Shenango Valley Baptist hosts Blackwood quartet
HERMITAGE — The nationally acclaimed Blackwood Gospel Quartet will give a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday 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.
Hubbard church will rededicate sanctuary
HUBBARD — First Presbyterian Church of Hubbard will rededicate its sanctuary at its 11 a.m. service Sunday, exactly 50 years after the original dedication. The service will replicate the original by using the same anthems, hymns, scripture reading and declaration of dedication.
The congregation will honor 45 people who have been members for 50 years or more. The honorees are topped by Clara Mansel, who has been a member for 85 years.
Thiel Choir at special Christ Lutheran service
SHARON — The Thiel Choir will sing at the annual “Praise and Thanksgiving” service Sunday in Christ Lutheran Church. 396 Buhl Blvd. Service time is 4 p.m.
A potluck dinner will be served after the concert.
Ordination service set for Minister Saunders
FARRELL — An ordination service for Minister Ernest “Skip” Saunders will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday in Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave. The church choir and mime ministry will be part of the service.
A light meal will follow.
Guest speaker at Love Christian youth meeting
FARRELL — The Rev. Ralph Egyud of Conneaut Lake will be guest speaker for a youth meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday in Love Christian Center, 411 Hamilton Ave. A worship team from Crawford County will accompany him.
Theme for the meeting will be “Where will you spend eternity.” Doors open at 6:30 for sign-in for door prize drawings for those 19 and younger.
Community Thanksgiving Eve celebration set
TRANSFER — “Divine Delay” guest trio will minister at the Community Thanksgiving Eve Celebration Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church, 50 Broad St.
Info: 724-646-1612.
East Side Church hosts praise music event
SHARON — East Side Church, 201 Spruce Ave., will present Jan Moore, soloist, and Todd Scott, concert pianist, at an all music and praise service at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 29.
Musical service will open church blanket drive
FARRELL — A Thanksgiving musical praise service at 5 p.m. Nov. 29 will serve to start a blanket drive at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Ave.
The service will feature male choirs and choruses as well as guest artist Theodore Odem of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of the Shenango Valley. New or gently used blankets, throws and afghans will be accepted at the door for distribution to residents of local housing complexes. Items will be accepted until Dec. 20
Info: 724-346-1490 or 1-330-448-2517.
Bethlehem Presbyterian holding Christmas drama
SHARON — “Where are you, Christmas” will be presented at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 in Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 710 Carnegie Ave.
The worship service marking Advent will include drama and music. A dessert reception will be provided.
Info: 724-646-2733 or 724-342-7304.
Religion
Church Briefs from November 20, 2009
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‘I love your law!’ turns ‘right or left’ rancor into ‘right or wrong’ terms
Some of the most vitriolic discussions being held in our nation today are characterized as “right or left.” Such is the domain of human opinion – resulting in never-ending debate. Instead of perpetually arguing issues from the perspective of “right or left,” we need to refocus our national attention on “right or wrong.”
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Rudges, bands top Valley Alive lineup
Christian folk and rock band 724 Band and international evangelists BJ and Bill Rudge of Hermitage headline the Aug. 7 opening night of the two-night Valley Alive crusade at Sharon High School auditorium.
Aug. 7 is Youth Night and Aug. 8 is Family Night.
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105th conference to draw crowd
About 1,000 delegates and staff from 35 states and 30 countries — as well as an estimated 1,000 regional residents — will gather July 24-30 for the 105th New Wilmington Mission Conference at Westminster College.
The week will feature Bible study, spiritual enrichment, mission challenge, and Christian fellowship. All events are free to the public.
Speakers will urge attendees to follow Jesus Christ more closely and to take the Good News of Jesus to those who have not heard or received it. Missionaries and leaders from the global church will be among the speakers and will have exhibits on display.
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Valley Alive aims to proclaim gospel
Through his Hermitage-based ministry, Bill Rudge has witnessed to people the world over. Next month, he’ll bring the Good News to his friends and neighbors in the Shenango Valley.
Rudge compared being a part of the two-night Valley Alive! evangelism crusade, sponsored by Joshua's Haven City Mission, to coming home. He’s participated in similar events across the country and world, but when the doors of his alma mater, Sharon High School, open on Aug. 7 and 8, it will be something special.
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I am not ashamed of the gospel; after all, truth is what God says it is
When I hold a Bible, I am holding the most powerful force that God ever allowed mortal man to handle. The eternal, inerrant, unchanging, all mighty word of the living God.
This is not a good book; The Purpose-Driven Life is a good book. This is the power of God unto salvation. I do not judge the contents of this Bible by other books; I judge other books by the content of this Bible. Those who have a Bible that’s falling apart have a life that’s not. -
Monsignor celebrating gold jubilee
Monsignor Michael Polanichka, pastor of St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church in Sharon, will be honored by his congregation at a testimonial at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Avalon Golf and Country Club at Buhl Park.
Monsignor Polanichka is observing his 50th year in the priesthood, including 38 years at St. John’s. The latter is believed to be the longest current tenure at one church in Mercer County.
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Time away is necessary; use it to learn to share your God-given gift
Me-time. We all need that time to be not only alone but with our family — and without interruption.
I am reminded of Jesus often retreating to a quiet place to think, to pray, to reflect, to plan. It is only when we pause and reflect on the gifts God has provided do we understand what it is that we are to do with them.
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Hickory U.M. has new pastor
Hickory United Methodist Church will welcome their new pastor — the Rev. David S. Evans — on Sunday. Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. in the church at 240 N. Hermitage Road, next to Sears at the Shenango Valley Mall.
There will be a reception following the service to welcome the pastor and his wife, Carol.
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A businesswoman and a Christian woman, Lydia was a woman of today
There was a time when about the only honorable vocation open to women was that of a housewife and mother. But now, thanks to the power of Christ’s Gospel, women have come upon a better day.
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Choir forming, volunteers needed for Aug. crusade
“Valley Alive” evangelistic crusade is planned for Aug. 7-8 at Sharon High School. An interdenominational choir is being formed for Family Night on Aug. 8. People are also needed both evenings to be ushers and parking attendants, as well as to participate in prayer teams.
Anyone interested in participating should call Sherry Masotto Swetz at Joshua’s Haven City Mission, 724-983-0304, to provide your name and phone number.
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