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	Trainees to Learn Symptoms of Abuse Session Covers Dynamics As Well As Legal Aspects By Colette M. Jenkins Beacon Journal June 17, 2006 http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/religion/14841605.htm The Akron Area Association of Churches is offering a training session on child abuse and neglect from 10 a.m. to noon next Saturday at Summit County Children Services, 264 S. Arlington St. The session aims to help clergy, church educators, youth directors and church staff recognize the signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. It will also help participants understand the mandatory reporting law and the dynamics of abuse. Cost is $8 per person. Registration and a continental breakfast is at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 330-535-3112. In other religion news: Events Clay's Park Resort -- 13190 Patterson St. N.W., Canal Fulton. The Alive Festival, with music including 70 artists, prayer, 25 speakers, camping and more is Wednesday through next Saturday. Prices vary. Details: 330-854-6691. First United Methodist Church -- 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. The Walter "Bud" Mills Golf Outing for men and women, including a cart, balls, beverages, a meal and prizes, to benefit youth projects, is June 30 at Brookledge Golf Course. Cost: $75. Details and registration: 330-928-3078. Grace United Church of Christ -- 13275 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Uniontown. A free soup kitchen is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sandwiches are also available. Greentown United Methodist Church -- 3088 State St. The Cruisin' for Christ car rally is from 1 to 5 p.m. next Saturday. Sign-in starts at 12:30 p.m. Rain date is July 1. Hope Alliance Church -- 2115 Nolt Drive, Akron. A free community pig roast, carnival and concert is from 4 to 8 p.m. next Saturday. Peninsula United Methodist Church -- 1575 Main St. A chicken barbecue is from noon to 7 p.m. next Saturday. Adult cost: $7.50. St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church -- 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. The monthly food distribution for prequalified persons in the 44320 ZIP code area is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Belinda Barton, Hurricane Katrina volunteer, will speak on "Inspire by Example" at 10:30 a.m. Missions Northside Christian Church -- 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. The church, with other Wadsworth churches, is seeking volunteers for next week to help build frames and walls for at least four homes to be shipped to victims of Hurricane Katrina and two for Appalachia Kentucky. Also needed are donations of money, construction materials, food and transportation of the walls. Details: 330-336-4622. Performances East Market Street Church of God -- 2084 E. Market St., Akron. Vocalist Jonathan White will perform at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. First United Methodist Church -- 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Organist Dean Wagner will feature the music of Leon Boellmann at 12:15 p.m. Thursday for the weekly Musique de jeudi programs. The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene -- 5640 Portage St. N.W., North Canton. Heartland Harmony and Jonathan White will be in concert at 7 tonight. Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church -- 2615 Prairie College S.W., Canton. The Cogar's Singing Jubilee, with breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., open talent from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and scheduled groups beginning at 1 p.m. is Thursday through next Saturday. Kitchen is open continuously. Bring lawn chairs. Camping is available for $10 per night. Some primitive camping, free. Details: 330-484-3397. Trinity United Church of Christ -- 3909 Blackburn Road N.W., Canton. The youth choir Joyful Noise! from Maryland will be in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Seminars Montrose Zion United Methodist Church -- 565 N. Cleveland/Massillon Road, Akron. Drs. Jerome and Barbie Parker will host the Glory of the Latter Rain Conference with International Apostle Reny and Marina McLean at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at noon next Saturday at the Rosemont Country Club. Cost for the luncheon: $25. R.S.V.P.: 330-253-1118. Special services Second Baptist Church -- 690 S. Main St., Akron. The Rev. Steven D. Sullivan from Cleveland is the guest speaker for the Men's Day service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Dinner follows. Victory Life Church -- 3833 Hudson Drive, Stow. Former WCRF radio program host Bob Devine is the speaker for the Father's Day service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Zion Apostolic Faith Church of Akron -- 10 W. Tallmadge Ave. District Elder C. Shaun Tyson from Indiana is the guest speaker for the Praise Power 2006 services at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Vacation schools, camps Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church -- 14411 Orrville St. N.W., North Lawrence. The Fiesta program for children is from 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 26-30. Details: 330-832-6885. The Church in the Falls -- 837 Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. The Fiesta program for those ages 4 through grade 6 is from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 26-30. Registration: 330-929-4717. First Baptist Church -- 1670 Shatto Ave., Akron. The Son Treasure Island program for those in pre-kindergarten through grade 6 is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 26-30. First Congregational Church -- 292 E. Market St., Akron. The Holy Land Adventure: Bethlehem Village program for those age 3 through grade 5 is from 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Cost to let the children remain through 5:15 p.m. is $40. Registration: 330-253-5109. Grace Church -- 3970 Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton. The Fiesta program for those age 3 through those entering grade 6 is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 26-30. Peninsula United Methodist Church -- 1575 Main St. The Rainbow Express program for those ages 3 and up is from 9:30 to 1:30 a.m. June 27-29. Valleyview Chapel -- 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. The Fiesta program is from 9 a.m. to noon June 26-30. Correspondent Linda Golz contributed to this compilation.
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