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Community worship service 9 a.m. on Presbyterian Church lawn

"O God Our Help in Ages Past, Our Hope for Years to Come," is the theme of the Bluffton community worship service, held in conjunction with the sesquicentennial celebration on Sunday, June 26, at 9 a.m. on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn.

Through prayer and praise, Scripture readings, confession, and vignettes by representatives of the historic faith traditions in Bluffton, the community will be invited to give thanks for God's blessings of the past 150 years, even as we look forward to the future.

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Princeton Theological Seminary student summer intern at First Mennonite

Jason Frey

Jason Frey, a seminary student at Princeton Theological Seminary, is a summer pastoral intern at First Mennonite Church. He serves in that role until early September, according to Steve Yoder, senior pastor.

Frey is no stranger to Bluffton. He is a 2010 Bluffton University graduate. At Bluffton he majored in religion. He is currently in his second year at Princeton working toward a master's of divinity degree.

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Over 90 auction items on the block during Relay for Life

Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera, will hold a silent auction during this weekend's Relay for Life at the Bluffton University football stadium. Over 90 items are in the auction. The auction takes place from 4 p.m. to 10 minutes after the conclusion of the fireworks (approximately 10:30 p.m.)

For a list of auction items open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Trinity Lutheran VBS June 26-30

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, will hold a Vacation Bible School for children from pre-school through grade 6 on Sunday through Thursday, June 26-30 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the school at 105 Allen Street.

Using the theme "Space Station Salvation," each day will have religious activities, music and songs, crafts and a snack.

On Thursday, an ice cream social at 8 p.m. is planned. Everyone is welcome. Registration for VBS can be made by calling Pastor Jeff Bolwerk at 419-326-5331 or [email protected].

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Campus Life pool parties each Wednesday evening this summer

Bluffton-Pandora Campus Life summer pool parties are underway. Each Wednesday evening parties are held at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.

Admission is $3 each and the parties are open to students entering grades seven to 12 next fall. Pool parties are from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

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Several area Mennonite churches involved in Black Swamp Benefit this weekend

Several area Mennonite churches are participants in the Black Swamp Benefit taking place Friday and Saturday, June 17-18 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon.

For a printer-friendly flier on activities open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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