Bible study planned

Bible study planned

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Community Bible Study, a 30-week interdenominational Bible study, will mark its 20th year in Youngstown.

A reunion brunch of all former class members and children is planned from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 3 at Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2432 S. Raccoon Road.

Reservations are requested by May 1 by calling 330-758-4276.

There is no charge to attend.

For information, visit www.communitybiblestudy.org for the national organization or www.cbsclass.org/Classes/youngstown/home.aspx.

Stewardship event

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The Diocese of Youngs-town Stewardship Commission, in conjunction with St. Charles Borromeo Parish’s Stewardship Commission, will host its second collaborative stewardship event.

Stewardship Alive will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon next Saturday at St. Charles.

All clergy, parish staff, parish leaders and those interested in learning about the stewardship way of life may attend.

Keynote speaker Julie Kenny, “Our Sunday Visitor” stewardship service manager, will share practical ideas about how to incorporate stewardship within parishes in the wake of parish reconfiguration. She will offer practical ideas on how people can live as stewards in their daily lives.

The conference will include two breakout sessions featuring six workshops. The cost is $15 ($10 if three or more attending from one parish/school).

Make check payable to St. Charles Parish and mail to St. Charles, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, OH 44512.

Contact Janette Koewacich at 330-758-2325 or Pat Palombo at 330-744-8451, ext. 325, for information.

Day of Prayer

The City Prayer Team of Youngstown will mark National Day of Prayer on May 3 with the theme, “One Nation Under God.”

The opening event will be at 6:30 a.m. at DiVeste Banquet Hall, 754 N. River Road, Warren, with guest speaker Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. Pastor Rick Oaks is Warren coordinator.

A community observance will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the corner of Market and West Federal streets, Youngstown. Speaker will be Pastor Everett Whiteside of Higher Praise Church. Larry Stephens is Youngstown coordinator.

Pastors interested in attending the breakfast and participating in events should call Alice Marshall at 330-783-5702 or send email to linpray@att.net by Friday.

Anniversary concert

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In celebration of the 90th anniversary of Christ Lutheran Church, 250 Sexton St., the Boardman Brass Quintet will perform at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday.

The quintet consists of music educators from local school districts.

Learn of labyrinth

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Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will offer a PowerPoint presentation on the labyrinth followed by a walk April 29.

“Journey of Spring” will be at 2 and 3 p.m.

Labyrinth walks from May through September will alternate between Tuesday and Thursday nights. The schedule is “Journey of Mary” at 6:30 p.m. May 22, “Journey of Summer” at 6:30 p.m. June 21, “Journey of Freedom” at 6:30 p.m. July 24, “Journey of Harvest” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and “Journey of Learning” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25. The last walk will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 21, the Feast of St. Ursula, on the theme, “A Journey of Autumn.”

Taste of the Faiths

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Mahoning Valley Association of Churches will sponsor its annual Taste of the Faiths Festival at 5:30 p.m. May 7 at St. Charles Borromeo Church social hall, 7345 Westview Drive.

Congregations are invited to prepare specialties from their churches in appetizers, meat dishes, vegetables, breads, desserts, cookies and pizza. Suggested number of portions is 50 that are small enough so that people can sample a variety of offerings. Hot or cold food should be ready to eat.

Silent and pick-a-prize auctions are planned. Entertainment will be featured at 6:30 p.m. Youngstown Area Ukranian Dancers directed by Fred Vasnnoski will entertain.

Cost is $15 a person in advance or at the door by cash or check.

For information, call 330-799-5318 before 1 p.m. weekdays, or visit www.mvaconline.org.

Blessing of bikes planned

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Trinity Lutheran Church, 56 N. Chestnut St., will conduct a blessing of the bikes at noon April 29 in the church parking lot. Any style is welcome — motorcycle, bicycle, tricycle, skate board, scooter, etc.

Training scheduled

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Hermitage Fire and Police department and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ will host training for fire and police chaplains, other first responders, clergy, and mental-health providers. A two-day class on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention will be offered May 21 and 22 in Hermitage Fire Station 3. The course is from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and continuing education hours will be awarded. The Rev. David Williamson is organizer.

For information, visit www.StPaulsHermitage.org, and click on the Chaplains tab, or call St. Paul’s at 724-342-2310.

Men’s Rally in the Valley

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The Men’s Rally in the Valley will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m . May 5 at the Covelli Centre. Admission tickets/wristbands purchased by Wednesday will include a box lunch. Tickets bought after that date will not include lunch. Admission tickets/wristbands are $15 and may be obtained at Family Bookstore on Market Street in Boardman, or visit www.mensrally.org.

Revival planned

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A Heavenly Place Church of God in Christ, 1350 Katherine Ave., will host a revival at 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday with speaker Dr. Levi Lemley.

Worship musical

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Monument of Faith Church of God in Christ, 2165 Highland Ave., will present a free praise and worship musical at 8 p.m. Friday with featured guests, God’s Chosen Children, Shalom praise singers, Temple of Praise of Farrell, Pa., the church bishop’s choir and Fine Arts Ministry and other local and state talent. Host pastor is Bishop David L. Herron Sr.

Spring revival planned

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Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., will host its spring spiritual revival at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday with the Rev. Leonard King, pastor of First Zion Baptist Church in Cleveland. The theme is “Christian Men Planted in the Word of God” from Psalm 1:3.

Diocesan council to meet

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Youngstown Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will meet May 9 at St. Barbara’s Parish, 2813 Lincoln Way. Registration and continental breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a short business meeting.

The program will feature a presentation on the three doctors of the Catholic Church who are women. Lunch and a panel discussion will follow.

Reservations are required by May 4. Send check to YDCCW for $20 with lunch choice of ham or turkey sandwich to Diana Leone, YDCCW treasurer, 474 Garden Ridge Court, Boardman, OH 44512.

First Friday speaker

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Candy Hill, vice president for social policy and government affairs, Catholic Charities USA, will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown meets May 3 at Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St. She will speak on the topic “The Common Good.”

The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15. Reservations must be made by calling your parish representative or 330-533-1023 or at www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org

Healing room opens

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Lifecare Ministry Center, 5357 S. Raccoon Road, has announced the opening of Greater Youngstown Area Healing Room with Lucille Orr, director, and Dennis Orr, co-director.

The room is open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays to people of all churches.

Training classes will be offered for those interested in becoming a member of the healing prayer team.

For information, call 330-503-1111.

Guest preacher

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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., will host the Rev. Alan Yudt as guest preacher at the 11 a.m. service Sunday.

He was ordained at St. Paul’s 40 years ago and recently retired as pastor of the Jerusalem Church in Manheim, Pa. His sermon title will be “Then Came the Morning.”

His wife, Connie, will sing a solo with the same title after her husband’s message. His father, Jacob Yudt, 96, has been a member of St. Paul’s for more than 60 years.

Pastor anniversary

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Pastor James C. Bowie of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., will mark his second anniversary during a gathering at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Pastor Michael Harrison of Union Baptist Church will be guest speaker.

Chairperson is Elder Rose Carter and Marjorie Morrison.