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EVENTS, CONCERTS, CONFERENCES 

OCTOBER 30:

COUPLES’ RETREAT
Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center, Mt. Bethel, Pa, hosts a Couples’ Retreat, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Features: guest speakers Dave and Marcy Alves of Frontline Ministries. Call (800) 500-8872 or visit www.tuscarora.org.

NOVEMBER 6:

‘DAUGHTERS OF DESTINY’
Yes Lord Ministries, at Church at the Crossroads, 10 S. Oraton Pkwy, East Orange, NJ, presents the Daughters of Destiny Conference, Nov. 6-8. Features: guest speakers Pastor Sharon Dean, Dr. Mamie Tolbert, Rev. Natasha C. Rouse, and Lady Philicia Blacknall; breakfast at The Galloping Hill, Union, NJ (Nov. 7, 9 a.m.) Registration: $40. Call (973) 399-0416, option #4.

NOVEMBER 7:

LIVING WATER MINISTRIES
CONFERENCE & BREAKFAST
Living Water Ministries, Staten Island, NY, hosts its 19th Conference and Breakfast,
Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (8:40 a.m. registration), at The Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel, Newark, NJ. Features: bi-lingual conference with speaker evangelist Millie Colon on the topic, “Covered In Your Crisis.” Call (718) 876-5860, e-mail lwsc@livingwatermin.com, or visit www.livingwatermin.com.

NOVEMBER 13:

DAVID CROWDER BAND / SEABIRD
Rock The Sound presents David Crowder Band’s “Church Music Tour,” featuring David Crowder Band with Seabird and DanYew, Nov. 13, at Terminal 5, 610 W
56th St., NYC. Visit www.RockTheSound.com or call (877) 261-ROCK (7625). 
NOVEMBER 14:

THIRD DAY / DAVID CROWDER
Rock The Sound presents Third Day, David Crowder, Family Force 5, and other bands in concert, Nov. 14, at the Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA. Visit www.RockTheSound.com or call: (877) 261-ROCK (7625).

‘GO FISH GUYS’ CONCERT
Hawthorne Gospel Church, Route 208 North, Hawthorne, NJ, presents the Go Fish Guys (www.gofishguys.com) in concert, Sat., Nov. 14, 2 p.m. “Begin the Christmas season with this high energy family event.” For information or tickets, call the church office at (973) 427-6960 or visit www.itickets.com.

NOVEMBER 20:

TOBYMAC / RELIENT K
Rock The Sound presents TobyMAC’s “Winter Wonder Slam Tour,” featuring TobyMAC & Relient K, Nov. 20, at the Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W 34th St., NYC. Visit www.RockTheSound.com or call (877) 261-ROCK (7625). 
ONGOING EVENTS:

ATTACKING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Living Water Healing Center, 230 Livingston Ave. (Manor Heights), Staten Island, NY, hosts the workshop, “Attacking Anxiety and Depression,” Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Free Admission. Free-will offering received. Cancer support group, devotion, and prayer, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Counseling available by appointment. Call (718) 876-5860, e-mail lwsc@livingwatermin.com, or visit www.livingwatermin.com.

CALVARY TEMPLE LIFE GUIDANCE CENTER
Calvary Temple’s Life Guidance Center, 1111 Preakness Ave., Wayne, NJ, offers a variety of nurture groups that provide support, encouragement, and answers for the issues of life. Programs offered include: Anger Management-God’s Way, Biblical Health & Wellness, Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids, Grief Share, Healing for the Wounded Heart, Marriage Builders, Turning Point A & B (for those addicted & their families), and Men’s Pure Life Support Group. All are welcome. For times and information, call (973) 694-2938, ext. 252, e-mail ctagwayne@ctwnj.com, or visit www.calvarytemplewayne.com.

HAWTHORNE M.O.M.S. GROUP
A Cup of Coffee for M.O.M.S. (Moms Offering Moms Support), for moms with children through elementary school age, is held bi-monthly on Fridays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Hawthorne Gospel Church, Route 208 North, Hawthorne, NJ. Topics include: Parent/Child Communication Styles, Family Recipes, and a Beth Moore Bible Study.    “MOMS is a place to feel nurtured as a woman, challenged as a mom and wife, and a place to build lasting friendships.” Free childcare provided. Call JoAnn Smith at (973) 427-6960 or email JoAnn at Joanns@hgcusa.org. 

