Seraphim Chorus

Seraphim Chorus

WARREN — Seraphim Chorus, directed by Kris Harper, will present “When In Our Music God Is Glorified,” a festival of hymns featuring organ, brass quartet, flute and tympani, at 4 p.m. April 26 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic Street N.E.

The concert will offer hymns from a variety of backgrounds, including arrangements of favorites, including “How Great Thou Art,” “Here I Am, Lord” and “Amazing Grace.” Also included will be a traditional Quaker hymn, “How Can I Keep From Singing?” A free-will offering will be taken.

First sermon

YOUNGSTOWN — Ruth E. Parker of Fellowship Baptist Church, 102 Penn Ave., will preach her first sermon at 3:30 p.m. April 26 at the church.

Christian solution

WARREN — A “Town Hall for Hope” program featuring Dave Ramsey will be presented Thursday. Area sites are at Tod Avenue United Methodist Church, 155 Tod Ave. N.W., and Miracle Valley Church, 2119 Valley View Road, Hermitage, Pa. The free program will begin at 8 p.m. and the doors open at 7:30 at both churches.

Ramsey is an author, speaker and radio host on financial matter and the Christian solutions. He will conduct the live seminar to more than 3,000 sites throughout the country using designed Web sites. He will address the topic of the economy.

Being a Christian

GIRARD — Many people who once called themselves Christians are now choosing to call themselves “followers of Jesus.” Does “Christian” carry negative connotations in today’s world? Will changing our name change how people perceive us? Do we need new terminology to describe our faith journey? These and other related questions will be the basis for a dinner and discussion Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Girard, 890 Church Hill Road. The potluck supper dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the discussion at 6. The public is invited to both. For information, call the Rev. Deborah Dockstader at (330) 505-1192.

His Music Connection

GIRARD — His Music Connection will present Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian artist Mitch McVicker in concert Friday at the former Wellman Theater at 29 W. Liberty St. The evening will also feature a performance by singer/songwriter Jenah Ross.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the music scheduled to start at 6:15. McVicker will perform at 7:30. Times were changed from a previous announcement. Tickets, which are $5, will be available at the door. For more information, call (330) 539-5349 or visit the Web site www.hismusicconnection.com.

Prophetic class

CANFIELD — Lifecare Ministry Center of Lucille Orr Ministries Inc., 5357 S. Raccoon Road, will be the site for a Level I Prophetic Class with Pastor Jim Erb as instructor.

Sessions will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25. Registration, which is $5 a person and includes a workbook, should be mailed to the ministry at the address above using the Canfield, Ohio, ZIP code of 44406. Please be sure to include your name, address and telephone number. Free-will offerings will be accepted for Rev. Erb. Level II and Level III classes are planned in the near future.

NAACP service

FARRELL, PA. — The 100th year of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1909-2009, will be celebrated during a service at 4 p.m. April 26 at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1138 Spearman Ave. Deacon George Footman, Mercer County Unit of NAACP president, the unit’s religious affairs committee are planning the observance.

The Rev. Charles Johnson, pastor of Cedar Avenue Church of God, Sharon, Pa., will be guest preacher. A 100-voice choir, directed by Phyllis Bolling, will perform; Dorothy Townsend will give a history; and the children’s ministry of Hour of Power will perform in mime. A social will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Writings of St. Paul

CANFIELD — “The Writings of St. Paul” will be discussed during programs planned from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, and April 27 and May 4 at the Ursuline Center, Shields Road. Presenter will be Ursuline Sister Therese Ann Rich, pastoral associate at St. Edward Church in Youngstown. Catechist certification hours will be available.

Session one will focus on his life and mission, the second on baptism and the third on the breaking of bread. Register by calling the center at (330) 799-4941.

Guest preacher

YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Larry W. Parker of Fellowship Baptist Church will preach at 4 p.m. Sunday at New Grace Baptist Church, 909 Fairgreen Ave., where the Rev. Albert Ross is pastor.

Change your vibration

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — “Make Room for Abundance” will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. If you are sending out stress, the universe will respond in the same way, answering as an unconditional mirror to your energy. Change your vibration and the universe will change with you. Part of the day will be spent determining personal stressors, both conscious and unconscious.

Rose Marie Fantelli, a professional clinical counselor and intuitive energy psychology practitioner, will lead the program. The workshop cost is $55 and includes lunch. Registration and payment requested by April 27. Call Cindy Wilpula at (724) 964-8920, ext. 3241, or send e-mail to cwilpula@humilityofmary.org.

Evangelism workshop

YOUNGSTOWN — Grace Evangelistic Temple Church, 1026 Shehy St., will sponsor an evangelism workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 and at 6 p.m. April 26, both with the Rev. Martha E. Taylor.

Groundbreaking event

POLAND — Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, will have a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Sunday for a new parish center. Participants will be Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown; Monsignor William J. Connell, pastor of Holy Family; and Tom Fortunato and Joe Fleming, project co-chairmen. A reception will follow. The center, which is expected to be completed in October, will accommodate 400 people. It may be used as one large hall or be divided into three areas. The new center, which will be handicapped accessible, also will be energy efficient with geothermal heating. The center will have a designated area for the Youth Ministry Group and Holy Family School and CCD Program will use the center. There also will be a new parking lot with access to Route 224.

Sacred dance worshop

RAVENNA — A sacred dance workshop is scheduled Friday and April 25 at Firm Foundation Ministry, 241 Jefferson St. Dr. Pamela Hardy, a member of Glory of Zion Outreach Center, will be the special dance ministry instructor. She is an ordained minister and minister of dance.

Registration is $40. Call Firm Foundation at (330) 297-5933 or visit the Web site at www.firmfoundationministry.com.

Church anniversary

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Living Word Church, 1109 E. State St., will mark its 12th anniversary April 26 with a dinner at 5 p.m. followed by a service at 6. The Rev. Brian Johnson, pastor of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Sharon, Pa., will be guest preacher. The Revs. Carol and William Missik founded the church in 1997. Dinner reservations are required; call (724) 342-7811.

Sunday school program

YOUNGSTOWN — The Shenango Valley Baptist Association Sunday School Department will sponsoring “You Don’t Know It All — Proverbs 3:7” at 7 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church, 747 Willow St. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Walter Hale of Idlewood Church of God. The Rev. C.L. Ellis is host pastor. The lecture is free and open to the public.

First Friday Club

BOARDMAN — John Roberto will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown meets May 7 at Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St. Roberto, founder and resident of Lifelong Faith Associates of Naugatuck, Conn., will speak on the topic “Faith in the Christian Household: Ideas for the 21st Century.” The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15. Reservations must be made by May 1 by calling your parish representative, or (330) 533-1023 or visiting the Web site at www.firstfridayclubofgreater-youngstown.org.