Methodist open house

Methodist open house
GIRARD -- Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., has extended its open house through October. The theme for the open house is "Check Us Out," the Rev. Doug Meek said. Call (330) 545-4361 for more information.
Bible study sessions
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Dr. D. Larry Kline, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church downtown, will teach three Bible study sessions from October 2002 to May 2003. Classes at International Towers, Boardman and Market streets, are on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 2 p.m. and started this week; the South Side classes will be at Denny's Restaurant, U.S. Route 224 in Boardman, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m. starting Tuesday; and the Austintown classes will be at Denny's Restaurant on Mahoning Avenue on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8 a.m. beginning Thursday. Call (330) 744-5032 for more information.
Pastoral anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 917 Shehy St., will have its 25th pre-pastoral anniversary service honoring Pastor Cornelius Booker Sr. at 4 p.m. Sunday. The speaker is the Rev. Thomas F. James.
Blessing of animals
CAMPBELL -- St. Joseph the Provider Roman Catholic Church, 633 Porter Ave., will celebrate the Blessing of Animals and Pets today at 10 a.m. on the church grounds. The blessing also celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
Music appreciation
YOUNGSTOWN -- A musical appreciation service for pianist Sister Cynthia Hendrix will be at 5 p.m. Oct. 13 at Anointing Force World Outreach Church, 34 Jacobs Road.
Anniversary of founding
LIBERTY -- The Rev. Daniel Rohan and parishioners of St. Mark Orthodox Church, 3560 Loganway, will celebrate Sunday the 40th anniversary of the founding of St. Mark Church, the first all-English speaking orthodox church. The first service was in June 1962 at a church on Idlewood Avenue. In 1971, a long on Loganway was purchased and a traditional Byzantine style church was built and dedicated April 23 and 24, 1977. Bishop Demetri Khoury of the Midwest Antiochian Orthodox Diocese is the main celebrant for Vespers on Saturday at 5 p.m., followed by a parish banquet. A Hierarchical Liturgy is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Celebration honorsgifts of older adults
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Department of Catholic Charities Services of the Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring Blessings of Age at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St, and at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at Little Flower Church, 2040 Diamond St. N.E., Middlebranch (North Canton). Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will celebrate the Mass. The event recognizes the gifts and talents of older adults. Call (330) 744-3320 for more information.
Satellite seminar set
YOUNGSTOWN -- Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, offers a satellite seminar, "Renewing the Heart," from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12. Preregistration is requested. Call (330) 782-2611.
Helping at convention
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Chapter of Flame Fellowship is helping at the Ohio State Flame Fellowship International Convention Friday and Oct. 12 in Ashland, Ohio. Convention speakers at David and Sandy Noel, accomplished musicians, and Shirley Spencer, associate pastor at Spirit Wind Church in Indiana. Call (419) 281-2900 for reservations.
90th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning United Methodist Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., will celebrate its 90th anniversary Oct. 13. There will be recognition of people who have been members for 50 years or more during the worship service, which will be followed by a catered dinner. Historical pictures will be on display. Call (330) 799-5318 for more information.
Parish Mission Program
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Parish Mission Program of Mary, Mother of Hope Catholic Church at 124 N. Beaver St., "Just Watching the Clouds Go By: A Journey in Prayer," is Oct. 13-16. The preacher is Father Frank I. Sutman. Services include:
UOct. 13: Homily at weekend liturgies, "You May Get Beat Up First, but the Truth Will Set You Free;" 7:30 p.m., "It Isn't Who I Am; It's Whose I Am: Living in the Truth," preaching with question and answer session.
UOct. 14: Noon, parish mission Mass with homily, "If God is So Loving, Why Did 9/11 Happen?"; 7:30 p.m., "Long Time No See," preaching with Q & amp;A session.
UOct. 15: Noon, parish mission Mass with homily, "You Are God's Secret Ambition"; 7:30 p.m., " 'Whoops, I Did It Again!' The Gift of Weakness," preaching with Q & amp;A session.
UOct. 16: Noon, parish mission Mass with homily, "That 'Wagon Train' Called Church"; 7:30 p.m., preaching with Eucharistic benediction.
Pet blessings, service
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 13519 Woodworth Road, will celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with an outdoor service and pet blessings at 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (330) 549-2964 for more information.
A.C.T.I.O.N. meeting
YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual public meeting of the Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods (A.C.T.I.O.N.), 562 Wick Ave., is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at Stambaugh Auditorium on Fifth Avenue. The theme is "Lead in Faith: Follow in Action."