Baptism by Flame
On Wednesday, May 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta, Kristin Dwan, Reiki master, presents “Baptism by Flame – 10 Steps to Ignite Your Light Within.” Kristin will offer a BS bonfire for participants to clear blockages in order to receive all the beauty they deserve in life.
A love donation will be collected.
Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. Phone (818) 249-1045.
This Week at LCIF
The community is invited to join Lutheran Church in the Foothills at its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 23. Pastor Scott Peterson continues a series of sermons about Lent with this Sunday’s sermon titled, “Whaaaat?” Nursery care is provided during the service for infants through toddlers and Children’s Church is available for children through sixth grade. Youth and adult Bible study on Psalms is at 9 a.m.
The community is also invited to join us for Lent Soup Supper on Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. followed by Lent worship at 7 p.m. using the Holden Evening Prayer.
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.

National Day of Prayer
Bethel Church in Sun Valley will be observing National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4.  The community is invited to join in one or more of the following events: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – individual commitments to pray for one designated hour during the day (prayer suggestions will be provided; phone the church to designate the hour in which you commit to pray); 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – prayer gathering in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. – prayer service with group prayer, a meditation on prayer, and singing. Group prayer sessions will be bilingual – English/Spanish.
Bethel Church will also be hosting the Men’s Chorale of California Baptist University on May 7 at 10:00 a.m. Under the direction of Steven Dahlgren, M.M., this 95-member choir promises to inspire and uplift with songs of praise. All are welcome!
Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley
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.