LIFE
B4 • INDIAN HILL JOURNAL • APRIL 11, 2013
Get second opinion on furnace repairs Some area homeowners are questioning if the new furnace they bought was really necessary. They bought it after being told their old furnace was dangerous and needed to be fixed or replaced. Many, like Sally Harrison, spent thousands of dollars on new furnaces. Last December Harrison was getting a routine cleaning for the furnace in her Maineville home. Suddenly, the serviceman told her he found a dangerous crack in the heat exchanger and was shutting down the furnace in the dead of winter. “I was suspicious and I said to him, ‘How do I
nace in Harrison’s know that you’re house, found the not one of those same problem and companies that shut it down too. “I they reported on think there was a the news.’ He scare tactic used. I said, ‘Because think it was convewe use a scope to nient that there show you where was a person availthe crack is,’” Howard able within an hour Harrison said. Ain to sell me new ones Harrison said HEY HOWARD! and they could she was told the install them immediately crack could lead to the the next day,” Harrison carbon monoxide death of everyone in the house. said. A neighbor, Kathy “He said it was a safety Kilroy, was told all three issue so he tagged it. He of the furnaces in her put a little red tag on it house were hazardous. and he turned it off beAll three were red cause he said it’s got to tagged and turned off. be shut down because Kilroy said she ended up it’s a safety risk,” she replacing all her fursaid. naces as well. The serviceman then “When they tell you checked the other fur-
that your life is at stake, you definitely can’t stay in the house without the furnace running so you do something immediately,” Kilroy said. Kilroy said she later learned others in the neighborhood had encountered the same thing. “I know of three other people that have done that. Basically the same company, the same furnace,” she said. Although many homeowners replaced their furnaces right away, some sought out second opinions. Kilroy said about one neighbor, “She had two other companies come in and they both said the furnace was not defective. There were no
cracks and their furnace was completely reliable.” I contacted the heating contractor and received this statement: “In the past year our experienced technicians have found approximately 1,000 cracked heat exchangers in customers’ furnaces and have recommended that they replace these parts to prevent unsafe conditions in their homes. Based on industry standards, the presence of abnormal splits, cracks or holes in a heat exchanger required that it be replaced. With time, abnormal cracks could allow harmful gases into the home and it’s our
obligation to communicate this risk to the customer” The heating contractor acknowledged to me other HVAC companies don’t always agree with their findings. It says federal regulators are now investigating. Bottom line, if someone tells you your furnace is bad and wants to shut it down, immediately contact Duke Energy or another furnace expert and get a second opinion. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
RELIGION Anderson Hills United Methodist Church
The church is launching a new Saturday night worship service on the first Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. This contemporary service will be a larger production, like the Good Friday or Christmas Eve services. The church has two contemporary services on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and two traditional services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org.
Ascension Lutheran Church
Two women’s groups gather regularly at Ascension. The Women’s Bible Study meets Thursdays (except the second week) at 9:45 a.m. The women are reading a book from the Sisters Series entitled “Unfailing Love: Growing Closer to Jesus Christ.” The Wheel of Friendship meets monthly on the second Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for Bible Study, fellowship and outreach. Childcare is provided for both groups and guests are always welcome. Call the church office for more information. Worship services are at 8:30
BAPTIST
EPISCOPAL
Hyde Park Baptist Church
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL
Michigan & Erie Ave
513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, Pastor Sunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org
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CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Pastor Ed Wilson 8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park (Just off Galbraith across from Amity School) 513-793-7422
ECKANKAR Experience the Light and Sound of God You are invited to the Community HU Song
4th Sunday, 11:00-11:30am
ECK Worship Service 11:00 am - Noon Second Sunday of Each Month Anderson Center Station 7832 Five Mile Road Cincinnati, OH 45230 1-800-LOVE GOD www.Eckankar.org Local (513) 674-7001 www.eck-ohio.org
Join area high school and college-age students who are rising up to God in Uprising, an exciting new student ministry sponsored by Blue Ash Starbucks, coming to Bethel on the first Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are invited to this non-denominational time of worship, fun and connecting with other students. Included in the free fun is a free Starbucks
UNITED METHODIST
EVANGELICAL COVENANT
3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor John Robinson, Interim
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
Coffee bar, giveaways, food, a live band, games, a photo booth and more. Everyone is welcome. Look for the Uprising sign. Find Uprising on Facebook at “The Uprising – Student Outreach of Cincinnati” and on Twitter @CincyUprising. The adult, teen and children’s Sunday School classes come together for an hour of skits from the drama team, children’s songs, games, penny wars and more during Round Up Sunday, offered during Sunday School hour on the first Sunday of each month. Visitors and their families are welcome to join the fun. Sunday School is 10 a.m.; Sunday worship is 11 a.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL FAITH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH ~ Solid Bible Teaching ~
www.stthomasepiscopal.org
Sunday 8am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:15am Christian Formation & Discovery Hour for all ages* 10:30am Choral Eucharist, Rite II*
First Church of Christ, Scientist 871-0245 3035 Erie Ave Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave
Bethel Baptist Temple
100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052
*Child care for children up to 4 in a staffed nursery from 9-noon
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
and 11 a.m. Sunday School, confirmation and adult forum are at 9:45 a.m. Ascension is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288.
