Faith features

News of a religious nature may be submitted for Faith Features to editor@News-Herald.com; The News-Herald, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; or faxed to 440-975-2293. Deadline is the Tuesday before the Saturday of publication. We cannot guarantee publication. Saint Anne celebrated: Saint Anne’s Shrine and Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament will celebrate Saint Ann’s Feast Day with Triduum Masses July 24-26 at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights. All three Masses will begin at 7 p.m. RSVP to attend the free reception following the July 26 Mass in St. Peter Julian Eymard Room in the Parish Center. RSVP to Scott R. Gongos, director of Mission Advancement, at 440-4492700 or email sgongos@ blessedsacrament.com Bible Stories for Adults:

Join Perry United Methodist Church, 3875 Main St., Perry, 440-259-2493 for the summer sermon series featuring Children’s Bible Stories for Adults; at 9 a.m. June 11 Adam and Eve; June 18 Noah and The Ark; June 25 The Tower of Babel; July 2 Jacob’s Ladder; July 9 Jacob Wrestles with an Angel;

July 16 Joseph’s Coat; July 23 Gideon’s Army; July 30 Samson’s Weakness; Aug. 6 David and Goliath; Aug. 13 Elijah and the Prophets of Ba’al; Aug. 20 Jonah and the Big Fish; Aug. 27 Daniel and the Lion’s Den and September 3 Esther. For details, call 440-2592493.

Free breakfast: Ledgewood Christian Church is sponsoring and hosting a free breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 17. The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea and more. The Ledgewood Christian Church is at 8261 Kinsman Road (1⁄4 mile west of Route 306) in Novelty. Ample parking is available in the rear of the church. Everyone is invited. For information, call Jeff Angle 440 564 5912 Aprons presentation:

The Lake County Christian Women’s Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, will present the monthly luncheon featuring presentations of APRONS. It will be 11:30 a.m. June 20 at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. Bring your apron, past or present and be ready for the parade and stories. The event will featuring Weslie Hintz, Stonecroft speaker from Perrysburg Ohio, who

will discuss“Riding the Roller Coaster of Life with my Hands Held High.” RSVP by June 15 at cwcstonecroft@yahoo.com 440-2557120 Cost $18 for lunch. An additional bake sale will be available.

Vacation Bible School:

Faith Lutheran Church, 8125 Mentor Ave., Mentor, welcomes all children ages 3 to the sixth grade to join in for Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 12. Children will enjoy Bible stories, crafts, puppet show, singing, snacks, etc. Call 440-255-2229 for more information. Blessing of the bikes:

Grace Episcopal Church, 36200 Ridge Road, Willoughby, will host a blessing of the bikes, both motor and pedal, at 2 p.m., June 11 in the upper parking lot of the church. The blessing will be given by Rev. Rose Anne Lonsway, Rector. For details, call 440-942-1015 or email office@gracewilloughby.org.

Healing service: Christ Lutheran Church, 5555 SOM Center Road, Willoughby, will host a healing service that will be open to the community at 4 p.m., June 24. Everyone in need of God’s healing is welcome. Those who wish to may step forward for an individual blessing, laying on of hands, and anointing with oil. This is not offered as a substitute for scientific/medical treatments and interventions, which we believe are also God’s good gifts to us. For details, call 440-942-1412 or visit www.chirstchurch.org.

Yoga offered: Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, will offer yoga sessions on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The sessions will include a gentle, progressive style of yoga that is suitable for all ages and body types. On the floor, or on a chair, this class includes Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath practices), and relaxation. No experience is needed. Conducted by master teacher and instructor Susan Gundersen, this is a donation class (suggested donation $10) with proceeds going toward our Guatemala mission. To learn more about our Guatemala mission, visit www. chardonchurch.org and click on Worldwide missions. Participants will need to bring a yoga mat, light blanket and wear comfortable clothing. For more information, call the office at (440)285-4581.

Outdoor services: First United Methodist Church offers worship each Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., now through Sept. 3 at the Drive-In Outdoor Service, a very casual interdenominational worship service. This service has been sponsored by the FUMC for over 50 years. The service reaches out to tourists, campers and all persons interested in worshiping our Lord in Nature’s Environment. Come as you are and enjoy the service from the car or bring a chair and sit outside. The Drive-In Outdoor Service continues to be at Wildwood Acres Campgrounds at the intersection of state Route 7 and Marvin Road, two miles south of Andover. Signs are posted. Musical services will be June 11, by the Golden State Singers; July 2 by Dan Shall and July 9, by Sound Witness. Many return each summer to worship together while vacationing in the Pymatuning Lake Area.