98th mission program

98th mission program
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- More than 1,000 people will participate in the 98th New Wilmington Missionary Conference next Saturday through Aug. 2 at Westminster College.
Events include Bible study, spiritual enrichment, and Christian fellowship. The NWMC began in 1906 as a Presbyterian mission conference for young people. This year's theme is from 1 Peter 4:10a: "Each should use whatever gift he has received to serve others."
Each summer, the NWMC sends a service team of young adults for seven weeks who also share their comments with those at the conference. This year, eight college students and an adult leader are in Thailand teaching English as a means of sharing the gospel.
The featured daily speaker is the Rev. Dr. Scott Sunquist, professor of world mission and evangelism at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
International speakers are from Somalia, Malawi, Ghana, Mexico, Tajikistan, Vietnam and Italy. Missionaries from more than 20 countries will discuss their work. For more information visit www.NWMCmission.org, or call (724) 946-7195.
Homecoming service
YOUNGSTOWN -- Northside Baptist Church will have a homecoming service at 11 a.m. Sunday for Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Seese, who has returned from his deployment Dec. 27 to Kuwait. Seese was reunited with his parents, George and Ruth Seese of Liberty last Sunday. A dinner will follow the service.
Sunday sweets
GIRARD -- Girard First United Methodist Church will have Sundae Sunday on July 27. Free ice cream sundaes with all the toppings will be served after the 10 a.m. service. Call (330) 545-4361.
Singles' activities
WARREN -- The Single Adult Ministry fellowship calendar includes: a walk at Howland Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday and July 29; swimming and a picnic at Firestone Park in Columbiana, 11 a.m. today (kid friendly event); softball at Churchill park in Liberty at 6 p.m. today with pizza and beverage provided; hiking at Mill Creek Park (meet at North Mar Church East parking lot at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to carpool); dinner at Max and Erma's in Niles, 6 p.m. Monday; Scrappers vs. Auburn baseball, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cafaro Field (kid friendly event); and lunch at King's Buffet in Niles at 12:30 p.m. July 27 (kid friendly event). Call (330) 783-6297.
Women's conference
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Living Word Center will present "Arise Conference," a free conference for women, Thursday through next Saturday at Thiel College. Speakers, including the Rev. Les Bowling, the Rev. Sheila Bowling, and the Rev. Kathy Purvis, all from Eagle Rock Ministries in Columbus, will discuss topics ranging from overcoming the past to finances. A lunch Saturday is $10. Dorm rooms are available. Call (724) 588-2140.
Presentations set
GIRARD -- The Rev. Dr. Carol Ann Drick will present a workshop on "The Power of Now" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Unity Church Centre. She will speak on "Living the Now" at 10:30 a.m. July 27. She has a doctorate in nursing science and is developing a Conscious Awareness Center near Philadelphia.
Message and meditation
CANFIELD -- Vincent J. Lisi of the Youngstown Spiritual Society will give a message titled "You Are Not Special" at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Ursuline Center. The message will be followed by mediation and shared prayer. The service is held the third Sunday of every month. Call (330) 783-0387.
Prayer group meets
HUBBARD -- The Sacred Heart Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet at 3 p.m. July 27 at St. Patrick Church.
Community lunch
BOARDMAN -- Western Reserve Baptist Church will have a community luncheon at noon Thursday. Donations will be accepted. Call (330) 758-6655.