Speaker trades guns
for Gospel at Calvary
Nick Privolos, also known as Nick "The Greek," was often judge, jury and executioner for anyone who crossed him. The leader of two gangs, Privolos was one of Cleveland's most wanted and feared men. Attend Calvary Community Church, at Bissell Elementary School at 1811 Glenwood Avenue in Twinsburg, at 10:30 a.m. March 30 to hear how a bullet turned Privolos' life around toward God.
In 1972, while Privolos was serving a prison term for armed robbery, he asked God to take over his life. Privolos should have spent much of the rest of his life behind bars, but he was paroled in 1975. Privolos has now been married for more than 30 years and helps to change the lives of prisoners through his Inside-Out Prison Ministries.
Attend Calvary March 30 to hear how Privolos traded his knife and gun arsenal for the Bible.
Lakeview 'digs deeper'
into Gospel
The worship service March 30 will begin at 10:45 a.m. Nursery and childrens' church will be available, during service, for infants through fifth graders. Classes for ages 3 through adult begin at 9:30 a.m. On Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m., join Lakeview Church. Adults will be "Digging Deeper" into the Word. There are activities for children and the youth group from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. The nursery also will be open.
Lakeview hosts a Bible Study at Starbucks, in Aurora, for men in the community at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings. Study and discussion is based on desired involvement. People are welcome to have coffee and listen. Contact the church at 330-562-3438 for directions. The Web site is www.lakeviewchapelaurora.org.
No matter what religion, attend Jewish events
"A Feast of Judaism" is a free, six-session continuation of "A Taste of Judaism." This course looks at the Jewish concept of God, life cycle events, holiness, holidays and Israel. Taught by Cleveland-area rabbis, the classes are designed for anyone interested in learning about Judaism. East side classes are located at Temple Israel Ner Tamid, 1732 Lander Road, and are April 2, 9, 16 and 23. West side classes are located at Beth Israel -- The West Temple, 14308 Triskett Road and are March 27, April 3, 10 and 17. There is no enrollment fee, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call Sherri at 216-371-0446.
Our Redeemer hosts
marriage encounter
Our Redeemer Preschool, at 7196 SOM Center Road in Solon, is accepting registration for the 2008-09 school year. Classes for pre-kindergarten children will be three hours per day, five days per week. Four-year-olds will be three hours a day for three days per week, and 3-year-olds will be two-and-a-half hours per day, two days per week. For more information or to schedule a visit, call the preschool office at 440-248-4066. Lutheran marriage encounter weekend is March 28 and 30. Spring is coming, and marriages can use some Miracle Grow, too. Find out how communication skills and love can be nourished to grow and grow. Attend this event at Spring Hills suites in Solon.
The Senior Saints class will begin a study of the Book of Exodus. They meet at Our Redeemer at 11 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. A potluck lunch follows at noon. All seniors in the community are invited to attend. Call 440-248-4066 for more information.