Church Briefs from March 19, 2010

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 Sunday 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.

Drama to be presented at Community Baptist

FARRELL — Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave., will present a drama, “The Word in Living Color,” at 4 p.m. Sunday. 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.

Regional minister guest at Central Christian

HERMITAGE — Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, will present the second of its Lenten evening services at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Guest speaker will be the regional minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Pennsylvania, the Rev. Dr. William Allen. The service will also feature the Chancel Choir performing “Kyrie” and Jeff Wachter and Mary Dillingham will present special music.

Info: 724-347-1703.

Ex-boxer to speak at Love Christian Center

FARRELL — Love Christian Center, 411 Hamilton Ave., will hold a special youth meeting Sunday, with Kenny “The Cobra” Sigurani, the two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world.

The King’s Kids Choir of Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle of Farrell will sing. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the speaker at 7 p.m.

Door prizes will be drawn after services for youth up to age 19.

Rudges to speak at I.H.S. Gospel Ministries

HERMITAGE — The Rev. Bill Rudge and Dr. B.J. Rudge of Bill Rudge Ministries in Hermitage will present the first of two PowerPoint messages at 7 p.m. Sunday in IHS Gospel Ministries, 786 Karen Lane.

Topics will be heaven, the millenium, the New Jerusalem and eternity.

Next sessions will be at 7 p.m. April 18, dealing with the end times.

A free-will offering will be received.

St. John’s Lenten series to conclude Tuesday

SHARON — St. John’s Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St., will present the last of its Lenten Meditations-Recitals starting at noon Tuesday. The program will open with a carillon prelude followed by the featured presentation by the Thiel College Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Michael Bray.

The Chamber Singers is an auditioned ensemble composed of 16 to 20 singers.

A light lunch will be served.

Rudges to teach on Revelation, Last Days

GREENVILLE — The Book of Revelation and the Last Days will be the topic of a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesday and March 31 in Christian Assembly, 111 Main St. Bill and BJ Rudge will team-teach the sessions.

A free-will offering will be received, and Bill Rudge’s book “The Last Days” will be given to those who attend. Refreshments will be served.

‘Messiah in the Passover’ at 2 churches next week

SHENANGO VALLEY — “Messiah in the Passover” will be presented by Chosen People Ministries at two local churches — Wednesday in Shenango Valley Baptist Church, 40 S. Neshannock Road, Hermitage, and Thursday in Sharon Alliance Church, 53 S. Oakland Ave., Sharon, both a 7 p.m. A traditional Seder table will lead to a vivid demonstration showing how Jesus fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover.

Chosen People Ministries was founded in 1894 by a Hungarian rabbi.

Info: 724-734-1648 for Shenango Valley Baptist and 724-347-1662 for Sharon Alliance.

Keelings to give concert in Emmanuel Christian

NEW VERNON TOWNSHIP — Emmanuel Christian Church, 4495 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road, will host The Keelings in concert at 7 p.m. March 27.

A free ticket along with two or more non-perishable food items are required for admission. All food collected will be donated to Lakeview Helping Hands food pantry. A free-will offering will be received. For tickets, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Keelings, P.S. Box 62, Hadley, PA 16130.

Singing Chargers to present ‘Jesus Paid it All’

SHEAKLEYVILLE — Singers from Sheakleyville United Methodist Charge will present “Jesus Paid it All” at 3:30 p.m. March 28 in North Salem United Methodist Church, 333 Osborne Road, Sandy Creek Township.

“The Singing Chargers” are composed of singers from the host church along with Old Salem and Sheakleyville United Methodist churches.

Clergywomen’s alliance to mark 2nd anniversary

FARRELL — The Shenango Valley Interdenominational Clergywomen’s Alliance will host its second anniversary celebration with “Many Women In White” at 5 p.m. March 28 in Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle 1126 Fruit Ave.

Guest speaker will be the Rev. Berta Newsome of United Fellowship Church of God, Meadville. She will be accompanied by her choir. Theme is “Searching for God with All Our Heart.”

Women are encouraged to wear white or red. All are welcome.

Shepherd of Valley sets Easter services

HERMITAGE — Shepherd of the Valley Church (International Pentecostal Holiness) has set special service times: Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 1; Good Friday, 7 p.m. April 2; and Resurrection Sunday, 10:30 a.m. April 4.

Family Easter program slated at New Beginnings

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP — An “All-Around Easter” for families is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. April 2 in New Beginnings Christian Church, 73 Hamburg Road.

The event aims to have participants experience Passion Week, walking in Jesus’s footsteps.

A glow-in-the-dark egg hunt will be included.

Info: 724-588-1276.

Friendship Baptist to host Open Heaven Church

FARRELL — Pastor Ricky Johnson and Under An Open Heaven Church and its dance team will join with the congregation of Friendship Baptist Church for Easter service April 4.

Pastor Johnson will preach at the 11 a.m. service in Friendship Baptist, 339 Spearman Ave.

Ex-big leaguer Dravecky among rally speakers

YOUNGSTOWN — Former major league pitcher Dave Dravecky, a former Youngstown-area resident, will head a list of seven speakers for the first Men’s Rally in the Valley from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8 in the Covelli Centre.

Dravecky, who wrote a book about his career-ending injury caused by cancer that forced the amputation of his left arm, will be joined by the Rev. Gary Frost, president of Concerts of Prayer in New York City and a former Southern Baptist executive and ex-Younstown pastor.

Among other scheduled speakers for the Promise Keepers-style conference are Jim Lewis, men’s ministry leader at Lakewood Church in Houston, the largest church in the country and a former Youngstown-area resident; Rev. Kenneth Paramore of Christian Revival and Discipleship Center with a church in Youngstown; and Bill Triplett, former NFL running back and Youngstown resident.

Grace Chapel Community Church, 4075 Lamor Road, Hermitage, is the local ticket outlet. Individuals or groups can contact the church at 724-962-5000. Tickets also can be purchased at www.mensrally.org The price includes lunch.

Simulcast for women to be shown at New Life

WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP — A leading Bible teacher will be featured on a nationwide simulcast to be shown next month in New Life Baptist Church, 3414 state Route 208 next to the Cheese Factory Store.

Beth Moore will minister to women “to conquer fear and doubt and discover the secret to liberating confidence and security” in “So Long Insecurity,” The Church Communication Network (CCN) presentation will be at 10 a.m. April 24.

Founder of the world-wide Living Proof Ministry, Beth Moore is known to women of all ages, races and denominations for her Bible studies, conference teaching and numerous best-selling books, including “Breaking Free,” “Believing God” and “Get Out of That Pit.”

The 5è-hour, one-day simulcast will be based on her newest book.

Info: church Web site at www.mynlbc.com or office at 724-946-2816.

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.

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