Walker Family in concert at Lebanon Presbyterian
LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHIP — The Tom Walker Family will give a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road (Route 318).
New & Living Way to hold men’s services
FARRELL — “Reflecting the Image of God” men’s services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday in New and Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 927 Lee Ave.
Guest speakers are Elder Terrence Harrison of Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farrell; and Pastor James McKeithan of Second Baptist Church, Sharpsville.
Service slated to mark Vincent U.M. renovations
JACKSON CENTER — Consecration Sunday for the newly renovated Vincent United Methodist Church is planned during the 10 a.m. service Sunday in the church at 20 Walnut St.
Special guest for the service will be the Rev. George Porter, the denomination’s Franklin District superintendent.
The public is welcome. A luncheon will follow.
Young men’s organization to visit St. Paul’s
HERMITAGE — A group from the Order of DeMolay, a Masonic-related organization for young men, will visit St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., for their annual Devotional Day at 11 a.m. Sunday.
The young men will help the Rev. David Williamson, a DeMolay alumnus, in leading the worship service. Alumni and anyone interested in learning more about the group are welcome to attend.
Teens to present passion play at Fatima-St. Ann’s
FARRELL — The Teen Chorale of the Tri-County Children’s Institute will present a musical Passion play at 2 p.m. Sunday in Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann’s Church, 601 Roemer Blvd.
“Why Must He Die?” is a meditation through music, drama and liturgical dance on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The 24-member cast includes students from junior high school through college from 18 schools. They will give 13 performances in churches of various denominations during Lent.
An good-will offering will be received at the door.
Special services slated at Community Baptist
FARRELL — Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave., will hold special services the next two Sundays.
At 4 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor of Valley Baptist Church, Farrell, will speak, accompanied by his choir and congregation.
At 4 p.m. March 21, a drama, “The Word in Living Color,” will be presented. It focuses on John the Baptist and the ministry of Christ, His baptism and miracles, the road to Calvary and His resurrection. Characterizations will be given by Minister Jimmy Hosey, Minister Tony King and a cast from other churches, and narrated by the Rev. Ernest Saunders.
All are invited to attend to the services.
Evening, district services at Greater Mount Zion
FARRELL — The Rev. Leon Avery Jr. and his choir and congregation of Bethlehem Baptist Church will be guests for a 6 p.m. Sunday service in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd.
On Tuesday, the Beaver Valley and Erie districts will hold a combined service at 7 p.m. in Greater Mount Zion church. Guest speaker will be Bishop James M. Foster, McKeesport prelate of the Church of God in Christ for Western Pennsylvania.
Theme is “Great God, Great Vision and Great Accomplishments.” The district choir and praise team will sing.
Rev. Hunt to speak at I.H.S. Lenten service
HERMITAGE — The Rev. David Hunt, pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church in Greenfield, will be guest speaker for the fourth Lenten service at I.H.S. Gospel Ministries, 786 Karen Lane. Service time is 7 p.m. Sunday.
A love offering will be received.
Pentecostal House of Prayer slates revival
FARRELL — “Feed My Sheep” is the theme for a revival Sunday through March 20 in Pentecostal House of Prayer, 725 Fruit Ave. Services are at 4 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Scheduled speakers are Bishop Joseph McNeal, Sunday; Pastor Keith Banks, Monday; Minister Reda Jordan, Tuesday; Rev. Sandra Green, Wednesday; Rev. Walter Stewart, Thursday; Minister Roy Jordan, Friday; and Pastor Banks, Saturday.
Handbells concert, guest speaker at Central church
HERMITAGE — Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, will welcome Sue Garten for a handbells concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
She is a visually-impaired Christian from Slippery Rock who has ministered extensively in the area. Refreshments will follow.
On March 21, the Rev. William Allen, regional minister of the Christian Church in Pennsylvania, will speak at a 7 p.m. Lenten service.
An offering will be received and the public is welcome to both services. Info: 724-347-1703.
ACTS Easter cantata slated in area churches
BUTLER — Butler County-based singers and musicians performing as ACTS (Adoring Christ Thru Song) will present their Easter cantata, “The Offer Still Stands,” at 7 p.m. Sunday in Tower Presbyterian Church, 248 S. Broad Street, Grove City.
Karen Rudge to speak at Christian Assembly
GREENVILLE — Greenville Christian Assembly, 111 Main St., will hold a women’s ministries meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday featuring Karen Rudge of Bill Rudge Ministries of Hermitage. She will share her testimony and speak from the Word of God.
Refreshments will be served. The church is handicapped-accessible.
Youngstown quintet at St. John’s Episcopal
SHARON — St. John’s Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St., will present the fourth of its Lenten Meditation-Recitals at noon Tuesday.
The program will open with a carillon prelude, followed by the meditation and recital by Youngstown Fine Arts Brass Quintet. The group has performed throughout eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania for more than 20 years. The quintet has been featured artists at Westminster, Grove City and Allegheny colleges, and played with the Shenango Valley Chorale, among other venues and events.
The program is free. A light lunch will be served.
Revival services at New Life Covenant
SHARON — Revival services are scheduled for Thursday through March 20 in New Life Covenant Church, 807 Spruce Ave. Guest revivalist will be Elder Richard Allen Walker Sr. from Hubbard will speak on the theme of “Love, Commitment & Teamwork.” He preaches healing deliverance, including of drug and alcohol addiction.
Singers will minister nightly.
Communion breakfast at Fatima-St. Ann’s
FARRELL — The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann Church, Farrell, will have its annual Parish Communion Breakfast following the 9 a.m. Mass on March 21 in Fatima Hall, 1225 Union St.
The Rev. John S. Lynch, retired pastor of St. Bartholomew’s Church, Sharpsville, will speak, with the Man of the Year Award to be presented to Rev. Donald E. Berdis, church pastor.
Advance tickets are available from society members at the Saturday and Sunday Masses this weekend; or call the rectory at 724-346-3359 or 724-342-3908. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. No tickets will be sold at the door.
‘Messiah in the Passover’ set for Sharon Alliance
SHARON — “Messiah in the Passover” will be presented by Chosen People Ministries in Sharon Alliance Church, 53 S. Oakland Ave., at 7 p.m. March 25. It is a vivid demonstration showing how Jesus fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover.
A love offering will be received. Info: 724-347-1662.
Fire and police chaplains training scheduled here
HERMITAGE — Advanced training for fire chaplains, police chaplains, and clergy will be offered in Hermitage on May 24 and 25.
The course, “Pastoral Crisis Intervention 1,” will be taught by Missouri Fire Chaplains Corps Vice President Ed Hatcher at Hermitage Fire Department Station 3. This is the second year the Hermitage Fire Department has offered training for chaplains, and the first year the Hermitage Police Department is sponsoring a class for police chaplains. Last year’s basic fire chaplain course graduated 35 prospective and new chaplains from five states.
A brochure and registration form is available at www.HermitageFire.com or by phoning St. Paul’s United Church of Christ at 724-342-2310. The Rev. David Williamson, pastor of St. Paul’s, is chaplain of both the Hermitage Fire Department and Hermitage Police Department.
