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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We are part way there, but don’t allow destination to eclipse journey
Today is Day 42 if you are counting. It is 42 days since we left Egypt. We have seven more days to go. Seven more days until we will camp at the foot of Mount Sinai and prepare ourselves to receive the Ten Commandments on the 50th day.
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Churches eyeing exit
A total of 17 churches in the Shenango Presbytery have withdrawn from the Presbyterian Church (USA) or are considering doing so, all over ongoing issues including the denomination’s decision to ordain gay and lesbian pastors. Two have already voted to leave.
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St. Paul’s UCC to mark 150 years
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., will celebrate its 150th year of ministry on May 20 with a special worship service and banquet.
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Prayer is power, but is it your steering wheel or spare tire?
Dutch Christian and Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom once asked this searching question: Is God your steering wheel or your spare tire? We might well substitute “prayer” for “God” in the inquiry.
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Apostle Paul would not be considered a success today
You know, I think we have what it means to be a success a little confused. I think we equate it to one of those models on the front of a glamor magazine – just the right weight, no blemishes anywhere, a smile whiter than snow.
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Cross walk covers 2 cities
A group of local men are going a long way to be involved in the 3rd Annual Men’s Rally in the Valley on May 5 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown.
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For 50 days ... for eternity: Why don’t we pick up when God calls?
Most Christians attended church Easter Sunday. It’s what we do. We celebrate that exquisite moment in salvation history when Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, rose from the dead, conquering sin, evil and death itself. Glory to God!
We also welcome visitors and others who rarely attend other than Christmas and Easter. And we wonder, what happens the rest of the year?
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In words and pictures
A minister and his son combined words and pictures to create 26 portraits of Christ, and now those portraits are available in their new book.
“Portraits of the Christ” is the first collaborative printed project for Rev. Sperry Hogue, the semi-retired associate minister of Hermitage Church of Christ, and his son Nathan Hogue, a mental health therapist at George Junior Republic in Grove City. -
Whole lotta shaking goin’ on: Based on Bible, God’s at work
Does trouble lie ahead for us? I would suggest some possible happenings. You be the judge.
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St. Patrick must have wondered what lesson God was teaching
Have you ever wondered what God is up to in your life? Maybe you have felt frustrated that things weren’t going the way you would want. Or you wonder if God is hearing your prayers or even notices your problems. At times like these we can learn a thing or two from St. Patrick.
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