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Parish Arts to feature organist, 16, this season

By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer

Sixteen-year-old Samuel Gaskins of Beaumont, Texas, will kick off the 2008-09 Parish Arts series 4 p.m. Sunday at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St.

Samuel, who began his pipe organ studies when he was 9 years old, is currently the organist at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Beaumont. He has studied in Europe and won numerous awards. He plays everything from memory.

His recital, Organ Favorites, is the first in a series of six concerts to be presented at the church through May 10, 2009. Other performances feature Bonnie L. Brooks, James Rose Jr. and Amy Malyuk on Nov. 9; Elizabeth Stuart and Gary Pinter on Dec. 14; the Wittenberg University Choir on March 15; the Ohio State Men's Glee Club on April 26 and the annual Three Choir Concert (Revere, Copley-Fairlawn and Firestone High School choirs) on May 10.

The concerts are supported by free-will offerings and sponsorships. For more information, call 330-836-7286 or visit http://www.fairlawnlutheran.org.

In other religion news:

Events

The Burning Bush Full Gospel Church — 1510 Brittain Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Friday. Talent Show for ages 11-20. 330-431-4413.

Destiny Purpose Outreach Ministry — 1111 Carey St., Akron. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Voucher distribution.

Eastern Road Church of God — 2600 Eastern Road, Rittman. Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. Men and Ladies Pack Lunch Bible Study. 330-297-0448.

Eastern Road Church of God — 2600 Eastern Road, Rittman. 6 p.m. Friday. Dinner and song. 330-927-0448.

Eastwood Church of the Brethren — 581 Darrow Road, Akron. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Quilt show, bake sale and white elephant sale.

Holiness Church of Christ — 1820 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Deliverance Center. 330-848-0485.

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Revival with Rickey L. Lawson Sr., Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Canton. 330-376-6378.

New Hope Baptist Church — 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. New Hope soup kitchen, 11:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church — 2705 Sixth St., S.W., Canton. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday. Swiss steak dinner. $8, $4 for children. 330-456-7207.

Milestones

Mount Olive Baptist Church — 1180 Slosson St., Akron. The Pastor's Anniversary Committee will celebrate Pastor Bunton's 11th anniversary with a concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, featuring Four With God of Reno, Nev. $10. 330-836-5561.

Mogadore United Methodist Church — 3828 Mogadore Road, Mogadore. The church will celebrate its 175th anniversary during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service, with special music, guests including former pastors and sermon by Pastor Dale Epple. http://www.mogadoreumc.org.

St. Luke Baptist Church — 875 Garth Ave., Akron. Pre-anniversary services will be held for Pastor William and the Rev. Lisa Jones on Sunday. Minister Robert Joseph of United Baptist Church will speak at 11 a.m. Pastor Roderick C. Pounds and the Second Baptist Church will be guests at 4 p.m.

Performances

Bible Baptist Church — 4767 Brecksville Road, Richfield. 2 p.m. Sunday. Southern Gospel soloist Eric Hawout will perform. Free. 330-659-6561.

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist — East Ninth and Superior Ave., Cleveland. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Fall 2008 Concert Series featuring Quire Cleveland. Free. 216-771-6666, Ext. 5510.

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Reunion concert. All former members of the Mass Choir, the Young Adult Ensemble, Junior Choir, Male Chorus or Catherine Sunrise Choir are welcome. 330-376-6378.

New Beginning Fellowship Church — 4567 State Route 43, Brimfield. 7 p.m. Saturday. Nora Hunt's 2008 Southern Gospel Singing featuring the Jeff Treece Band from Knoxville, Tenn. 330-673-0700.

Springfield Baptist Church — 1920 Krumroy Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Sunday. The Dartts Family Gospel Quartet. Free. 330-784-3114.

Speakers, lectures

Kent State University — Room 315 in the Student Center. 7:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Kevin P. Spicer, author of Hitler's Priests: Catholic Clergy and National Socialism, will present What Did You Do During the Third Reich, Father?: Catholic Clergy and National Socialism. 330-672-8924.

Workshops, seminars

Catholic Commission of Summit County — 795 Russell Ave., Akron. 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 27. Forum Offering Hope through Education considers questions of school reform vs. funding, the role of teachers' unions, and the place of early childhood education in breaking the cycle of poverty. Free. 330-535-2787.

Special services

Copley United Methodist Church — 1518 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. 7 p.m. Sunday. Special Prayer Service in observation of the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Sixteen-year-old Samuel Gaskins of Beaumont, Texas, will kick off the 2008-09 Parish Arts series 4 p.m. Sunday at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St.

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