First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, will hold a baked spaghetti dinner to benefit children and youth ministries from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in the fellowship hall.Youth Ministries. Tickets are $7 each. Contact 419-358-8921; carry-out and delivery are available.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, January 28 from 5:30-to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. The meal this month is provided by Seven O'Clock Flock of Pandora UMC . The menu will be Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Relish Plate and Dessert.
The churches of Pandora and Gilboa are offering food boxes for households in the Pandora-Gilboa School District. The boxes are designed to provide nine meals for a family of four. In order to pick up a box, you must register by calling 419-384-3038 by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Boxes will be available to be picked up at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31 at the Grace Mennonite Church, 502 East Main Street, Pandora.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will hold a New Year’s Eve service at 7 p.m., with Pastor Jeff Bolwerk leading under the theme "God’s Word and His Salvation Will Last Forever.” A New Year's Day service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the theme of “Faith in Christ Makes All Things Truly New.” Worship will be led by Pastor Al Schmitzer. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Icon is aware of the following Christmas eve church services in the Bluffton area.
Churches not listed are invited to submit Christmas eve service information to: [email protected].
Bluffton Baptist A Christmas Eve service begins at 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 345 County Line Road.
The community is invited to Christmas Eve services at the Bluffton English Lutheran Church.
A family candlelight service of holy communion will begin at 7 p.m., with the children present helping with an interactive re-telling of the Christmas story.
A festival candlelight service of lessons and carols with holy communion will begin at 11 p.m.
The English Lutheran Church is located at 111 Grove St., Bluffton. For more information, call 419-358-2591 or email: [email protected].