KIDS CLUB
Grace Community Church, 886 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, NJ, hosts Kids Club, Saturdays, 7 p.m. (starts Sept. 12). For boys and girls in grades K-5. Features: crafts, story time, refreshments, and fun. Call (201) 337-8088.

KOINONIA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Koinonia Bible Fellowship, an interdenominational men’s ministry, is held every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, Hillis Hall, 75 Hicks St., Brooklyn, NY. Contact Kirk D. Lyons, Sr. at info@koinoniabiblefellowship.com or klyons@koinoniabiblefellowship.com or visit www.koinoniabiblefellowship.com.

LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES
WORSHIP & HEALING CENTER
Living Waters Ministries Worship & Healing Center, 399 Pascack Rd., Washington Twp., NJ, has worship services every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 7 p.m. “Learn about your Jewish roots, how to have closer community, deal with past wounds, prepare for the end times, experience the joy of the Lord, etc.” The center’s school offers classes, Monday evenings, on Banners, Worship Dance, Signing, Jewish Roots & Messianic Dance, Dream & Vision Interpretation, End Time Prophecy, and Women’s Support Group. A Biblical Counseling and Prayer Ministry Program, including classes and individual sessions on inner healing, is also offered. The center’s Messianic, Worship Dance, & Christian Gift Resource Center is open before & after Saturday service. Call (973) 661-5217.

MANHATTAN YOUTH LEADERS’ MEETING
Manhattan youth leaders meet the second Monday of each month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at American Bible Society, 61st and Broadway, NYC.

METRO APOSTOLIC NETWORK
GATEKEEPERS’ GATHERING
Metro Apostolic Network hosts a Gatekeepers’ Gathering every fourth Tuesday of the month. Fivefold Ministers are invited to attend a “roundtable” style meeting to “hear what the Spirit is saying.” Held at Living Water Church, 119 Biltmore St., N. Arlington, NJ. Call (973) 338-6627 or visit www.MetroApostolicNetwork.com.

MIRACLE SERVICES
Living Water Healing Center, 230 Livingston Ave. (Manor Heights) Staten Island, NY, holds miracle services every Sunday, 10 a.m. Prayer, worship, and the Word of God. Call (718) 876-5860, e-mail lwsc@livingwatermin.com, or visit www.livingwatermin.com.

MOPS IN NORTH HALEDON
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) of North Haledon, NJ, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the 6th Reformed Church, North Haledon. A program for mothers with children under school age, MOPS is comprised of all kinds of moms—urban to suburban, stay-at-home to working, single to married. MOPS provides a support network for moms through relationships at local meetings and through resources like the MOPS website, the daily MOMSense Radio program, and MOMSense magazine. The North Haledon MOPS group features a craft on the first Wednesday of the month and a guest speaker on the third Wednesday of the month. Childcare available. Cost: $5 per meeting. Call Alison Bell at (973) 423-2322.

‘OPEN MIC NIGHTS UNDER THE STARS’
Grace Community Church, 886 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, NJ, presents a series of Open Mic Nights Under the Stars, Oct. 2,9,16, and 23. Bands, soloists, comedy acts, and other talent wanted. Call (201) 337-8088 to reserve a slot.

PIONEER GIRLS
Grace Community Church, 886 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, NJ, hosts Pioneer Girls, Fridays, 4 p.m. For girls in grades 2-6. Features: crafts, songs, and fun. Call (201) 337-8088.

‘THE CONFIDENT WOMAN’ FELLOWSHIP
Living Water Healing Center, 230 Livingston Ave. (Manor Heights), Staten Island, NY, hosts “The Confident Woman,” Mondays, 10:30 a.m. A time of refreshing, prayer, and fellowship. Call (718) 876-5860, e-mail lwsc@livingwatermin.com, or visit www.livingwatermin.com.

