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Celebration of Life is an all-day Contemporary Christian Festival held every July on the grounds of Edgewood Park in Barberton, Ohio. This Festival is in loving memory of my son Mark V. Canfora II and all our loved ones who have gone home to be with the Lord.
The Festival remains FREE to the public including attendance to the concerts by some of the TOP names in Christian rock and contemporary music. Read the whole story... Read and Believe

We are excited to introduce the top local praise and worship bands in the Northeast Ohio area.
The Father's House Praise team
LifeXtreme
Dena Canfora
The Perfect Combo
Nationally acclaimed, from the heart of Texas, we are proud to announce this incredible band....The Perfect Combo
The Perfect Combo consists of three young men: Jinx, Angelo and SM Souljah. They are "Souljah's for the Kingdom!" They "Take it to Da Streets" and put out a positive message for this generation and spit out the truth thru their music! This is no average rap group. Smooth vocals, rhyming and an incredible range keep these boys apart from the rest.
| JULY 12, 2008 - NOON-8pm | |
| Live Music - includes our Featured Band, All the way from Texas: "SM Souljah and The Perfect Combo", Local Bands and a DJ. | |
| Speakers - 3pm - 4pm: Silent Prayer & "I've Got Hope" Message A CelebrationÊof Life... includes Mark Canfora Sr. - "Mark CanforaÊMinistries", Pastor Mike Guarnieri - "The Father's House", Gina Moon - "Word of Life Outreach Ministries". More speakers to be announced. | |
| Family Fun - Moonwalk, Fire Truck Inflatable Slide, Dunk Tank, Kiddie Games, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Noon - 5pm. | |
| 3 Point Shoot Out - Trophies top 3, 1pm-2pm. | |
| 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Trophies top 3, 1pm-4pm. Limited to 16 teams. | |
| Slam Dunk Contest: 4pm - 4pm | |
| Home Run Derby Contest Youth & Adult - Trophies top 3 | |
| To Register before Festival, email markcanfora@aol.com. | |
Edgewood Park is located at 27th St NW & Liberty Ave. in Barberton Ohio 44203. Click here to view map.
The Mark V. Canfora I & II Ministries is an outreach Ministry for the youth and families of the surrounding communities. Your financial donations will be used to reach out and show the love of Christ in various ways, such as posters, T-shirts, CD's, events and other "Read & Believe" products and distributing them to local churches. We strive to encourage our youth and to give them hope even when circumstances in life seem hopeless. Additionally, Free* Canned goods for Word of Life Mission are being accepted.
To donate directly to this ministry, email markcanfora@aol.com or make tax deductible checks payable to "The Father's House" care of Mark V Canfora Ministries.
The Father's House
2983 Wadsworth Road
Norton Ohio 44203
Tel. (330) 706-9696
www.fathershouseohio.com
With a major event we have opportunities for volunteers in several areas. Please consider donating your time in one of our several areas: in food, games and music. Volunteers can donate their time in the following slots: 12:00 Noon to 3:00pm, 3:00pm to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
May God Bless you for your contribution.
Click on the following links to view photos from this years "Celebration Of Life" festival.
Mark V. Canfora I & II Ministries Mission Statement
Click here to read
MARK V. CANFORA I & II MINISTRIES - 330-865-1000

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Everything is Free in Jesus' Name...(Donations Accepted)
JULY 12, 2008 - NOON-8pm
Noon - 5:00 PM
Family Fun Games & Activities
1:00 - 2:00 PM
3 Point Basketball Shoot Out
2:00 - 4:00 PM
3 on 3 (First 16 Teams)
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Home Run Derby Contest
1:00 - 6:00 PM
All Live Music Concert
With DJ "Travis"
Free T-Shirts & Music CD'S
12:00 - 6:00 PM
Hot Food and Cold Drinks

"The Passion of the Christ"
Sunday July 13, 2008 Noon
at Lake Cinemas 8
588 W. Tusc Barberton, Ohio
330 848 2730
www.lakeeight.com