Religion
Religion in Brief from Jan. 31, 2009
Learn meaning of life at Grove City YMCA
Many of us search for truth and comfort in this life, and often settle for less.
Together with the YMCA, the Grove City community is exploring the meaning of life in a low-key, friendly and fun environment.
Join your community this January and begin to discuss the difficult questions in life as we grow with one another and explore the Christian faith. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA, nor a church-goer to attend this series. You just need to hunger for more in this life.
The series takes place at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 13, until March 24, at Grove City YMCA. Session run less than one hour. Complimentary continental breakfast is provided.
Info: E-mail gcalpha@yahoo.com or visit alphausa.org or gcalpha.com.
Allegheny quartet holding concert in Springfield
The Allegheny Boys Quartet will be in concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Church of God of Prophecy, Route 208, Springfield Township. The concert will be free, but a free-will offering will be taken.
New Castle singers coming to Harrisville
The Robinsons, led by Wilma and Don Robinson, New Castle, will be singing at Harrisville United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., at 7 p.m. Jan. 18.
River Boys to sing gospel music at SL Presby
The Gospel River Boys will be in concert at Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18.
The boys perform about 140 concerts a year, singing a variety of original southern gospel songs, as well as current and classic hits. They travel the U.S. concert halls, auditoriums, churches and fairs, and have been seen on several TV networks, including the Gospel Music Television Network.
Info: 724-376-2630 or visit www.gospelriverboys.com.
Holy Trinity women set ‘Love Day’ gathering
The women of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 819 Columbia Ave., Grove City, will be holding a “Love Day,” beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 28.
Won’t you come and enjoy the fun and fulfilling work of making quilts and other hand-made items for the needy?
You don’t have to sew to help. The women need people to also knot, iron and rip seams. Every job is important and we’d love you to come.
Bring a sack lunch, with coffee provided. Infant care is also provided.
Bible studies resume at North Liberty building
To all people wishing to study the Bible, please join Edwin W. Foster as he teaches at North Liberty Township Building on Route 258 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Come and join the fellowship and blessings as God’s Word is studied. Come a bit early for coffee and donuts.
Info: 724-794-3158.
Prayer times for military set at Tower Presbyterian
Tower Presbyterian Church, 248 S. Broad St., Grove City, will be starting a prayer group for America’s military.
The meets in the church library/lounge the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. for 30 minutes.
If you are interested in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces, and their families, but don’t know what to do, these informal sessions are your opportunity.
The prayer times are open to anyone. Info: 724-458-7260.
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Vacation Bible school programs set
Area churches plan a variety of themed activities for their summer vacation Bible school programs.
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New pastor to shepherd JC church this summer
George Bert opened the recent Jackson Center Presbyterian Church service in which Rev. Edwin McElroy was guest speaker. Various speakers have filled in since the Rev. Terry Greenlee retired due to health reasons on April 25.
The church will welcome a new supply pastor, Rev. Charles Crane, Aug. 1. At that time, the worship hour will begin earlier, at 9:15 a.m. -
Tragedy in Amish Country: Living Levi’s example
I first met Levi almost 20 years ago. He was about 12. We had just purchased our land from his parents, Jake and Nancy. Being old-order Amish, Jake and Nancy needed a ride to the attorney’s office, so we drove them and new-born Chris, their youngest, to finalize the transaction. Thus began a very special friendship between two families.
Every Christmas Eve, our little family of three and Jake and Nancy’s larger family (five children at the beginning, but more recently including four daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and 13 grandchildren) gather for Christmas fellowship. -
Solid Rock, BiLo team up to form new ministry
Those who wish to tighten their belts in food spending have a new option in Grove City.
Solid Rock Assembly of God on South Broad Street has launched a program similar to Angel Food Ministries.
“We’re starting our own version of Angel Food,” said Scott Benka, pastor. -
Hope in Christ is intrinsic to love
The Bible teaches us in the book of I Corinthians 13 that incredible hope is an intrinsic aspect to love. However, love is often tried in light of our humanness.
We may ask, “How can we hope for change in others and ourselves when we fail so many times?”
“How can someone change when they have been so hurtful?” -
Scotch Hill rededicates 158 year old church
Members of Scotch Hill United Presbyterian Church, 489 Centertown Road, Pine Township, have begun the holidays right with fresh improvements to the parish.
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New ministers welcomed at Wayside
Wayside Community Chapel in Findley Township recently gained a new pastor.
The Rev. Lester “Les” Rowan and his wife, Kristina “Kris,” had their first official Sunday at Wayside on Sept. 27.
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Center Presbyterian welcomes new pastor
The flock at Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock has found a new shepherd.
The Rev. William C. Mumaw began his ministry at the church on Aug. 30. He will be formally installed as pastor at a 2 p.m. service on Sept. 27. -
First Baptist has 100th birthday
First Baptist Church in Pine Township is celebrating 100 years of worship.
The festivities will kick off with a gospel concert by Calvary Quartet of Greenville, S.C. at 7 p.m. Oct. 18.
The following day, two former pastors will return to speak for Sunday services. -
WB Translators plan to distribute 100,000 Bibles in China next year
Throughout the month of July, violence and natural disasters have riddled Chinese news headlines.
Riots in the Xinjiang region left 192 dead as Muslim Uighurs protests became violent against Han Chinese.
Then, a devastating earthquake in southwest China claimed 300 lives and destroyed 10,000 homes, though the magnitude and destruction were not nearly as horrific as last summer’s earthquake near Chengdu.
While many in China reel from each event hitting their country, now more than ever they need the hope of Jesus Christ, and each event has set the stage for God to move in their lives. - More Religion Headlines
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Vacation Bible school programs set
