Church Calendar: 8-25

The Lutheran Hour WPOS (102.3) Sunday 7 a.m. host Ken Klaus on God’s law points sinners to their savior. Men’s laws sometimes keep people away. (Mark 7:7-9). Message is “Will Jesus Find Faith?”

Learning to Pray Better Father James Bacik last in an eight-part Lecture Series, Facing Death: Christian Perspective, 3 p.m. today, Franciscan Center, Sylvania Franciscan Village, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Information: 419-824-3533.

Polish Mass 4:30 p.m. today, Resurrection Polish National Catholic Church, 1835 W. Temperance Rd., Temperance. Information: 734-847-5052.

Celebrate Missions Work at Sylvania First United Methodist Church, 7000 Erie St., Sylvania, During August, one service Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., three on Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11 a.m. The month concludes with Sylvania First’s youth group talking about their mission projects, most recently at Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. Information: 419-882-2205.

Sacred Strings Records LLC presents two days of Sacred Steel Concert, 3-7 p.m. today, May’s Chapel United Holy Church, 1201 S. Byrne Rd. Free. Information: 419-304-3088.

Trinity Episcopal Church song and story night, 5:45 p.m. today, 6931 Apple Creek Rd., Sylvania. Potluck meal at 5 p.m. Information: 419-243-1231.

Neapolis Church of Christ Free Health Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Sunday which will be Friendship Sunday with a potluck at 11 a.m. Information: 1-419-533-4191.

The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, 702 Collingwood Blvd., worship 4 p.m. Sunday. Theme: “Be Strong in the Lord.” Guest speaker, Deacon Eugene Livingston, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. 

Installation of Pastor Ellis as Pilgrim’s senior pastor 10 a.m. Sunday, 1375 W. Sylvania Ave. Installation during morning service with a fellowship potluck to follow. Information: 419-478-6012.

Harvest Christian Center’s 7th Year Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 6540 W. Central Ave. A special presentation about Shoes for the Shoeless will be announced. The celebration will be followed by  food and fellowship. Information: 419-322-5941.

Third Baptist Church 9775 Angola Rd., Holland. 55th Anniversary church homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday.

Christian Seniors Interacting Bible study by Pastor Gary Rode, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Abundant Life #2, 200 Zoar Dr., Perrysburg. Program will be George Kalbouss at the Piano. Lunch will be served. Cost: $3 for miscellaneous expenses. Reservation is required. Information: 419-872-0846.

Greater St. John C.O.G.I.G. Revival 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29-31, 2127 W. Sylvania Ave. It’s a back-to-school celebration. Guest speaker will be Elder Steve Allen of the Rance Allen group.

Toledo Country Limits is an outreach ministry of the Church of St. Andrew United 3620 Heatherdowns, “Classic Country Showcase,” 6 p.m. Sept. 1. On first Saturday of each month Toledo Country Limits will showcase Classic Country music. We will feature an evening of old-fashioned country gospel songs. Everyone is invited to attend an ice cream social immediately following the service. Plan to wear your jeans and come join us for this joyful time of worship with a classic country twist.

Latter Rain at the Armory Church, 3319 Nebraska Ave., 7 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Speakers: Evangelist Joyce Rogers, Pastor Willie James Campbell, and Prophetess Janet Floyd. Special service for the youth and young at heart, Kierra “Ke Ke” Sheard, noon, Sept. 1. Information: 419-537-9736.

Blessed John XXIII Catholic Community Awakening Faith Sessions, 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 24250 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. The first session will be “Spirituality: What’s the Buzz?” Information: 419-874-6502.

33 Miles slated to perform at 2012 Fulton County Fair Sept. 2, 8514 State Route 108, Wauseon. The concert is going to be free. Information: www.fccmm.org.

Annunciation Radio sponsors a talk by Catholic author Steve Ray, Most Blessed Sacramen Church, 4227 Bellevue Rd., Rosary at 5 p.m, Mass 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6, followed by the talk on “Swimming Upstream; Living and Sharing the Faith in a Neo-Pagan Culture.” Information: catholicconvert.com or 1-877-275-8098.

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