PROGRAM ON GRIEF

Program on grief
CHAMPION -- Wildare United Methodist Church, 7211 N. Park Ave. Ext., will host a Christian-based program, "Growing Through Grief," at 4:30 p.m. Sundays, starting Feb. 25. The video and discussion group is open to people of all ages who are experiencing grief because of the death of a loved one or a broken relationship. Registration is appreciated. Call the church at (330) 637-5000.
Prayer breakfast
YOUNGSTOWN -- St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church of Homestead Park will sponsor a prayer breakfast from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 3 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman Ave. The cost is 10 for adult and 5 for children. For tickets, call (330) 782-2214 or (724) 399-6583.
Ecumenical council
CAMPBELL -- Campbell Ecumenical Council of Churches will meet at 9 a.m. today at Christ Community Church, 531 Neoka Drive. Pastor Bill Rotar is host.
Guild's monthly Mass
POLAND -- The Diocesan Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will hold its monthly Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road. The rosary will be at 9:30.
Questions about faith
WARREN -- Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., will present a course that offers content and context for a "middle way" of engaging in conversation about the faith journey. Via Media, a program of learning about theology from national and world-renowned scholars, "people in the pews" and ordained leaders will be presented at noon and 6 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Feb. 28. Participants will gather around tables for Eucharist, share a meal, see and hear a video and then discuss the topic of the day. For information, call the church office at (330) 372-4998.
Musical program
CAMPBELL -- The Nurses Guild Ministry at Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 279 Whipple Ave., will present a musical at 4 p.m. Feb. 24. Contact Annie Hall at (330) 743-8123 for more information.
Study of philosophies
BOARDMAN -- A comparative study of the Taoism of Bruce Lee as expressed in the philosophy in "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do " and the Yeshua-based faith of St. Paul the Apostle focusing on scriptural excerpts from The Complete Jewish Bible with translation by David H. Stern will be the topic of a free program from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road. Larry Trombitas, founder of the American System of Self-Defense, will be the moderator.
Financial seminar
WARREN -- Warren New Hope Free Methodist Church, 2250 Tod Ave. N.W., will sponsor "Journey to True Financial Freedom" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 3. An instructor from Crown Financial Ministries will address topics including how to make wise financial decisions based on God's principles, addressing financial issues before they become problems and practical steps to avoid or get out of debt. The seminar is open to all. The cost is 25 a person and includes materials and lunch. Register online at Crown.org or call the church office at (330) 399-3731.
Programs planned
AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, will present "Share Jesus without Fear," evangelistic witnessing training sessions, from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 25, March 4, 11 and 15. Call the church at (330) 792-9532 for more information.
Choir anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Sunbeam Jubilee Choir of Phillips Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 1407 Victor Ave., will celebrate its 26th anniversary during a program of song and dance at 4 p.m. Feb. 25.
For Catholic women
AUSTINTOWN -- A conference for Catholic women, "Come Thirsty, Leave Refreshed," is planned Feb. 24 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4500 Norquest Blvd. Inspirational speakers will be Sister Dianne Livingstone, Nancy Layko and Judy Nelson. The women's music ministry, Living Praise, will perform. The cost is 25 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Call (330) 652-6725 or (330) 544-0363.
Musicians lead worship
NILES -- The Bridge, a contemporary praise and worship band will share in leading worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at Southside Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Second St. The band features Bob Miller, guitar and vocals; Bill Scudier, saxophone, vocals and tambourine; Liz Yochman, flute, guitar, vocals and tambourine; and Al Cooper, percussion and vocals.
Concert set at church
HUBBARD -- Pete Shelby, a contemporary Christian artist, will present an acoustic concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road. He will perform selections from his album, Fishers of Men. There is no admission fee; an offering will be taken.
Spiritual society
CANFIELD --Youngstown Spiritual Society will hold a message and meditation service from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road. Vince Lisi will present, & quot;The Real Secret of Success, & quot; followed by meditation and shared prayer.
Lenten journey
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- "A Lenten Journey into the Heart of God" will start at 7 p.m. Friday and continue to Feb. 25 at Villa Maria Community Center. Dr. Carol Zinn, an international advocate for a peaceful global society, will be the presenter. She serves as the main representative for the Congregations of St. Joseph and a nongovernmental official in General Consultative Status with Economic and Social Council at the United Nations. The cost of the retreat is 150 and includes lodging and meals. A commuter rate of 90 also is available. Call (724) 964-8920, Ext. 3241.
A cappella ensemble
COLUMBIANA -- Midway Mennonite Church, 13376 Columbiana-Canfield Road, will present Sons of the Day in concert at 7 tonight. The seven-member ensemble sings a cappella and presents Renaissance, early American and contemporary selections. A free will offering will be taken.
Life services
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Calvary Temple, 1465 Sampson St., holds life services featuring music, art and poetry at 7 p.m. Fridays.
Visitors Sunday
EAST PALESTINE -- Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, will hold Visitors Sunday this weekend. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Worship is scheduled at 10:45 with music and a children's sermon. A fellowship hour will follow.
Ministry plans play
CAMPBELL -- The music ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 238 Bright Ave., will present the play, "The Devil on Trial," by Roosevelt Wright at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25.
Speaker for program
CANFIELD -- Susan Boyer will speak on her journey out of drug addiction at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 Lifecare Ministry Center, Lucille Orr Ministries Inc., 5357 Raccoon Road. She is the building administrator at Total Living Center, Canton. Intercessory prayer sessions are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesdays and "In His Presence" services at 7 p.m. Fridays.
First sermon
YOUNGSTOWN -- Crystal S. Hamlette will preach her first sermon at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Everlife Worship Center, 474 Early Road. She is a member of the Weapons of War Dance Ministry, the choir and social services ministry at Everlife.