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Four students graduate from Trinity Lutheran School on May 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2021 - 2:36pm

Trinity Lutheran School’s graduation will be held on Sunday, May 30, during the 10:30 a.m. service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera.

Allison Stuckey is the class speaker. The class members are: Owen Clarence Achey, Maya Elizabeth Beagle, Mikayla Faith Norway and Allison Kay Stuckey. 

Trinity's Sunday service is now live streamed at 8 a.m., except when there is a special service at 10:30 a.m., as is the May 30 service.  Streaming is on YouTube: Trinity Lutheran Church Jenera.

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The story of the Presbyterian gazebo

The new structure replaces one that existed in the 1890s
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2021 - 2:51pm

Some memories never fade.

One memory of a gazebo on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn lingered long enough that it returned, thanks to efforts of members of the congregation.

In the late 1890s  a gazebo, or “band box” located on the church lawn became the center of several community events from concerts to picnics.

No one is certain the when gazebo was removed. One thing is certain: it’s back. Last week, after considerable research by church members, a gazebo was constructed very near, if not on the exact spot of the original one.

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Ministerial Association procession of the cross Friday

Starts at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2021 - 12:15pm

Bluffton Area Ministerial Association will hold its Good Friday procession of the cross on April 2.

"We will have the cross loaded in a truck with folks walking behind socially distanced and preferably wearing masks. Family units are fine together," said Rev. Jeremy Mann, pastor of Emmanuel United Church of Christ.

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Bluffton and area congregations celebrate Easter

Here's church schedules from Wednesday to Sunday
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 30, 2021 - 3:30pm

Bluffton and area churches observe Holy Week with many special worship services. Here is the list from the churches that contacted the Icon.

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This scene can be in your yard

St. Mary's Catholic Church youth fundraiser can bring the Easter Bunny to your house
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 26, 2021 - 2:34pm

The Easter Bunny will make a special visit to your house. It can happen any time from now to Saturday, April 3 – the day before Easter Sunday.

All you need to do it ask. The visit is a fundraiser by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church youth. Proceeds are used for summer camp.

The Bunny will hop to your house, deliver a goody bag and then you can take a photo of the Bunny with your family. All this for a $25 donation to the church youth group.

And, the Bunny’s range is to residences within a 10-mile radius of Bluffton.

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Food pantry operated in "safety mode" during January and February

Here's a list of items needed to help stock the shelves
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 25, 2021 - 3:46pm

Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry operated in safety mode during January and February, according to Ed Yeager, board president.

Due to covid-19 cautions, during the first two months of 2021 the pantry provided its clients with Community Market gift cards rather than inviting clients to the panty, located at St. John’s United Church of Christ.

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