Pilgramages travelogue at Beloved Disciple
GROVE CITY — Church of the Beloved Disciple will present “Travelogue on the History of Religious Pilgrimages & Pope John Paul II’s Call to the Youth of the World to Pilgrimage” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The church is at 1310 Pine St. Ext.
Youth of the parish going to World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain, in August 2011, will be presenters. Spanish refreshments will be served.
Info: Marialyce Garvis, 814-786-9356.
West Side Baptist sets evening service
SHARPSVILLE — West Side Baptist Church, 17 Main St., will host a worship and song service at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Second Baptist to host Pastor Leon Avery
SHARPSVILLE — Pastor Leon Avery of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sharon will be guest speaker Sunday in Second Baptist Church, at High Street and Walnut Avenue. The Missionary Day service will be at 11:15 a.m.
East Methodist Cluster to present concert
HERMITAGE — Shenango Valley East United Methodist Church Witness Cluster is presenting Greg Vanderveen in concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in New Virginia United Methodist Church, 1100 S. Keel Ridge Road.
Vanderveen, a certified lay speaker in the Franklin District of the United Methodist Conference, features stories, scripture and music. A free-will offering will be received and refreshments served.
Noted Passionist priest to lead 3-day retreat
GREENVILLE — St. Michael Catholic Church, 76 N. High St., will hold a mission retreat by the Rev. John Collins, a noted Passionist priest, from Monday through Wednesday.
The Parish Mission’s goal is to stir the faith in God that often lies dormant in people. Rev. Collins, in a humorous, down-to-earth manner, helps people recognize the importance of developing their own “faith story” by appealing to their experiences, both positive and negative. Talks are titled “What Good is God?” on Monday, “Why Prayers Don’t Work?” on Tuesday, and “Ten Kinds of People We Don’t Have to Love” on Wednesday.
The same talks will be given at both the 9 a.m. daily Masses and the 7 p.m. evening sessions.
St. Paul’s to mark 100 years of Boy Scouts
HERMITAGE — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America on Scout Sunday, Feb. 7.
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing Scouts, Explorers, leaders, and their families are invited for coffee, juice, and donuts at 10:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.
All Scouts and leaders in uniform will receive a free patch, and Boy Scouting alumni also will receive a gift from Pastor David Williamson, who is the chaplain at Custaloga Town Scout Camp, and Boy Scout District Executive Bradley Parola.
Living Word Church to host guest pastor
HERMITAGE — The Rev. John Kowalczyk will minister Feb. 7 in Living Word Church, 1109 East St., at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services.
The Erie native, a church pastor for 25 years, is founder and director of Isaiah 61 Ministry Center in Waterford, Erie County. The teaching and training center provides prayer and inner healing to the Body of Christ. Info: www.isaiah61ministry.net
Former Muslim to head Orthodox church retreat
SHARON — A former Muslim from Indonesia-turned-Orthodox priest will head a spiritual retreat at 10 a.m. Feb. 13 in St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 389 Clark St.
The Rev. Daniel Byantoro helped bring the Orthodox faith to Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world. His work over 20 years has helped produce priests and deacons ministering there.
Rev. Byantoro will speak on Orthodox beliefs and practices. Morning prayers begin at 9.
The program includes lunch, after which guest speaker Ted Khoury will discuss holy icons.
Free-will offerings will benefit missions in Indonesia.
Retreat, marriage preparation weekend set
VILLA MARIA — Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Lawrence County is offering two programs in February.
Chocolate Retreat is scheduled for Feb. 19 through 21 and will explore the divine feminine with presenters Patricia Lenard and Sandy Kirschner of Angel Wing Ministry and enjoy chocolate treats. There is a cost and registration deadline is today.
Marriage Preparation Weekend for Engaged Couples is set for Feb. 20-21. Experienced married couples will lead the sessions. There is a cost and registration deadline is Saturday.
Info or to register: 724-964-8886 or go to www.villaprogram.org
Religion
Church Briefs from January 29, 2010
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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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