Christian artist performs Feb. 17
Violin virtuoso Jaime Jorge will play a free Christian concert at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Heritage Baptist Church, 5527 S.E. Jenne Road, Portland.
The artist, who has played in 40 countries and released 16 albums, will play music ranging from favorite hymns to contemporary praise songs.
Born and raised in Cuba, Jorge left medical school in 1996 to pursue music ministry full time.
For more information, call 503-661-7894.
Israel solidarity event Feb. 26
Christian United for Israel is sponsoring A Night to Honor Israel at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Portland.
Middle East expert Yoram Ettinger, a consultant to Israeli Cabinet members, the Knesset Foreign Affair and Defense Committee and United States legislators and staff, will speak on The U.S./Iran/Israel Triangle and the Boiling Arab Street.
The event is intended to show solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people and promote understanding between Christians and Jews.
For more information, visit cufi.org under events.