May 2010

Samantha's "Li'l Bit Of Heaven " 287 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, Long Island, NY. (631)262-1212. Web site: http://samanthaslilbitofheaven.org Evenings include dessert and unlimited coffee/tea. Various events most days of the week.

Safe Haven Café, 701 New Hampshire Ave., Somers Point NJ 08244 (Behind Burger King on Rt.9). Café phone: (609) 601-1299. email: Ruben@SafeHavenCafe.comWeb site: www.safehavencafe.com Artist bios on Web site. This is a ministry of 5 radio stations, 4 books stores, 1 recording studio and 7 churches. Open every Saturday night. Love offering unless otherwise noted. Doors open 7 PM; starts 8 PM. Find Safe Haven Café on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Safe-Haven-Cafe/122679693670
saturday, may 1–Trevor Gordon Hall
saturday, may 8–Tribu 12 and Grand Opening of patio!
saturday, may 14-15–cafe closed for Kairos program
saturday, may 22–Earthen Vessel
saturday, may 29–cafe closed

New Hope Cafe at True Vine Christian Fellowship, 1031 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310 (West Brighton area). (718) 876-7680. email: truevinenewhopecafe2003@yahoo.com Open every Saturday night. Begins at 8:00 PM. Love offering. Coffee and cake served.

Holy Grounds Bookstore & Cafe, 2201 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731. (732) 845-2999. Web: www.holygrounds.biz Open every Friday and Saturday night starting at 8 PM. Free admission.

Gabriel's Cafe at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 N. Main St., Marlboro, NJ. (732) 946 4487. Email: kwolck@optonline.net 7:30–10:30 PM. Meets every 3rd Friday. Love offering.

Revival Fire Bookstore and Cafe, 440-442 Main St. Paterson, NJ 07501. (973) 689-6778. Email: revivalfirepub@aol.com Hosted by King of Kings Worship Ministries. The cafe runs every Friday 10 PM –1 AM. There is always a live band, never a cover charge except when noted for special events.

The Eden Café at Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center, 2707 Main St. Sayreville, NJ 08872. (732) 727.9500. Young adults–18 and up. Every Friday 8 PM: Word, Worship and Fellowship – free admission. Every 3rd Friday 8 PM: Live Performances / DJ / Food / Fellowship. $5 admission.

Kingdom Roadhouse, 1665 Whitehall Ave., Allentown PA. (610) 217-0678. Web: www.kingdom-roadhouse.org Worship service for motorcyle enthusiasts meets every Friday evening. Bikers and non-bikers welcome. Once a month we will have a coffeehouse setup, with live music (re-birth of Abba Java Coffeehouse). Starts 7 PM.

Hope Center Cafe, 110 Cambridge Ave., Jersey City, NJ.  (201) 705-9139.  Email: veronica@cityhopecenter.org Open daily 7 AM–10 PM or later.  Lattes, paninis, soups, wraps, and smoothies available.  WiFi access, art gallery, Christian atmosphere and fireplace.

saturday, may 8–A Branch in the Vine Coffee House at A Branch in the Vine Ministries, 955 Route 6, Shohola, PA 18458.  (570) 296-9930. Web: abranchinthevine.org Doors open 6:30 PM; Starts 7 PM. Coffee, tea and refreshments. Love Offering. Come see Chris and Art.

saturday, may 8–Fusion Cafe at Butler Community Church, 188 Kiel Ave., Butler, NJ. (973) 838-1027. Web: www.ButlerCommunityChurch.org Starts 7 PM. $5 admission. Dessert & coffee. Come see Oracle.

friday, may 14–Abba Java Coffee House at Levittown Church of God, 571 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA 19054. Held every 2nd Friday, September – June. Totally free – free refreshments and door prizes also. 8–10 PM. Web: www.levittowncog.org For info or to perform, contact Jim Thompson at jimmybrenda@comcast.net Come see praise & worship leaders Ed and Chris from Delaware County and Prayzym5 from New Jersey.

saturday, may 15–Open Door Cafe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. (845) 782-5600 (church). Contact Colleen McNulty at (845) 782-8904 for details and directions or Email joecoll@optonline.net Meets 2nd Saturday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments, fellowship and praise to our God.  Love offering. Come see Lisa of Shining River.

saturday, may 15–Cafe Kinetic,100 Buckingham Drive, Willingboro, NJ, 08046. Web: myspace.com/binchrist Email: lp.brothersinchrist@gmail.com Sponsored by Brothers in Christ, a Christian company providing positive imagery through innovative clothing. Doors open 6 PM; starts 7:15 PM. Admission: $10. Come see Freshfire.

