Saturday, May 26, 2012
Healing liturgy
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A healing liturgy is planned Sunday at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Lebanon, 2759 N. Lipkey Road, with the Rev. Amedeo G. Guida of St. Cecelia Parish in Solvay, N.Y.
He has been involved with healing ministry for more than 20 years.
Confessions will be at noon, liturgy at 1 p.m., adoration and spiritual talk at 2, Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 and anointing of the sick at 3:15.
For information, call the shrine at 330-538-3351.
Memorial Day Mass
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St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Villa Maria Road, will have the annual Memorial Day Mass at 9 a.m. Monday in the cemetery hall.
Refreshments will follow.
Sing-along set
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A “Saturday Night Sing-along” is planned today at New Life Christian Fellowship, 2088 Tibbetts Wick Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. for fellowship and snacks.
Kim Ruscitti will present a mini concert at 6:30 followed by the sing-along.
Kay and Ernie Cunningham organize and lead the sing-alongs.
Special service
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First Presbyterian Church, 3654 Main St., will celebrate Pentecost on Sunday with communion. Worship will be at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship.
During the summer months, Memorial Day Sunday through Labor Day Sunday, there is no church school.
First Friday Club
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Dr. Joe Holland will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown meets June 7 at Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St.
He is a professor of philosophy and religion at St. Thomas University, Miami, and president of Pax Romana/Catholic Movement for Intellectual & Cultural Affairs in Washington D.C.
His topic will be “Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor.”
The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15. Reservations must be made by calling 330-533-1023 or visiting www.firstfridayclubofgreater-youngstown.org.
Summer trips set
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Jesus “The Key” Ministry is sponsoring summer trips: June 28, Hartville; July 17-18, “Jonah” in Lancaster, Pa.; and Aug. 21, Pittsburgh Gateway Clipper. Call Bing Newton at 330-427-6578 for reservations.
The ministry uses proceeds to send inner-city children to camp.
Concert at church
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Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 2821 Hillman St., will present Voices of Praise in concert under the direction of Eveline Dandridge-Ballard at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Special guests include minister Fay Roberts, Tijah D, Caleb, Soul Chyld, T. Scott and Just Us For Christ.
Special program
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Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1232 Hill St., will celebrate its pre-anniversary at 3:30 p.m. Sunday with guest speaker the Rev. James Bowie of Greater Friendship Baptist Church. The church is marking 62 years. The Rev. Samuel Holmes Jr. is pastor.
Anniversary plans
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Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., will mark its 84th anniversary with a program at 4 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. George Wilkins of Mount Sinai Baptist Church.
The Rev. Harold Logan is pastor.
Choir anniversary
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The senior choir of Morning Star Baptist Church, 747 Willow St., will celebrate its 39th anniversary during a program at 4 p.m. Sunday. Florence Williams is director and Maggie Mitchell is president.
Drive-in services
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Beginning this weekend, First United Methodist Church of Andover will sponsor drive-in services for campers and others. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 2 at Wildwood Acres Campgrounds, intersection of state Route 7 and Marvin Road, about two miles south of Andover Village Square.
Special music will be provided by Sound Witness on June 17, Dan Schall on July 1 and Jerry Garcia on Aug. 19. Dave Scavuzzo, Western Reserve District superintendent, will speak Aug. 26.
Prayer assembly
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The Regional Prayer Team, formerly City Prayer Team of Youngstown, will meet for a prayer assembly at 10 a.m. June 2 at Fifth Avenue Community Church, 1361 Fifth Ave. Prayer leaders are Larry and Betty Stephens.
Marriage program
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The Catholic Interracial Council of the Diocese of Youngstown, with the support of the Black and Indian Missions Office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and in collaboration with the diocesan offices of Propagation of the Faith and Missions, Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life, and the Department of Canonical Services, will present “An Evening for Marriage” today at Knights of Columbus Hall, 601 Cleveland Ave., Canton. The free event will begin with a social time at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7 by Damon Owens. Owens is founder of Joy-Filled Marriage NJ, a nonprofit organization providing training, resources and support for engaged and married couples.
Live tapings planned
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Suffragan Bishop C. Shawn Tyson and Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oak Hill Ave., will host two live tapings of “Good News” with Bishop Greg Davis and the IMPACT Network at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
IMPACT Network is the first African American founded Christian television network to be broadcast on Dish TV.
On Thursday, a panel will discuss “The 21st Century Church” with Bishop Greg Davis as moderator. Panelists will be the Rev. Dr. Lewis Macklin of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Ed Noga of St. Patrick Church, Pastor Kenneth Paramore of Christ Centered Church, Bishop Tyson and Jay Williams, former Youngstown mayor and now executive director of the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers.
A revival will be Friday. Speakers include Bishop C. Wayne Brantley of Zion Pentecostal Church in Cleveland; Terrell Turner of Word in Motion Ministries in Atlanta; and Pastor S. Benjamin Brown Sr. of Kingdom Life Church of God in Christ, Melbourne, Ill.
Also participating will be the music ministry of Mark T. Jackson & Final Call, Zacardi Cortez, Natalie Caldwell and the Mount Calvary choir.
The programs are open to all.
Tibetan Buddhism
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Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St., will host the Gajang Tsawa Monks of the Gaden Jangtse Monastery in south India next weekend.
On Friday, the monks will create a sand mandala in the church from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and have a discussion and prayer service with music at 7.
On June 2, guests may view the mandala from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and monks will present a program on karma at 2.
On June 3, the monks will conduct a Vajravidaran ritual of purification from 2 to 4 p.m. then dismantle the mandala.
For information, call 724-698-7564. A donation of $10 is suggested.
Healing conference
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Greater Youngstown Area Healing Room, Lifecare Ministry Center, Lucille Orr Ministries Inc., 5357 S. Raccoon Road, will host a healing conference with Pastor Don Bartow on June 2 and 3.
“Continue the Mission“ is the theme. Registration is free; call 330-503-1111.