New pastor called

New pastor called
AUSTINTOWN -- The Rev. Arthur C. Wells of Reed City, Mich., will begin as pastor of Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, on Sunday. He will also serve as the chaplain for Southern Care Hospice in Youngstown.
He has served Southern Baptist churches since 1977, most recently as associate pastor at Charity Baptist Church in Big Rapids, Mich., where he also served as a chaplain with Hospice of Michigan.
He's a graduate of Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio, with a bachelor's degree in business management. He received his master of divinity degree at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo.
Evening mass set
BOARDMAN -- The Filipino-American community of greater Youngstown will have its sixth annual Simbang Gabi, or evening Mass, at 6 p.m. Sunday at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St. The Rev. Armando C. Arellano, pastor of East Conneaut United Methodist Church, will speak. A fellowship dinner will follow. Call (440) 593-2377.
'Christ Consciousness' talk
CANFIELD -- Vincent Lisi, coordinator of the Youngstown Spiritual Society, will talk about "The Christ Consciousness" at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Ursuline Center, 4300 Shields Road. The talk will be followed by meditation and shared prayer during the society's monthly service. Call (330) 783-0387.
New book offered
COLUMBIANA -- Ellen Thompson of Columbiana has written a book, "The Answer to Everything," that is now available at www.1stBooks.com. The book is a compilation of 47 poems and eight essays meant to encourage people to walk with God to find contentment. Subjects include her husband, David, and her search for a job.
Metaphysical talks
WARREN -- The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, 3323 Parkman Road, Suite 5, will offer talks at 7 p.m. Christmas Day. One talk will be on the pagan and other traditions surrounding Christmas, and the second will be a continuation of a talk about the popular thriller "The Da Vinci Code."
Christmas program
LISBON -- Lisbon First United Methodist Church, 114 E. Washington St., will present its annual children's program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The children will present, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." A visit from Santa and refreshments will follow.
Vatican exhibit trip
WARREN -- St. Cyril & amp; Methodius Church, 185 Laird Ave. N.E., is sponsoring a trip March 24 to 25 to see rare items from the Vatican on display in Cincinnati. The trip will also include seeing the play "Nunsense." The cost of about $195 will include hotel accommodations and meals. Call (330) 369-4286.
Divorce program set
GREENFORD -- Greenford Christian Church, 11767 Lisbon Road, will present the "DivorceCare" recovery seminar and support group starting at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. The national program looks at issues including dealing with anger, depression, forgiveness, new relationships and loneliness. Call (330) 533-3279.
Outreach breakfast
HUBBARD -- First Presbyterian Church of Hubbard, 22 Westview Ave., will have a free outreach breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. next Saturday. The pancake breakfast is offered on the last Saturday of each month.
Ordination set
SHARON, Pa. -- The Rev. Mark R. Juchter of Erie, Pa., will be ordained as a curate at 1 p.m. today in St. John's Episcopal Church. As curate, he will serve in a training period at the church for about two years. He will be ordained by Bishop Robert D. Rowley of the Diocese of Northeastern Pennsylvania.