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.