saturday, may 15–The Stoop at Church For All Nations, 417 West 57th Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues), New York, NY 10019. (212) 333-5583. Email: musicforum@cfan.net Web: www.TheStoopNY.com and www.Facebook.com/TheStoopNY and Church For All Nations Starts 8 PM. Presented by Music Forum of Church For All Nations. The Stoop is an informal concert series featuring various genres such as blues, jazz, gospel, indie, pop, folk, and more in a casual, social atmosphere. Music in The Stoop music series is performed by Christians who are musicians of primarily secular music. Between sets artists speak about various things including the process of songwriting from their unique, Christian perspective. The Stoop is designed to reach in a non-threatening way, not to preach aggressively. Quality music and quality relationships are key. Doors open 7:30 PM; starts 8 PM. Low priced concessions including snacks, soft drinks, beer, and wine – everything is under $4! Admission free, suggested donation $12. Come see Soul, Pop, Indie Rock, and Acoustic music by Tabitha Fair, Sean McClowry, and Monica Allison.

monday, may 17–Lost Dogs House Concert, East Brunswick, NJ. Lost Dogs, comprised of Christian musicians Terry Taylor, Michael Roe, Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong, have released 10 eclectic albums of traditional American music (country, folk, blues, and rock). All members also lead other cutting-edge Christian bands: Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies, The77s, and The Choir. The Lost Dogs are on tour this spring, playing large churches and Summer festivals, but people in Central Jersey can hear them in the intimate setting of a house concert in East Brunswick, NJ. Show starts 7 PM. Tickets are $20 and very limited. For more info on The Lost Dogs and this show, visit www.thelostdogs.com. To buy tickets, visit: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeslyb9/lostdogsconcert

friday, may 21–Souled Out Coffeehouse – Regular Season Finale at Life Victory Church, 7501 Frankford Ave (corner of Shelmire), Philadelphia, PA. (267) 701-2116 Email: sound4ministry@gmail.com 7:30–10 PM. Love offering. Free gourmet coffee and tea from Great Awakenings Café! Come see Ken Perry and Paul Raucci.

saturday, may 22–Trinity Cafe at First Methodist Church of Belmar, 503 7th Avenue (7th Ave. and D Street), Belmar, NJ 07719. (732) 681-1385. Starts 7:30 PM. Come see Oracle.

saturday, may 22–Oasis Singles Summer Kickoff at First Evangelical Free Church, 6501 Sixth Ave. (at 66th St.), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY 11220. (718) 836-0029. Starts 6 PM. Join hundreds of Christian singles 21 and over, from all walks of life from throughout the tri-state area for an fun evening of food, live music, and fellowship. A hot Italian buffet dinner and dessert will be served. Guest speaker Dick Purnell will share a message entitled "Understanding The Opposite Sex." He has addressed audiences throughout the United States, Canada and eleven other countries, as well as authoring twelve books, including Finding A Lasting Love, Building A Relationship That Lasts and Free To Love Again. Admission is $15 at the door. No need to reserve tickets ahead of time. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free parking. For directions, visit www.CompleteinChrist.com

saturday, may 22–DeBows Coffee House at DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Rt. 571 and Rt. 537 (across from the side entrance to Jackson Outlet Mall), Jackson, NJ. (732) 928-4475. Web: www.Debowsumc.org Coffeehouse open every 4th Saturday. Starts 7 PM. Free admission; donations welcome. If interested in performing, call the church at (732) 928-4475 or Email Rev. Betty Gibbons at gibbonsdb@optonline.net to register. Come see Legacy by Right, plus Open Mic.

saturday, may 22–Cross Café at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1624 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. (718) 236-1197. Email: thecross316@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/The-Cross-Cafe/223984473377 Brand new cafe with relaxed candle-lit atmosphere where the gospel is proclaimed, your walk is challenged and relationships are cultivated. Coffee, tea and refreshments, all free of charge. Love offering taken for band. Open every 4th Saturday 7:00–10:00 PM. May 22nd, The Cross Café will be outdoors, weather permitting, for a night filled with music under the stars! Check out his Eric G's music at http://www.ericgsounds.com. Come see Eric G.

sunday, may 23–Folk/Gospel Coffeehouse at Point Pleasant Baptist Church, 35 River Rd., Point Pleasant, PA. Starts 7 PM. (215) 297-5047. Love offering. Delicious desserts and coffee will be served, in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Music will be a selection of humorous, original, and cover tunes, many with a Gospel flavor, some not. Come see Chip Mergott & Annie Bauerlein and special guests.

sunday, may 30–The Barbaric Bean, 48 Main Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ 07756. (732) 775-8500. 8–10 PM. Coffee, refreshments and snacks available at this sidewalk cafe. Come see Raphael and Aly.