Holy Trinity Lutheran plans polka service
HERMITAGE — A polka worship service in memory of John Krizanscic is planned for 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Road. Holy Communion will be served and available to all baptized Christians.
Unity Presbyterian having praise, worship service
LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHIP — A service of praise and worship led by the music group “... and Friends” is set for 11 a.m. Sunday in Unity Presbyterian Church at Greenfield, 1857 Mercer-West Middlesex Road. Patriotic songs will be included.
Members of the host church are members of the group. Jane Bartholomew plays piano; Sharon Burns, keyboard; and Bill Simon, harmonica. Also in the group: Chris Lewis, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, New Vernon Township; guitar; Barbara Miller, Faith Presbyterian Church, Hermitage, flute; and Greg Vanderveen, Mercer United Methodist Church, bass guitar. Info: 724-981-2377.
Campground ministry speakers announced
PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — Scheduled speakers in July at the Christian Associates of the Shenango Valley’s campground ministry at Shenango River Lake Campground are:
Sunday: Wayne Byers, West Middlesex; July 12: George Gerhart, First United Methodist Church, Sharon; July 19: John Grandy, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hermitage; and July 26: Carol Lysle, Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, Perry Township. Info: 724-528-3662 or 724-977-0641.
St. Paul’s UCC to preach letter of James
HERMITAGE — In honor of the 500th birthday of Protestant Reformer John Calvin, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., will follow Calvin’s example and preach from cover to cover through a book of the Bible this summer.
“How to Really Trust in God” is a practical look at what it means to be a Christian, based on the New Testament letter of James. The first sermon in the series will be Sunday. A luncheon will follow.
Community Baptist sets musical benefit program
FARRELL — A musical benefit is planned for 4 p.m. Sunday in Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave. Men of Judah male chorus of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sharon will be featured. Hezekiah King, 5, of Pentecostal House of Prayer in Farrell, also will sing and Minister Aaron Griffin of Youngstown will be a guest. Proceeds will benefit the host church’s building fund.
Sonshiners Quartet slated at Church of God
TRANSFER — Sonshiners Quartet will give a concert at 6:30 p.m. July 11 in Church of God, 1013 Rutledge Road.
Compiled by Lisa Mehler, Herald editorial assistant
Religion
Church Briefs from July 3, 2009
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Are we terminal generation? Signs suggest so; are you ready?
America is being threatened on all fronts. But is anyone even paying attention? Our very way of life as we know it is at stake. As Jesus revealed the future of the world to His disciples and the future church in Matthew 24, the disciples asked Jesus three critical questions concerning the future.
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To cure our ills, we should reflect unity in our community
I write this on that special and official day that we honor the remarkable ministry and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And by the time you read this, I will have had the privilege of addressing those gathered in West Middlesex for the Christian Unity Service, sponsored by the Christian Associates of the Shenango Valley.
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Christmas lights gone, but would you be a light in dark times?
“Wow! Look at all the beautiful lights” was something we heard in our car driving through downtown Sharon and the surrounding communities during Christmas. For my family, John 1:4-5 says it: “The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.”
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Blessing of Water outdoors 1st time
Area Orthodox churches will gather on the banks of the Shenango River in downtown Sharon to perform the Blessing of Water at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Blessings from God come with obedience to Him
I can't imagine how frustrated God must become when He watches us strut around like a Bantam rooster as we allow our pride to get the best of us.
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A plea like that of David: God, this year please change my life
Whenever we enter into the psalms, it feels like we are entering holy ground. We are entering a person’s inner sanctum. But, to enter the inner sanctum of a person confessing his sin to God is a place we are never allowed. The exception to the rule is Psalm 51.
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Words can be cheap, but the right words have the power to save
My attendance at a recent Veterans’ Day program placed me within earshot of some words that characterized not only that gathering, but also provided some rich food for thought. Referring to veterans past and present, a speaker said, “We will never forget your sacrifice for us.”
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Grinch had it right: Christmas doesn’t come from a store
December marks the beginning of winter which, to the joy of many children (and child-like adults), means the beginning of the snow season. And speaking of children, December is when we celebrate the saint of children – Saint Nicholas, known more commonly in the West as Father Christmas, Santa Claus. And if we spend this cold winter month in the quiet embrace of our families, then we end it with a bang.
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Giving thanks is oft times overlooked on Thanksgiving
One has to admit that Thanksgiving has grown into quite an important and beautiful holiday since back in 1863 when President Lincoln first proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. However, I believe that in too many homes the one thing that is missing from the Thanksgiving table is prayer and moments of discussion of the various blessings of life which enabled us to reach this day.
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The good and bad about the Wall Street protesters
They may have left the front page, at least most days, at least for now. But they most certainly have not left Zuccotti Park in Manhattan’s financial district. It seems that the Occupy Wall Street protesters, who’ve inspired similar acts of civil disobedience around the country and overseas, advocate some sort of direct government intervention, to “level” the economic playing field.
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