Local speakers at service in New & Living Way
FARRELL — New & Living Way Apostolic Proclaimers of the Truth will host a service at 7:30 p.m. today 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.
‘Let’s Man Up’ weekend services at New Light
SHARON — New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 170 Sharpsville Ave., will hold its annual Men’s Day celebration Saturday and Sunday. Theme is “Let’s Man Up.”
At 4 p.m. Saturday, the men’s ministry of the church will join in singing, praise, testimony, mime and poetry. At 5 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Russell Penn of Second Missionary Baptist church in Farrell, will speak, joined by the male chorus of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Masury.
‘Hogwarts or Hogwash?’ topic at First Bapist
TRANSFER — First Baptist Church, 50 Broad St., will explore what the Bible says about ghosts, witches and demons in “Hogwarts or Hogwash” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
Trinity to mark heritage, Reformation this Sunday
MERCER — Trinity Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Market St., will celebrate the Reformation and Presbyterian heritage during the 11 a.m. service Sunday.
The denomination’s roots and the anniversary of the Reformation will be noted.
Those who have been Trinity Church members for 50 years or longer will be recognized during the service and will be honored guests during a social fellowship.
Kaitlynne Kline, Cochranton, will present a vocal solo.
Information and transportation: 724-662-2680 during business hours.
Campaign for Jesus Walk slated for Sunday
SHARON — A Welcome Campaign for Jesus Walk is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday from Redeeming Life Victory Church, 192 N. Oakland Ave.
Info: 724-931-9702
Clergy plan domestic violence healing service
FARRELL — Clergy Against Domestic Violence will hold a healing service at 5 p.m. Sunday 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.
Youth meeting at Love Christian Center
FARRELL — The associate minister of Love Christian Center, the Rev. Allen Harrison, will speak at a youth meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday in the church at 411 Hamilton Ave.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Greater Mount Zion sets appreciation services
FARRELL — Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., will hold appreciation services starting next week.
On Thursday, the Rev. Lora Adams-King, pastor of Erie Street Church of God in Franklin, accompanied by her choirs and congregation, will speak. Friday’s service will feature Supt. Eric Brooks of Ebenezer Church of God in Christ. Both services, held in honor of Evangelist Hazel M. Hadden, begin at 7:30 p.m.
Services honoring Pastor Willie J. Roberts and First Lady Pauline Roberts are scheduled Sunday. At 11:30, First Lady Roberts will be honored, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bolling, pastor of Second Baptist Church of Farrell, as guest speaker. At 5 p.m., Pastor Roberts will be honored, with Rev. Richard L. Roberts and the choir and congregation of Valley Baptist Church, Farrell, as guests.
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.
First Baptist to celebrate pastor’s 20 years
SHARON — The executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware will speak 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.
Church youth to lead Central Christian service
HERMITAGE — Youth Sunday will be celebrated Nov. 1 at Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, with the children and youth of the church leading the worship service.
Led by youth leader Melissa Dunn, the children will participate in all aspects of the 10:15 a.m. service. Ms. Kara Moore, freshman at Edinboro University and the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Jeffrey Moore, will present the morning message. A reception, sponsored by the youth, will follow.
This Sunday, the Rev. Dana Zartman, ex-minister of East Side Baptist-Christian Church in Sharon, will preach his final sermon in the Shenango Valley. He will pastor a church in Casey, Ill. A reception will follow. All are welcome.
Info: 724-347-1703.
Keelings in concert at Sheakleyville U.M.
SHEAKLEYVILLE — The Keelings will sing at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in Sheakleyville United Methodist Church, state Route 19. An offering will be received. Refreshments will follow.
CWU to commemorate World Community Day
SHARPSVILLE — Church Women United will celebrate World Community Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 in First Presbyterian Church, 603 W. Ridge Ave. Theme is “Piecing Earth Together.”
Mary Ann Burlbaugh, a CWU human rights honoree in 2007. will present the program with volunteer members. Anyone with a piecework quilt with a story to share are invited to bring it.
Attendees are asked to enter from the back parking lot. An elevator is available. Refreshments will follow.
Orangeville Baptist to host Revelation study
SOUTH PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — Orangeville Baptist Church, 7600 Orangeville Road, will welcome Bill and BJ Rudge of Bill Rudge Ministries in Hermitage for a weekend study of the end times based on the Book of Revelation.
Service times are 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Music will be provided by Karen Rudge and Bill and Linda Crank.
World Apostolate of Fatima holds retreat
ERIE — The Rev. Dr. Robert J. Levis will be lead a one-day retreat on “Prayer and St. John of the Cross” at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 in St. Thomas More House of Prayer in Cranberry, Venango County. The retreat is sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatime, Erie Division.
Cost is $10 per person or $15 per family; lunch and dinner will be served for a minimal cost. Reservations: 814-474-2753.
The group’s annual meeting will follow the retreat.
Judeo-Christian Dialogue to resume next month
HERMITAGE — The Judeo-Christian Dialogue sponsored by Christian Associates of the Shenango Valley, will resume at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 in Whispering Oaks, South Buhl Farm Drive.
The discussion group will meet on the second Monday of each month.
Pam Dutro will lead the discussion. All are welcome.
Info: 724-347-1419.
