Callahan now music minister at Church of God in Norwalk
NORWALK - Maple City Church of God, 40 Cline St., Norwalk, has hired Ronald Callahan as minister in music. The Revs. Kenny and Brenda Conley, who have pastored the congregation since 1998, are looking to expand the church ministries through this effort.
Callahan, of Tiffin, comes with more than 40 years in music ministry, serving the past 32 years with one congregation as worship leader/minister in music. He is an accomplished vocalist and organist, ministering on the Hammond organ, and has played for many statewide camp meetings, district conventions, revivals, youth rallies, fellowship meetings, county fairs, nursing homes, assisted living complexes, weddings, funerals, district and state ministers' conferences.
His presentation of worship incorporates stage and accent lighting, sound effects and occasional fog during the praise and worship segment of each service. His vision is to develop a worship team of vocalists and musicians that would minister with him in music.
Callahan also is to serve as administrative correspondent, performing all aspects of church correspondence and guest relations.
In January 2008, Callahan began Fostoria Church of God Coffee House Ministries and wants to promote the same intent in Norwalk as a combined youth ministry.
Music on the menu
Gospel singing is to take place 4-7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Cool Creation Restaurant, 1418 SR 53, Tiffin. Performers are to include One Voice, Donna Sue, Jimmy Bloomfield and Sandi & Kaylene.
To learn more, call Mark at (419) 934-5456.
Change in worship time
Beginning Sept. 9, the worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Tiffin is to begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue throughout the month of May 2013.
Center plans Sept. 9 barbecue
St. Francis Spirituality Center has planned its annual fall barbecue for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9 in Elizabeth Schaefer Auditorium. Grandma's Backyard BBQ is catering the food. Adult dinners are $10 for a half-chicken or $8 for a quarter. New this year is a children's meal for $3.50.
A silent auction is to feature 25 items, and a 50/50 drawing is to be conducted. Three cash prizes of $600, $400 and $200 are to be raffled off, and chances are available now for $1 each or six for $5. The winners need not be present.
All proceeds are to benefit the spirituality center. To learn more, call (419) 443-1485.
End week with gospel sing
Little Faith Ministries, 281 S. Sandusky St., Tiffin, is having a Friday night gospel sing 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14. Donna Sue, Jimmy Bloomfield and Bud Rose are scheduled to perform.
For details, call (419) 552-1263.
Toni Harris in concert
Contemporary Christian artist Toni Harris is to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Red Raven Java House, 126 S. Washington St., Tiffin.
To learn more, call (419) 447-0220.
