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Breakfast and archery

You don't have to be an archer to enjoy all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast ($6 for adults and $3 for kids) at the Brookfield Conservation Club 1953 Sharon-Hogue Rd. in Brookfield Township. Visit the website at www.brookfieldconservation.com.
The Conservation Club will be serving all you can eat pancakes and the finest locally produced sausage available April 19 and 20 from 7 a.m.-noon at its Spring Archery Shoot and Breakfast.
The club grounds will be open to the public for breakfast and archery both days. Registration for archery will be 7 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be 30 plus 3-D targets.
The wooded course is an easy and enjoyable walk. The price for adults is $10 and youth under 12 is free. Please no range finders.
For more information, call Jack at 330-448-4922.

Jesus is full of compassion
By Patty Scahill

It is hard to find someone today who is moved with compassion for another. I did not say it was impossible, but truly it is difficult. Usually people who are compassionate are individuals that have experienced tremendous struggles, trials or loss in their lives. These trials have caused life to look a little different, and to look at others in a little different light. Some are born with a compassionate spirit and enter a vocation that complements their nature. Overall, even the compassion we may possess has its limits and will never meet the total needs of a person. However, we have a compassionate Savior who is able to meet every need represented by society and provide for us what is needful in our times of struggle and hurt.
In Matthew 9:36 scripture says, "Seeing the people, He (Jesus) felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd." As Jesus was walking one day, He looked out among the people and saw the trouble and turbulence in their lives. He looked as crowds of people walked past Him and He saw what was in their hearts and the burdens they carried. In the Greek rendering of this scripture it reads that Jesus was moved with "bowels of compassion" for those he saw. Therefore, the word "compassion" in this portion of scripture means "to have pity, sympathy and to feel to the innermost part of your intestines, tender mercy and affection." Our God is moved with compassion towards us. He loves us with an everlasting love and understands our needs. He will help us, if we allow Him to do so.
Not only does He have compassion on us, He is the only One who is able to bring about the changes in our circumstances that affect our lives. I understand that we too have choices to make. Yes, but if we ask the Lord for His help in every part of our life, He will give us the wisdom to make the right choices. And there are those times, that even though we choose to make right choices, life can still cause us to be distressed and lose hope. It is in those times that we must choose to call on the Lord, Who is full of compassion and yearns to help us. The word distressed in the above passage means, "subject to great strain or difficulties." The word dispirited means, "to be depressed, discouraged and disheartened."  Sometimes life becomes this way for us. Maybe you are an exception, and you may say,  "not me." But, for most of us who will honestly admit life can be difficult.
Today, open your heart and life to Jesus Christ. Above all, know that you are not alone. He cares about you. He loves you and is concerned about your life. As His child, please know that no matter what circumstances you may find yourself in today, there is Jesus standing ready to help you. He is moved with compassion, not in judgment but in mercy. He is waiting for you to call on Him for help and He is the only God able to fulfill all that He promises you in His Word. Pick up the Bible today and begin a relationship with Him, the God of all compassion.  His Word never fails!

The SCOPE Naturalist's Class

"Birds, Butterflies and Bugs in our
Backyard"

Helping Hands Ministry

Jesus' Helping Hands Ministry, a service group of women at the Liberty Presbyterian Church, 1451 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty, is planning a Spring Tea for Saturday, April 26,  at 2 p.m. There will be traditional goodies and tea, there will also be a hat decorating contest with prizes. Decorating materials will be provided. The cost is $5 per person and will go toward Jesus' Helping Hands Ministries mission projects. For more information and tickets call the church office at 330-759-1556.

Girard City Survivors Relay for Life Team Spring Dance

There will be a spring dance sponsored by the Girard City Survivors Relay for Life Team Saturday, April 19, 8 pm-11 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm at the American Legion Hall, 11 High Street, Girard. Music will be provided by First Degree. There will be a $5 donation at the door. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. There will be a 50/50 drawing and Chinese Auction. Draft beer provided or BYOB.
Any questions please call Michele 330-503-3635 or Kelly 330-770-2655.

Funding of $4,000 available

For schools attending School health conference in June at salt fork
The American Cancer Society and the Trumbull County Coordinated School Health Coalition have received a $4,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
The grant will be used to pay for registration scholarships for schools in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties that plan to attend the Designing and Maintaining a Safe and Healthy School Climate, Ohio's annual coordinated school health conference, June 16-18, 2008 at Salt Fork State Park in Cambridge, Ohio.
Teams of 4, 5 or 6 people are eligible to apply for the scholarships. Registration scholarships cover the conference registration, which includes conference materials, exhibits, breaks and meals. Schools are responsible for travel and lodging costs.
Registration scholarship applications are available by contacting Campana at nichol.campana@cancer.org. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is Wednesday, April 30. Only one application per school district is permitted.

Join the Quad County League

The Quad County Football and Cheerleading League had a fantastic 2007 Fall Season. The Varsity Football Squad went 7-0 for an undefeated season. The team also went on to win the Chili Bowl in East Palestine. All of the football players learned many skills and worked very hard for a great season. All three Cheerleading Squads won trophies at a league Cheer-Off for Best Cheer, Best Jump and Sportsmanship. The Cheerleaders worked hard, together and generated great team spirit.
The Quad County League is looking for more kids to join this year. The league is small and includes other schools from Division 5 and 6. All kids ages 6 -12 are eligible to sign-up. Early sign-ups will be on April 25th from 6-8 at the school fair at Seaborn Elementary. Any kids that live in Weathersfield or go to the Weathersfield School District are encouraged and welcome to sign up.

The difference you'll make
is striking

On May 3, Junior Achievement will hold its annual Bowl-A-Thon at Camelot Lanes. The event will be from 4-7 p.m. Companies form five-person teams with each bowler collecting a minimum of $40 in pledges. Bowlers don't have to be from the same company, and don't have to be regular (or even good) bowlers.
Incentive prizes are offered for individuals raising $50, $100, and $200. Thanks to the efforts of this year's participants, we hope to raise more than $45,000.
The JA Bowl-A-Thon is a great opportunity for particpants to support Junior Achievement while enjoying a great eventing of bowling, food and prizes.
Anyone Interested in participating should contact:  Patti Edwards, Phone: 330-539-5268

Jordan Beil CD Release Party

His Music Connection will host Jordan Beil for the release of his new CD "the way you move me" Also performing at this event will be "Witness". The coffee house concert will take place on April 19 at the old Wellman theater located at 29 W. Liberty street in Girard, OH. Time is from 6-10 p.m.
The coffee house offers food, drink, and entertainment free of charge. Visit our web site: hismusicconnection.com for information, or call Vern at 330-539-5349. Come and join us for this great event !

Angels for Animals

Angels for Animals is having their 14th annual GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE at the Canfield Fairgrounds April 18-19-20. The cost is $5 early bird Friday 10AM - Noon. $1 admission Fri, Noon - 8PM & Sat, 10-5. Free admission on half-price Sunday, 10-3. $5 truckload sale 3-5PM. No strollers or wagons permitted inside the buildings. For more information call 330-549-1111 Ext 330.

Parent Power Workshop

The Trumbull County Family and Children First Council's Parent Power Workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at TCAP (Trumbull Community Action Program), 1230 Palmyra Road, Warren. Please note the different location, day of the week, and time for this month's workshop which will cover "Effective Discipline... What Works?" Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. The workshop is support with a grant from The Center for Effective Discipline. If you have any questions, please call 330-399-3412.