On Good Friday


On Good Friday

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Hear the “Seven Last Words of Christ” at 7 p.m. Good Friday at Union Baptist Church, 528 Lincoln Ave., where Michael H. Harrison Sr. is pastor.

Youth ministry

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The youth ministry of Restoration Christian Fellowship Church, 151 Folsom St. NW, will sponsor a youth-inspired worship service at 5 p.m. Sunday titled “Youth Devoted To The Call.”

Also ministering will be RCF Mime Ministry and Youth Praise Team and St. James Church of God in Christ Step Team.

Holiday service

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The Campbell Ecumenical Council of Churches will present a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. in Christ Community Church, 531 Neoka Drive.

Pastor Bill Rotar is the host pastor, and council co-chairman with Pastor Dan Yargo of Marion Heights United Methodist Church.

Passover Seder

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The Rev. Robert Specter of the Rock of Israel Ministry will lead a Passover Seder at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Metro Assembly of Youngstown, 2530 South Ave.

The cost is $5 for adults and children older than 10 years.

For tickets, call (330) 782-2070.

Community service

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The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown and Vicinity will have a community worship service in observance of Holy Week at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive.

Speakers will be Pastor L. Lamont Miles, Metropolitan Baptist Church; Pastor Rosalyne Mitchell-Martin, Price Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion; Pastor Gena Thornton, Grace AME of Warren and Pastor Robert Quaintance, the host pastor.

The Emancipation Choir will rehearse at 4 p.m. today at Elizabeth Baptist Church.

‘Women of God’

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“Women of God and the Seven Last Words” will be presented at 7 p.m. Good Friday at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2045 Jacobs Road.

Program participants will be Pastor Gwendolyn Alexander of Solid Rock Church, Pastor Sylvia Jennings of Oak Baptist Church, Pastor Rosalyn Mitchell-Martin of Price Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Pastor Amariah McIntosh of Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal, the Rev. Darlene Wilson, Twyla Jones and Arlene Williams, Peggy Scott and guest choirs.

Holocaust survivor

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Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan Way, will host Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, in a service at 9:30 a.m. April 3.

She is the author of “Eva’s Story” and “The Promise.”

A kiddush luncheon will follow.

Call the temple at (330) 759-1429 for reservations.

Confirmation service

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The Rev. Dr. Gary George, administrative assistant to Bishop John Hopkins of East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, will preach a confirmation service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Six young people will be confirmed.

A reception will follow.

Spring revival

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Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., will have a spring revival at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with guest speaker, Bishop Gregory L. Fly of Grace New Covenant Apostolic Church, Columbus.

Steps to the cross

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The Gospel choir of Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., will present “Seven Steps to the Cross” at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Seven ministers will speak on assigned steps. Speakers are Michael Williams of Union Baptist Church, Reginald Smith of Calvary Ministries International, Yvette Walker of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Kim Grant Logos of Baptist Assembly, Bernice Gordon of First Calvary Church, Kelvin Jordan of Second Baptist Church in Farrell, Pa., and Donald Campbell of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Sharon, Pa.

Gospel talent show

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The Total Praise Choir of Alpha and Omega Church, 3120 Winton Ave., will sponsor a Gospel talent show at 4 p.m. Sunday. John Dozier is president and Reba Murry and Geraldine Crenshaw, co-chairwomen.

L.E.A.F. event

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Lordstown Ecumenical Assistance Fund will conduct a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at Lordstown Christian Church.

Harvest Point Church is the sponsor and Pastor Shannon New Spangler will deliver the message.

Refreshments will follow.

Spring musical set

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Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3417 Glenwood Ave., will host a spring musical at 5 p.m. Sunday featuring the Dynamic Christian Allstars of Akron.

Easter play planned

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The drama ministry of Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., will present an Easter play, “The Third Day,” at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The play was written by Dee Hill of the church.

Passion cantata

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Sts. Mary and Joseph Church, 131 W. Quarry St., will present a Passion cantata and candlelight service at 7 p.m. Wednesday under the direction of Joseph Keffer, musical director.

The free performance tells the story of Christ in his final days .

Fellowship meeting

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The Men and Women in Action will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at Christ Dwelling Place Ministry, 3048 Gerwig Ave., where Alice B. Parkman is pastor.

Palm Sunday drama

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Praise Assembly of God Church, 1004 N. Main St., will have a special Palm Sunday service with Jan Trummer presenting the drama “The Innkeeper’s Wife” at 10:30 a.m.