Workshop for clergy

Workshop for clergy
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Domestic Violence Task Force is hosting a workshop, "Domestic Violence and its Impact on the Religious Community," for clergy of all denominations. The Oct. 26 event will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the workshop will be from 9 to 3:15 p.m. Featured speaker will be Julie Owens of the Faith Trust Institute, Seattle, a survivor of domestic violence and co-writer of "Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know." Sponsors are Someplace Safe Inc., Raymond John Wean Foundation, Trumbull County Ohio Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Project, Trumbull County Children's Services Board and the domestic violence task force. To register call Tracy Snider at Community Solutions Association, (330) 394-9090, or Patricia Porter, Someplace Safe, (330) 393-3003.
Youth Club to begin
GIRARD -- Youth Club, a free program for community children, is planned from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 28 at Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St. Games, songs, learning activities and a meal will be included for children from 4 years old to sixth grade. For information or registration call the church at (330) 545-4361.
Bishop Hopkins to visit
BOARDMAN -- Bishop John L. Hopkins of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church will deliver sermons at the 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St. Between services, Boardman United Methodist Women will host a reception for the bishop and his wife, Elaine. Bishop Hopkins began his assignment in the East Ohio area Sept. 1, 2004, and is the spiritual leader for more than 800 churches in 10 districts. He has been a bishop for nine years.
New Freedom anniversary
WARREN -- New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 1590 Tod Ave. S.W., will mark its 25th anniversary during a three-day celebration. A dinner is planned at 6 p.m. Friday at Diveste's with the Rev. Joshua Moore as speaker. A musical celebration will be at 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the church with guest choirs and soloist. To participate call (330) 399-3823. A service will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the church with the congregation of Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church and the Rev. John W. Ribbins of Cleveland.
Gospel concert set
MINERAL RIDGE -- The Circle of Friends, southern gospel quartet, will present a concert at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at First United Methodist Church, 3711 Main St. A free-will offering will be taken.
Program at Higher Praise
WARREN -- Higher Praise Covenant Church, 857 N. Park Ave., will host "Present Day Revelation" with Dr. Renny McLean at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. Mr. McLean, who has been in ministry for more than 27 years, is the founder of Global Glory and Cutting Edge Ministry, formerly known as Word of Faith Ministries, London, England. For information call (330) 394-0055.
Youth conference on tap
YOUNGSTOWN -- The youth ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., will hold a youth conference on "Survival in the Presence of the Lord" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 for those 5 and older. There will be a continental breakfast and lunch. Conference dress code is jeans, white T-shirts and tennis shoes. For information call (330) 747-9624.
Children's prayer safari
BOARDMAN -- Westminister Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, will sponsor "Kingdom of the Son" prayer safari from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 16. The sessions, designed for children from 3 years old through fifth grade, will include a light supper at a cost of $5 a child, and games, music, crafts, Bible activities and mission projects. Call (330) 758-4513 to register.
Rosary cenacle planned
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, 517 S. Belle Vista Ave., and the Queen of the Holy Rosary Prayer Group will hold a rosary cenacle at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Refreshments will follow in the social hall.
Gospel duet at church
HUBBARD -- Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road S.E., will present the gospel duet of Jeff and Sheri Easter at 6 p.m. Oct. 30. They have won two Dove Awards for country album of the year in 1988 for "A Work in Progress" and for country-recorded song of the year, "Goin' Away Party" in 2002. Doors will open at 5; seating is limited to 300. Tickets are by advance sale. Call the church at (330) 534-0084. Tickets also available at Christian book stores, Heaven On Earth in Boardman, Grand Book and Bible in New Castle, Pa., Hermitage Bible and Gifts, and A New Beginning in Warren.
Men's, women's banquet
YOUNGSTOWN -- Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., will hold a Men's and Women's Day banquet with the theme, "Men and Women of God Pressing Toward the Mark" Oct. 8 at the church. Fellowship will start at 5 p.m. with the dinner at 6. On Oct. 9, Lynn Phillips of Calvary Ministries International of Youngstown, will speak at the 11 a.m. service and the Rev. Walter R. Houston of Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Cleveland Heights, will speak at the 4 p.m. service.
Day of Recollection
NORTH JACKSON -- The Diocesan Legion of Mary Curia will hold the annual Day of Recollection from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, North Jackson. Monsignor Anthony Spinosa will speak. The cost is $8.50. For reservations call (330) 743-3977.
Center to host speaker
YOUNGSTOWN -- Life Care Ministry Center, corner of Shields and Raccoon roads, will host speaker John Beggs, who leads an ecumenical prayer group in the area, at 7 p.m. Monday. A personal prayer ministry is available.
Baptist classes
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Unit of the American Baptist Theological Seminary is holding classes from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Union Baptist Church, 528 Lincoln Ave. Religious training for ministers and lay people is offered. For more information call (330) 740-0237.
Musical program on tap
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Spiritual Wonders of Cleveland and the Phillips Chapel male chorus will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 718 Albert St.
Deacon ordination
AUSTINTOWN -- A deacon ordination service for G.L. Mears is planned for 2 p.m. Oct. 2 by Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road. The Rev. Barry Knaub of Central Niles Baptist Church will deliver the ordination message and the Rev. Gary Summerland, Austin Village Baptist Church, will bring the charge to the church.
Speaker, music planned
CANFIELD -- The Rev. Jim Leone will speak on "Shaking the Past" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Christian Life Center, 6101 S. Raccoon Road. His wife, Georgia Leone, will provide music. A second part of the program will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the center.
Disciple series offered
YOUNGSTOWN -- Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., is offering an eight-week disciple course, "Invitation to the Old Testament," at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 4, that will include video presentations. The first session will be "Making of the Hebrew Bible." Lunch will be offered at the first session. In the second week and thereafter, participants should take a lunch and will be asked to take turns providing dessert. For registration call (330) 744-5032.
Concert at fellowship
NEW WATERFORD -- Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, will hold a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Church anniversary
STRUTHERS -- Fellowship Church of God in Christ, 115 Frank St., will mark its 14th anniversary during a service at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. David B. Lee. Living Word Church of God in Christ congregation also will participate. Dinner will follow the service.
Gospel ministry service
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ministry of Righteousness Being Restored, a nondenominational gospel ministry, has a service at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Omni West Assisted Living Center's Portland Room, 3529 Vestal Road.
Men's Day set
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Dr. Curtis A. Minter of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Akron, will speak at the annual Men's Day observance at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Calvary Baptist Church, 126 E. Wood St.
Youth program
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. W. Fuller, pastor of Mount Vernone Baptist Church, will present a youth program at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 328 S. Forest St.
Sumner in concert
BOARDMAN -- Donnie Sumner, Gaither Homecoming artist and Dove Award winner, will present a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Christ's Church, 7155 Glenwood Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets, which are $10, are available at Heaven On Earth, 8381 Market Street, and Rich Blessings, Eastwood Mall, Niles, or by calling the church at (330) 726-6800.