Faith features

News of a religious nature may be submitted for Faith Features to editor@NewsHerald.com; The NewsHerald, 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. Watch Night Youth Worship Celebration: Several Painesville churches and ministry groups want local youth to know how much they care. On New Year’s Eve, a special Watch Night Youth Worship Celebration will be held 10 p.m. to midnight at First Church of Christ Painesville, 422 Mentor Ave. The celebration will feature singers, dancers and musicians from area youth ministries performing and praising in the New Year. The event comes on the heels of a community rocked by the tragic shooting death 16-year-old student. “We wanted these kids to know that the church community loves them,” said event coordinator Karyn Gant. “We know they (youth) are hurting and we want to help them heal — that’s why we’re doing this.” The celebration is free and open to the public. The service starts at 10 p.m., concluding with a silent prayer at midnight. “We want kids to have fun and be safe this New Year’s Eve” Gant said. “This community celebration will let them do that.” Mortgage burning celebration: A mortgage burning celebration will occur at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Advent Lutheran Church (ELCA), 7985 Munson Road, Mentor. Advent Lutheran is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America which began as a mission congregation in 1961-meeting at Rice Elementary School (now closed). In conjunction with celebrating the burning of the mortgage, a reception will be conducted to welcome the newly hired Director of Youth Ministries.

Yoga offered: Yoga is offered at Chardon United Methodist Church Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types will be offered. On the floor, or on a chair, this class includes Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath practices), and relaxation. No experience is needed. The class is conducted by master teacher and instructor Susan Gundersen. This is a donation class (suggested donation $10) with proceeds going toward the church’s Guatemala mission. To learn more about the Guatemala mission, visit www.chardonchurch.org and click on Worldwide missions. Please bring a yoga mat, light blanket, and wear comfortable clothing. Chardon United Methodist Church is at 515 North St. in Chardon. For more information, call the office at (440)285-4581. Support for life’s challenges: It is as simple as stopping in and posting your needs on one of the Willoughby House of Prayer prayer boards or on the outside board. Volunteers will then pray over the request each day. The mission is to share the peace and serenity of God’s providential care. The Willoughby House of Prayer, 4091 Erie St., Willoughby, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays. Reiki therapy offered:

Mentor Presbyterian Church, 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. Sunday services: Mentor Presbyterian Church, 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 1-605475-4000, access code 554793.

Jubilee celebration: St. Cyprian’s Church in Perry is celebrating the church’s 50th Jubilee this year. The search is on for founding families who attended in 1968, to honor with a special dinner. Any historical photographs, old stories or other memorabilia that parishioners would like to share with the Jubilee Committee would be appreciated. Those members of founding families, or those who know someone who was, contact Father George Kusy at 440-259-2344.

Divorce recovery: DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church located at 16391 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” For more information, call Kathryn at 440-241-3281.

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.

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 in 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.

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. Please call the Parish office for details at 440-943-2133. Faith Experiences:

Cafe-Catholic Adult Faith Experiences is held from 9:15 to 10:45 Sunday mornings, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 32114 Vine St., Willowick. Adults share their faith experiences and thoughts on the Sunday scriptures. No registration is necessary. Free baby-sitting is available. Details: Terrie Baldwin at 440-943-2133, ext. 6179.