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Sunday 8:30 & 11 am CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Sunday 9:30 & 11 am & 1st Saturday of the Month 6 pm
7515 Forest Road Cincinnati, OH 45255 513-231-4172 • www.andersonhillsumc.org
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6800 School Street Newtown, OH 45244 Phone: 271-8442
Web: www.fcfc.us
Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Senior Pastor Pastor Justin Wilson, Youth Minister Vibrant Teen and Children’s Ministries
Sunday Worship 10:30 am All ages Sunday School 9:30 am Wed. Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm Wed. Worship/Bible Study 6:45 pm All are Welcome!
Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648
Jeff Hill • Minister
www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am
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Sunday 9:30 &11:00 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.golovelive.com
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "From Setbacks to Success: Patience and Endurance" Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Building Homes Relationships & Families
PRESBYTERIAN
Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
www.stpaulcumc.org
2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 AM with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR MARIE SMITH
www.cloughchurch.org
MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
8000 Miami Ave. 513-791-4470 www.madeirachurch.org Sunday Worship 9:00 am - Contemporary Service 10:00am Educational Hour 11:00 am - Traditional Service
ABOUT RELIGION ITEMS The Community Press welcomes news about a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation or any special activity that is open to the public. Deadline: Two weeks before publication date E-mail: indianhill@communitypress.com with “religion” in subject line Fax: 249-1938
The church offers AWANA children’s Bible clubs during the school year at 7 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 2 through sixth grade. Contact the church for information. A small group Bible study is offered Wednesday evenings at the church at 7:30 p.m. The church is at 8501 Plainfield Road, Sycamore Township; 891-2221; bethelbaptisttemple.org.
Blue Ash Presbyterian Church
Season of Friendship is here through May 19. Each Sunday during this time, the church will have a different focus. April 14 is Good News Sunday, April 21 is Celebration of Creation, April 28 is Mission Sunday, May 5 is Hymn Sunday, May 12 is Service for all Ages, and May 19 is Pentecost, Happy Birthday Church. Bring a friend and invite a friend. Join the Thoughtful Christian group on Sundays at 9 a.m. in the church library. Jacob’s Ladder is the theme for Sunday School (pre-K through 12th-grade); these classes are taught after the children’s sermon in the worship service. Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available. The BAPC Book Club will hace its first meeting on April 4. Call the church office for details. Sunday sermons are recorded and available on the church website. The church is at 4309 Cooper Road; 791-1153l; www.bapc.net.
Brecon United Methodist Church
The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Samaritan Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Samaritan Closet offers clothing and food to people with demonstrated needs. Bread from Panera is available on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Samaritan Closet is next to the church. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 489-7021. Calvin Presbyterian Church This February, Calvin Presbyterian Church welcomed the Rev. Edward Kahl as their new pastor. He and his wife, Suk Hwa, came from Bremerton, Washington. Kahl pursued his undergraduate work at the University of Tulsa. He later enrolled at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Iowa, where he graduated with a masters of divinity. Kahl has experience in professional ministerial positions and served as Naval Chaplain in California and Japan for 8 years. He will continue to serve in the Naval Reserves. The church is at 1177 Ohio
Pike, just west of Pierce Point Cinemas, in Amelia. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. followed by regular worship at 10:30 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series, will feature the following performers in April. April 16: Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers: Ballads and bluegrass April 23: Raison D’Etre: Folk music trio April 30: Queen City Trio: Piano, cello, violin These free concerts are presented on Tuesday at 12:10 p.m. Patrons may bring their lunch or buy one at the cathedral for $5. Kim Heindel (organ) and Alan Siebert (trumpet) to give organ recital at Christ Church Cathedral in April. Heindel, concert organist, Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, and Alan Siebert, professor of trumpet, University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music, will perform in a recital presented by Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St. (Fourth & Sycamore), downtown Cincinnati, at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21. The concert is part of a series offered by the cathedral on third Sundays, October through May. The Cincinnati chapter of the American Guild of Organists is a co-sponsor. For more information call 513.621.1817, or go to www.christchurchcincinnati.org/ music/organrecitals Christ Church Cathedral is at 318 E. Fourth St., downtown Cincinnati. All performances are in the Centennial Chapel unless listed as being in the cathedral nave. For more information, call 621-1817. The church is at 318 E. 4th St., Cincinnati; 621-1817; www.christchurchcincinnati.org.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Children’s choirs will perform “Nic at Night,” a musical about Nicodemus at 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m., April 28. The performance is free. Summer vacation Bible school is 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 24-28; or 6-8:30 p.m., July 22-26. Register online at www.cos-umc.org. Vacation Bible school is free. Weekday Children’s Activities – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). Afternoon session is available on Tuesday. Register on-line at www.cos-umc.org. The annual rummage sale is coming, at 7 p.m, May 30 and 9 a.m. May 31. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242; 791-3142.