PEOPLE

PEOPLE
Auditorium dedication
YOUNGSTOWN -- Warriors Inc., which owns the Reconciliation Center that houses Eagle Heights Academy, will dedicate the school's renovated auditorium in the name of community leader the late Hugh A. Frost, during a program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 24.
The Youngstown native worked at the YMCA in Youngstown, and was the executive director of the McGuffey Centre responsible for the construction of the present McGuffey Centre building. He also was the affirmative action officer and assistant to the president of Youngstown State University until his retirement in 1984. Frost served on the boards of the Boys Club of Youngstown, the Youngstown Society for the Blind, and on the youth services advisory board of the Ohio Youth Commission. He was the first black member of the Youngstown Board of Education and served as vice president.
The guest speaker will be James Lottier, retired director of housing management for the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. There will also be music by the Rising Star Baptist Church, where Frost's son, the Rev. Gary Frost, is pastor, and remarks from members of the community. Refreshments will be follow. Call (330) 747-3489 for more information.
Ordination set
NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- William R. Dailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dailey of Warren, will be ordained into the priesthood as a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross on April 21 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. He is the son of two Warren parishes, St. Mary and Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and is the first priest from Sts. Cyril and Methodius since its founding in 1928. He's a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and the University of Notre Dame. He is completing a pastoral internship in Portland, Ore.
The bells of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church will ring intermittently from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on his ordination day in support for Dailey and promotion of religious vocations. He will return to Warren in June to celebrate Mass at times to be announced at both parishes.
Revival speaker
POLAND -- Evangelist Dr. Phil Shuler from Canoga Park, Calif., will speak when the Gospel Baptist Church has spring revival meetings. The 50-year evangelist will sing some of the 450 gospel songs he has written during the revival. Services are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 22, and 7 p.m. April 23 to 27.
Cancer ministry
BOARDMAN -- The Rev. Gary Cooper is president and founder of Present Help Inc. of Pittsburgh, which provides spiritual support for cancer patients. He will preach at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. April 22 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, present a seminar at 3 p.m., and conduct a Service of Wholeness at 4:45 p.m. All the events are free. Call (330) 758-4513.
Lecture set
WARREN -- Keith Austin Wommack, of Corpus Christi, Texas, will give a free talk titled "Make Each Moment a Joy" at 3 p.m. April 21 at First Church of Christ, Scientist. The Texas native performed with the Wommack Brothers and toured the United States and Europe with Journey, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Elvis Costello, Edgar Winter and others. In 1994, he became an authorized teacher of Christian Science.
ARTS
Duo to perform
COITSVILLE -- "Grant & amp; Sally Ministries," a full-time Christian music duo from Loudonville, will perform at 6 p.m. April 28 at Coitsville Presbyterian Church. They have released three albums, most recently, "It's All About Jesus." An offering will be taken.
Singer-songwriter
SALEM -- Jessy Dixon, who performs on the Bill Gaither Homecoming videos, will sing at 7 p.m. April 25 at Real Life Assembly of God. Dixon has written a number of songs recorded by artists ranging from Amy Grant to Cher. Call (330) 332-0011.
Gospel of Johnpresentation set
CANFIELD -- The 34westTheater Co. will present a dramatic comedy highlighting the miracles Jesus performed in the Gospel of John. Performances are at 8 p.m. today and Sunday and April 21 and 22 at Old North Church. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for students. Call (330) 965-0934.
Musical program
WARREN -- Greater Apostolic Faith Church will present a "Musical Extravaganza for Christ" at 7 p.m. April 21. Various performances include the Ohio State University African American Voices Choir from Columbus and Sanctuary of Praise Worship Team from Twinsburg. Call (330) 394-0922
Youth concert
YOUNGSTOWN -- The TEAM Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church will be host to a Christian Youth Variety Concert at 5 p.m. April 29. Performers include the Hayes Middle School Gospel Choir and the Whitney Triplets. Call (330) 747-9624.
Vocal performance
ASHTABULA -- Jimmy Blackwood, whose ministry is based in Memphis, Tenn., will sing at 6 p.m. April 22 at First Assembly of God. Call (440) 275-7720.
Special music
COLUMBIANA -- Midway Mennonite Church will be host to the 2001 Greenwood Mennonite School Chorale and Ensemble from Greenwood, Del., at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Juniors and seniors from the school perform using a variety of musical styles.
EVENTS
50th spring banquet
CANFIELD -- The Organization of Protestant Men will have its 50th annual spring banquet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Western Reserve United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Officer Daniel Valentine of the Beaver Township Police Department. Call (330) 744-3129.
Revival services
CAMPBELL -- Shiloh Baptist Church will have its annual spring revival at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The evangelist will be the Rev. W.J. Arrington of Peoples Baptist Church in Canton.
Joint revival
NILES -- The Rev. Kenneth W. Paramore of United Baptist Church in Akron will be the speaker for joint revival services with Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Niles and Triedstone Baptist Church of Warren. Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The Rev. Mr. Paramore is a native of Youngstown.
Divorce programs
YOUNGSTOWN -- Three divorce recovery programs are being offered locally, including:
U'Struthers Presbyterian Church's 12-week workshop starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Call (330) 755-8233.
U'Spencer Ministries' three sessions for men and women beginning at 11 a.m. April 21 at the Holiday Inn Express, Warren. Call (330) 395-6755.
U'Youngstown Baptist Church's three sessions, with the first from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. The cost is $15 per day or $30 for all three. A waiver is available. Call (330) 799-9988.