Faith features

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Candlelight Caroling: The community is invited to join St. Gabriel Parish, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township, at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24, in the church for a Candlelight Caroling. Midnight Mass will immediately follow.

Christmas Eve Morning service: Christmas Eve Morning Candlelight Service at Vineyard Community Church, 1928 E. 300th St., Wickliffe, will be 10 a.m. Dec. 24. The service is open to the public. For questions or further details, call 440944-4402. Christmas Day Masses:

St. Mary Magdalene, 32144 Vine Street, Willowick, will host Christmas Day Mass at 9 and 11 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 440-943-2133. Thanks for military: The WELL, Willoughby House of Prayer, 4091 Erie Street, Willoughby, offers a special time of prayer and Thanksgiving for our military and their families at 1 p.m., on Tuesdays during the month of December. Join to offer support. Christmas Eve service:

New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road, Kirtland, will have a special Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24, in addition to its regularly scheduled Sunday morning services at 9:and 10:45. Join in to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child and Christmas. For more information call 440-256-3705 or email info@newpromisechurch.us. Church celebrates love:

Willoughby United Methodist Church, 15 Public Square, in downtown Willoughby will celebrate love, Feb. 11, 2018. As part of the 200th Anniversary Celebration, the church invites anyone who was married in or through the church to return for a special celebration. There will be a slide show of photos at 2 p.m., a vow renewal ceremony at 2:30 p.m. followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. To participate in this special day, email WUMC200th@ gmail.com or call Pastor Hazel Partington at 440942-9068 to RSVP and find out what information is needed. Spread the word to anyone who was married at Willoughby United Methodist Church and may now be living elsewhere. Deadline to RSVP is Jan. 15.

Velocity Church: Velocity Church meets in Mentor at the Memorial Middle School, 8979 Mentor Ave. Service begins at 10 a.m. The congregation is family friendly and offers something for everyone. Services are open to the public. For more information, visit www.velocitycleveland.org. Christmas Eve service:

Area residents are invited to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Little Church in the Vale, 7 p.m., Dec. 24. The church is at 610 Chagrin River Road in Gates Mills, at the corner of Wilson Mills/Brigham roads. The service will include familiar carols, Bible readings of the birth of Christ, and a brief message about the meaning of Jesus’ birth. The public is welcome. New Year’s Eve services will begin at 7 p.m. There will be a family friendly time of games and fun. Bring the kids, some snacks to share, and your favorite table games.

The WELL open: The WELL, Willoughby House of Prayer 3091 Erie St., Willoughby, invites anyone struggling with addiction or any family member in crisis due to a loved one who is addicted to come in 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays for prayer. The WELL is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday

through Saturday exception of Thursday. All are welcome. Bible classes: Want to take Bible school classes without moving away? You can attend Abundant Life Bible Training Center from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays beginning in September. The course will use the AFCMITC DVD Bible school course in order to grow faith and knowledge of God and the Bible. Classes will be at Abundant Life Community Church, 38301 Lake Shore Blvd., Willoughby. For more information, visit alcc.church/school or leave a message at 440-9465952.

Reiki offered: Faith Church Mentor, 5885 Hopkins Road, Mentor, will offer free Reiki Therapy at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month in the newly renovated healing center. Help for physical, emotional and spiritual pain. The healing is also available by appointment by calling Barb at 440-478-2151.

Night of support: The WELL, Willoughby House of Prayer is offering a night of support for families in alcohol and drug crisis. Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. there is a prayer team at the WELL located at 4091 Erie St., Willoughby. So many families feel like a statistic in the drug epidemic in our country. We want you to know there are people who care about you and your family. We believe in a God that hears us when we pray.

Volunteers sought: The WELL, Willoughby House of Prayer is looking for volunteers. Those with a desire and a heart for prayer or those who need the power of prayer are welcome to join the volunteer team of prayer warriors. Our country, our cities, our first responders and our individual families all need prayer support. Those interested in volunteering are asked to call 440-9425966 and ask for Darlene. The Willoughby House of Prayer is at 4091 Erie St.,

Willoughby.

Worship services: Faith Church Mentor, 5885 Hopkins Road, Mentor, hosts Sunday worship services at 12:30 p.m. Pot luck and worship services are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and Bible study is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Prayer line: Lakeshore Christian Church in Euclid sponsors a telephone prayer line every Tuesday from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Join in praying for your church, your community, your friends, family or for yourself. Call 1-605-475-4000, access code 554793. Helping cope with divorce: Divorce is stressful and sometimes feels like a hurricane has ravaged your life. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, unhealthy boundaries have impacted friends and families. Come to the WELL, Willoughby House of Prayer and be helped with guidance through prayer. The Willoughby House of Prayer is at 4091 Erie St., Willoughby. For details, call 440942-5966 for details. Support groups and

one-on-one: Do you have a loved one or family member who is addicted or incarcerated? If you are feeling overwhelmed come and visit “The Well.” Every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the “The Well-Willoughby House of Prayer” at 4091 Erie St. in downtown Willoughby, discussion and prayer one-on-one for both heartaches is held. Also, relatives and friends can have conversation fellowship and prayer in a safe and welcoming environment. The visits are anonymous and registration is not required. For information, call Charlie 440-990-8517. Women’s Fellowship:

Fellowship and sharing is the focus for women from 5 to 7:30 p.m. one Sunday a month at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 32114 Vine St., Willowick. Call the Parish office for details at 440-943-2133.