RELIGION BRIEFS

District conference

HUBBARD — Greater Mahoning Valley District Women’s Conference will be at Phillips Chapel Church of God in Christ, 3903 Jacobs Road, where Paul Loggins is host pastor and superintendent emeritus.

There will be a service at 6 p.m. and banner march at 7 on Thursday.

Evangelist Hazel Templeton of Toledo will speak at 6 p.m. Friday and the Sunshine Band will perform at 7.

The theme is “Holy Women Possessing a Covenant Relationship with God.”

Canary Howard, district missionary, and elder Russ Johnson, district superintendent, are making arrangements.

Drama ministry

WARREN — The drama ministry of New Jerusalem Fellowship, 2555 Palmyra Road, will sponsor a dinner theater Friday. Dinner will be at 4:30 p.m. with the show at 7. Cost is $20 for both and $10 for the show only.

Also featured will be the Michael Austin Project. For tickets, call the fellowship at (330) 395-4518.

At Phillips Baptist

YOUNGSTOWN — The gospel choir of Phillips Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 1407 Victor Ave., will have an anniversary concert at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The church invites other adult choirs, male choruses and soloists to perform. Call the church at (330) 743-3792.

The church also will have a revival at 7 p.m. from Wednesday through Friday with the theme, “The Last Voice.”

Labyrinth walks

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will have its first outdoor labyrinth walk of the season from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Villa Maria Community Center.

The labyrinth is a tool for enriching the spiritual journey. Labyrinths have existed for more than 4,000 years and are found in every major religious tradition in the world.

Sister Therese Pavilonis will offer a brief history and introduction.

The first walk will feature music by Kirk Kupensky on the Celtic harp.

No registration is required but is appreciated. Donation is $7.

For information, contact Cindy Wilpula at (724) 964-8920, ext. 3241, or send e-mail to cwilpula@humilityofmary.org.

Dinner and discussion

GIRARD — Years ago, sex, politics and religion were off-limits as topics of discussion in the workplace.

What is the proper expression of the Christian faith in the workplace that balances respect for diversity and faithfulness to beliefs?

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 will be at 5 p.m. and the discussion at 6.

For information, contact the pastor, the Rev. Deborah Dockstader, at (330) 505-1192.

Guest speakers

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Bishop Jim Erb, overseer of Living Word Church, will minister at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at the church, 1109 E. State St.

Randy DeMain of Redmond, Ore., will speak on “Awakening the Generation,” at the 6:30 p.m. service.

His Music Connection

GIRARD — His Music Connection, 29. W. Liberty St., will present a concert tonight with 3 in 1 and Don Stuck.

The concert time at the coffee house is from 6 to 9 p.m. and doors open at 5:30.

Food and beverages are free. An offering is accepted at all events.

For more information, visit hismusicconnection.com, or call (330) 539-5349.

Church anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — Beulah Baptist Chuch, 570 Sherwood Ave., will mark its 81st anniversary at 4 p.m. May 24.

Guest speaker will be the Rev. George Wilkins, pastor of Mount Sinai Baptist Church.

The theme is “We’ve Come This Far by Faith.”

Drive-in services

ANDOVER — First United Methodist Church of Andover, 181 S. Main St., will sponsor the drive-in outdoor services for campers and all who are interested at 9:30 a.m. May 24-Sept. 6 at Wildwood Acres Campgrounds, intersection of state Route 7 and Marvin Road. There will be signs.

Special music featuring Dan Schall will be June 14 and Sound Witness, Aug. 9.

This is the 37th year for the services for which participants may sit in their cars, bring their own chairs or use seats provided.

Church anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — Oak Missionary Baptist Church, 320 Elk St., will mark its 73rd anniversary Sunday.

Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11. The celebration will continue at 3:30 p.m. with St. Peter’s Baptist Church and the Rev. William H. Wilson, pastor. Dinner also will be served.

The Rev. Sylvia L. Jennings is pastor. She, along with the late Rev. Elizabeth Powell, were the area’s first female pastors.

Guest speaker

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dr. Mark T. Barclay, president and founder of Mark Barclay Ministries and Living Word International in Midland, Mich., will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Miracle Valley Church, 2119 Valley View Road.