Acolytes inducted

Acolytes inducted

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Christ the King Anglican Church recently inducted three church youth into the Order of Acolytes. They are Isaiah Perry, Donnell Wells and Charles Perry.

The youth will assist as crucifers, altar servers and acolytes at services of worship. As part of their preparation for worship on Sundays, the boys participate in morning devotions led by their mentor and trainer, seminarian John Harris.

The Rev. Dr. Lee Martin is pastor.

Honoring Mary

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A Night to Honor Mary is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 6 at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., and at 7 p.m. May 13 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3430 St. Michael Boulevard NW, Canton.

Bishop George V. Murry will preside at both devotional services to honor the Blessed Mother. The diocesan Youth Choir will participate in the St. Columba service. All are invited to the services that will include Scripture readings, a homily, hymns and recitation of the rosary.

Church anniversary

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Living Word Church, 1109 E. State St., will mark its 15th year with a service at 3 p.m. Sunday with Bishop James Erb of New Wilmington, Pa. followed by a celebration with refreshments.

Dr. Dale Fife, author and conference speaker, will preach at the 10:30 a.m. service.

The first service was April 27, 1997, at the original worship site on Syme Street in Masury. It was organized under Antioch International Ministries Network with Bishop Erb, director.

Fellowship banquet

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Pastor Barbara Dobranchin and the congregation of Jesus is the Way Ministries, 319 Goldie Road, Youngstown, will sponsor Christian fellowship banquet at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Brentford House, 737 Myron St.

Gerald Dowe, pastor of All Souls Body of Christ in Warren, will speak.

The cost is $10 for those age 13 and older and $6 for those age 5 to 12. Reservations are due by Thursday at 330-392-7779.

Studies planned

Jewish/Christian Studies/South will discuss the Kingdom of David, “The Sage of the Israelites,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and May 31 at Congregation Ohev Tzedek, 5245 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, hosted by Rabbi Daria Jacobs-Velde.

Presenters will be the Rev. George Balasko and Rabbi Joel Berman.

For information, call Father Balasko at 330-385-5582 or Rabbi Jacobs-Velde at 330-758-2321.

Jewish Christian Studies/North will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Temple El-Emeth, 3970 Logan Way, Liberty.

Death and burial traditions in the Hindu religion will be the topic.

For information, call Rabbi Joseph Schonberger, 330-759-1429, or Father Balasko.

Crossing Paths

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Crossing Paths local TV ministry, founded by Donald G. Reed Sr., will have its annual spring banquet at 6:30 p.m. May 13 at the Brentford House, 737 Myron St.

Special guests will be Chuck and Roberta Dorsey. He established a local chapter of the Exodus International Ministry.

This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

Sponsors are needed to help defray expenses.

Reservations are due by Thursday.

Children younger than age 12 may not attend.

An offering will be taken.

For information, call 724-981-7777.

Training planned for clergy

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A two-day training seminar for fire and police chaplains and other clergy is planned in May at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave.

On May 16, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will present “Taking Care of Our Own,” a daylong seminar on line-of-duty deaths and serious injuries.

The class covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, benefits and resources available to the families.

Instructors include Bill Hinton of the foundation; Chief Mark Wessel of the Keokuk Fire Department in Iowa; Joddie Walker, a certified trauma specialist; Carol Liddy, daughter of a fallen firefighter; and Bill Ruth, field supervisor for the Western Region, Office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner.

“Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management” will be presented May 17 by Chaplain Dan Schafer, Mid-Atlantic regional director of the International Conference of Police Chaplains, a fellow of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God.

The course will teach chaplains how to “jump-start” an individual’s coping and problem-solving abilities and stabilize acute symptoms of traumatic stress.

Clergy interested in attending the seminar may visit www.HermitageFire.com to download a brochure and registration form.

Fire chiefs, deputy and assistant chiefs interested in attending the May 16 and police officers interested in attending just the May 17 should call the Rev. David Williamson, chaplain of Hermitage Fire and Police Departments and pastor of St. Paul’s, at 724-342-2310.

Registration deadline is Friday; class size is limited.

Divine Mercy Sunday

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Holy Family Church, 2731 Center Road, will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday with a short presentation on the devotion of the Divine Mercy.

A chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung followed by benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and veneration of the Divine Mercy image.

Pope John Paul II designated the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration for the church around the world.

Men’s Rally volunteer meeting

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The Rev. Ken Paramore will speak at a Men’s Rally in the Valley volunteer meeting set for 6:45 p.m. Monday at Victory Christian Center, 3899 McCartney Road.

He is pastor of Christian Revival & Discipleship Center in Youngstown and also spoke at the 2010 Men’s Rally.

The gathering also will include worship, prayer and updates on the Men’s Rally, a Christian men’s conference, planned May 7 at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown.

More information about the Men’s Rally is available online at www.mensrally.org.

May Fellowship Day

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Church Women United will observe May Fellowship Day on Friday at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave.

Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. and the program at 10.

For more information, contact the Rev. Robin Woodberry at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., at 330-747-2125.

This year’s theme is “Living Our Friendship, Passing on the Key.”

The annual nationwide event centers on passing on “the key” of good news and building friendships. “The key” is about the good news of Christ’s Resurrection.

The service also includes the Fellowship of the Least Coin, a worldwide movement in which coins of the smallest value are collected.

Keelings to perform

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The Keelings will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Bible Church, 2878 Warren- Meadville Road. The family group of five singers and musicians are in their 16th year and have recorded about 15 albums.

A nursery will be provided. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, visit www.mycalvarybiblechurch.org.

Human-trafficking speaker

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A presentation on human trafficking will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive.

Pastor Joe Troyer, a member of the human- trafficking resource team of Ohio Conference of Mennonite Churches USA, will speak.