Monday, April 30 & Tuesday, May 1
Lessons for life from the Language of the Horse - 6pm each evening - a Sermon on the Mount presentation featuring Lew Sterrett, international speaker, horse trainer, and certified counselor brought to Vero Beach by Kings Baptist Church. Admission: Free; donations appreciated. Location: Indian River Riding Club, 6250 37th St, off 58th Ave. For additional information please call Kings Baptist Church, 772-567-5850

Wednesday, May 2
A Night of Worship with Redeemed Music Ministry - 7pm - the community is invited to a beautiful music filled evening of Praise and Worship at The Light of the World Church. Admission is free; all are welcome to attend. The Light of the World Church is located at 2730 South US 1, Suite 103-104, in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call Mike DeRienzo, 772-285-2571.

Thursday, May 3
National Day of Prayer - 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM - Reminder from Riverside Church in Sebastian...The community is invited to gather together as the body of Christ to pray for our nation at City Hall in Sebastian. For more details call Riverside Church, 772-589-7825.

Friday - Sunday, May 4 - 6
ACCESS GRANTED... Access to Fulfillment, Empowerment and Life Purpose - Open Heavens Centers Regional Prayer Conference & Seminar - Everyone is welcome to attend the Free Conference Seminar with featured guest speaker Graham Cooke, Friday & Saturday, 5/4 & 5 @ 7pm. Free Youth Art Workshop Saturday, 5/5, @ 10-11:30am for ages 5-14; children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult Workshop Saturday, 5/5, @ 1-4pm, features Alvin Day, Graham Cooke, and Tony Barletta. Early registration: $30.00 until 4/20; late registration: $35.00. Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 SW Immanuel Dr., Palm City. Registration: www.openheavens.info Seating is limited; please register early. Conference will conclude with Sunday Services at 10am at Leighton Community Center, 2701 SW Cornell Ave., Palm City. Information: 772-283-5509

Saturday, May 5
*"Ignite the Arts!"...Free Youth Art Workshop - 9-11am - Open Heaven's Centers invites local children, ages 6-14 years, with their parents to IGNITE THE ARTS! The children will join local and nationally renowned artists for a free workshop in drawing, watercolors, colored pencils, dance, and music. Lynda Finch, a national recognized artist, involved with Colorado's pilot program, "Art Taught by Artists", will join artists, Lynne Barletta, Jenny Finch, and Kimberly Hogan in this community outreach. Dr. Darrell More will be teaching dance, flags and music. "Ignite the Arts" will be held in Fellowship Hall at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 SW Immanuel Dr., Palm City. Admission is free; advance registration is necessary and children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, please call 561-747-9230. For additional information visit www.openheavens.info.

First Annual "Frontline Nobel Kids Prize" Banquet & Auction - 7pm - This monumental fundraising affair honoring Champions of Children from all over the Treasure Coast will held at Club Med in Port St. Lucie. The featured guest speaker will be Congressman Alcee Hastings and entertainment will be provided by the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society. Admission is $50.00 per person; reservations are needed by Tuesday, May 1. Proceeds will support programs provided by Frontline for Kids for at-risk youth. Corporate partnerships are available. For additional information or reservations please contact Jennifer Wilson, 772-882-1399.

Men's Ministry of Port St. Lucie Worship Center - 5pm - welcomes all gentlemen in the community to their meeting 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 337-9111or 337-3741

Sunday, May 6
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church Annual Picnic - following the 10am worship service - The picnic is certain to be an afternoon of fun for the entire family. Everyone is welcome to attend. No admission charge but please bring a salad or dessert to share; the church is providing the hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. For additional information please call the Church at 772-770-3494

Water Baptism - follow 10am service - The community is welcome to attend and participate in the Water Baptisms to be held at Victory Word Church, 4000 South U.S.1, Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Tuesday, May 8
Treasure Coast House of Prayer Welcomes Major Tom Harlow - 7:30pm - Major Harlow has recently returned from Iraq; previous to that he spent several years in Israel as the Liaison Officer between American Army troops and the Israel Defense Force. His next post will be in the War & Strategy Department at the Pentagon. His presentation is certain to be informative and interesting; everyone is welcome to attend. After Major Harlow's presentation he and his wife, Lynnie Harlow will be ordained by Pastor Lynne Barletta; their ministry is called "His Shofar Ministries". Leighton Community Center is located at the SW foot of the Palm City Bridge on the corner of Cornell and Martin Downs Blvd. in Palm City. For directions or additional information please call 772-283-5509.

Wednesday, May 9
Edge Student Ministries Presents..."The Original Street Fighters" - 6pm - Local youth in grades 7 through 12 are invited to an evening packed full of fun & games, food, live music and high energy worship! Doors open at 6pm; admission is free and all local youth, regardless of church affiliation are welcome to attend this exciting event! First Baptist Church of Sebastian is located at 725 Commerce Center Drive, Suites C, D, & E in Sebastian. For additional information please call the church, 589-7373 or Pastor Bill Brothers at 473-3614.

