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By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Nov 08, 2008
Retired Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell, a 9/11 Pentagon survivor, will speak during the annual Veterans' Appreciation Service at 6 p.m. Sunday at Canton First Church of the Nazarene, 522 30th St. NW, Canton.
Birdwell was standing about 20 yards away from the spot where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed through the outer wall of the Pentagon. His recovery included more than 30 operations and many therapy sessions. The ordeal inspired him and his wife, Mel, to establish Face the Fire Ministries to offer comfort to burn survivors and their families.
Since the inception of the ministry, the Birdwells have raised more than $140,000 to help hospital burn centers, burn survivors, their families and wounded servicemen and women.
The appreciation service is to honor veterans, police, firefighters and other first responders. For complimentary tickets, call 330-492-5698.
In other religion news:
Events
Arlington Church of God — 539 S. Arlington St., Akron. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 15. Allies Men's Breakfast with pastors Knute Larson and Ronald J. Fowler who will speak about friendship and leadership. Fowler will be honored on his upcoming retirement. $5 per person. 330-315-5457.
Bailey Road Christian Church — 3200 W. Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls. The fundraising committee is selling Malley's Chocolates to help build an addition to the church. All orders need to be in by Nov. 23. Call Marge at 330-686-8192.
Broadman Baptist Church — 350 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Benefit dinner to improve church parking lot. Homemade chicken paprikash. 330-923-6127.
Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 E. South St., Akron. 7 p.m. Friday. Pastor's Appreciation Banquet. $10 per person or $25 per family. 330-376-1869. Appreciation services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday.
Ghent Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) — 4200 Granger Road, Akron. Egg roll sale 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Nov. 14 in the fellowship hall.
Greentown United Methodist Church — 3088 State St., Greentown. 5 to 7 p.m. today. Swiss steak supper, includes dessert. $7, $3.50 ages 6-12, free for 5 and under. 330-49-3985.
House of the Lord — 1650 Diagonal Road, Akron. 8:45 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Annual Veterans Day services to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces. Free community event. 330-864-9073.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County — at Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Road, Akron. 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Annual meeting and dinner. $5 donation requested. Reservations requested by Monday. 330-253-8081.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. Sunday morning. Men's Day with Pastor Donald Newsom of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church of East Cleveland. 330-285-4881.
New Hope Baptist Church — 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Soup kitchen, clothing giveaway. 330-865-9472.
New Millennium Baptist Church — 2240 17th St. SW, Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Annual homecoming celebration with the Rev. Frank Hearns and Second Baptist Church of Warren. Dinner served at 2:30 p.m. 330-753-6185.
Our Lady of the Elms Chapel — 1230 W. Market St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday. A Taize Prayer, an evening of contemplative prayer to promote serenity in all who participate. 330-836-4908.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ — 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 5:15 p.m. Sunday. Singles group will meet at the church to go to dinner at Mariachi's, 4161 Steels Pointe, Stow. 330-928-4847.
Salvation Army of Summit County — 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Community Medal Awards luncheon at Quaker Square Inn, University of Akron. The Rev. Ronald J. Fowler will be honored for his service as pastor of Arlington Church of God. Tickets $75, table of eight for $500. 330-434-7310.
Sawyerwood United Methodist Church — 956 Mohawk Trail, Springfield Township. 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Old Time Harvest Celebration with the Country Band. Church potluck, wagon rides, bonfire, music and games. 330-784-3323.
Milestones
Mount Olive Baptist Church — 1180 Slosson Ave., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 90th church anniversary. Special guest is the Rev. Howard Timothy Washington of Second Baptist Church in Columbus.
Performances
Brecksville United Church of Christ — 23 Public Square, Brecksville. 4 p.m Sunday. University of Akron Steel Drum Band. Freewill offering. Light reception follows the program. 440-526-4364.
The Chapel in North Canton — 715 Whittier Ave. NW. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Children of the World, a choir with orphaned and disadvantaged children from several countries, will perform. 330-494-3419.
Chapel Hill Christian School — Concert at the Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St. (state Route 303) at 7 p.m. Friday. Features Christian singing group Caedmon's Call, with opening performer Randall Goodgame. Silent auction from 5 to 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets $20 each. 330-929-1901, Ext. 21.
Fairlawn Lutheran Church — 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 4 p.m. Sunday. Concert with Bonnie L. Brooks (soprano) and James Rose Jr. (French horn); 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Pluckfest II with music of Mediterranean composers. 330-836-7286.
First Christian Church — 2253 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Fall Festival Chorus presents America, Our Musical Heritage, an eclectic celebration of choral works. Free.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 1 p.m. Thursday. Harmonica Hotshots, the duo of Al and Judy Smith, combine harmonica artistry with light humor. Free. Light refreshments. 330-688-5872.
Oak Hill Presbyterian Church — 2406 Ardwell Ave., Akron. 3 p.m. Sunday. Organist Larry Jones presents a free program to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the church's organ. Refreshments served after the program. 330-784-2432.
Speakers, lectures
First Church of Christ, Scientist — at the Cultural Center for the Arts Education Building, 1014 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 7 p.m. Thursday. A free talk Finding Freedom From Addiction: Spiritual Solutions for Tough Problems with Ginny Luedeman of Salem, Ore. 330-484-4324.
Malone University — Johnson Center for the Performing Arts, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Chapel service at 10 a.m. Monday with guest speaker Mike Yankoski, author of Under the Overpass. Chapel service at 10 a.m. Wednesday with guest speaker Lorraine Stewart Rojek, president of Rojek Consulting Group. 330-471-8249.
Groups, workshops
Fairlawn Lutheran Church — 3415 W. Market St. 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Kevin Lehman's parenting workshop on Birth Order: Recognizing Your Children's Differences and Making Them Strengths. Child care available. 330-836-7286.
Retired Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell, a 9/11 Pentagon survivor, will speak during the annual Veterans' Appreciation Service at 6 p.m. Sunday at Canton First Church of the Nazarene, 522 30th St. NW, Canton.
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