Down East Boys concert at church

Down East Boys concert at church

NORTH LIMA

North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Dr., will host national recording artists Down East Boys in a concert at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

No tickets are required; a free-will offering will be taken. For information, call the church at 330-549-2333.

Appreciation day to honor pastor

YOUNGSTOWN

“For Such a Time as This” is the theme of an appreciation program planned at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Place Where the Lord Provides, 104 W. Evergreen Ave., to honor Bishop Salina Covington, pastor.

Covington has worked in the community on projects involving senior housing, substance-abuse intervention, school, food and clothing assistance, youth and after-school programs, Vacation Bible school, summer camp, prison ministry and turkey basket giveaway.

There will be guest speakers. Musical performers will be Elder Arkeylla Thomas, Kathy Ree, Lamar Johnson and the church choir.

Graphic novel of Bible released

Kingstone Comics, the nation’s largest publisher of Christian comics, this week released the most complete graphic novel adaptation of the Bible.

The Kingstone Bible has more than 2,000 pages and 10,000 art panels.

It is available through all major booksellers and online at Kingstone.com.

Sausage sale, basket auction

POLAND

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road, will have a sausage sandwich sale and basket auction to support its growth fund, which covers expenses for capital improvements to assist in the congregation’s ministries.

The fundraiser is scheduled for next Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until sandwiches are sold out.

A suggested donation of $7 provides a sandwich, chips and a can of pop.

Tickets for the basket auction are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets can be purchased in the office weekday mornings.

For information, contact Pastor Julianne Smith at 330-757-3272.

MVAC sponsors sacred music fest

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches’ annual Sacred Music Festival will take place Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 1210 Himrod Ave.

The public is welcome to this evening of music, praise and prayer, followed by fellowship in the church hall.

A free-will offering will be accepted to support MVAC.

Mount Zion church street dedication

YOUNGSTOWN

Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., will have a street dedication service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday to mark the changing of the name of Harry Street to Mount Zion Place.

This change was instituted by church members Marva Dobbs, Edna Jackson, Dian King and Sherry Stevens.

They will be selling T-shirts reflecting the name change.

The church also will be celebrating its 96th anniversary.

The speaker will be Pastor Jimmy Rogers of Akron.

Books, collectibles sale at church

YOUNGSTOWN

Universalist Unitarian Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St., will have a books and collectibles sale today and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Fall Gospel Skate 2016 planned on Halloween

WARREN

Second Baptist Church, 1510 Main Ave. SW, will present Fall Gospel Skate 2016 at Champion Skate, 5040 Mahoning Ave., on Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event will feature the latest in Gospel and Christian music and offer fun, safe and family friendly activities for all ages.

Admission is free, and skate rental is $3.

Attendees are being asked to bring new travel-size dental supplies (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss, etc.) to support a mission’s trip to El Salvador in November sponsored by Teen Straight Talk. The goal is to send 3,000 packets of supplies.

All Mahoning Valley churches and communities are welcome to participate.

Host pastor is Rev. Todd A. Johnson.

Praying with Clay event at Villa Maria on Nov. 5

VILLA MARIA, PA.

Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a one-day presentation titled Praying with Clay from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 by Sister Paulette Kirschensteiner.

A variety of clay exercises will be used to assist participants in tapping into their inner spirit. The day will include art, quiet, prayer and lunch.

No art experience is required. Supplies will be provided.

Sister Kirschensteiner leads retreats incorporating art and prayer. Her undergraduate degree is in art education and her graduate degree is in fiber arts.

She has taught art classes from kindergarten through college, and her art has exhibited her work throughout the country.

The cost is $35.

For information or to register, go to vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

VMESC is located one mile from the Pennsylvania/Ohio state line, on Evergreen Road.

Old North Church to host Christian singer Sara Grove

CANFIELD

Old North Church on Herbert Road will present an evening of Christmas music and storytelling at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 with Sara Grove, who is a singer, record producer, author and 7-time Dove Award nominee.

Grove was named one of the best Christian music artists of 2005, and her album, “Add to the Beauty,” was named Album of the Year for 2005 by CCM magazine.

Grove has joined forces with International Justice Mission to advocate for victims of human trafficking.

She has produced a string of successful albums, including her latest, “Floodplain,” which was inspired by the Mississippi River in her hometown, and speaks of God’s provision.

Tickets can be purchased at oldnorthchurch.org or by calling iTickets at 1-800-965-9324.

Knights of Columbus urges prayer for election

NEW HAVEN, CONN.

As the election nears, the Knights of Columbus is urging its members and other Catholic Americans to pray a novena – nine consecutive days of prayer – from Oct. 30 to the eve of the election on Nov. 7.

The prayer asks the intercession of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, under her title of the Immaculate Conception.

Individuals, families, councils and parishes are all invited to participate.

“The Church teaches that Catholics are called to form their consciences based on church teaching and vote in accordance with that well-formed conscience,” said Knights of Columbus CEO Carl Anderson. He added: “Pope Francis has said in reference to the U.S. election that we should ‘study the proposals well, pray and choose with your conscience,’ and this novena is designed to help Catholic Americans do that.”

For information, go to kofc.org/novena.