• Items should be typed and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes, in care of Suburban Life Newspapers, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Religion Notes also can be faxed at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes at (630) 969-0228, or e-mailed to religion@mysuburbanlife.com.

• Lombard Assembly of God Church, 447 W. North Ave., has announced its selection of the Rev. Jason Davis as its new pastor. He is a 2002 graduate of Evangel University and was ordained an Assembly of God Minister in 2004. His first official ministry will begin Aug. 24 at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service immediately after the 9:30 a.m. adult Bible study. Guests are welcome to both services and a free luncheon. For further information, call (630) 629-3388.

• The 2008 Children’s Fall/Winter Clothing Resale will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette Ave., Elmhurst. Thousands of gently used, high-quality infant through pre-teen fall and winter clothing items, shoes, coats, jackets and more will be sold. All sales are final. For further information, call (630) 834-2657.

• The 2008 Children’s Toy and Equipment Resale will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette Ave., Elmhurst. A wide selection of gently used, high-quality toys, games, books, baby equipment, bicycles, bedding, infant accessories and more will be on sale for a fraction of the original retail price. Select remaining items will be available at half price from 10 to 11 a.m. All sales are final. For further information, call (630) 834-6504.

• Ron Raben, education director of Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin, will talk about the history of upcoming Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Enjoy sampling the traditional chola and hearing the sounds of the blowing of the shofar ram’s horn. For further information, call (630) 213-0100.

• Celebrate Native American Day and Active Aging Week with a drumming circle led by music therapist Rita Lopienski at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Learn about the history of drums and how they are used in their cultures, and experience first-hand the therapeutic benefits of playing them, such as stress reduction, self expression and spirituality. For further information, call (630) 213-0100.

• First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton kicks off another program year and returns to its regular worship schedule Sunday, Sept. 7. Worship services will be at 7:30, 8:40 and 11 a.m. Classes are offered for children and adults during the education hour from 9:55 to 10:50 a.m. The church is at 715 N. Carlton Ave., Wheaton. For further information, call (630) 668-5147 or visit www.firstpreswheaton.org.

• First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, 715 N. Carlton Ave., will offer their new member class, Believing, Belonging, Becoming: Preparing to Join the Church, on Sept. 29, to those desiring to join the church. The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. with the new members joining the church at the 8:40 a.m. service Oct. 5. Participants should register by Saturday, Sept. 20. A light lunch will be provided and baby-sitting is available. For further information or to register, call (630) 668-5147 or visit www.firstpreswheaton.org.

• First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, 715 N. Carlton Ave., will be introducing a new Wednesday evening program titled “Wednesday Worship in Study and Song.” On Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, they will begin with a light dinner in Steward Hall at 6:15 p.m. After dinner, they will gather in the Ministry Center for a time of singing led by David Lincoln and Jay Moses. At 7 p.m., their study time will begin as Paul Kirbas leads a four-week educational journey titled “Islam: Should We Fear It?” During the study time, David Lincoln will be offering a Children’s Music Program for all interested children. The program will end at 7:45 p.m. Members of the community are invited to join for the program. For further information or to register, call (630) 668-5147 or visit www.firstpreswheaton.org.

• The Awana club program at First Baptist Church of Wheaton will begin from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, for children ages 3 to sixth grade. For further information, call (630) 665-0330.