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Show M D A I L Y .Saturday, September Religious video game makers hope to push nonviolent products into mainstream market person shooter game, has sold 3 or 4 million copies in a $6.9 bfl- KNIGHT WOOER NEWSPAPERS hem industry, said William Hop, shoot, duck and pray, Harms, senior editor for "PC d The odds facing Gamer," a magazine that revideo game developers are ports on and reviews games. But many faith-base- d game nothing short of overwhelming as they try to enter the maincompanies believe they can be thenext crossover success. A stream marketplace. "Left Behind game, for in-With a focus on eliminating violent content, religious game stance, is set to be released in makers' digital heroes strike 2006, a publicist said. Others are with the power of God and heal decidedly niche. Jewish Software produces the educational with Scripture reading. game "Matzah Man," which Developers are banking on combines the Torah with the the success of religious enter-- , classic "Pac-Maarcade game. tainment, the "Left Behind" "Christian music was in the books and Mel Gibson's The , same place 15 years ago" when Passion of the Christ," to open it was shunned by retailers, said . retailers' eyes to their market. "Rather than fight it, religious Jeff Dotson, vice president of folks are now trying to offer al-- " Lifeline Studios in Lancaster, ternative venues for both conTexas, which develops Christian tent and technology," said games for children. David Batstone, a theology and "Today it's a booming indusethics professor at the Universitry," Dotson said. "Christian gaming is going to go that way ty of San Francisco. The early results are mixed in as well" One challenge is that many a market of about 40 faith-base-d . faith-basetitles are available titles. The PC game "Cate, only in Christian bookstores chumen," one of the not a place where most hardChristian titles, has moved core gamers shop. 70,000 copies at $19.95. By comparison, a blockbuster . Another is cash, Dotson said. Dotson's video game features a violent first- like "Half-LifeDarren Barbee faith-base- d best-sellin- g ," Baptist PROVO Pastor Rhett Dur-fe- e will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, 1144 W. Columbia Lane. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Midweek Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday. First Baptist Church in Provo provided food for 230 needy families on Aug. 27. It also pro- PROVO Pastor Joshua Harding will speak on "A Passion for the Word" at 11 am Sunday at Provo Bible Church, 1449 W. 1150 South. Sunday 2 school, 10 a.m. Info: Charlie Church Mouse, who guides chOdren through Bible stories and, occasionally, target practice with the sling that stew I USS Badoeng vided restrooms at the food drop. Toilet paper and paper towels are needed; individuals interested in donating these items, please call the church. Info: 374- - The game has sold domestically and in Australia and Eng- - , land. But, developed by a three-ma-n team that does all the programming, artwork and marketing, it is largely unknown. "The scope of what we're doing is still very small in mainson to multimilliQn-doIla- r stream games, Dotson said. But faith-base-d software developers continue to search for new ways to enter the mainstream market. Recently, about 100 developers met at the Christian Game Developers Conference in Portland, Ore., to discuss game distribution and pub- Sunday at Provo Christian fel427-449- 8489 Community PasPLEASANT GROVE tor Sam Coleman will speak at 1 1 a.