St. Joan of Arc
* Youth Ministry is planning a bake sale Jan. 19 and 20, following Mass each day.
* The Youth Ministry also has set the date for its Fifth Annual Joanie's Diner and Chinese Auction Feb. 16. The time hasn't been announced.
* The Rev. Fr. Pat Ferraro is traveling with the Rev. Fr. J-Glenn Murray in Rome. Ferraro plans several pastoral visits and will stay at the motherhouse of the Viatorian Fathers.
Masses are offered the following times: Each Monday through Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. with Communion offered on Tuesdays; Saturday evenings at 5 and Sunday at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
St. Joan of Arc Parish is located at 8894 Route 14.
Frost Road Chapel
Weekly services: On Wednesdays, a midweek service is offered at 7 p.m., the same time that youth group meets. At 8 p.m. on Wednesdays the youth committee meets.
For more information about these and other programs at Frost Road Chapel, call 330-626-3839. The church is located at 935 Frost Road.
St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church
* Sunday's worship schedule is as follows: Contemporary worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; and traditional worship, 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is offered each Sunday.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Monday at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
* Bible study takes place at the church each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
* The Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. each Thursday.
For more information, call the church at 330-626-4945. The church is located at 9042 Route 43.
King of Glory in Christ Church
King of Glory Brethren in Christ Church shared with 20 families in the Streetsboro community over the Christmas season. Names of families were given to the church by community agencies, other churches, family, and friends to make Christmas special. Each family was given a basket of food, a basket of household items, and a bag of presents for the children. The Mark Powell family donated money in memory of the late Carla Powell; members of the church provided gifts for the children from an Angel tree of needed gifts; and a visit was given to the families by those delivering baskets. Theresa Kiser, children's director, led the outreach and the deliveries to homes.
The church is located in Streetsboro Plaza off Route 303. For more information, call 330-626-3993.
Faith Baptist Church
of Streetsboro
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. -- Sunday school starts for children and teens. Meeting at this time are also five adult Bible fellowship groups.
Sunday at 10:45 a.m. -- This worship service features a blend of classic and modern hymns, as well as current worship songs accompanied by a full band and singers.
For information about any of these activities, call 330-626-4752. The church is at 9890 Route 43.
Streetsboro United Methodist Church
United Methodist Women will host a breakfast meeting on Jan. 20 at 8 a.m. At that meeting, a devotion will be offered and the group will explore the ways that it can serve and live up to its heritage.
First Baptist Church of Streetsboro
Dave Harney of Dave Harney Ministries will present a series of messages at The First Baptist Church of Streetsboro located at the corner of Route 43 and Seasons Feb. 10 through Feb. 13.
Harney, a renowned vocalist, will sing and preach in both the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services on Feb. 10, and each night after that at 7 p.m. through Feb. 13.
Harney served for 40 years in the music department and as youth pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Dayton before going into full-time evangelistic ministry. He states his mission and desire is to "Know Christ and make Him known to others."
His presentation in song and message will relate to young and old alike. A nursery is provided during every service. For more information or transportation, call the Rev. Dr. Mel Grubaugh, pastor, at 330-626-3446.
The Chapel
at Tinkers Creek
* The Chapel at Tinkers Creek has started a new series on the church's core values of simplicity, authenticity, service, and story during the Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. at Streetsboro Middle School.
* Jan. 21 is the youth group's ski day followed by a Feb. 15-16 winter youth retreat at Camp Carl in Ravenna.
* Wednesday programming continues from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., and Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m., both at Streetsboro Middle School. The church will offer a women's Bible study and a new class on integrating science and religion.
For details on activities, call 330-626-2265 for information or visit www.tinkerscreek.com.
Lakeview Chapel
"Morning Conversations Can Energize" is the sermon topic for Jan. 20. It is part of the five-week series titled "Morning Routines."
Bible classes for adults and activities for children take place Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. The nursery is open.
The church hosts a Bible study for men at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Starbucks. The current topic is "Men of Integrity." In January, the group is discussing the "Courage of One Man" through the Bible character Caleb.
For more information, call 330-562-3438. The church is located at 252 N. Chillicothe Road in Aurora.
Parkside Church
The Women's Essence Ministry will present the "Hearth and Home" series Jan. 19 and 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. The areas to be covered are cooking, fashion and decorating. Refreshments will be available, and all women are welcome.
The Journeymen's Men's Ministry will present a series of topical talks titled "Sex, Money, Power" Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door. Refreshments will be provided and all men are welcome.
Single Moms will begin its winter-spring session Feb. 7 and will meet each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 224. Child care and materials will be provided. For details, call Theresa Brown at 216-659-7324.
"Dealing With Divorce" is a six-week seminar running Feb. 7 to March 13 on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge, but advanced registration is requested. For details, call Jacque Platek at 440-543-1212.
"Biblical Counseling Basics: Course One" seminar will be Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor will be Pastor Joe Propri.
Cost for the seminar is $50 per person, and payment by credit card is accepted. Payment also is possible when checking in Jan. 18 or online at www.parksidechurch.com.
For details, call the Biblical Counseling Institute at 330-527-4205.
The church is located at 7100 Pettibone Road in Chagrin Falls.
Hope Lutheran Church
Items of the month for donation to the Volunteers of America are toothpaste, mouthwash, mints, candy canes and tea. A bin is located inside the church's front door for donations.
"An In-Depth Look at the Psalms" is the adult Bible class topic on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Services are at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. on Sundays and at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Independence Village.
For information on the young family/parents Bible study contact Brian Welsh. For details on the couples and links Bible study contact Ralph or Linda Williams.
Women's Bible study meets on the first and third Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For details, call Donna Mattmuller at 330-562-6641.
The church is located at 456 South Chillicothe Road in Aurora.