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Two services will mark 42 years of ministry. Holiday events listed
By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Dec 20, 2008
Retirement services for the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Fowler will conclude on Sunday at Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron.
The Fowlers are being recognized for 42 years in ministry during two services at 8:15 and 11 a.m. The guest pastor for the earlier service is the Rev. Edward Foggs, a minister in the Church of God, based in Anderson, Ind. The Rev. Edward Massey, of Greensboro, Ala., will preach during the 11 a.m. service.
The Arlington Celebration Choir will sing. There will be receptions after each service.
The Rev. Fowler is retiring as senior pastor of the Akron church Jan. 1, after 38 years of service. As a community leader, he has frequently been called upon to assist in matters of racial harmony, both locally and nationally.
In other religion news:
Holiday events
Bethel Temple Assembly of God — 711 25th St. NW, Canton. The church will host Christmas Celebration Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N. in Canton. Choir and big band music and an inspirational Christmas message. Free admission for the community. 330-454-3058.
Brecksville United Church of Christ — 23 Public Square, Brecksville. 10 a.m. Sunday. Christmas pageant musical All I Want for Christmas . . . Is Jesus! will be presented. Light reception following the service. 440-526-4364.
Broadman Baptist Church — 350 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Quiet Love, a performance in black and white gloves with black light, expressing the love of Jesus. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Christmas Eve service.
The Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. Three Christmas Eve services at 6, 8 and 11 p.m. Wednesday. At the Green Campus, 1800 Raber Road, two services Wednesday at 6 and 11 p.m. The 6 p.m. services are kid-friendly. 330-376-6400.
Christ United Methodist Church — 380 Mineola Ave., Akron. Christmas pageant at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Blue Christmas service at 3 p.m. Sunday, for people who have suffered loss. Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 330-836-5563.
Eastern Road Church of God — 2600 Eastern Road, Rittman. 5 p.m. Wednesday. Christmas Eve service with music. 330-927-0448.
First Christian Church of Stow — 3493 Darrow Road, Stow. 3 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Blue Christmas is a brief worship experience for people who have a difficult time facing the Christmas season and its often overly demanding expectation of joy. Scripture readings, prayers, music, message and communion open to all, and a candle lighting will help focus on the comfort God provides during difficult times. Free child care provided and refreshments. 330-688-4450.
First Grace United Church of Christ — 350 S. Portage Path, Akron. 10 p.m. Wednesday. Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, a play by Tom Mula. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested to cover costs. 330-762-8469.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Wednesday. Christmas Eve candlelight services. The 6 p.m. service focuses on children and families. Child care at the 6 and 8 p.m. services. 330-923-5241.
First United Methodist Church of Akron — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A family Christmas Eve service with music by the children's bell choir, a story for children by Pastor Doug Meek and the lighting of Christmas candles. Nursery care available. At 11 p.m., a Christmas Eve candlelight service with music by the chancel choir and brass ensemble and lighting of candles. 330-376-8143.
Greater Bethel Baptist Church — 404 S. Arlington St., Akron. 6 p.m. today. Christmas celebration with Generation Praise and others. $10. 330-724-0718.
Oak Grove Mennonite Church — 7843 Smucker Road, Green Township near Smithville. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The 75th rendition of Handel's Messiah will be performed with Brian Wiebe conducting. Chorus rehearsals today from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 330-669-2697.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ — 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Sunday. The church's youth group will host a live outdoor nativity with live animals. All past pilgrim youth group members are invited to participate. At 8 p.m., there will be a reunion of youth members from 1998-2008 in the social hall. 330-928-4847.
Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. Christmas week schedule: Individual confessions today from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Christmas masses on Wednesday at 4 p.m., and at 8 p.m. with music by Sent Forth Band and at midnight with music by adult choir. Christmas Day masses at 9 and 11 a.m. 330-896-2345.
Randolph United Methodist Church — 4078 Waterloo Road, Randolph Township. Christmas Eve worship service at 7 p.m..
St. John-St. Paul Lutheran Church — 282 W. Bowery St., Akron. Christmas Eve service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, concert at 7 p.m. and candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. 330-253-6835.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church — 2643 Waterloo Road, Randolph Township. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Salem Youth Chorus will present A Christmas Pastorale, a concert of sacred Christmas music. Free will offering. 330-628-9941.
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church — 2121 Sixth St., Cuyahoga Falls. 8:30 a.m. Sunday communion service. At 11 a.m., the children of St. Luke's will present a Christmas program in the Fellowship Hall. On Christmas Eve, candlelight communion services at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Special music from the church organists before each service. The choir will sing the Hallelujah Chorus at the end of the 10 p.m. service. 330-929-2683.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church — 515 48th St. NW, Canton. 10 a.m. Sunday. A traditional children's Christmas pageant will be performed. 330-499-2662.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church — 146 College St., Wadsworth. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Carol Fleming will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at a Christmas Eve service. Reception to follow. 330-336-0212.
Sawyerwood United Methodist Church — 956 Mohawk Trail, Springfield Township. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Candlelight Christmas Eve service. 330-784-3323.
Tallmadge Lutheran Church — 759 East Ave., Tallmadge. Christmas Cantata at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve services at 5, 7:30 and 11 p.m. Christmas Day worship at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. 330-633-4775.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron — 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The annual tradition of welcoming the returning Light, the Sun God, at the Winter Solstice. An evening of song with musicians Mike Sampsel, Bill Carter and Scott Evans, and the Santa Play with Deb Lemire and Russell Kunz. Donations of pastries or appetizers welcome. Child care available. 330-836-2206.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent — 228 Gougler Ave., Kent. 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Festival of Lights as Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer celebrates the Winter Solstice, the first day of Hanukkah and the coming of Christmas with two services for all ages. At 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, a candlelight service tradition with an early family-friendly service of carols and stories and a later service of lessons and holiday music. 330-673-4247.
WorldView Community Church — 6941 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls. 10 a.m. Sunday. Roscoe's Christmas Carol, a loose adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol using puppets, live actors and music will be presented. The children's ministry choir will perform before the show. Caroling and hot chocolate and cookies after the show. 440-427-7700.
Other events
Berean Christian Store — 1100 30th St. NW, Canton. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Book signing with two Malone University professors who published a devotional for outdoor enthusiasts. Dr. Jack Harris, professor of business administration, contributed to text. Dr. Jack Ballard, associate professor of music, provided illustrations. 330-471-8239.
Holiness Church of Christ — 1820 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. to noon today. Voucher giveaway at the deliverance center, sponsored by the missions department. 330-848-0485.
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Retirement services for the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Fowler will conclude on Sunday at Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron.
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