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, 344 E. Center St. Sunday school, 10 am. Midweek Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Info: OREM Rev. Charles Hines will speak on "A Mother's Mis- - am guided Request" at Sunday at Orem Community Church, 130 N. 400 East. Adult Bible discussion group, 9:30 am Children's Sunday school, 10 am Info: 2250067 I n A 14 AMAZING WEEKS OF AWESOMENESS 30-0- I 801 Cinemarti 12871 tffd ,fcGiiem AMERICAN FORK 715 West 180 Nortti uwmf fx f i 4CERA 745 So St! mike97ttifrryeastem.com or m it - $ 912 Garten W. Sis Lincoln High School, Orem, will celebrate its 65th year reunion at 1 p.m. Sept 8, at Provo Marriott Hotel. Info: 373-48- 1 7, Provo High School, will celebrate its 55th year reunion at 6 p.m. Sept 9, at Riverside Country Club, Provo. Info: 798-833-1 I Class of 1959, Provo High School, will celebrate its 45th year reunion on Sept 18 from noon to 3 p.m at Kiwanis Park and 6 p.m. at Riverside Country Club. Info: 345-274- 5 ' iftwl' . . iwjroin., . k OfEEMfeito ' " ' Nrt nwny rt fc' pxw.n 1 feite., If yov or a friend ui - .of T;'U tymptomx, .y.lcioti first, then - cs3 far I" of mfa 'txl 4 call . ?i &k4$totifier tandkjs and bormefpt; are for sale. "Flours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Info: 852-660- 9 FASCINATING WOMAN: "Fascinating Womanhood" meetings will be held beginning in September. Lessons and activities will be based on the book under the direction of author Helen Andelin and local leaders. Info: 373-977- 5 QUILT CHALLENGE: The first Quilt Challenge will take place September 2005. Register at Utah State Fair's 150th anniversary celebration. Quilt Challenge fabric, along with the complete rules and an entry form, will be available between Sept 9 at the fair, located at the Utah State Fairpark, 1 55 N. 1000 West Salt Lake City. Quitters will be invited to create a quilt with the challenge fabric that shows the uniqueness of the Utah spirit GRANTS, UTAH ARTS: Utah Arts fit For help No dues or fees. 224-838- Utah Pioneers Historical Museum, 500 N. 500 West Provo, is open tours and research. Toob, household implements, dishes, toys, dolls, clothing, photographs, furniture and books are on display. ; : Handmade quilts, baby blankets j. 5f00 3 DUP MUSEUM: The Daughters of ;,v - Permits!) cut fuetwood and posts or poles for personal use will be sokt through Sept 24 for Uinta National Forest Cost $10 per cord. Contactlhe forest supervisor's office at 88 W. 100 North, Provo from 8 a.nt to 5 p.m. Atonday through Friday. Info: 342- - . Info: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: FUELWOOD: or. iDE Council providesrants to non-proorganizations to assist with art projects that have impact on communities. Application deadlines: Oct 1. Info: (801)236-7550- - t WAR "HTNTED.r""" V -- fK. it? ory ,. h your: gv u o frw consvtafon. ieioni can t if , , VBrauintMovo UOOtonGaM ' r Now I Playing! Ktimtj I am m TMIinrVWC STMIVM turn ,JG!i?S."l'- mm HOT I ; MKMCAnraiw 715NMtUONogi wynnsotmu 49K Nam bVwwd Or. CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES FOR waiersardenso WH.GKtma. SHOWTIMES. cnnuiii COIEMUIIIT TON! CEXTK liNTomaimciui th-k- lu-n- msm smmt mftmm sium mm J- ? NOVO 3mi.rHMiistniKmr in-i- CINEMMKIT UIERICAHFOM IIS WEST IN Will STRretr TflEATRB II ' RXTEI CAUSERS !12W.tMDEII H.niASUI mmm MUSICAL 607-109- not in. fjS rrFMTFR te a barbarapenceOcomcastnet . 01!. Ois a ' OAS Ropes will offer a retreat to strengthen relaOAS is at tionships on Oct 3606 W. Center St'Provo. Cost or www.das-ropes.n- et $75. Into.5 373-889- 7 . needed for Utah County Art Board. Volunteers will plan and manage monthly exhibits. Both artists and ts who have a strong interest in fine arts are invited, 794-019- , from Sept 14 through Jan. 1 7. Sponsored by Emerson-Smit- h . College, the program will include two shows 'Alice in Wonderland" and "Cinderella," plus instruction in voice, dance and acting. The Little Brown theater, 251 S. Main COUPLES RETREAT: Culture of Peace," a training pro- gram in nonviolence, willme Sept 2 in Salt Lake City, ids sponsored by Peace and Justice Commissions of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah, Roman Catholic Diocese and Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Cost $100. Info: (801) jitii fhof plogufl vi ympjcm way inctud .odadhw, tension ht :?l(f lactam ., 484-196- 5 Pastor Scott Seder win speak on "Life of David" at 11 am Sunday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 255 S. 700 East. Evening worship, 7 pm 0 each Sunday. Info: (801) or www.christpres.net. fcw.ned Arts and Technology Symposium will be 2 at Ujiiversity of Sept30-Oc- t Utah. Info: www.artstechsympo- ofwrww PROGRAM: PEACE TRAINING: "Creating , www.centerstagep.com MR SYMPOSIUM: , Recreation Department will offer youth cheerleading with registra tion by Sept 7. Into: 229-7- 1 54 PROVO ltt Rek Si.J jhouMtn " 6: Living Legends p.m. Wednesdays. Info: or YOUTH THEATRE: villa Playhouse Youth Theatre program will run caterers, honeymoon retreats, florists, cakes and reception centers are the focus at the gala from 2-p.m. Sept 21 and 10 a.m.