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The next community meal is at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 15, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. The twice-a-month dinner is a program of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. Different organizations and churches prepare the meals. Donations are accepted to assist the program of the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry. The July 15 meal will be catered by the Bluffton Baptist Church.

The SHANNON Service Club is the provider for the Thursday, July 1, community meal held at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Serving is from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

The menu includes lasagne, salad, bread and cake and ice cream. The community meals are sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. The meals are open to the public and are free of charge. Monetary donations go to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, Jenera, announces the 50th anniversary of teaching by Julaine Boehm. On Sunday, July 18, is a celebration of this anniversary. Special services are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with a meal at 12:30 p.m. and program to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym.

Persons interested in sending a card or have special memories or pictures to share, please contact Linda Rausch at [email protected], or mail to Jill Woodward c/o Trinity Lutheran School 105 Allen St., Jenera, OH 45841.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, Jenera, announces the 50th anniversary of teaching by Julaine Boehm. On Sunday, July 18, is a celebration of this anniversary. Special services are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with a meal at 12:30 p.m. and program to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym.

Persons interested in sending a card or have special memories or pictures to share, please contact Linda Rausch at [email protected], or mail to Jill Woodward c/o Trinity Lutheran School 105 Allen St., Jenera, OH 45841.

Two more Vacation Bible Schools are yet to be held in the Icon viewership area. They follow:

July 25-29

Bluffton Community VBS

(Several community churches participating)

At First United Methodist Church

6-8:30 p.m.SonQuest Rainforest

4 years through 5th gradeMore info: 419-358-8921

July 26-30

Rockport United Methodist

6:30-8:30 p.m.Sonforce Kids

3 years to 6th gradeMore info: 419-943-1383, or 419-229-9513

The Rockport United Methodist Church will hold its annual homemade ice cream social on Friday, July 2. The menu will consist of homemade ice cream, barbecue and chicken sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, perfection salad, pies, cakes, coffee and punch.

The church is located at 5505 Rockport Road. The Pastor is Rev. Rich Rakay. The serving will start at 5 p.m.

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