Friday, May 11
Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - A youth service followed by fellowship for ages 10-21. 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 or 337-3741.

Saturday, May 12
Men's Breakfast - 8am - All gentlemen of the community are welcome to attend. Free but registration is requested so enough food is prepared. Breakfast will be held at a member's home; please call for directions. GRACE Emmanuel Church, 1470 Huffman Road, Port St. Lucie, FL. For directions and details call 772-337-2644

Men's Ministry at Resurrection Life Family Worship Center - 9am - Gentlemen are welcome to join them for fellowship, teaching and breakfast. 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.

Women's Ministry - Noon - Ladies of the community are invited for teaching, praise, and a worship service. Resurrection Life Family Worship Center is located at 405 Ixoria Ave. in Fort Pierce. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. For additional information please call the church at 772-465-0036.

Sunday, May 13 Happy Mother's Day!
Mother's Day Service at First Baptist Church of Sebastian - 10:45am - Pastor Bill Brothers will lead a special service honoring Mothers. First Baptist Church of Sebastian is located at 725 Commerce Center Drive, Suites C, D & E in Sebastian. For additional information please call the church, 589-7373 or Pastor Bill Brothers at 473-3614.

Monday, May 14
Minister's Manna - 7pm - a class for anyone called to the ministry, will be held at Victory Word Church. Pastor Kurt Owen, who has 16 years experience ministering across 20 nations, teaches this class with practical application information helpful for anyone whether already in a speaking ministry or just beginning; fellowship and refreshments follow the class. There is no admission charge; all are welcome. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information call the church, 595-0334.

Friday, May 18
Free Christian Concert - 7:30pm -"Redeemed" a local Christian Outreach Band will be playing your favorite Christian Contemporary Music and have you on your feet dancing to Classic Rock & Roll tunes with a Christian message! REDEEMED MUSIC MINISTRY will host this event from 7:30-10pm at the Manna Diner the third Friday of every month. Admission is free; the kitchen will be open if you wish to order dinner. The Manna Dinner is located at 722 S. US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce. REDEEMED is a non-profit organization that supports various local and national ministries; tax deductible donations are always appreciated. For additional information please call Mike DeRienzo, 772-285-2571, or Bill Shaw, 772-284-7773.

Saturday, May 19
Men's Ministry of Port St. Lucie Worship Center - 5pm - welcomes all gentlemen in the community to their meeting 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 337-9111or 337-3741.

Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20
20th Anniversary Weekend Celebration - Everyone is invited to the Anniversary Picnic Saturday, May 19 when Riverside Church begins their 20th anniversary celebration. The fun starts at 10am and there will be canoes, boat rides, a Moonwalk, and all sorts of fun activities for the whole family. The church is providing hot dogs and barbecue; please bring a side dish or dessert to share and a beverage for your family. There is no admission charge; the entire community is welcome to attend! The anniversary celebration continues on Sunday, May 20, with special worship services at 8:15am & 10:45am. The church would love to have their largest attendance ever...over 600 people! A free brunch will be served between the services with special activities for the children. For information please call the 772-589-7825. Riverside Church is located at 11205 Roseland Road, 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian.

Sunday, May 20
Bake Sale Fundraiser - 12:30pm - to raise funds for the "Covering You in Prayer Quilt Ministry". GRACE Emmanuel Church, 1470 Huffman Road, Port St. Lucie. For additional information please call 772-337-2644

Youth (8-12yrs) & Teen (13-18) Ministry - 7pm - 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.

Friday, May 25
Youth Fellowship - 7:30pm - A youth service followed by fellowship for ages 10-21. 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 or 337-3741.

Saturday, May 26
Men of Victory Meeting - 10am - Gentlemen of the community are invited to Men of Victory, a ministry of Victory Word Church, training men to be all they are called to be in Christ. This month they will begin with breakfast at the Golden Corral in Fort Pierce. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

Sunday, May 27
Services Celebrate 17th Anniversary - 8:30 and 11am worship services - the community is invited to celebrate New Testament Faith Center's 17th Anniversary. For additional information please call the church office, 772-336-9999. New Testament Faith Center is located at 862 Glenview Ct, Port St. Lucie.

Cook-out & Concert - 6pm - "Redeemed" a local Christian Outreach Band will be playing your favorite Christian Contemporary Music and have you on your feet dancing to Classic Rock & Roll tunes with a Christian message! The community is invited to The Crossings Church's monthly recovery cook-out; admission is free to this music-filled bar-b-q and everyone is welcome! The church is located at 8515 Indrio Road in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call Mike DeRienzo, 772-285-2571, or Bill Shaw, 772-284-7773.