‘VALUE-PACKED PARENTING’ SERIES
Grace and Truth Chapel, 131 Fardale Ave., Mahwah, NJ, hosts the free video series, “Value-Packed Parenting,” every other month. For parents, grandparents, and family members. Upcoming segments include: Sun., Oct. 11, 2 p.m.: “How To Listen So Kids Will Talk and How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” with guest speaker author Dr. Kevin Leman; Sun., Dec. 6, 2 p.m.: topic TBA. Call (201) 327-6226, e-mail gtchapel@juno.com, or visit www.gtchapel.org.
  

COFFEE HOUSES
WEEKLY

’96 WEST’
Located at 96 West Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ, the ’96 West cafe is open daily for food and beverages. Live Christian bands perform on weekends. Call (201) 785-9940 or visit www.ninetysixwest.com.

CONNECTIONS CAFÉ
Connections Café coffeehouse, 18 Turntable Junction, Flemington, NJ, presents live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, 7 p.m. Call (908) 782-1790 or visit www.connectionscafe.biz.
THE WELL
Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ, presents “The Well,” for ages 18-29, Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Features: worship, fellowship, and teaching. “Let’s come together at ‘the well’–a place to find something deeper.” Coffeehouse following. Call (908) 322-9300.

MONTHLY

CAFÉ URBANA
Urban Mission, 505 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ, hosts Cafe Urbana for senior high and college students on the third Friday of the month, 8 p.m.-12 midnight. Features: live music and affordable light menu including smoothies and blended coffee drinks. Free admission. Talented, Christ-centered musicians wanted. Call (201) 217-4253.

ETERNAL PERKS COFFEE HOUSE
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Rd., Middletown, NJ, hosts the Eternal Perks Coffee House every third Friday of the month. Features: live music and refreshments. Call (860) 346-2641 or visit www.gracemiddletown.org.

KINGDOM KAFE
The Kingdom Kafe is held at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ, usually on the third Saturday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Free-will offering received. Call (973) 616-5640 or visit www.hiswordministries.org.

THE SHEPHERD’S HOUSE COFFEE HOUSE
The Shepherd’s House Coffee House is held the third Saturday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3139 Rt. 516, Old Bridge, NJ. Admission: $5 at the door. Age 10 and under admitted free. Call Kathy at (732) 888-2760, e-mail: theshepherdsplace@yahoo.com, or visit: www.lc-goodshepherd.org.

THE UNDERGROUND CAFÉ
Living Hope Community Church, 720 Summit Ave., Hackensack, NJ, hosts The Underground Café on the second Friday of the month, 8-11 p.m. Features: live Christian music. Refreshments available. $5 cover. Call (201) 343-0075 or visit www.thecafeunderground.com.

URBAN FLAVA
Paterson Gospel Church, “The CafĂ© Church,” hosts “Urban Flava: Encountering God through the Arts,” on the last Saturday of the month, 7:30-11 p.m., at 185 6th Ave. (4th Floor), Paterson, NJ. Admission (includes refreshments): $5. Call Patti at (973) 225-0740, e-mail pattiok@hotmail.com, or visit www.thecafechurch.org.

AGAPE FELLOWSHIP CAFE
Agape Fellowship Café, 59-02 Summerfield St. (corner of Forest Ave.), Ridgewood, NY, is held the first Friday of the month, 8-12 p.m. Live music and food. Admission: $5. Call (347) 247-7848 or e-mail iris6673@myway.com.
JERICHO CAFÉ
Jericho CafĂ© singles’ ministry, 910 Richmond Rd., Staten Island, NY, is open the third Saturday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+. Free admission. Dollar menu. Door prize. Call (718) 273-5850 or visit www.cpc900.com/jericho.htm.

POTTER’S WHEEL COFFEE HOUSE
The Potter’s Wheel Coffee House, 910 Richmond Rd., Staten Island, NY, is open the first Saturday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Ages 12+. Free admission. Refreshments. Free-will offering received. Call (718) 273-5850 or visit www.cpc900.com/potters.htm.