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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Are we terminal generation? Signs suggest so; are you ready?
America is being threatened on all fronts. But is anyone even paying attention? Our very way of life as we know it is at stake. As Jesus revealed the future of the world to His disciples and the future church in Matthew 24, the disciples asked Jesus three critical questions concerning the future.
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To cure our ills, we should reflect unity in our community
I write this on that special and official day that we honor the remarkable ministry and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And by the time you read this, I will have had the privilege of addressing those gathered in West Middlesex for the Christian Unity Service, sponsored by the Christian Associates of the Shenango Valley.
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Christmas lights gone, but would you be a light in dark times?
“Wow! Look at all the beautiful lights” was something we heard in our car driving through downtown Sharon and the surrounding communities during Christmas. For my family, John 1:4-5 says it: “The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.”
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Blessing of Water outdoors 1st time
Area Orthodox churches will gather on the banks of the Shenango River in downtown Sharon to perform the Blessing of Water at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Blessings from God come with obedience to Him
I can't imagine how frustrated God must become when He watches us strut around like a Bantam rooster as we allow our pride to get the best of us.
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A plea like that of David: God, this year please change my life
Whenever we enter into the psalms, it feels like we are entering holy ground. We are entering a person’s inner sanctum. But, to enter the inner sanctum of a person confessing his sin to God is a place we are never allowed. The exception to the rule is Psalm 51.
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Words can be cheap, but the right words have the power to save
My attendance at a recent Veterans’ Day program placed me within earshot of some words that characterized not only that gathering, but also provided some rich food for thought. Referring to veterans past and present, a speaker said, “We will never forget your sacrifice for us.”
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Grinch had it right: Christmas doesn’t come from a store
December marks the beginning of winter which, to the joy of many children (and child-like adults), means the beginning of the snow season. And speaking of children, December is when we celebrate the saint of children – Saint Nicholas, known more commonly in the West as Father Christmas, Santa Claus. And if we spend this cold winter month in the quiet embrace of our families, then we end it with a bang.
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Giving thanks is oft times overlooked on Thanksgiving
One has to admit that Thanksgiving has grown into quite an important and beautiful holiday since back in 1863 when President Lincoln first proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. However, I believe that in too many homes the one thing that is missing from the Thanksgiving table is prayer and moments of discussion of the various blessings of life which enabled us to reach this day.
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The good and bad about the Wall Street protesters
They may have left the front page, at least most days, at least for now. But they most certainly have not left Zuccotti Park in Manhattan’s financial district. It seems that the Occupy Wall Street protesters, who’ve inspired similar acts of civil disobedience around the country and overseas, advocate some sort of direct government intervention, to “level” the economic playing field.
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