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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We are part way there, but don’t allow destination to eclipse journey
Today is Day 42 if you are counting. It is 42 days since we left Egypt. We have seven more days to go. Seven more days until we will camp at the foot of Mount Sinai and prepare ourselves to receive the Ten Commandments on the 50th day.
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Churches eyeing exit
A total of 17 churches in the Shenango Presbytery have withdrawn from the Presbyterian Church (USA) or are considering doing so, all over ongoing issues including the denomination’s decision to ordain gay and lesbian pastors. Two have already voted to leave.
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St. Paul’s UCC to mark 150 years
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., will celebrate its 150th year of ministry on May 20 with a special worship service and banquet.
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Prayer is power, but is it your steering wheel or spare tire?
Dutch Christian and Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom once asked this searching question: Is God your steering wheel or your spare tire? We might well substitute “prayer” for “God” in the inquiry.
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Apostle Paul would not be considered a success today
You know, I think we have what it means to be a success a little confused. I think we equate it to one of those models on the front of a glamor magazine – just the right weight, no blemishes anywhere, a smile whiter than snow.
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Cross walk covers 2 cities
A group of local men are going a long way to be involved in the 3rd Annual Men’s Rally in the Valley on May 5 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown.
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For 50 days ... for eternity: Why don’t we pick up when God calls?
Most Christians attended church Easter Sunday. It’s what we do. We celebrate that exquisite moment in salvation history when Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, rose from the dead, conquering sin, evil and death itself. Glory to God!
We also welcome visitors and others who rarely attend other than Christmas and Easter. And we wonder, what happens the rest of the year?
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In words and pictures
A minister and his son combined words and pictures to create 26 portraits of Christ, and now those portraits are available in their new book.
“Portraits of the Christ” is the first collaborative printed project for Rev. Sperry Hogue, the semi-retired associate minister of Hermitage Church of Christ, and his son Nathan Hogue, a mental health therapist at George Junior Republic in Grove City. -
Whole lotta shaking goin’ on: Based on Bible, God’s at work
Does trouble lie ahead for us? I would suggest some possible happenings. You be the judge.
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St. Patrick must have wondered what lesson God was teaching
Have you ever wondered what God is up to in your life? Maybe you have felt frustrated that things weren’t going the way you would want. Or you wonder if God is hearing your prayers or even notices your problems. At times like these we can learn a thing or two from St. Patrick.
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