Spiritual Music Highlights LCPC Concert
Spiritual music from the American heartland will be given full expression when the La Cañada Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Orchestra presents “Feel the Spirit,” a special concert on Palm Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
LCPC’s 60-voice choir and 55-member orchestra will explore American spirituals and hymns that showcase African-American culture and other musical influences in the nation’s rich musical heritage. “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Amazing Grace” will be among the songs presented in a wide-ranging program that will include vocal soloists Rebecca Sjowall, Diane Wallace, Matthew Thomas and Gregory Geiger, as well as bagpiper John McLean Allan.
Jack Lantz will conduct the choir and orchestra.
Videos and artwork projections will add visual depth to many of the musical selections, creating a multimedia experience for those in attendance.
Suggested donation for adults is $20, which will include a free CD of the concert. Children are free. Childcare will be provided at no charge for very young children.
The church is located at 626 Foothill Blvd. For additional information, call the church office at (818) 790-6708.
Easter Celebration  
Bethel Church in Sun Valley is offering the following events during Holy Week: April 9 is Palm Sunday worship at 10 a.m.; April 16 is Easter sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. and offers a free fellowship breakfast at 8:30 a.m., worship and praise service at 10 a.m., followed by a children’s egg hunt.  
All in the community are welcome.
Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley,
Lent at Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church
Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church offers Maundy Thursday Service on April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Easter is on April 16. Sunrise Service will be held in the church community garden at 6:30 a.m.; traditional service is at 10 a.m. followed by brunch.
www.shadowhillschurch.org
 Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church is located at 10158 Johanna Ave. in Sunland.
This Week at LCIF
The community is invited to join Lutheran Church in the Foothills as they prepare for the celebration of Easter. Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 9 with Palm Sunday. There will be a celebratory processional into the sanctuary. Participants are asked to gather in the courtyard at 10 a.m. to get a palm leaf to wave in welcome as we greet the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Pastor Scott Peterson will share a sermon titled “Knock, Knock, Knocking on Jerusalem’s Door.” Nursery care is provided during the service for infants through toddlers and Children’s Church is available for children through sixth grade.
On Maundy Thursday, April 13, the church will continue preparing for Easter by worshiping together at 7 p.m. with communion and a sermon by Pastor Scott titled “Friends and Food.”
Good Friday is a reminder of the day Jesus was crucified. The church’s Anthem Chorale will lead congregants in a special service at 7 p.m. on April 14.
Lutheran Church in the Foothills, the “touchdown” church, is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. For more information, call (818) 790-1951 or visit www.lcifoothills.org.
Life Improvement Courses Offered
The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is offering variety of courses to better one’s life and relationships. Among the many courses offered are “How to Improve Relationships with Others,” “Successfully Raising Children” and “Knowing Who You Can Trust.”
Courses are $50 each. Call (818) 957-1500 for more information.
Courses offered at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.