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Published on Saturday, Aug 01, 2009
Events
Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale & Auction — Central Christian School, 3970 Kidron Road, Kidron. Breakfast at 7 a.m. today. Auctions for wood products, art and collectibles and quilts begin at 9 a.m. 5K run and walk begin at 8 a.m. Children's auction at 10:30 a.m. Food and other activities. http://www.ohiomccreliefsale.org.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron — 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The congregation will welcome its new minister, the Rev. Timothy Temerson, who will deliver a sermon. A reception will follow the service. 330-836-2206.
Family of Faith United Methodist Church — 800 E. Market St., Akron. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Creamed chicken/biscuits and Swiss steak dinner. Adults $8, ages 4-12 $5. Carryout available. 330-376-2141.
Goss Memorial Church — 2247 11th St. SW, Akron. 7 tonight. All God's Children, a documentary film about the abuse experienced by missionary children at a boarding school in Africa, will be shown. 330-745-5038.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Women's Day Prayer Luncheon. Speaker is the Rev. Charlotte Wade from United Baptist Church in Akron. Donation $5. A Day of Pampering, free services for ladies from 1 to 3 p.m. (nails, hair, etc.). 330-376-6292.
St. Hilary Catholic Church — 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Information session regarding the JustFaith program offered this fall. It involves a small group which meets for 30 weekly sessions, two weekend retreats and four Saturday hands-on experiences. JustFaith graduates and those curious about the program are invited. 330-867-1055.
St. Jacob's Lutheran Church — 1460 State St. NE, Lake Township. 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Jeff Johnson, missionary/pastor of the Lutheran Church of Guam, and his wife, Mary, are guests. Ice cream sundae reception at 6:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, followed by a program from 7:15 to 8 p.m. 330-877-2676.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church — 146 College St., Wadsworth. 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon Aug. 8. Church members will participate in annual flea market in downtown Wadsworth on front lawn of church. 330-336-0212.
St. Paul's Catholic Church — 1580 Brown St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday. Third annual Eucharistic Service of Thanksgiving and Blessing for all those serving in the nursing profession. Nurses, their families and community members are welcome. The Peace Together Choir will perform during the service.
At 6 p.m. Wednesday, the church's Ladies Guild will host a ''Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, We would love to see you'' card party in Boeke Hall. Light supper, door prizes and raffles. 330-724-1263.
Performances
Gospel at the Gazebo — 7 tonight. Annual concert at Lake Anna Park, Park Avenue and Sixth Street, Barberton. Christ Unlimited will perform, along with His Servants and Bruce Wells. Bring a lawn chair. 330-825-3928.
Trinity United Church of Christ — 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Plain Township. Friday and Aug. 8. Faith Musicals, in cooperation with Hope Homes, will present the musical The Peace Table. A dinner will be served on Aug. 8 between the matinee and evening performances. 330-492-3383.
First Christian Church — 3493 Darrow Road, Stow. Thursday through Aug. 9. Performances of Fiddler of the Roof. Tickets $8, ages 12 and under $6. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 9. 330-688-4450.
Speakers, classes,
workshops
CrossPoint Alliance Church — 855 Rothrock Road, Copley Township. 9 a.m. Sunday. Dr. Daniel Shayesteh, a former radical Muslim leader in Iran who converted to Christianity, will speak on three topics. At 9 a.m. his topic will be Islam: What are We Dealing With? At 10:30 a.m., Out of Islam, and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Unveiling the Nature of Islam. 330-666-1693.
First Christian Church — 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8. Ignite Men of Fire: Fueling Men's Passion for Christ is a national simulcast event sponsored by the Soul Care Center, a Christian counseling/coaching and training center in Stark County. Features live worship and booths from local men's ministries and several speakers. All men invited to attend. Tickets $20, scholarships available. No one turned away. 330-312-1568.
Immaculate Conception Parish — 2128 17th St. SW, Akron. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Parish Transitions: Responding to Difficult Changes will be the topic for the next Come & See meeting in Father Waldeisen Hall. Speaker is Richard S. Krivanka, director of the pastoral planning office of the Diocese of Cleveland. Refreshments served. No cost or reservations required. 330-773-7621.
Unity Holiness Ministries Church of God in Christ — 1019 Harpster Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. Aug. 8. New Beginnings Summer Conference. Theme is A Vision of Unlimited Faith for All People. Worship services Thursday and Friday. Luncheon buffet for $25 on Aug. 8. 330-753-1509.
Vacation Bible schools
and camps
Crossroads Bible Fellowship — 737 George Washington Blvd., Akron. Aug. 10-14. Family Vacation Bible School, 7 to 8:30 p.m. each night. The stable will be transformed to look like first century Rome. Meet the Apostle Paul, participate in Roman games and visit shops in the marketplace. 330-784-8883.
First United Methodist Church — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. Aug. 10-16. Drama camp for kindergarten-grade 8. 9 a.m. to noon each day. There will be a dress rehearsal Aug. 15 and performance Aug. 16 at 12:30 p.m. Prepare and stage a musical. Registration $20. Each additional child in family $15. Deadline to register is Wednesday. 330-376-8143.
Forest Hill Community Church — 724 Damon St., Akron. Monday through Friday. Vacation Bible School: The 10 Commandments. Kindergarten-grade 6, 6 to 8 p.m. each night. 330-434-8384.
Reedurban Presbyterian Church — 1145 Perry Drive NW, Perry Township. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9. Backyard Family Fest and Vacation Bible School. Potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, followed by Spirit's Call in concert. 330-477-2838.
Twin Falls United Methodist Church — 60 N. River Road, Munroe Falls. Sunday through Thursday. Vacation Bible Adventure: Crocodile Dock. 6:30 to 9 p.m. daily. Prekindergarten-grade 6. 330-688-5676.
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