-- 7 p.m. Sept 22 at South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. $5. Info: www.utahbridegala.com 5238. Evening programs at 7:30 p.m. are as follows: Sept 4: Making Tacks: Signs of Wildlife . Youth ages 8 will train four months in acting, vocal performance and dance at Center Stage Youth Performers, then perform in 'Great Expectations." Classes are BRIDE & GROOM GALA: Jewelers, SlwrrZi': r "Jv VV-- f presents Niou' re a Good Man, Charlie Brow Lmr lf, 1 9 J7. f 3 r linn October V - s - i i.. 1wo-r-oCraig L Ziering, D.O., iat reinvent (be microscope used in Mkrosoaptc Follicular Unit Craning, todayi moK t aaajraaysK Mcftidays) special tipptr rmgScft ' Dinrjer ' $ 1 0.uppp addition. Semd at Bp'p'r 2i hr, advafkejl Re m D discount admission from either Thanlugiving Poim Gardens or Thanksgiving Point Muteum of Ancient Life. advanced procedure, to give you up 3000 grata and 7000 hain in one session. Hut ' more kair traaspiaated at one time dua ever before pottibie. And, with that modi of your own hair growing in again, the result are rhidcer, softer and more rtaturaL land 25 j www iMiiiimnl,( ZIERING MEDICAL St, Provo www.csmtc.com ne Qtoott Vidi (bnmpb 93SM. Cnifsa 1 CoaroBATioM , pni far tf m u, people. GOING ON VACATION? Rim al the Moumia Donate your newspapers to Newspaper in Education. : jnawKx; penyrmanefs wui nxiuiuay " k'ZpmrraSriee tickets are 177 West Center tit iliiiiilb ih-- it X! adiTLr- t uddn. staden mf jmaJ- inn - 7:30ftm 5$8 ,., For sore Information call 344-292- 3 ; : MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: St, Springville. : : Mormon Tabernacle Choir Radio Broadcasts," open through Oct 17. ' Management and Master Planning Best Practices will be Sept 16-1- 7 at Utah Valley State College. Info: gram wrtri ranger at 1 0 a.m. every HISTORY and an Amateur Art open through Sept 6; 'Music and the Spoken Word Celebrating 75 Years of will give workshops Sept Info: www.wasatchtango.org. CAVE Free kids pro I; ART: New exhibits at 45 N. West Temple St, Salt Lake Crty include: "Boyd K. Packer The Lifework of MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: Demand c,..J... .t d.. of CHURCH MUSEUM acclaimed tango dancers Tomas Howlin and Chantal Dauphinais of HOMES: Park City Area Home Builders host a showcase of 20 homes in Park City, Heber and Midway for two more 2. weekends: Sept 4-- 6 and Sept Cost $10 Info: www.pcshow-caseofhomes.co- m or (435) 645-936- 3 '; www.anSeistcharities.com TANGO WORKSHOPS: Internationally SHOWCASE - ATHEISTS: Atheist Charities will empower those in need without imposing chains of religion. Info: 221-77- ETC 4-- 7 Albuquerque, N.M. Early regtstra- - ; tion: $395. mfa (505) y www.sfworkshops.com 7:30 p.m. Sept 14, Gore School of Business auditorium, Westminster College, Salt Lake City and Underground Cartooning, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, Salt Lake City. Info: www. westminstercol-lege.educulturaleven- ts I Class of 1949, . Hillerman Writers Conference: Focus on Mystery will be Nov. DIVERSITYIDENTITY: Lecture series will include Creating Identity, at 489-502- 4 ART BOARD: New board members today. V.'jJ kn-ofqvipmmr ond o ipeciof, tw. Or. Chapel, Salt Lake City Regional Medical Center, 1050 E. South Temple; Sept 9: Divine In Evenwoman: Living a Ministry, panel, Salt Lake Public Library I Class of 1939, Sept . MYSTERY WRITERS: The Tony and women's right to vote will be 7 p.m. as follows: Sept 8: Descent or the Holy Sophia, Hofy Cross Class of 