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D4 I The Sun Religion The) Sun Saturday Oct If 1 I I RELIGION CALENDAR owe tape 7i4) -W0 COMMUNITY SERVICES Breaking new ground Leader of controversial Islamic sect to dedicate Chino mosque site nm series "urn Vaw HN'I towo'd Home pm ftundPy rougn Nov Jud on Ufifl Church 1404 I CNitls HO TIIIS1 eon (MaiMfrOrti (HI SPECIAL EVENTS csfcig mi type onase, contact O'lBiian Hotline (MSiiKMatfi MSQHIANO COUWMLMO CtNTfN Hilary) CNi Cowoei.g Come' o'es sto'kshops ted somina's cs- 'am-iv counsel- Highland Congregational Church "town and Aiiam eve nuOS information (714) 41JT HOUtSMO tered Housing pro IT1VI COOPl Sun Religion Writer The leader of controvrial movement within Islam on that be lie vet Jesus aur vived the CrucifUton and a 120 vean old when he died in Kaahmir India will he in Chino on Friday to lay the foundation atone for the sect first Southern alifornia moe eanptcuf Deeopt bettecue Oinnpr JO tOdOV m- mnuei united Methodist Church JJ10 NOD ft" npro.no Coat ptPduita SlChil d.pn mtprmptior (7141 66? 0011 SAM Country Woeas" a ifth annua' 'estivei a 7pm today ''Si Lutheran Churcti 1J07 Cyprees Ave viding secu'-tv eide'iy is sponso'ed by me Cathode Cha'ities me oceee ten emaro.no Mfpr jro-otoo BROADCASTS uvino fuccoeetu' LH proodcaot deeung snth p. a of everyday living ica 0Ont bV me Rev Oavd I i Meite 6pm Thursdays Sponso'ed by the Inland I mpi.e Chufch Religious Science m- formation (714 SSS-7t7t Khan, an executive with Beckman In strumcnts in Brea. said the Ahmadiyya community in Southern California began ilevrloping when l-lieer immiiJi l-1 tn r-from Pakistan about 10 years ago The group current I) rents meeting facilities in Orange County The Chino mosque will be the 15th opened in the I nited State and nrnes at a time of rapid expansion for the sect In recent years, mosques also have opened in Australia Spain and Canada "We are actively expanding into the four corners of the globe with extreme vigor under the esteemed leadership of his Holmes. (Ahmad)." Khan said While he is in Chino. Ahmad will lecture on Islam and how It answers modern problems.

During a trip to Canada last year, he emphasised the Ahmadi movement's reject ion of "holy war" as a way to spread Islam "We believe there is a peaceful and reasonable way to work out all conflicts t'nlike many Islamic faiths, we believe In non-violent and peaceful battles to be fought with reason and strength of argument." Ahmad told a press conference Ahmadiyy a teachings have, in turn, been rejected by mainstream Moslems The sect and its claim to divine revelation have been widely denounced as heretical Movement members said they have been persecuted in many Islamic countries Ahmad himself left Pakistan for exile in England It is illegal in Pakistan for Ahmadis to represent themselves as Moslem or evangelize for their faith Ahmad was elected as the fourth successor to his grandfather in 1982 He was born in India and educated in Pakistan and England Ahmadis revere Ahmad as an orator, and audiotapes of his sermons are distributed throughout the world He is a writer of both prose and poetry. CONCERTS Follower of th Ahmediyya Movement In Ulam believe their leader Haxrat Mir; Tahir Ahmad, has received a special appointment from (Hid to spread the truth to Moslems and the world Ahmadis believe all the world red shorts are moving toward unification within Islam under the movement leadership These teachings come from the Ahmadis own messlah Ahmad's grandfather an Indian mystic who began making claims to divine revelation In the 1800s According to the Ahmadi gospel. Jesus was taken down from the cross while still altvt and secret traveled to India with his mother. Mary, and several disciples Jesus is revered as a prophet, though the orthodox Christian claim that he was divine is rejected The heart of the Ahmadiyy message is a call to brotherhood and peace. It is a reform movement, promoting what Ahmadis believe is a purl fled understanding of Islam Ahmad's visit to the group's five-acre parcel In Chino for the 4 p.m.

