Women’s conference under way at church

FARRELL — The annual women’s conference sponsored by New & Living Way Apostolic Women of the Word opened Thursday and concludes Saturday.

Pastor Mechelle Parks-Barnett is speaking at 9 a.m. today in The Radisson of Sharon in Shenango Township and at 7:30 p.m. in New & Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ at 927 Lee Ave. The conference winds up with an 11:30 a.m. service Saturday in the church. Lunch will be served.

Info: 724-981-1731.

First Church of God hosting revival services

WEST SALEM TOWNSHIP — A revival is planned for 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday in First Church of God, 192 Vernon Road.

The Rev. Mark Richardson of New Life Church of God in Pittsburgh, will speak Sunday evening; Rev. Brenda Sneddon, First Church of God in Oil City, Monday; Rev. Phil Beck, Central Community Church, Pymatuning Township, Tuesday; and Rev. Bruce Wilson, Liberty Street Church of God in Clarion, Wednesday. Info: 724-588-7875.

Valley Baptist celebrating 97th anniversary

FARRELL — A guest speaker will help Valley Baptist Church mark its 97th anniversary during the 11 a.m. service Sunday. The Rev. Oscar Lee Page is pastor of Joyful Praise Baptist Church in East Cleveland, Ohio.

Valley Baptist’s annual revival will run from Tuesday through Oct. 23, with Rev. Richard W. Wingfield, pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Braddock, Pa., as evangelist.

Choirs from area churches will sing nightly.

Handbells seminar, book discussion at St. Paul’s

HERMITAGE — The handbells seminar at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., with former Sharon High band director Fred Boles has been rescheduled for noon Sunday.

Anyone interested in playing handbells, or curious about them, is invited to attend the one-hour program in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

Also, the Rev. Julia Williamson will lead a book discussion of “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamont at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

The bestseller was recently republished in honor of its 10th anniversary. It examines life in ancient Israel as seen through the eyes of women.

New Wilmington church sets organ, piano concert

NEW WILMINGTON — An organ and piano concert is set for 3 p.m. Sunday in New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market St.

Raymond Ocock, emeritus music professor at Westminster College in New Wilmington, will perform. He was the college’s organist and taught organ and carillon and theory and history courses.

Lois M. Hopkins, who taught at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music and Westminster, also will play. Since retiring, she has been assistant organist at the host church and is a member of the Chancel and Carillon Bell choirs.

The event is in conjunction with the church’s 200th anniversary celebration.

Info: 724-946-3541; or office@nwpresby.org

Second Baptist marks 87th anniversary

FARRELL — Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave., will hold a 4 p.m. service Sunday in observance of its 87th anniversary.

Guests will be the Rev. Jack W. Pettis and the choir and congregation of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Youngstown.

Visiting singers at Ruth A.M.E. service

SHARON — The Male Chorus of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Masury will be in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday in Ruth A.M.E. Zion Church, 95 Connelly Blvd.

Eric Hawout to sing in Sharpsville Nazarene

SHARPSVILLE — Eric Hawout will sing at 6 p.m. Sunday in Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene, 804 Ridge Ave. A time of fellowship will follow the service.

Sharon ministry founder on Ohio TV program

SHARON — Elder Greg McCulley, founder of Bread of Heaven Ministry, will be a guest Monday on Plus or Minus 60, a television program of Denny and Marge Hazen Ministry in Canton, Ohio.

Elder McCulley will testify about overcoming depression, insomina and prescription drug abuse.

Local speakers at service in New & Living Way

FARRELL — New & Living Way Apostolic Proclaimers of the Truth evangelistic team will host a service at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the church at 927 Lee Ave.

Scheduled speakers for “Hope vs. a Steadfast Hope” are Elder Flora Newby and Evangelist John Batey of New & Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Special guest is Jason McIlwain of Farrell, a two-time cancer survivor. The service also will include musical guests.

Info: 724-981-1731 or 724-421-6523.

Clergy plan domestic violence healing service

FARRELL — Clergy Against Domestic Violence will hold a healing service at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 in Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle, 946 Beechwood Ave., at the corner of Idaho Street.

Speaker will be Bishop Joseph G. McNeal of Seeds of Faith International Fellowship and overseer of New Wine Ministries Church Without Walls International. The service will be held in conjunction with International Brotherhood of Christian Men and The Faith Trust Institute and feature local clergy committed to continual training in domestic violence ministry.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey T. Moore re-elected treasurer

HERMITAGE — The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey T. Moore, minister at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hermitage, has been re-elected treasurer of the Northwest District of the Christian Church in Pennsylvania.

He formally was installed Oct. 4 in a ceremony at First Christian Church in Beaver Falls. Rev. Moore serves as treasurer of the Christian Church in Pennsylvania, is on the executive and finance committees and also is chairman of the Regional Minister Search Committee.

First Baptist to celebrate pastor’s 20 years

SHARON — The executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware will be guest speaker at a service honoring Pastor John M. Trojak at First Baptist Church, 301 W. State St.

Pastor Trojak has served the Sharon church for 20 years, having started in 1989. The Rev. Frank Frishkorn will preach at the service set for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1. A noon luncheon and time of reflection also are scheduled.

Rudge Ministries receives matching Outreach grant

HERMITAGE — Bill Rudge Ministries of Hermitage has been granted a $10,000 matching gift from two supporters for its worldwide distribution of Christian materials during the month of October.

Rudge is accepting new and good used Bibles, books, cassettes, CDs, videos and DVDs as part of the ministry’s World Outreach 2009-10. Rudge works with several national and international mission organizations to coordinate the distribution.

A distribution truck has been scheduled for an early pick-up, with a deadline of Tuesday for items. Materials or checks can continue to be mailed or delivered after Tuesday through the end of the month to the ministry, 280 N. Buhl Farm Drive, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 31.

For more information on the world outreach, visit www.billrudge.org



Compiled by Lisa Mehler, Herald editorial assistant