1984, Payson High School, will celebrate its 20th year reunion today, at Utah Valley State College Centre Stage. RSVP to 362-769- 6 Presbyterian 4 spirituality, personal empowerment REUNIONS T1MPANOGOS hope for those'affected by same-se- x attraction is available on Sept 17-1- 8 at the 14th Annual Conference of Evergreen InterrationaL Salt Lake Crty. $10 . ' off if registered by Sept 10. Info: . WOMEN & SPIRITUALITY: Series on " . "The Da Vina Code," feminine HIGH SCHOOL PROVO Pastor Dana Brooks will speak at 4 pm Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 464 W. 3700 North. Info: 2255777 EVERGREEN (BNFERENCE Help and 5 Early Childhood Musk program is accepting applications for 2004-0- 5 school year. Three classes will be offered, which meet for one hour each Saturday from September to April. Classes are for 15 months old, 3 years and 4 years. Tuition: $250. Info: 422-320- 0 Holiday kin Hurstbome, Louisville, Ky. Info: (410) 208491 1 Lutheran ings of diikfren with disabilities gain support It's available Sept 18, Oct 16 and Nov. 20. krfo: 2219930 EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC BYU Oct www.triedaodtrue.org SPRINGVILLE Rev. Janet Riley win speak on "We Are Clay in the Master Potter's Hand" at 10:30 am Sunday at Springville Presbyterian Church, 245 S. 200 East. Fellowship hour 'will be 11:30 am. Info: 4894390 8 USS Henry B. Wilson (DOG-7- ), Sept 30-O- a 3. San Diego, Calif. Info: 13-1- 6. Council building, 310 W. 500 I PlwsaSro WATER GARDENS 22M560 '"a,Pm Ml JOJI H S&chligA.cofli 8. San Antonio, Tex Info: a SIBSHOPS: TWs program helps sw- p.m. on Monday, Friday andor Saturday at Calico Horse Artworks and Children's Museum of Creativity, 383 N. Freedom . 'Blvd. Provo. Age 3 and up, $5. Aiso sculpture rental for schools, libraries, scouts. Info: 373-300- 2 noon-- Sept ), 36 OCERMUSIC Sessions for-ag-e months are Sept 7 through Oct 26. Info: 221-99- , CREATIVE ART. Kids Creative Fun Days will last 45 minutes from (831)636-764- 6 North. Infc49 sL IPGL (DW05DO-782- I USS Canberra Ralph Bagley, president and founder of KLightning Software in Medford, Ore., said ' Christian game developers are working against a stereotype. "There's a perception out there right or wrong, it's there that because it's a Christian game, it's going to be cheesy," Bagley said. "We're erasing that image." which meets m the Women a i 1 (979)875-458- 2 lishing. PROVO Pastor Paul Olsen will speak on "The Costs of Dis- cipleship" atl0:45 am Sunday tiw""" AfOBTS WOfaXSHOP: MefvmM. Fiflerup, plein aire impressionist will teach on Tuesdays from Sept 7-and a Saturday session on Sept 25 or Oct 2. Cost $475. 657-965- 0 Mpc (435) 1 97th Signal Battalion Assn. AprilMay 2005. Texas and 848-089- 5. Kentucky. (860) Treetf WtWheChUrch fitimj vuixrru t.. Mo: 7564182 or (AS-1- I USS Rowan 10:30 785-329- 5 Fork Amphitheater. Tickets: 16. J469. wm.usslongbeaoVassDcorg USS Sperry Assn. Sept 30- Oct 2, Days Hotel Timonium, Baltimore, Md Info: (281) (866-35- dren age 14 years overcome stut- tering. Sessions are Sept 15 to 0 Oct 20. Cost $60, kifct mil . or 7 13-1- 9, Sunday at Christ Evangelical Church, 280 S. 400 East, Orem. Sunday school, 9:30 am Children's church and nursery will be available during worship service. Old Testament Challenge begins this Sunday . Info: lowship, 825 S. Freedom Blvd. 7 Provo. Info: 658-344- 16) Assn. (CVE-- 1 Airport 61 1 NW Loop 410. Info: OREM Pastor Scott McK-inne- y will speak on "This is What I Believe" at 10:45 am PROVO Pastor Joe will speak at 10 a.m. C10) Strait Las Vegas. Nev. Info: hctrottefCsticnet IUSS long Bead) CGN--9 Assn. he Hilton San Antonio Sept Goliath. Evangelical Christian Sept 12-1- MORE FLUENT SPEECH: Kids on the Move offers strategies to help chil- AKISCDUrO; American Fork Am Cound wit present 'Once On This Island at 730 p.m. on Sept 9, and 13 at the American MILITARY REUNIONS PROVO Pastor Don Poisson wifl speak on "Think on These Things" at 9:30 am Sunday at Provo Community Church, 175 N. University Ave. Info: 3750115 373-827- 2004 FY! RELIGION BRIEFING Bible i |