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Two-day revival begins Wednesday; service planned for Nov. 22
By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009
Second Baptist Church will launch its 117th anniversary celebration with a two-day revival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
William H. Myers, professor of New Testament and black church studies at Ashland Theological Seminary, will be the guest preacher Wednesday night. Myers is the pastor at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cleveland and president and founder of the McCreary Center for African-American Religious Studies. The Cleveland-based inner-city center provides theological education for laity and clergy with an African-American religious experience that focuses on addressing social injustice.
Thursday's revival will feature the Rev. R.A. Vernon, pastor and founder of the Word Church. The Warrensville Heights church is among the fastest-growing churches in America. Under Vernon's leadership, the church developed a subdivision called ''The Word'' in Action, which operates a skating rink, restaurant, fitness center, pool hall, three basketball courts and two soccer fields.
The anniversary celebration at Second Baptist Church, at 690 S. Main St., Akron, will culminate on Nov. 22 with a service at 10:45 a.m. The anniversary theme is Moving From the Past to the Present.
In other religion news:
Events
Antioch Baptist Church — 670 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Celebrating the 82nd church anniversary. Theme is ''Love, Working Through Faith.'' Guest minister will be the Rev. David Nelson of New Hope Baptist Church. 330-762-3469.
Apostolic Church of Barberton — 1717 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Coventry Township. 7 p.m. Friday. Family Life with Dr. James Littles. 330-745-5550.
The Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. Table Talk at Mocha Maiden, 17-19 Maiden Lane, Akron. Noon Dec. 2. The Rev. Paul Sartarelli will present Characters in the Christmas Story. Box lunch $6.50. Reservations due Dec. 2. 330-315-5612.
Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 E. South St., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. The pastor's appreciation committee will host the 15-year celebration for the Rev. J. Michael Martin and his wife. Singing group Be Exalted will perform. All are welcome. 330-376-1869.
Christ Reformed Church — 2625 Copley Road, Copley Township. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lorantffy Care Center. Hungarian Bazaar, baked goods, stuffed cabbage, jurka, kolbasz. 330-666-9777.
Community Comfort Church of Christ — 639 Wooster Road, Barberton. 5 p.m. Sunday. Dedication service, with the Rev. Vincent Taylor of Faith & Prayer International Outreach Ministry.
Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church — 732 Russell Ave., Akron. Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. Free community Thanksgiving dinner. 330-253-5098.
First United Methodist Church — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Spaghetti dinner includes meat sauce, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. $6, ages 3-12 $3. Everyone welcome. 330-376-8143.
Grace United Church of Christ — 13275 Cleveland Ave. NW, Lake Township. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Monthly soup kitchen. Shepherd's pie, fresh fruit, beverage and dessert. Free meal to anyone in need of a lunch in the company of others. 330-699-3255.
Hudson United Methodist Church — 2600 Hudson-Aurora Road. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. An Evening in Russia will feature a silent auction of unique items from Russia including religious icons, hand-carved Santas, military hats, jewelry and more. Entertainment by the St. Nicholas Balalaika Orchestra. Food and door prizes. Proceeds will benefit a volunteer-in-mission team traveling to an orphanage in Moscow after Christmas. Tickets $15, in advance or at the door. 330-650-2650.
Magnificat of Stark County — Breakfast at Walsh University, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton. 9 a.m. Dec. 5. Guest speaker Sharon Morris will talk about Mary: A Model for Thinking, Speaking, Acting and Renewing Our Minds in Christ. Cost is $17. Money and reservations must be in by Nov. 25. 330-327-7147.
Mogadore Christian Church — 106 S. Cleveland Ave. 5 to 7 p.m. today. Swiss steak dinner includes mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, apple sauce, roll and butter, beverage and dessert. Carryout available. 330-628-3344.
New Hope Baptist Church — 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Soup kitchen. Closed Thanksgiving, open Dec. 3.
Oak Chapel United Methodist Church — 4203 W. Old Lincoln Way, Plain Township (Wayne County). 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Super Hymn Sing III, an afternoon of fellowship and singing. Light supper afterward with homemade soups, sandwiches, cookies and beverage. 330-264-2537.
St. Sebastian Church — 500 Mull Ave., Akron. 6 tonight. Deep Stack Poker and Euchre tournaments in Zwisler Hall. $55 buy-in for poker, $35 entrance fee for euchre. Raffle and door prizes. Food and nonalcoholic beverages included in price of both tournaments. 330-687-0674.