ceremony Friday will spark area interest in a worldwide movement that claims 10 million followers, supporters said "He is an extraordinary man His visit will open a new era of progress for Islam in this said Anwer Khan, general secre tary of the movement in Southern California. The Ahmadi community has 300-400 members in Los Angeles. Orange and San Bernardino counties Most are immigrants Haxrat Mlrza Tahlr Ahmad VOCALS Rerlita Lim in concert it am Sunday the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of San Bernardino 540 Evans SI information (714) SSS-001? VOCALS Ber.ton David Wyper Spm Sunday First Baptist Church Caiimeea 940 Sec ond St Free Information (714) 7SS-0716 CHOIR 'estiva' Odavia Concert Senes The Loma Lrnde Chrnpse Church Junior Choir. 4 Oct 3i Loma Lmda University Church University and Campus streets Sponsored byThe Lome Linda Elementary Development Committee Spiritual leader at islamic splinter sect but the movement is evangelistic and is gaining born membership, Khan said The proposed mosque at 1 1041 Ramona Ave will be an $800.000. 1 1 building with a large sanctuary, meeting hall, two conference rooms and kitchen.

It will have a capacity of 350 worshipers Men and women are segregated during services. It will be April or May before construction is complete. Khan said The mosque will be open daily for five prayer times and FILM dtTivAi A.fowneed Owietum Academy fourth annual Family FaiiFeetivai Be-becued cnaen d.nne SJ0-7J0 pm today Re emc Hgh School Son Se.na.ci, no Donation io tam.iy (avee to true mpmoersl S3 SO adu'ts 12 children under 10 lnfome hon (7141 WW CINTf NSMAL The Firel Bepfsf Church of Rediands Centenn.ai remembrance oid-tashioned worship service SJ0 am his oahibit noon 2 Sun day Si Olive Ave Rediands Information (714 ItMHl ART SHOW AM For Heavens Saae' paintings ceramics gssa basnets toweir, Noon-? pm Sunday Rediands Medea' Center 245 ff rag IM B'd Rediands Free Sponsored by the Rediands united Church pt Christ (Congregational) information 1 7 14 705-3620 ARBECUf Barbecue feast snd music feetivai Spm Sunday Unity Chnet Chu'Ch 35393 Ave nu Vucaipa Donation 15 information (714) 707-2000 WOMEN Riaito Women Aglow maetmg guest speaker. The Rev Eana McKmiey 6-9 Tueeday Wyatts Cafeie' a inland Center San Bernardino information (714 S77-2S77 625-6750 REVIVAL End Time Revival w.th eider Wiiiie Tate of Kiiieen Teaaa 7pm Thurs -Fn Berne i Apostolic Faith Church 896 Waterman Ave San Bernardino Information 714) 665-9041 THEATER Comedy Goober Diary. 7 30 pm Thursday and Oct 24 1 Oct 25 University United Methodist Church Rediands Donations welcome CATHOLICISM Second Look at the Catholic Faith meeting 7 pm Friday St Anne's Church 6665 Dei Ross Ave San Bernardino Information (7141 884-6375 BUSINESS Chnstisn Business Men Committee meeting Breakfast.

6 45-6 a Wednesdays. Denny Restaurant Second Street San Bernardino Outreach luncheon, noon-1 second Thursdsy of esch month the Quality Inn. 666 Fairway Drive. San Bernardino Information (714)681-2010 If your church or organiiation wants to hsvs its sctivities included this directory please send the following information in written form to The Sun 399 St Ssn Bernsrdmo Calif 92401 name of the event, address where will take place name of sponsoring organization, date and time snd phone number to publish tor further in tormstion Desdline is Tuesday RELIGION BRIEFS DRAMA Treasures me Snow 7pm today Community Missionary Baptist Church 039 Clay St Rediands Donation S3 adults. 12 children over 0 Information (714) 7B3-23S0 JEHOVAH WITNESSES nestes of Jehovsh 7pm Sunday Christian Lifs Cantor 224 Etiwenda Ave Riaito.

