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Director to share stories of organization's success in developing countries
By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Oct 24, 2009
Terry Provance, executive director of Oikocredit USA, will speak at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 5 during a luncheon sponsored by the Akron Area Association of Churches.
Oikocredit is an international Christian organization that turns investments into loans for low-income clients in developing countries. It also provides credit to trade cooperatives, fair trade organizations and small-to-medium enterprises in developing countries. It is privately financed through investments from individuals and organizations.
The organization was established in 1975 as an ecumenical movement. While it targets churches and church-related organizations to invest in social justice, projects that receive investment capital and loans are not required to be faith-based. Oikocredit estimates that it has reached 16.8 million people with 47.5 million loans in 69 countries.
Provance will share stories of Oikocredit's success during the luncheon at First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron. Cost is $10 per person and reservations can be made by sending a check payable to AAAC, 800 E. Market St., Akron OH 44305. For information, call 330-535-3112.
In other religion news:
Events
Antioch Baptist Church — 670 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The church's deaconess ministry will celebrate the annual Deaconess Day. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Arthur S. Green and the St. John C.M.E. church family.
Canton Baptist Temple — 515 Whipple Ave. NW, Perry Township. 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween Alternative at the church activities building. Cars with decorated trunks in festive themes will fill the parking lot and candy will be given to children who come through. Hot dogs and apple cider available. Children encouraged to dress in costume. In case of inclement weather, all activities will be indoors. 330-477-6267.
Church in Silver Lake — 2951 Kent Road. 7 p.m. Monday. Barbara Brown Taylor book club will meet to discuss An Altar for the World. The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month. 330-928-2991.
Faith Lutheran Church — 2726 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31. Rummage sale. Clothing for all members of the family, housewares, electronics, bedding, books and furniture. Bake and snack shop.
First Congregational Church of Akron — 292 E. Market St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday. Fourth annual Family Halloween Spooktacular. Scary music, costume parade, party and prizes. A benefit for Akron Children's Hospital. 330-253-5109.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Children in grades 4-6 are invited to All Hallow's Eve party in Asbury Hall. Stories, crafts, games, puppet show and snacks. Kids are welcome to dress in appropriate costumes. Make reservations at 330-923-5241, ext. 219.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church — 853 Copley Road, Akron. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Free clothing giveaway. All those in need of clothing are welcome to come and get whatever they need. 330-434-3243.
Grace Lutheran Church — 989 N. Portage Path, Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. A joint reformation service, sponsored by area Lutheran churches, will be held. It will be followed by a social hour. 330-864-4244.
Kent Presbyterian Church — 1456 E. Summit St., Kent. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Presbyterian women will hold a rummage and bake sale, $2 per bag at noon. 330-673-0661.
Mount Olive Baptist Church — 1180 Slosson St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The church's senior ushers and health ministry will celebrate their anniversary. The Rev. Gregory Partridge will be the guest speaker. 330-836-5561.
New Life Episcopal Church — 1118 Church Ave. NW, Lake Township. 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 31. Boo breakfast for children and their families. Scrambled eggs, Tater Tots, sausage, doughnut holes, milk, orange juice and coffee. Costume parade and contest, games and prizes, craft activity and storytelling. $4 per person, maximum $20 per family. 330-877-9063.
Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church — 413 Iroquois Ave., Akron. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Sunday's Best Fashion Show Extravaganza at Mason Park Community Center, 700 E. Exchange St., Akron. Cherie McClain, TV host of Cash Explosion on WEWS-TV (Channel 5) in Cleveland, will be guest commentator. Tickets $10 per person. 330-784-8965. Vendors welcome, tables $30. For vendor information, call 330-688-8308.
Randolph United Methodist Church — 4078 Waterloo Road, Randolph Township. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Trunk or Treat, an alternative to trick or treating, and free community dinner. Children will find surprises among decorated tailgates and trunks, games, crafts and treats. Dinner for all ages in Fellowship Hall. Free. 330-325-7671.
Reedurban Presbyterian Church — 1145 Perry Drive NW, Perry Township. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Perry Soup Kettle, a monthly event for the community at no charge. Everyone welcome for nourishment of body and soul. 330-477-2838.
Second 8th Week World Wide Apostolic Assemblies — 1361 Copley Road, Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Family & Friends Fellowship. Special guests from Higher Ground Pentecostal Church in Barberton. Speaker will be Willie Bridges. 330-864-0626.
St. Therese Catholic Church — 456 S. Wabash Ave., Brewster. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Chicken dinner. $8, ages 6-12 $4, under age 6 free. 330-767-3622.
Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Baptist Church — 991 Kenmore Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Second annual Men's Day. Speaker will be Markham L. Knight, older brother of the church pastor, the Rev. Aulden R. Knight Sr. 330-329-2444.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron — 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. PTG Renewal Project. Meet and greet, get to know fellow Sierra Club members. Learn about current volunteer opportunities and brainstorm ideas for new projects. Includes dinner. 330-208-3248.
Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion Church — 104 N. Prospect St., Akron. 7:30 a.m. Sunday. The 78th annual Men's Day will be celebrated, starting with a Brotherhood Breakfast. Akron Councilman-at-large Michael Williams will review the issues and candidates for the Nov. 3 election. For the 10:30 a.m. service, the Rev. Dennis Butts of the House of the Lord will be the featured speaker. The 2009 Man of the Year will be honored. A dinner will follow in Fellowship Hall.
Performances
The Chapel in Marlboro — 8700 Edison St. NE, Marlboro Township. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Affix, a contemporary Christian rock band, will appear in concert. Members are from St. Clairsville and the band's style is focused toward high school- and college-aged youth. The band will play in the youth cafe (the Source). Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $3 each, redeemable for one beverage at the espresso bar. All ages are welcome. 330-935-0132.
Church of Our Saviour — 471 Crosby St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. A service of Choral Evensong will be presented, with the parish choir performing the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in Gregorian chant settings. Two works by Felix Mendelssohn will conclude Mendelssohn month: Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord from Elijah and the short cantata Hear My Prayer, featuring soloist Jean Blair. 330-535-9174.
Speakers, classes,
workshops
First Friday Club of Greater Akron — Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron. 11:15 a.m. Nov. 6. Susan Muto, executive director of the Epiphany Association and a native of Pittsburgh, will speak on Rediscovering the Meaning of Our Christian Personhood. Cost of the luncheon is $14. 330-535-7668.
Ken Hamilton Luncheon Forum — St. Michael Catholic Church, 3430 St. Michael Drive NW, Plain Township. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5. Patrick E. Murphy, co-director of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethical Business Worldwide, will speak on Ethical Business in the 21st Century. Cost is $10. Reservations due Nov. 2. 330-649-1231.
Mount Zion Baptist Church — 327 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 10 to 2 p.m. today. Free mortgage workshop, sponsored by North Hill Community House. Learn about home ownership benefits, cost and challenges that arise. 330-375-5065.
Table Talk/The Chapel — 17-19 Maiden Lane, Akron. Noon Nov. 4. The Rev. Paul Sartarelli will speak on The ABCs of Emotion. Box lunch $6.50. Reservations due noon Nov. 2. 330-315-5612.
Trinity Cathedral — 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 6 p.m. Wednesday. An evening with Bishop Gene Robinson. Choral Evensong at 6 p.m. with lecture at 7:30 p.m. Free. The Rev. Robinson is the ninth bishop of New Hampshire. He is a leader in clergy wellness, AIDS education, debt relief for impoverished nations and socially responsible investing.
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Terry Provance, executive director of Oikocredit USA, will speak at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 5 during a luncheon sponsored by the Akron Area Association of Churches.
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