquet raises funds to continue the Gifford Youth Activity Center's numerous programs for youth, seniors, and the community. For additional information please call Freddie L. Woolfork, 772-794-1005x34. Gifford Youth Activity Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach.

If your church or organization needs assistance publicizing
upcoming events please call Brenda French, 772-563-0304/772-979-2640
or visit www.spreadthewordpr.com for additional information.
Have a beautiful day!