Grammy Award-winning artists Mandisa and Third Day will perform Sunday at The FEST, an outdoor Christian festival sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland that attracts 35,000 people.
The FEST, in its 14th year, is a free, one-day outdoor event that runs from noon to 11 p.m. at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe. It includes activities for all ages and opportunities for spiritual growth.
The Marc’s Mom’s Relaxation Station will include more than 150,000 giveaways, mini-retreats, massages and makeovers. The Dad’s Den will offer opportunities to win a Cub Cadet riding mower and to meet former Cleveland Browns players. A variety of activities will be available for children and families with special needs.
The FEST Youth Rally, which begins at 3 p.m., will include a concert with Lee Roessler and a talk on St. John Paul II and prayer with his relics. Other activities include a petting zoo and BMX show. A grand raffle features 20 prizes, including a new car, cash, loge accommodations at a Cleveland Indians game, and a vacation to Cancun or Punta Cana or Riviera Maya.
Mandisa, a Season 5 American Idol finalist and five-time Grammy nominee, has become a voice of encouragement for people facing challenges in life. She will perform on the main stage at 4:30 p.m. Also performing on the main stage will be Nellie Cruz at noon; The Symbol at 12:30 p.m.; For King & Country at 1:30 p.m. and Colton Dixon at 3 p.m.
Third Day, a multiplatinum selling rock band, will headline the concert series at 6 p.m. An outdoor Mass is at 8 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.
For more information about The FEST, go to www.thefest.us or call 440-943-7662.
In other religion news:
Events
The Chapel in Marlboro — 8700 state Route 619, Marlboro Township. 6 p.m. Aug. 3 to Sept. 19. A seven-week series of lessons titled God’s Prophetic Time Clock will be given by Dr. Philip Weeks. 330-935-0132.
Mount Haven Baptist Church — 545 Noble Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Mass Choir will hold a White Elephant/Ceramics Sale in the parking lot of the Mini Mart at Noble Avenue and Copley Road. This sale will benefit the building fund of the church. For more information, call Cylla Henderson at 330-297-7377 or Marvella Mason at 330-208-8398.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church — 442 Bell St., Akron. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Faithful Servants Care Center free urgent care (no emergency care) clinic. Must bring photo ID, patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a valid photo ID, annual income at or below 200 percent of poverty level, must sign an affidavit noting monthly income and lack of insurance. The care center is open to all qualified patients, regardless of religious beliefs. Pastor support and counseling are available to those who desire it.
New Exodus Christian Fellowship Church — 1063 S. Arlington St., Akron. 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Men’s Prayer Breakfast with guest speaker, Pastor Larry Scott of Valley Baptist Church, Niles. Freewill offering.
Sawyerwood UMC — 956 Mohawk Trail, Springfield Township. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Aug. 9. Rummage sale and bake sale to benefit church member Amber Cullen’s one-year mission in urban ministry with Mission Year. For more information, call 330-784-3323.
Tallmadge Lutheran Church — 759 East Ave., Tallmadge. 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Andrew Alberts will be installed as the new pastor at Tallmadge Lutheran Church. A light reception will follow. 330-633-4775 or www.tallmadgelutheranchurch.org.
Performances
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church — 1225 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. The Gospel Train, celebrating 19 years of good gospel music with Paul and Susie Finney. Emcee Henry Dunn, host of the Road to Glory. Performers: The Christian Allstarts, Boot and the Boys, Mount Olive Praise Dancers, Pastor William C. Bunton, Raymond H. Hinton & the Anointed United Voices of Praise, Blessed From Afar, Gretchen Green, Shirley Cox, the Christiannaires, the Royal Angelettes, Fortson Singers, the New Gospel Heavyweights and the Old Time Holy Rollers. For more information, call 330-338-3466.
Shadyside Park — 1235 Kenmore Blvd., Akron. 6 p.m. Saturday. Down Home Gospel at the Gazebo with the Fishermen Qt., Bonnie Baughman, Down Home Gospel Qt., Raette George and Tim Mann. There will be a love offering taken. Please bring two nonperishables to benefit First Glance of Kenmore. For more information, call 330-256-3114 or go to www.downhomegospelradio.com.
Vacation Bible schools
Firestone Park Baptist Church — 310 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron. 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. “Bridges and Roads to God” Vacation Bible School for grades K-6. Three evenings of games, arts and crafts, snacks, music, biblical lessons and more. Also a canned food drive for the Haven of Rest. No fee. For information, call 330-733-5815 or email tcrow@ashland.edu.
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