Abundant Life Fellowship is collecting good, clean household goods, furniture, working appliances and more for a spring rummage sale planned for May 24-26 in the fellowship hall.
Sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 24 and 25 and 9 a.m. to noon May 26.
Items can be dropped at the church fellowship hall from 6 to 8 p.m. May 16-18. No items will be accepted until those dates. No clothing will be accepted for this event. Those will good used clothing are encouraged to save them for the clothing giveaway that is part of the August Overflow outreach event on Aug. 4.
Questions about the sale can be directed to coordinators Ila Hupp, 330-457-7152; Linda Allender, 330-426-3338; or Betty Welker, 330-549-3455.

Mighty Fortified Women, a new gathering for women, is starting at 10 a.m. April 1 at the home of Angela LeFebvre, 230 Garfield Ave., East Palestine.
The group, intended for young mothers up through middle age, will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month. Mothers are welcome to bring their children. The group is starting by studying women of the Bible. For further details, contact Angela.

For the fourth consecutive year, Abundant Life Fellowship will sponsor the annual Vision for Veterans 5K race planned for May 18 at Firestone Park in Columbiana.
In addition to providing financial assistance, Abundant Life will provide cold water at the finish line. Events will start at 4:30 p.m. For more information about the race, check the Vision for Veterans link here.

Debbie's House, a faith-based residential discipleship program for women, is in the works in Canfield.
Renovations are currently under way at a Canfield Township home to create a facility for women transitioning out of abusive relationships, addictions and correctional facilities. The program is designed to offer transitional housing, mentoring, fellowship, spiritual guidance and to become a conduit to local agencies providing job training, education, financial counseling and other life skills.
For more information about Debbie's House, contact Janet at 234-567-1292.

Abundant Life Fellowship is already making plans for August Overflow 2012. The date will be Aug. 4.
This will be the fourth year for the one-day community outreach event, which gives area residents an opportunity to receive free school supplies, haircuts for children, clothing and food. Also available are Bounce-Arounds and other games and a car show.
New this year will be an American Red Cross blood drive and distribution of produce from Second Harvest Food Bank. Everything is free.
School supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to students in the Crestview, East Palestine, Leetonia, Beaver Local, Lisbon and Columbiana districts as well as Heartland Christian School, home schoolers in those geographical areas and members of the church.
Last year, more than 800 people converged on the property throughout the day. More than 200 children received school supplies. More than 60 received haircuts.
Area businesses and agencies will be contacted to soon for sponsorship of the event. All cash donations are tax deductible.
Events will begin at noon. More details will be announced as the date draws closer.

The 4C's Food Pantry, located in the offices of Abundant Life Fellowship, continues to reach many in the community with its weekly food distribution every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Current needs at the pantry are: toilet paper, dish soap, bar soap, cooking oil, juice, pancake syrup and mix, flour, egg noodles, plastic bags and plastic containers with lids. Goods can be dropped off during regular office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.