information (714) 620-6520 Also. 6 30 Oct 25. Messish Luthersn Church. 1414 Palm Ave Highland Information (714) 862-2923 Sponsored by Christian Witnesses THE GOOMAKERS Controversy! film about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Samts 3 45 Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church. 1314 Dale St San Bernardino Information 714 666-7948 Sponsored by Ex-Mormons for Jesus VALUES Film series Who Switched the Price Tegs7 with Anthony Campolo 5pm Sunday.

Highland Avenue Lutheran Church. 1620 Highland Ave San Bernardino information (714) 882-2961 Also. 7pm Wednesdsy snd Oct 28 Church Fellowship Hall. Calvary Baptist Church. 3701 Starrs Wsy San Bernardino Information (714) 682-2564 JESUS Film Jesus.

7 Oct 24. Riverside Bible Church. 3340 1180W Ninth St The Church of the Living God has moved to 27216 Pacific Ave Highland The building formerly housed a congregation of the Church of Religious Science Sunday school is at 9 45 a and Sunday services at 11 a There also is Bible study and prayer Wednesdays at 6 30 p.m.. said the church's pastor, H.C. Robinson Benefit walk REDLANDS A 10-kilometer walk to benefit non-profit Christian radio station KLRD-FM (90 1 FM) will be held at 9 a.m.

Oct. 24. beginning at the Redlands Bowl A concert featuring the group Allies will follow at noon Registration starts at 8 a Proceeds from walk sponsors will benefit the station. For more information, call (714) 790 1848 leadership skills, said Gwen Sleezer. one of Mountaintop's instructors.

Most of the eight classes will meet evenings. Some will meet at the Green Valley Lake church. 648 Yukon Drive and others at the Fawnskin church. 1 154 Chickasaw Road Tuition is $80 per course. Sleezer said.

For further information, contact Aycock at (714) 867-4966 Church changes SAN BERNARDINO A new church has organized and another moved to a new facility. Air Force Staff Sgt Adrian Washington is the founding pastor of Bible Way Ministry, which began meeting this month. Services for the non-denominational church are at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Boys Club of San Bernardino, Webster for the Harry O'Haire Award, which is presented by Serra International's board of trustees and is the highest individual award conferred by the international organization of Catholic laity Bible college opens GREEN VALLEY LAKE Biblical studies, ministry prepa ration and Greek language studies will be among courses offered when Mountaintop Bible College opens Nov 1 here and in Fawnskin. The newly-organized school is sponsored by Green Valley Lake Community Church and Fawnskin Community Church The Rev.

Glen Aycock. pastor of both churches, will teach several courses The school will provide practical Bible education and develop Hope for Earth APPLE VALLEY Dr John C. Trever will discuss "New Hope for the Planet Earth" at 10 a Sunday at the Hi-Desert Church of Religious Science. 18575 Cor win Road There will be a brunch at 11:30 a.m.. followed by a seminar on "How the Dead Sea Scrolls Speak to Our Age at 12:30 Fee for the brunch and seminar is $15 Trever.

the first American to help find the Dead Sea Scrolls, is director of the Dead Sea Scrolls project at the School of Theology in Claremont. For more information, call (619)242-2302. Serran honored E. George Webster has been named "Outstanding Serran" by the Serra Club of San Bernardino. Webster is co-founder of the San Bernardino chapter and has been treasurer and assistant treasurer of the Serra Club, a men's organization which promotes religious vocations in the Catholic Church.

This honor also nominates svs BERNARDINO VALLEY SPIKIII IM Ml RCH (V)4 So Street Siin Bernardino I ll glim and Worship Strike 11:00 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. Sundai St. Ignotiui ef Antlorh Anglican Catholic Church Traditional Epliopal SSTVlSS 1926 BOOK ON COMMON PRAYER 9:39 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST The Very Rev Walts.

