Streetsboro Church
of Christ
* The Streetsboro Church of Christ is hosting a Gospel Meeting from May 11 through May 15. The speaker will be Dan Kessinger from the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys, W.Va. May 11 services include Bible class at 10 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. The gospel meeting continues with services at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The topic is "Fire and Blood: Lessons from the Old Testament." The public is welcome at all events.
Streetsboro Church
of God
* Streetsboro Church of God will host a "Trash and Treasure Sale and Carwash" May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crafters and those who are hoping to sell items from around the house can rent a table at the sale for $10. To reserve a table, call either 330-281-9074 or 330-626-2735 by May 25. From May 26 to May 31, the price of a table is $15.
Proceeds from the event will help send kids to youth camp.
* The Streetsboro Church of God will host a Teen Nite May 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. A service is followed by pizza and drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring extra pizza or drinks (the first is free). Bring clothes that can get messy.
Streetsboro Church of God is located at 9267 Route 43.
The Chapel
at Tinkers Creek
* On May 11, the chapel's community trails will officially reopen on the church property at 9825 Page Road in Streetsboro. The morning before members will be out on the site, clearing off and maintaining the 1.5-mile walking loop. The public is invited to work or walk with members.
* The annual Tinkers Creek church camping trip will be at West Branch State Park this year on July 11-13.
* Youth Pastor Kasey Parmelee will lead a group of teens and leaders to rural West Virginia in June for an Appalachian work project in the mountains.
* Worship Leader Andy Dolson will travel to Nashville in June to cut a new original CD. Dolson leads music every week in the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Streetsboro Middle School. For more information visit www.tinkerscreek.com.
St. Joan of Arc
* The Altar and Rosary Society is hosting a rummage sale May 21 and 22. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 21 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22.
To donate items for sale, come by the church May 20. For more information, call Pat Kerchenski, 330-528-0256.
* 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.
St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church
* The expansion and vision committee will meet May 8 at 7 p.m.
* A congregational meeting has been set for May 18 at 10 a.m. The meeting is to discuss options for a front sign. Designs will be displayed on the bulletin board before the meeting.
* Have questions you'd like to speak to someone about? A "Mutual Ministry" committee is forming, which may be able to help fill that need. The next meeting is June 29 at 11:30 a.m. For more information about the committee, call members Mike Phillips at 330-274-8069, Rory Wolff at 330-626-3015, or Joyce Nicely at 330-626-9421.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Mondays at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
* Adult catechism classes meet ever Thursday at 7 p.m. This class is recommended for all new members who have joined the church during the last year.
* The Youth Group meets at 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday.
* A church rummage sale will take place June 5, 6 and 7. Collections will begin May 11. For more information, call Marla Manijak at 330-626-5120.
* Vacation Bible school will take place July 14-18 from 6 to 9 p.m. The theme this year is "Son Harvest County Fair."
For more information, call the church at 330-626-4945. The church is located at 9042 Route 43.
Faith Baptist Church
of Streetsboro
Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. for children and teens. Meeting at this time also are 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
* Streetsboro United Methodist Church recently hosted its first monthly community dinner.
The dinners will take place each fourth Tuesday of the month; and they are free and open to the public. The next free community dinner will take place May 27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The dinners are served in the church's handicap-accessible fellowship hall. The church and hall are located at 8940 Route 43. The handicap entrance is behind the church on the lower level.
This is a community outreach program sponsored by the church's missions committee.
* Those interested in providing comfort to someone in the final stages of life may consider providing respite relief for caretakers of those in hospice care. Visits could include running errands, light housekeeping, snack preparation, and offering companionship.
Spring training for volunteers is beginning soon. For more information, call Bernadette Thomas, hospice volunteer coordinator, at 330-297-8899.
Lakeview Chapel
A special Mother's Day message titled "Finding Hope on a Mother's Roller Coaster Ride" will be offered May 11 at 10:45 a.m.
Nursery and kids church are available for infants through fifth-graders, and classes for age 3 to adult begin at 9:30. Check the church's Web site at www.lakeviewchapelaurora.org.
Aurora Mennonite
The church will have its third of four community dinners May 9, with an all-you-can-eat salad bar, spaghetti, meatballs, rolls, homemade pie and beverages.
The cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 4 to 11. Money raised will go toward the annual auction June 28. The church is at Route 43 and East Mennonite Road. For details, call 330-562-8011.
Hope Community
Hope Community Church will commemorate Mother's Day with worship celebrations on May 11 at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Special recognition and a gift will be given to each mother present. The service is open to the public. The church is located at 3033 Middleton Road. For additional information, call the church office at 330-655-5170.
Hope Preschool will offer three-day classes for 3- to 5-year-olds for 2008-09. Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings. For details, call 330-655-5170 or 330-656-0992. The school meet at the church on Middleton Road in Hudson.