YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth outreach and evangelism, 3 p.m. next Saturday, House of Prayer, United Holy Church of America, 2016 Wick St. S.E., Warren. Refreshments and barbecue will be provided. Presenters include: Warriors of the Cross, Infinate, Ben Hurd, Todd Burch, Eric Howard, Eddie Howard and youth minister Gerry Bulla of Sound Doctrine. Call (330) 369-2558.
Mini-Jam youth concert featuring Christian artist Nikki Leonti presented by the Youngstown District Methodist Youth Council, 6 p.m. today, Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted.
Tree House, a Bible-based children's program for age 4 through grade 5 will meet Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8-Nov. 19 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman. The cost is $5 per child. Call (330) 758-4513.
ANNIVERSARIES
As part of its 200th anniversary, Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown, will celebrate Worldwide Communion Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Richard Brown United Methodist Church will take part. Some of Trinity's congregation helped to form the Richard Brown church.
77th church anniversary celebration of Lincoln Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1005 Liberty Road, Youngstown, with song fest with male chorus of Grace A.M.E. Church of Warren, 4 p.m. Oct. 12.
Dr. Robert H. King from Jefferson City, Mo., the first ordained pastor at Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will be the guest speaker at 4 p.m. Oct. 19 when the church celebrates its 55th anniversary with the theme "Celebrating the Victory." A dinner will follow. Make reservations by Friday at (330) 369-8358.
The 12th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration for Ernest and Lenora Walker, pastors of Ebenezer Church of God in Christ, 566 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown, will include prophet Todd Hall at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. A youth explosion will be at 6 p.m. next Saturday, and there will be guest musicians at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 12.
The Youngstown Spiritual Society celebrates its seventh anniversary, 7 p.m. Sunday, Ursuline Education Center, 4300 Shields Road, Canfield. The society's coordinator, Vince Lisi, will speak on "The Time Has Come; I'm All In."
PROGRAMS
A seminar titled "Why Belief Matters," 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15, Victory Christian Center, 2899 McCartney Road, Lowellville, with sessions on "The Source of Distortion," "Real and Relevant Christianity" and "The Truth about Christ." An offering will be taken. Call (330) 536-2127.
June Evans, the minister of education at Believers Church in Douglasville, Ga., who gives Bible seminars nationally, will be the guest speaker at Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church's women's retreat. Her top will be "Beholding His Face." The conference begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles., and continues next Saturday with a continental breakfast, morning and afternoon teaching sessions and a luncheon. Guest musical artist Charity Helms will perform special music and lead the group in praise and worship. Register at (330) 539-6582.
Satellite seminar, "Ministry Mistakes," 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, Youngstown. Make reservations at (330) 782-2611. Beginning Oct. 12, the church will offer two video/discussion programs, "Bringing Up Boys, and "The Purpose Driven Life."
Catholic Charities Regional Agency of Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties is offering a free one-hour session for people of all faiths on "Grief and the Holidays" from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 or 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at 4495 Market St., Boardman. Call (330) 788-8726 for reservations.
A concert with Jesse Manibusan, a singer, songwriter, guitarist and humorist, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road N.E., Warren. The cost is $10 per person; (330) 372-2215.
The Rev. Stephanie Ashmore-Jenkins, evangelist and pastor of Rehoboth Pentecost Temple, will speak at 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at the annual day of the Deaconess Board of New Hope Baptist Church, 437 Albert St., Youngstown.
Forty Hours Eucharistic Days for peace and the end of terrorism in the world and peace and healing within the Catholic Church in America, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 613 N. Lakeview Ave., Youngstown. Schedule: opening Mass and exposition, 9 a.m., and sung evening prayer and benediction, 5:30 p.m., both Oct. 19; sung morning prayer and exposition, 8 a.m., and Mass for peace and justice, 7 p.m., both Oct. 20; sung morning prayer and exposition, 8 a.m., and closing Mass and procession, 7 p.m., both Oct. 21.
A special Mass to mark the wedding anniversaries of 121 couples who have been married from 25-68 years will be celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, St. John the Baptist Church, Canton. A reception will follow.
The Greater Youngstown Community of Christians, prayer rally, 7 p.m. Thursday, New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown.
Speakers Dick and Pat Adams, who have been missionaries for 19 years, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, First Assembly of God, 2300 Austinburg Road, Ashtabula; (440) 275-7720.
Speaker Dr. Mark Barclay, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Miracle Valley Church of Hermitage, 2119 Valleyview Road, Hermitage, Pa.
The Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh will present a series of lectures on Benedictine spirituality, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays during October, St. Benedict Monastery, 4530 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 931-2844.
BIBLE STUDIES
Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown is starting its Bible studies: "How to Rejoice in Any Situation," 8 a.m. Tuesday at Denny's Restaurant, 154 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, and the "The Benefits of Waiting," 2 p.m. Thursday, The International Towers, 25 Market St., Youngstown. Both studies will continue into 2004.
Bible study on Baptism, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in October, Vienna Presbyterian Church; 4295 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna. Make reservations at (330) 394-2376.