The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association community meals continue in August at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. The next meal is Thursday, Aug. 19, catered by Emmanuel United Church of Christ.The meals are free and open to the public and begin at 6 p.m. Donations are accepted. Those donations support the Bluffton Food Pantry.
Koine', a Christian contemporary music group, will accompany the morning worship at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Jenera, on Sunday, Aug. 22. Service times are 8 and and 10:30 am.
Koine', a Greek term meaning "common language," brings a vibrant sound and feel to traditional Christian songs.
Founded in Milwaukee, Wisc., in 2003, the group consists of five members who use instrumental and vocal music to declare that Jesus Christ is Savior.
Join the fun for the second annual Rally Point Youth Center bike tour on Aug. 21. The Rally Point River Ride bike tour is designed to get you outdoors and enjoy the region and Lima's bike path and parks.
Three routes have been marked, one for families (20 mile), weekend bikers (50 miles), and seasoned riders (100 mile route). Join others August 21st as they follow the Ottawa River through the Limas Parks and countryside.
The 20-mile ride takes you around the Lima park system and is designed for families to enjoy riding together as well as seeing the parks.
Students from Krysti's Music Studio will be performing in the 3rd annual Performathon Fundraiser for Bluffton/ Pandora Youth for Christ/Campus Life.
Students will be performing Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. until 1p.m. at the Campus Life building at 111 W. College Ave. Bluffton. The event is open to the public, and people can come and go as they like.
First Mennonite Church has several special intergenerational Sunday school programs planned in August.
On Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 discussions will focus on the theme of Creation Care. Discussions center on the Mennonite Confession of Faith on the 8th and on the community gardens project in Lima on the 15th.
On Aug. 22 the youth who participated in a service trips to Honduras and Mississippi will share their experiences.
Then, following the worship service on Aug 29, will be an all-church picnic at the village park.