Buerger. At Sierra Memorial Chapel 4933 La Sierra Ave Rlv Ph 877-9001 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1900 North St San Bernardino 882-3308 Worship Church School, Sunday at 10 a.m. Child are Provided eelchair access All Are Welcome ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH (Comer of Sterling ft Citrus Ave I 882-3104 Hely Eaoeartst iSaadayi) i a A.M. Saadiy School CaiMcare at JO A.M.

Eecaerlst Wed 7 A Fri II A.M. Adult Bible Stady Wed. 7 30 PM. REV DAVID CAFFREY Jl'DSON BAPTIST CHURCH 1406 Pacific. San Bernardino 889-0781 ALEXANDER LAMBERT, PASTOR ALL NEW FALL PROGRAM Sunday Evening 6 P.M.

"TURN YOUR HEART TOWARD HOME" Jamts Oobton film series Film will be shown Sept. 27th. the neit 5 Sunday nights of Oct. 25. Nov.

1st end th to oe ot Ckorck Ike Sartor ot Mote'" VANITY ST. PAH'S UNITED METHODIST Oil RCH 8th Arrowhead 8:45 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. "BEYOND BELIEF" Dr. toaerl I.

Davis, preaching VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SERVICE: 10:30 A.M. SUNDAYS BOWIT0W1 YICA- San Bernardino SIXTHand ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Meeting 7:30 p.m. CMM Cera Providsd FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 736 North San Bernardino Reeding Room 459 West 4th Street rl.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., tat. 10 a.m.-1 CHURCH OF CHRIST 1354 Mt. View Avenue SUNDAY BlbieC aseestor AN Ages MOTlng 10:45 A banks) .6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY Bible Studies. Slngmo and Prayer 7:30 P.M.

MINISTER BOBBY WITHERINQTON Olai-A-Blble Message (714)S65-700Q AHilialM With Th Daily Wofd Rev. Victoria Abrams "Dig Your Ditches" 9:30 A.M. Mylerieof John" (Th.il Clau will bt onoinf Itiroujf Octotar No.amliar) Christ Unity Church 6767 Del Rosa Ave San Bernardino. CA 92404 885-1280 i ofNEW life PITNJ THF SPIRIT Calvary Baptist Church 3701 NORTH SIERRA WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. CHURCH RELIGIOUS 1020 E.PACIFIC-SAN BNDO CHURCH OFFICE 381-5461 9:15 A.M.

-Church School 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship liiart now! Say Oliis. jCorJ eiui. ome into my 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Family Night Gary W.

Neilan, Senior Pastor Nursery Care Provided Telephone 882-2564 of SAN BERNARDINO A Warm Welcome Awaits You At MORNING WORSHIP CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY 9 A.M. 1 1 A.M. EVENING WORSHIP 6 P.M. INTERCESSORY PRAYER MON. THRU 5:30 A.M.

TO 9 A.M. MON THURS. 10 A.M. TO 1 7 NOON MONDAY EVENING 7 f.M. TO 8 P.M.

MID-WEEK SERVICE WEDNESDAY 7 P.M. Nursery Care Available for All Services Adequate Parking BIBLE COLLEGE SEPT. THRU JUNE REDLANDS ALLIANCE WELCOMES YOU rev alice wood Teaching Classes in Science of Mind Counseling Weddings Metaphysical Bookstore SUNDAY SERVICE 11-12 1620 E. HIGHLAND AVE. 881-2867 "Change your thinking change your life" 301 Cajon Street CHRIST CENTERED PREACHING RICH MUSICAL MINISTRY Ken Lawrence Pastor CHILDREN'S CHURCH NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES A WAN A YOUTH CLUBS REGISTER NOW AT NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-11 EXTENDED DAY CARE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AVAILABLE AN EVANGELICAL BIBLE CHURCH GOD IS A GOOD GOD and JESUS IS LORD".