As Bluffton Christians enter Holy Week, several special worship services are planned by area congregations.
^aEUR"The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association is again sponsoring the Cross Walk for Good Friday, April 22.
The carrying of the cross to commemorate Jesus' passion will begin at:
o St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to
o First United Methodist Church,
o First Mennonite Church,
o Bluffton Presbyterian Church,
o English Lutheran Church,
o and ends at St. John United Church of Christ.
Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio, which has an office in Bluffton, is in need of volunteers to help once or twice a week. The Bluffton office is located in English Lutheran Church, Grove St.
Volunteers greet clients, assist new clients with basic intake paperwork, answer phones, take messages, and provide safety for clients and staff by preventing them from being in the office alone.
St. John's United Church of Christ will observe Bright Sunday on May 1 (Holy humor Sunday), according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor of the congregation.
"We at St. John's United Church of Christ, along with many other congregations around the world, recognize the important, but often overlooked, sacred gifts of laughter and joy," she said.
Lent services continue this week for several Bluffton churches. This week's schedule follows (Wednesday through Sunday, April 13 to 17). Palm Sunday is April 17.
St. Mary's Catholic^aEUR"
Wednesday, April 13 -^aEUR" 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross^aEUR"
7 p.m., Mass
St. John's and Emmanuel ^aEUR"United Church of Christ^aEUR"
Sunday, April 17 - at Emmanuel UCC, 6 p.m., ^aEUR"Theme: Overheard conversations on the Cross
Bluffton Presbyterian Church
Sunday, April 10 - Adult choir
The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association is again sponsoring the Cross Walk for Good Friday, April 22.
The carrying of the cross to commemorate Jesus' passion will begin at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to First United Methodist Church, First Mennonite Church, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, English Lutheran Church, and ends at St. John United Church of Christ where a Good Friday service will be held.
The service will be focused on the seven last words. Anyone is welcome to join at any point along the route.
