Clergywomen’s Alliance sets monthly meeting

FARRELL — Shenango Valley Interdenominational Clergywomen’s Alliance Inc. will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle, 946 Beechwood Ave.

The Rev. Jennifer Campbell will speak.

Lebanon Presbyterian to host Sound Witness

LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHIP — Sound Witness will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road (Route 318). An offering will be received.

Rosary March to start at Monsignor Monti

FARRELL — A Rosary March will begin with prayer and the first decade of the Rosary at 3 p.m. Sunday at Monsignor Geno J. Monti School, 1225 Union St.

The march will proceed to St. Anthony Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, for a second decade; St. Adalbert Church, 1035 Fruit Ave., Farrell, for a third; Holy Trinity Church, 1132 Fruit Ave., Farrell, for a fourth; and back to Our Lady of Fatima–St. Ann Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, for the final decade and prayer.

Refreshments will follow the prayer service at Fatima–St. Ann. Info: Tina Scoccia, 724-962-3231.

Second Baptist marking Deacon, Deaconess Day

FARRELL — Deacon and Deaconess Day celebration will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Second Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave.

The Rev. Samson Murry Jr. and the choir and congregation of Triedstone Baptist Church in Warren, Ohio, will be guests.

“We’ve Come this Far by Faith” will be the theme.

Bethlehem Baptist having Gospel Music Celebration

SHARON — A Gospel Music Celebration will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Bethlehem Baptist Church, 858 Wallis Ave. The church’s Men’s Fellowship/Men of Judah will take part.

Love Christian Center to welcome guest speaker

FARRELL — The Rev. Patricia Tatum will be guest speaker at 7 p.m. Sunday in Love Christian Center, 411 Hamilton Ave. She will be accompanied by the congregation of New Life Covenant Church in Sharon.

Jesus’ Church marking 10th year, pastor’s 44th

FARRELL — Jesus’ Church–Faith Christian Center Ministries, 901 Fruit Ave., will celebrate its 10th church anniversary at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Oct. 16. The beginning of Pastor Ralph T. Newell’s 44th year in pastoral ministry will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Oct 18.

“Living by Faith and not by Sight” will be the theme.

Guests will be Bishop A.J. McCoy and New and Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Farrell, Wednesday; Pastor Acquanetta Osborne and Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Farrell, Thursday; Pastor Keith Banks and Pentecostal House of Prayer, 725 Fruit Ave., Farrell, Oct. 16; and Pastor Leon Avery and Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sharon; Oct. 18.

Worship leader for the Oct. 18 service will be the Rev. Brian K. Johnson, pastor of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Sharon.

New, Living Way hosting Apostolic Women event

FARRELL — New and Living Way Apostolic Women of the Word will have its annual conference Thursday through Oct. 17 in New and Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 927 Lee Ave.

Pastor Mechelle Parks-Barnett of Youngstown will speak at 7:30 p.m. services Thursday and Oct. 16. Morning services will be at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 16 and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17.

“Renew My Strength, O Lord” will be the theme. Info: 724-981-1731.

Greater Mount Zion sets women’s fall lock-in

FARRELL — A women’s fall lock-in will be held at 10 p.m. Oct. 16 to 6 a.m. Oct. 17 in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd. The theme is “The Lord and Me!”

Locals participate in ‘Breakthrough’ event

MEADVILLE — The choir and speaker Fontinese Rowe from Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Farrell will participate in “Breakthrough” praise conference Oct. 16 and 17 in United Faith Fellowship Church of God, 561 State St.

“Exhaltation” free concert featuring Evangelist Denise Jamerson will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The conference will begin at 7 a.m. Oct. 17 with an hour of power. Registration and continental breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., general assembly, 9 a.m.; clinics, 9:15 a.m.; and brunch, 12:30 p.m.

Second-night worship service is at 6 p.m.

‘Healing Service’ set in Word Centered church

MASURY — “A Healing Service” is planned for Oct. 18 in Word Centered Fellowship Church, 490 Lucy St.

Morning prayer will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the worship service at 11:30 a.m. Prayer will focus on healing mind, body and soul.

Minister Gregory and Katherine Austin and Peggy Styles will be guests. Dr. Angel De La Cruz will preach.

A pork loin roast dinner including drink and dessert will follow the morning service. Cost is $3 for each person.

Service will benefit the church’s hospitality ministry.

ACTS to perform in Center Presbyterian

SLIPPERY ROCK — The non-profit choral and instrumental group Adoring Christ Thru Song (ACTS) will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in Center Presbyterian Church, Center Street.

Info: Robert Olsavcky, 724-679-5700; or LaDonna Linamen, 724-234-4351 or www.adoringchristthrusong.com

Pa. State Sunday School Convention scheduled

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The 147th annual Pennsylvania State Sunday School Convention is set for Oct. 23 and 24 in Chambersburg (Pa.) First Church of God, 2230 Grand Point Road.

It will include 40 workshops, speakers and displays. “Sunday School: Changeless Truths for a Changing World” will be the theme. There is a cost. Info: 717-652-1930.

Rev. Zartman to preach in Central Christian

HERMITAGE — The Rev. Dana Zartman, former pastor of East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ) in Sharon, will speak at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 25 in Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 218 Meadowbrook Road.

He will be the honoree at a reception immediately following worship. Rev. Zartman in Novmber will become minister of First Christian Church in Casey, Ill.

Info: 724-347-1703.

Greater Morris Chapel marking 92nd anniversary

BROOKFIELD — Greater Morris Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Farrell will celebrate its 92nd anniversary with a dinner and Christian comedy theater at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 in Tiffany’s, 601 Bedford Road S.E., off Route 62. Music, mime and laughter of Rev. ShoUWright, Sister Zimba, Ms. Ella and Momma Suttie. Donation: $20 ($10 for 10 and younger). No tickets will be sold at the door.

Tickets: Michael or Rosalyn Wright, 724-342-5589; Carmin Craig, 724-983-1398; Tiffany Holden, 724-342-3319; Karen Smith, 724-981-1838.

Rev. Julia Williamson serving as interim pastor

ELLWOOD CITY — The Rev. Julia H. Williamson of Hermitage began Oct. 4 as the interim pastor of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City.

The native of Bronxville, N.Y., is a former associate pastor of Bolton (Conn.) Congregational Church (United Church of Christ). She also served as Christian education minister at First Congregational Church, Binghamton, N.Y.; and First United Church of Christ in Milford, Conn.

She previously worked for Community Counseling Center in Hermitage.

Her husband, Rev. David Williamson, is pastor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Hermitage. They have a son.



Compiled by Lisa Mehler, Herald editorial assistant