national week of prayer programs

Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 1012 Himrod Ave., Youngstown, will mark the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, Sunday through March 12, with special music, a prayer service and an educational workshop. Youngstown City Health District will provide technical assistance and speakers. Programs are free and no registration is required.

Sunday: A a special worship service will be at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor J. Dwayne Heard delivering a message to raise the level of AIDS awareness. Thee will be on-site HIV screening. A representative of Youngstown City Health District will speak at 5 p.m.

Wednesday: A prayer service will be at noon in the Mahoning County Courthouse Rotunda, 120 Market St.

March 12: An educational workshop and HIV prevention forum will begin at 10 a.m. at EB Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland St., Youngstown (across from the church). There will be speakers, entertainment by Psalms 91 mime group, breakout sessions for target populations of men, women, youth, young adults and elderly. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. There will be on-site HIV screening.

Websites: www.BalminGilead.org and www.WPHA.org.