Novena to St. Therese

Novena to St. Therese
YOUNGSTOWN -- Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, 252 E. Wood St., will have a Novena to St. Therese of the Child Jesus titled "The Little Flower" at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday for nine weeks beginning Aug. 5. Rosary recitation begins at 5:15 p.m.
Flame Fellowship
BOARDMAN -- The Flame Fellowship guest speaker this month will be Gladys Bollinger, at a buffet luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday in the Georgeanna A. Parker Activity Center in Boardman Township Park. Cost of the luncheon is $7. For reservations call (330) 729-0832. Come for the speaker if unable to attend the luncheon.
Reception for pastor
YOUNGSTOWN -- Richard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, 1205 Elm St. at Woodbine Avenue, will host a service and reception at 3 p.m., Sunday for its pastor, the Rev. Patricia Christ, who was ordained an elder in The United Methodist Church at the East Ohio Annual Conference held in Lakeside, Ohio, the week of June 22-25. The Rev. Ms. Christ begins her sixth year as church pastor this month. Call (330) 743-5432 for further information.
Answers to questions
GIRARD -- The First Presbyterian Church, 890 Church Hill Road, will have an open discussion time at 7 p.m. Sunday to answer questions about the Christian faith, the Bible, the church and how all these relate to life in our contemporary world. All questions and comments are welcome, and there will be no issues too hot to discuss. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (330) 505-1192.
Gospel festival
WARREN -- Gospel Fest 2004, sponsored by the Community Family Outreach Center, 2165 Highland Ave., will be July 30 to Aug. 1 at the Youth Center. There will be a quartet and jazz at 6 p.m. July 30; holy hip-hop and contemporary gospel at 6 p.m. July 31; and traditional gospel, choirs and a solo artist at 4 p.m. Aug. 1. In addition to the music, there will be rides, pageants and food. Vendor space is available. For information call (330) 399-8444.
Youth crusade planned
LIBERTY -- The Second Annual Youth Crusade, sponsored by Sisters in Christ Bible Group, will begin at 2 p.m. next Saturday at Church Hill Park, off Belmont Avenue in Liberty Township. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Kenneth Paramore of the United Baptist Church of Akron. The Rev. James Bowie of Union Baptist Church will be minister of the ceremony. There will be no charge. Refreshments will be served.
Community outreach
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mount Vernon Baptist Church Mission Ministry, 2944 Wardle Ave., will have community outreach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 31 at the church. There will be music and food. No charge.
Weekend revival
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Berna Brown of Saginaw, Mich., will be ministering at a weekend revival at First Calvary Baptist Church, 126 E. Wood and Walnut streets at 7 p.m. Friday through July 25.
Pastor's aid program
CAMPBELL -- The Greater Liberty Baptist Church, 66 10th St., will have a pastor's aid program and Chinese Auction at 3 p.m. next Saturday.
Pig roast and Elvis
COLUMBIANA -- "Saturday Night Alive" will be next Saturday at Midway Church, Route 46, about one-quarter mile from Route 11. A fellowship featuring a pig roast begins at 5:30 p.m., and Jim Penney will be Elvis for an inspirational concert at 7 p.m. Donations accepted for the pig roast. For information call (330) 482-3135.
Teachers workshop
SALEM -- Lion and Lamb Christian Resources, 145 S. Broadway, will present a workshop for Sunday school teachers from 9:45 a.m. to noon July 31. The program, "Put the Classroom Puzzle Together," offers practical ideas for teachers of all age levels. It is designed to help teachers make the most of time and materials. No charge. For information call: (800) 537-0269 or (330) 332-8501.