You are here

Home » News

Worship

Old Millstream handbell choir performs at St. John's UCC

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 1:24pm

The Old Millstream handbelll choir from Findlay will perform a Christmas program at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton.

The concert is at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. "Come hear this wonderful hand bell choir in concert and start your Christmas season off with a ring," said Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.

A free will offering will be accepted.

Section: 
Worship
»

Community Thanksgiving service Nov. 21 at First United Methodist

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2010 - 6:01am

The churches and ministers of Bluffton invite you to the annual Community Thanksgiving worship service at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, at First United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Jackson streets.

The theme for this year's service is "A Ten-Fold Thanksgiving," drawn from the story of Jesus' healing of the 10 lepers in Luke chapter 17.

John Foster of Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church will bring the message, and those in attendance will have the opportunity to place "leaves of thanksgiving" on a "thanksgiving tree" throughout the service.

Section: 
Worship
»

New flagpole dedicated at Trinity School

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 12, 2010 - 5:21am

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

A new flagpole was dedicated in connection with the Veterans' Day program at Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera. Staff Sgt. George Norway, a Trinity graduate stationed with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, helped eighth grade students Jacob Edwards and Kyle Sands with the first flag raising.

Speakers at the program included Hubert Rauch, a World War II veteran, Ed Amstutz, a Viet Nam veteran and George Norway, a current Marine.

Section: 
Worship
»

Rev. Carol Clements named pastor at St. John's UCC

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 9, 2010 - 3:41pm
Rev. Carol Clements

A new pastor for St. John's United Church of Christ (UCC) preached in this Bluffton congregation for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 10.

Rev. Carol Clements, a graduate of the denomination's Lancaster (Pa.) Seminary, has long been active in heeding Jesus Christ's call for service to suffering humanity, even before her entering the Christian ministry as a second vocation.

Section: 
Worship
»

First Mennonite Women meet Nov. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 8, 2010 - 5:53am

Mennonite Women, of First Mennonite Church, will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8, in the church fellowship hall. The program is titled "Mission at home." Speaking will be Paula McKibben, Louise Wideman and Dr. Terry Chappell.

Section: 
Worship
»

Area talents performs Nov. 7 at fundraising cabaret

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 6:36pm

All are welcome to attend the third annual Cabaret at Bluffton First United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry and the Bluffton First UMC Scholarship Fund.

Scheduled to appear are:

The Northernaires (a vocal jazz ensemble from Ohio Northern University) - members are Elizabeth Betts, Miriam Stoner, Janet Pacanowski, Jennifer Taylor, Eric Smith, Kyle Roby, Timothy Smith, Todd Daquino, A. Lewis Jones (drums), and Dennis Kratzer (Director and Piano);

Section: 
Worship
»

Pages