Spaghetti dinner

Spaghetti dinner

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Abundant Life Fellowship of New Waterford has canceled its free community dinner this month and instead will be participating in a Bash Cancer Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Crestview High School, 44100 Crestview Road. This is a fundraiser to help with expenses of several area residents who are battling cancer. It also includes volleyball games from noon to 4 p.m., cornhole tournaments, raffles and a silent auction. New Waterford United Methodist Church is coordinating the dinner.

Sonshiners Quartet

HARTFORD

The Sonshiners Quartet will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Hartford Community Church, 3312 state Route 7. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission fee. An offering will be taken.

Community garden

Youngstown

Teens will build a community garden at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, near the tennis courts at 1 p.m. Sunday. The project is part of Youngstown B’nai B’rith Youth Organization’s “Stand Up!” campaign. The teens will begin preparing the dirt and planting.

Pastor anniversary

Campbell

Greater Liberty Baptist Church, 66 Tenth St., will celebrate the first anniversary of Pastor Carl A. Anderson and first lady Sharon Anderson at 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Rev. C.A. Richmond, pastor of Logos Baptist Church in Canton, will be the speaker. Various area choirs will sing. The anniversary celebration will conclude with two services May 2. Rev. Tommy Higgins of Akron will deliver the message at 10:45 a.m. and Rev. Melvin Brown of Gospel Temple Baptist Church of Campbell will be the speaker at 3:30 p.m.

Anniversary revival

Youngstown

Fellowship Baptist Church, 102 Penn Ave., will have a church pre-anniversary Revival of 75 years at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. The guest speaker is Elder Ronnie Tucker of We Walk By Faith Bible Church and Pastor R. Martin of Price Memorial A.M.E., both of Youngstown, and Pastor Jackson of St. John A.M.E. of Struthers. The host is Pastor Rev. Larry W. Parker.

Day of Prayer

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Crestview High School, 44100 Crestview Road, will be the site for a National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. May 6 in the auditorium. Sponsored by Crestview Churches Community Concerns, the service will include members of Crestview High School Band, a vocal piece by Angie Drohn, Boy Scout Troop 40 and flag presentation by American Legion Post 290.

Conference planned

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The Christian Education Ministry of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., will present Lay Leadership Conference 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. May 1 at the church. Pastor Kenneth Donaldson of Rising Star Baptist church will lecture on “When the Deacon’s Responsibility is Being Fulfilled” based on Acts 6:2-4. Pastor Isaiah Wiggins of Progressive Baptist Church of Warren will preach the Word on Friday and Saturday. Brother Vernard Richberg of Tabernacle Baptist Church will facilitate the Trustee Workshop based on I Corinthians 4:2, Pastor Kevin Crum of New Hope Baptist Church will preach. Registration fee is $20. Call (330) 746-3601 to register.

Spring bazaar

Austintown

Wickliffe Christian Church, 3939 Potomac Ave., will have a spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8. It will include Rainbow Quilters, Chinese auction, lunch counter and bake sale. For more information, call (330) 799-2183.

Old School Dance

Youngstown

Sisters Helping Sisters will have an Old School Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. May 1 at St. Columba Cathedral Parish Hall, 144 W. Wood St. Cost is $15. No tickets will be sold at the door. There will be entertainment by DJ Ironman, music, food and fun. B.Y.O.B. There will be prizes for the “best dressed” and “best dancer” of the ’70s and a 50/50 raffle. For ticket information, call (330) 746-5257. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local women’s shelter.

Faith journey

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The Emerging Faith Community meeting to study, worship and fellowship together, will meet from 3 to 5:30 p.m. May 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 890 Church Hill Road, fellowship room. This community is made up of people on a Christian faith journey who are in congregation but are expanding their faith search; who have dropped out of churches for a variety of reasons; or for whom the organized church is not an option. All are welcome. For questions, call Debby Dockstader, (330) 505-1192, or John Sharick, (330) 799-0155.

Healing service

HUBBARD

Rev. Jason Jablonski will minister at 10:30 and give a special healing service at 6:30 p.m. May 2 at Covenant Life Fellowship, 5900 W. Liberty St.

Morning seminars

Villa Maria, Pa.

Villa Maria Spirituality and Education Center will continue its monthly series of morning seminars from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 4 on the grounds of Villa Maria Community Center. “Gifted with the Spirit” is the topic that will be explored at this month’s coffee and contemplation series. Presenter for this discussion is Ardath Blake, HM. Program participants are welcome to stay for lunch but advanced registration is required. Cost is $7 for program only, $13.70 for program and lunch. For questions or to register, call (724) 964-8886 or register online at www.villaprograms.org.

Day of Prayer

Lordstown

Harvest Point Church, 6100 Tod Ave. (state Route 45), in Lordstown Plaza, will open its doors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6 for a National Day of Prayer. Everyone is welcome.

Marriage seminar

New waterford

Pastor Joe Propri of the Biblical Counseling Institute of Ohio will conduct a Marriage Seminar at New Waterford United Methodist Church, 46925 S. State St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8. Lunch will be served. A free-will offering will be collected. For more information and to register, call the church Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday morning at (330) 457-7436.