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By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, May 17, 2008
Retired Marine Col. J. Tyler Ryberg will present God, the Christian and the Global War on Terror 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bible Baptist Church, 4767 Brecksville Road, Richfield.
The PowerPoint presentation will explore how God is working through military, political and economic events around the world.
Ryberg, who retired from active duty in 2003, served more than 27 years as a commissioned officer and pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps. He currently represents Worldwide Baptist Missions.
The presentation is free. Veterans will be recognized and honored. For more information, call 330-659-6561.
In other religion news:
Events
Christ is the Answer Ministries North Campus — 325 N.
Howard St., Akron. Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Clothing Give-Away.
Christ is the Answer Ministries South Campus — 379 E. South St., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. Elder Yvonne Brooks will present The Art of Praise Dance.
Elizabeth Baptist Church — 67 E. North St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Homecoming Celebration with Pastor Bobby Grant as guest speaker.
Ghent Christian Church — 4200 Granger Road, Akron. 11:30 am. to 5 p.m. May 24. Will hold an Egg Roll Sale to benefit the church's building fund.
Grace United Church of Christ — 13275 Cleveland Ave., Uniontown. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Soup Kitchen featuring: chicken noodle and potato soup, toasted cheese sandwich, beverage and dessert. Free.
Holiness Church of Christ Deliverance Center — 1820 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Give Back to the Community Food vouchers. 330-762-1658 or 330-848-0485.
Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church — 2425 Myersville Road, Springfield Township. Noon Sunday. Generations of Faith Be a Transformer. Food, prayer and discussion session. 330-699-5086.
New Hope Baptist Church — 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. Hope Soup Kitchen. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Free.
New Testament Baptist Church — 3583 State Route 59, Ravenna. Dr. Roy Thompson from Cleveland Baptist Church will be the guest minister for Spring Revival Meeting from Sunday through Wednesday.
One Family Under Guard Worship Center — 432 Allyn St., Akron. 10 a.m. May 24. Kingdom Women Now. A lively discussion will follow prayer, praise and worship. Free. 330-634-7332.
The Presentation of Our Lord Romanian Orthodox Church — 3365 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 24. Second Annual Primavera International Ethnic Festival. Excellent ethnic food, raffle prize drawings for Indians and Aeros box seats and other nice prizes. Free.
Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. The Medjugorje Prayer Group will meet. 330-896-2345.
St. John Food Pantry — 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Monthly food distribution day. 330-864-3060.
Milestones
Mount Haven Baptist Church — 545 Noble Ave., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. The Mount Haven Baptist Church Mass Choir will celebrate their 47th anniversary with a musical extravaganza featuring many local church choirs and Just Loves to Sing as special guest. 330-253-2923.
Performances
Brecksville United Church of Christ — 23 Public Square, Brecksville. 4 p.m. Sunday. B.C.A. Community Chorus will perform works by Morley, Faure and Rutter, along with various folk songs, spirituals and gospel pieces. Free.
Community Church of Portage Lakes — 3260 Cormany Road, Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. With Liberty & Justice For All — a patriotic musical that is a grand celebration of God and country and honoring America's Veterans. 330-644-6121.
First United Methodist Church of Akron — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. The Chancel Choir will celebrate Heritage Sunday by singing Testament of Praise, a work based on the words and message of Charles Wesley. 330-376-8143.
New Beginning Fellowship Church — 4567 State Route 43, Brimfield. 7 p.m. Saturday. 2008 Southern Gospel Singing featuring The Worley Quartet. 330-673-0700.
Springfield Baptist Church — 1920 Krumroy Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Sunday. The Singing Weavers will perform. Free. 330-784-3114.
Tallmadge United Methodist Church — 207 N. Munroe Road, Tallmadge. 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Preview of summer Music by the Lake series under the direction of Karen Bennett. Free. 330-688-2603.
United Baptist Church — 1007 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 6 p.m. Saturday. The Archbishop Hoban High School Gospel Choir will perform a concert titled My Name Is . . .
Wedgewood United Methodist Church — 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. 6 p.m. Sunday. Praise Band Outdoor Concert and Free ''Make Your Own Sundae'' Social. 330-733-8707.
Speakers, lectures
The Chapel — Prestwick Country Club, 2220 Raber Road, Uniontown. Noon on Wednesday. Table Talk topic The Marathon of Life. $11 for lunch. Reservation deadline is noon, May 19. 330-315-5612.
Centenary United Methodist Church — 1310 Superior Ave., Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Women's Day Celebration with speaker Dr. Martha E. Banks. Theme: Women — The Shoulders of God.
Grace Lutheran Church — 146 High St., Wadsworth. 9:15 a.m. Sunday. First-string basketball players for Miami of Ohio Eric and Tim Pollitz, will speak on the subject Witnessing to Christ in Taiwan . . . a Basketball Venture.
Special services
Antioch Baptist Church — 670 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Women's Day with Sister Joyce James Henderson from Gary, Indiana.
North Springfield Presbyterian Church — 671 Canton Road, Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Women of the Church Sunday with a drama based on the Book of Ruth.
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church — 2121 Sixth St., Cuyahoga Falls. Summer worship schedule is a single service at 10 a.m. each Sunday.
Support Groups
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Sunday. Warriors and Family support group. All veterans — active, nonactive and retired — and families are welcome to attend. 330-688-5060.
Retired Marine Col. J. Tyler Ryberg will present God, the Christian and the Global War on Terror 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bible Baptist Church, 4767 Brecksville Road, Richfield.
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