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. Health and Wellness Fair: New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland, will host a Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5. There will be school backpacks and supplies, children’s haircuts, dental services, vision screening, pharmacy, food, and education booths on how to improve your health. This free event is available to those who are unemployed, underemployed or just in need of these services. Children must be present to receive backpacks and school supplies. For details, contact the church at 440-2563705. Vendors sought: St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chester Township is calling for vendors to participate in the St. Mark indoor sale Sept. 8-9 at the church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Donations for the sale are also being accepted (no clothing or large pieces of furniture). Proceeds will benefit the local and worldwide missions as well as the congregational needs. For information, call 440-667-5996. Pianists to perform: Nationally recognized pianists will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township. Paul Todd and his son, Paul Todd Jr., are nationally recognized performing artists who have played all over the county. Proceeds will benefit St. Gabriel Food Pantry expansion. Tickets are $20 a person and can be purchased at the parish office. For information, call 440-352-8282. Caring Christian women invited: The Christ Child Society of the Western Reserve is looking for “Caring Christian Women” to attend an Informational Coffee at 1 p.m., Sept. 8. in the St. Gabriel’s Church community room. Women of faith who would like an opportunity to broaden friendships while serving the needs of the children of Lake County will want to attend (registration is required). To receive an invitation and answer any questions, call Patty O’Reilly, Membership Chairperson @ 1-440-231-4912.

St. Peter Juilan Eymard honored: St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, will host a triduum July 31-Aug. 2 in honor of Saint Peter Julian Eymard. Saint Peter Julian Eymard, SSS was a French Catholic priest and founder of the congregation of the Blessed Sacrament order that serves Saint Paschal Baylon Church. The schedule includes a novena to Saint Peter Julian Eymard at 7 p.m. July 31; a Taize’ Prayer Holy Hour, at 7 p.m., Aug. 1; and Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m.; Aug. 2. This day is the solemnity of Saint Peter Julian Eymard. For details, call the church at 440-0442-3410. Battle of the Bands:

Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, will host the Battle of the Bands, from 7 to 9 p.m., Aug. 12 at the church. It doesn’t matter what type of music you play, as long as you come and play it. It is open for any high school students who have a band to rock out against other band. There will be food, games, contests, prizes, a feature newspaper article, and more. Winning band(s) will receive music gear, cash, and other prizes. Send an audition recording and a bio of your band to Adam Vodicka at adam@ mayfieldchurch.org

Be a HERO: Middlefield UMC, 14999 S. State Ave., Middlefield, will welcome everyone to “be a HERO” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., July 23-27 with Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks, singing and fun. For details, call 440-632-0480.

Summer fun: Summer Fun Fest will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 26 at New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road, Kirtland. Come join the community family event of fun activities, including kids lames, inflatables, carnival games, water games for kids (wear swim suits), paint ball, soft-ball throw, wagon rides, cake walk and corn hole tournament, food and ice cream. For more information, call the church office at 440-256-3705or email info@newpromisechurch.us Vacation Bible School:

Chardon Baptist Church, 363 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon, will host a Vacation Bible School from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., July 23-27. Operation Arctic will include classes for adults as well as children who have finished kindergarten through sixth grade; fun activities will include crafts, games, music, snacks, and Bible lessons. Contact the church at 285-3757 or visit its Facebook page. Vacation Bible School: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2815 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby, will hold its Vacation Bible School on Tuesdays, July 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. For details, call 440339-3401.

Golf outing: Chardon United Methodist Church will host a Golf Outing, beginning at 9 a.m., Aug. 24, at St. Denis Golf Club, 10660 Chardon Road, Chardon Township. The shot gun start will be at 10 a.m. with a scramble format. Individual golfer entry fee is $110 and registered foursome entry fee is $400. Tickets include green fees for 18 holes, golf cart, use of the practice green and driving range prior to start, non-alcoholic beverages, lunch at the turn, fajita dinner bar, chips and salsa at tables and dessert trays. A cash bar will be available. Dinner only will be $35. Contact Rochelle Dellaria at rochelledellaria@yahoo.com or call 216-513-0604 for registration flyer.

Camp for kids: Kids Take Action, a Camp for Kids going into fourth, fifth and sixth grades will be July 24-28 at New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road, Kirtland. Drop-off is between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on July 24, and pick-up between 5 to 6 p.m. Cost: $110 per child. Registration forms are available at the church. For more information, call the Church office at 440-256-3705 or email info@newpromisechurch.us. Robot Academy: Robot Academy VBS at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor, will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 31 through Aug. 4. Kids age 3 through completed sixth grade are invited to the free Vacation Bible School program. Children will play games, feast on snacks, get creative in crafts, and sing their hearts out in music all while learning how to begin living as God programmed them. For questions or more details and to pre-register (helpful by not necessary) visit www.mentorbaptist.org or call 440-942-8278.