Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a "De Colores Dash" a 5K Color Charity Fun Run/Walk and barbecue chicken dinner later this summer.
The event is at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Bluffton village park. Early registration fee $25 (fee will increase after Aug. 14). Barbecue chicken dinners will be available for pick up at 11 a.m. Meals are $8 and are encouraged to be ordered in advanced.
Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) will offer free school supplies for Free-Reduced Lunch Program Students (Kindergarten to grade 5) for this school year.
The supplies will be available for pick-up at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor of St. John’s UCC.
Children who qualify for the free school supplies must be accompanied by an adult to receive the supplies. BAMA asks that parents and caregivers call the church to reserve your child’s supplies.
Vacation Bible School will be held from Sunday, July 27, to Thursday, July 31, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera.
“Raindrops to Rainbows” is the theme of the program. Children will learn about Jesus as they take a weather related look at God’s promises. Along with Bible lessons, there will be crafts, music and games.
Mary Ann Jordan and Carol Groman present a check in the amount of $750 to Esther Birky, Bluffton library youth services coordinator, and Jessica Hermiller, library director.
The money was raised by the ladies group from St. John’s United Church of Christ through their semi-annual beef and noodle dinners.
Kindles, E-readers, Leggos, and other items from the library “wish list” will be purchased by the library staff.
The movie "God's Not Dead," will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 18, at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St., Bluffton, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor.
The movie is free and open to the public. Child-care is provided. For more information contact the church at 419-358-2591 or e-mail: [email protected]
There's still time to register for Community Vacation Bible School.
This year's VBS's host congregation is St. Mary's Catholic Church, 160 N. Spring St. VBS dates are Sunday evening, July 20, through Thursday, July 24. Each evening's sessions are from 6 to 8 p.m.
Youth ages 4 to those who have completed fifth grade are invited to partcipate.
