Rev. Garland is pastor emeritus at 2 churches

TRANSFER, FREDONIA — A retired minister was recently designated pastor emeritus of two churches he served for more than a quarter century.

The joint consistory of Zion’s United Church of Christ, 17 Church St., Transfer, and St. Mark’s United Church of Christ, 5 Baker Hill, Fredonia, presented a certificate to the retired Rev. Douglas W. Garland. He pastored the two churches for 26 1/2 years, from July 1, 1981, to Dec. 31, 2007. The presentation was made by Rev. Mark Oerter, interim pastor of the two churches.

Rev. Garland, a native of Massachusetts, graduated from Andover Newton Theological Seminary in Newton Centre, Mass. He was ordained Dec. 10, 1969 in the Somerset, Pa., Association of the United Church of Christ, Penn West Conference.

He also served charges in the Clarion and Emlenton areas and participated in activities of the Penn West Conference and the Greenville Ministerium Association.

He lives at McCrea Manor, Room 121B, 2040 McCrea St., Alliance, Ohio, 44601.

Clergywomen’s group schedules meeting

SHARON — The Shenango Valley Interdenominational Clergywomen’s Alliance, Inc. will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday in New Life Covenant Church, 807 Spruce Ave. Speaker will be Sister Dottie Sims.

Lebanon Presbyterian hosts singer in concert

LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHIP — Eric John Hawout will give a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Presbyterian Church. 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road. A love offering will be received.

End-time prophecy forum at Christian Assembly

GREENVILLE — An end-time prophecy forum will be presented next week at Christian Assembly, 111 Main St.

Prophetic Bible teacher David Siriano of Rochester, N.Y., at 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

The Sunday meeting will be followed by a free Thanksgiving luncheon. The public is invited; call 724-588-9202 for reservations.

Speaker, family service at Greater Mount Zion

FARRELL — Bishop Sallie M. Saunders, co-pastor of Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle in Farrell, will be guest speaker for the 11:30 a.m. service Sunday in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd.

On Nov. 22, Greater Mount Zion will present a family-style worship service at 5 p.m. with a concert featuring the choirs of the church, Mother Virginia Alexander Sunshine Band, Bishop Odis Alexander Youth Choir and Kingdom Builders Choir.

Christmas mission fair at Jamestown Presbyterian

JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 411 Liberty St., will hold its Alternative Christmas Mission Fair from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to do Christmas shopping and help people in need in the community and around the world.

Highlight missions are Voice of the Martyrs, Heifer International and New Wilmington Mission Conference. Slovak Folk Crafts from Grove City and A Greater Gift will be present with handmade items for purchase. Free lunch will be provided, and a silent auction and entertainment will be featured.

Praise service slated at Lighthouse Outreach

HERMITAGE — Lighthouse Outreach Ministries and Shield of Faith Ministries will present a night of praise and worship from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Lighthouse Outreach, 2945 Highland Road.

The service will feature David Verizilli Jr., Gary and Jane Aberkam, Bill Wilson and the Rodriguez Family.

First Presbyterian to welcome jazz quartet

SHARON — First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., will host the jazz quartet “Presbybop” at 7 p.m. Sunday. The group will present their new CD, “Psalms Without Words” at the concert, which is free to the public.

The professional jazz quartet, which has played across the country, is based in northeastern Pennsylvania and led by a Presbyterian pastor, the Rev. Bill Carter. “Presbybop” has recorded seven CDs and received national recognition for integrating the arts in Christian ministry.

The evening will include an intermission with refreshments and a reception to meet the musicians.

Info: 724-981-2211 or www.1stpcs.org

Brian Shaw in concert at Hadley Presbyterian

HADLEY — Brian Shaw will give a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Sunday in Hadley Presbyterian Church. A free-will offering will be received and refreshments served.

New & Living Way sets week-long conference

FARRELL — “Destined by God to Fulfill a Divine Purpose” will be held from Tuesday through Nov. 22 in New & Living Way Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 927 Lee Ave.

Speakers for 7:30 p.m. services are Pastor Brian Johnson of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Sharon, on Tuesday; Senior Pastor Denis M. Robinson of Everlife Worship Center on Wednesday; and Pastor Tyrone Steele on Thursday. A banquet is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 20.

Seminar sessions are at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 21 with Apostle Aikens, and a musical is set for 6 p.m. that day. On Nov. 22, the annual address will be delivered by Bishop Alvin McCoy at 9 a.m. and Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle in Farrell will be the guest church for the 11:30 a.m. worship service.

Info: 724-981-1731.

Shenango Valley Baptist hosts Blackwood quartet

HERMITAGE — The nationally acclaimed Blackwood Gospel Quartet will give a concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 in Shenango Valley Baptist Church, 40 S. Neshannock Road.

The group, which has performed with the Gaithers, features two-time Grammy Award winner Mark Blackwood.

A free-will offering will be received. Info: 724-734-1648.

Thiel Choir at special Christ Lutheran service

SHARON — The Thiel Choir will sing at the annual “Praise and Thanksgiving” service Nov. 22 in Christ Lutheran Church. 396 Buhl Blvd. Service time is 4 p.m.

A potluck dinner will be served after the concert.