Sawyerwood United Methodist Church — 956 Mohawk Trail, Springfield Township. 4 to 7 p.m. today. A Chicken 'n Biscuit Dinner sponsored by the United Methodist Women. The youth group will also host a bake sale. Dinners $6, maximum $20 per family. Under age 3 free. 330-784-3323.
Second Baptist Church — 690 S. Main St., Akron. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Church will host a breakfast/brunch at Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Guest speaker is Danita Harris-Pratt of NewsChannel 5. Theme is ''Cover Me Lord.'' Tickets are $25 each. 330-762-6879.
Second Baptist Church — 451 Bronson St., Medina. Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Veterans Memorial Hall , 620 N. Broadway. Home-cooked foods, clothing items, assorted crafts. Seamstress on site. 330-576-6361 or 330-319-0557.
Southside Dreams Association — 547 McKinley Ave., Akron. Weekly food distribution every Sunday. Hand-Up Outreach Ministry, open to residents of Summit County only. Walk-in registration only, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 1 p.m.
On Nov. 21, there will be a senior citizens community care emergency food distribution. Call-in registration required by 4 p.m. Thursday. Walk-ins will not be accommodated. Also on Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m., there will be a community information brunch, free and open to county residents. Registration required, space limited. 330-786-0295.
Streetsboro United Methodist Church — 8940 State Route 43. 5 to 7 p.m. today. Sixteenth annual Chili Burn-Off. All you can eat, prizes for top three recipes. $5, seniors and ages 4-18 $4. Cleveland Indians drummer John Adams will be guest emcee. Benefits Streetsboro Food Pantry & Youth Missions. Chefs wanted, call 330-626-4393.
Performances
Akron Free Will Baptist Church — 1802 Eastwood Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Friday. Concert with GloryWay Quartet from Mansfield, Christ Unlimited from Barberton and the Rev. Charles Ball and Deliverance from Wadsworth. Emcee is Bruce Wells. Food served at 5:30 p.m. 330-786-9416.
First Christian Church — 6900 Market Ave. N., Plain Township (Stark County). 7 p.m. Nov. 21. A Thanksgiving Christmas, a holiday concert to benefit the communitywide outreach Harvest Feast. Performed by Suite Elegance on flute, violin, viola, guitar and cello. Featuring Living Fountain Dance Company. Freewill offering. Bring canned goods for collection. Free refreshments. 330-456-2600.
First United Methodist Church — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21. The Guest, a Thanksgiving dinner theater, will be presented by the Fellowship Players in the church social hall. $10, ages 5-12 $5, under age 5 free. Tickets may be purchased at the office weekdays. 330-376-8143.
Summit Regional Council of Catholic Women — Guy's Party's Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Noon Dec. 2. Annual Christmas Awards Luncheon honoring the women of the year from affiliated organizations $16 per person. 330-836-8133.
United Methodist Church of Macedonia — 1280 E. Aurora Road. 7:30 tonight. The Spiritual Overtones, a popular Southern Gospel quartet, will appear as part of the Sanctuary Festival Series. It includes Sagamore Hills Township residents Paul Fike and Joann Wolfe and Medina residents Beverly and Floyd Baum. Freewill offering. Light refreshments after the show. Everyone welcome. 330-467-3169.
Speakers, classes,
workshops
John Carroll University — 20700 N. Park Blvd., University Heights. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Kevin Burke, president of the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, Calif., will speak on The Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary in the D.J. Lombardo Student Center/LSC Conference Room. Free. 216-397-4558.
Malone College Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts — 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Future of Oil will be the topic of discussion that is part of the Worldview Forum Series. Free. Featuring John Felmy, chief economist of American Petroleum Institute and Kent Moors, political science professor at Duquesne University. 330-471-8239.
New Exodus Christian Fellowship Church — 782 S. Arlington St., Akron. 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Thanksgiving Fall Revival. Theme is Giving Thanks Where It's Due. Wednesday speaker will be the Rev. George Austin of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Thursday speaker will be the Rev. Robert Evans of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church and Friday speaker will be the Rev. Nan Morgan of South Arlington United Methodist Church. All are invited.
North Springfield Presbyterian Church — 671 Canton Road, Akron. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Author Charlotte Marky will speak of her experiences in Hungary, the background of her book Journey to Freedom. 330-784-3001.
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Second Baptist Church will launch its 117th anniversary celebration with a two-day revival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
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