Reservations now accepted...

Christian Cruise
Christian Fellowship Fundraiser Cruise - three day Christian Cruise, leaving for the Bahamas August 17, is designed to provide fellowship in a relaxed, fun-filled, informal setting. It will build relationships, memories, and real interaction that will last a life time, while raising funds for Port St. Lucie Worship Center. A portion of the $453.00 per person cruise fee will be designated to the Worship Center. The fee includes cruise, taxes, port charges, and fundraising. Time is running out for reservations...call 337-9111 for all the details. The church is located at 10662 S. US Hwy One, just one block south of PSL Blvd. in Port St. Lucie.

Summer Basketball Leagues
Resurrection Life Family Worship Center's Youth and Young Adult Summer Basketball League Registration Now in Progress - Youth league ages: 5-18yrs Young Adult League ages: 17-24yrs. Registration forms are available at the church weekdays, 9:30am-5:30pm. Cost: $10.00 registration fee; Birth certificate or photo ID required. Location: Resurrection Life Family Worship Center, 405 Ixoria Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL. Information: 772-465-0036

Summer Camps
Summer Camp at the Faith Center...Seven Weeks of Fun & Activities! - 6/4-7/20 - Exciting field trips, daily activities, and a secure environment for children age 5 to 15 years. Registration: $5.00; $100/week per child includes all field trips & transportation plus discounts are available for siblings. Location: New Testament Faith Center, 862 S.W. Glenview Ct., Port St. Lucie Information & registration: 772-336-9999

Frontline for Kids Summer Camp - Register now for a season long summer camp beginning June 6th through August 20 for youth entering grades 6-12. Summer camp hours will be 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday. There will be two summer camp locations; in Indian River County youth will meet at Gifford Youth Activity Center in Vero Beach and in St. Lucie County youth will meet at Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce. Space is limited; register early. To register or for additional details about this program please contact Jennifer Wilson, 772-882-1399 or Jerome Gayman, 772-940-2871.

GYAC Summer Camp Registration begins May 1 for "Walter M. Jackson Haven Camp". Youth in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to participate in this season long camp beginning June 11, from 7:30am-5:30pm weekdays. Space is limited so please plan to register early; children will be accepted on a first come basis. For additional information about this program please contact Paul Baker, Program Director, 772-794-1005 ext.41. Gifford Youth Activity Center is located at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach.

Vacation Bible Schools
Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Sebastian...Registration begins 5/14 - Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13 - Game Day Central, "let us run with endurance the race that is set before us" Hebrews12:1-2 is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School. VBS is scheduled from 9am-noon, and snacks will be provided daily. Local children in kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome. Admission is free; advance registration is requested. First Baptist Church of Sebastian is located at 725 Commerce Center Drive, Suites C, D & E in Sebastian. To register or for additional information, please call Karen Fields, VBS Director, 772-559-9241.

Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie - June 18-22 - "Lift Off" Soaring to new heights with God for children ages 5-12 yrs. Bible School from 8:30am-Noon and afternoon activities from Noon-5pm. Advance registration is required; please call 772-335-8900. First Presbyterian Church of Port St. Lucie, 2240 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie.

Vacation Bible School at Kings Baptist Church - June 17-22 - "Game Day Central" is this year's theme for Vacation Bible School at Kings Baptist Church. Children age 3years (by9/6) through the sixth grade are welcome to attend the special evening session for kids that want to be heroes not just athletes! VBS will be held every evening, 6pm-8:30pm. There is no charge but advance registration is requested. To register on-line, visit www.kingsbaptist.org; for additional information, please call 772-567-5850. Kings Baptist Church is located at 3235 58th Avenue in Vero Beach.

Vacation Bible School at Riverside Church - 6/11-15 - Children ages 5 - 12 years are invited to "Mega Summer Splash". From 8am-5pm each day the children will learn a new skill such as cooking, puppetry, drama, scrapbooking, and dance. Lunch is included and every afternoon is filled with water activities. There will be dynamic speakers, Bible lessons, and much more. The cost is $20 per child and registration is needed by Friday, May 25. For information please call the 772-589-7825. Riverside Church is located at 11205 Roseland Road, 2 miles west of US One in Sebastian.

Vacation Bible School at Victory Word Church - June 4-7 - "Games of Victory" will be the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School; it will be a week filled with outside games and prizes plus there will be a snack provided each day. There is no charge for admission and the children will meet from 8:30-11:30am each day. The church is planning to include children ages 4-12 years but please call to confirm. Advance registration is required. Victory Word Church is located at 4000 South U.S.1 in Fort Pierce. For additional information please call the church, 595-0334.

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

If your church or organization needs assistance publicizing upcoming events please call Brenda French at Spread the Word Public Relations for Non-Profit Organizations, 772-563-0304/772-979-2640 or visit the website for additional information. Have a beautiful day!