Afternoon of worship

Afternoon of worship
COLUMBIANA -- St. Jude Catholic Church, 180 Seventh St., will hold an afternoon of praise, worship and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19. The Rev. Giles Dimock of St. Dominic Church, Youngstown, will officiate. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Parish Activity Center. New Life in the Spirit Prayer Group is the host. For information, call Judy Nelson at (330) 482-9263.
Infant Jesus of Prague
BOARDMAN -- The Diocesan Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will hold its monthly Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Infant Jesus Byzantine Catholic Church, 7754 South Ave. The rosary is scheduled for 9:30.
Advent retreat
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- An Advent retreat weekend, "Jesus and the Advent of Nonviolence,' is planned from 7 p.m. Dec. 1 through noon Dec. 3 at Villa Maria Retreat Center. The Rev. John Dear, a Jesuit priest, will be the leader. He served as director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the largest interfaith peace organization in the U.S, and after Sept. 11, 2001, he served as Red Cross coordinator of chaplains at the Family Assistance Center. Father Dear is author and editor of more than 20 books and has lectured on peace to thousands at universities and churches across the United States. The cost is 160 that includes meals and overnight accommodations. Commuter rate of 100 is available. Registration is required by Wednesday. For information or registration, call (724) 964-8920 Ext. 3241.
Speaker at church
AUSTINTOWN -- Terry Davis, prophet, will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday at Abundant Harvest Church, 104 Idlewood Road.
Musical ministry
YOUNGSTOWN -- Dan Schall of Harmony United Methodist Church, Zelionople, Pa., will present his music ministry during a worship service at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 19 at Mahoning United Methodist Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave. A love offering will be taken.
Workshop planned
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Janie Wright Mission of Union Baptist Church, 528 Lincoln Ave., will present a "Debt Free" workshop at 6 p.m. Monday. Participants should take Bibles and notebooks. If you plan to attend, call the church at (330) 743-1217.
Veterans Day service
GREEN TOWNSHIP -- Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, will hold a Veterans Day service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
First Friday Club
BOARDMAN -- The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will hold its monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Antone's Banquet Center, 8578 Market St. The speaker, the Rev. Joanne Paradise, pastoral minister at St. Sebastian Church in Pittsburgh, will address the topic, "Sexuality: The Sacred, the Fullness of Life." The cost is 15 per person or 120 for a group of eight. Reservations must be made by Nov. 24 by calling (330) 533-1023.
Homecoming speaker
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. C.L. Ellis of Morning Star Baptist Church will speak during a homecoming service at 4 p.m. Sunday at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 328 S. Forest St. The theme is "Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
Harvest of blessing
WARREN -- Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1137 Main St. S.W., will celebrate its annual harvest of blessing service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Brother Wendell Webster, a licentiate at Greater Payne A.M.E. Church, Jacksonville, Fla., and son of Bishop Robert Vaughn Webster and the late Carole Ogleton Webster. He was ordained in July 2005. Those attending should wear fall colors and are asked to donate a canned good.
Pastor anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Wayne L. Fuller will mark five years as pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2944 Wardle Ave., during a service at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James Mass of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Concert at church
YOUNGSTOWN -- Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave., will present King's Dominion and Friends in concert at 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Guest soloist will be Nielah Shaw of Community Church of God in Christ in Warren, and other guest musicians will be Alonzo Smith, Antron Hill and G. Le'Ron Rainey, who also will be master of ceremonies. Margaret E. Rainey is director, and Terry Carter Jr. will be guest director. For more information, call the church at (330) 782-8929.
Youth rally
BOARDMAN -- Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, will sponsor a youth rally at 5 p.m. Sunday with music by Covent Confirmed and other singers. The free event will feature food and fellowship.