In commemoration of the sacrifice of four armed forces Chaplains during World War II, Bluffton American Legion will observe Religious Emphasis Week, Feb. 3 to Feb. 10.
Bluffton American Legion Post 382, Chaplain Basil Meyer has announced the post will observe the sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, Feb. 4, worship service at English Lutheran Church.
The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 9 a.m.
Riley Creek Baptist Church, 4950 Township Road 27, Bluffton, will observe its 150th anniversary as a church on Sunday, March 24.
The day includes a 9:30 a.m. musical celebration followed by a 10:30 a.m. worship service, followed by a carry-in luncheon. A concluding service is at 2 p.m.
The day’s events celebrate the congregation’s past, present and future.
A community chili cook-off is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the middle school. It benefits the Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry, according to Lynda Best.
The Bluffton Presbyterian Church mission committee sponsors the event. Last year was the first cook-off.
Best needs volunteers to assist. Volunteers are needed to cook and serve chili (there will be a people’s choice competition), organize donations and concession sales, assist with set-up and tear-down and to promote and attend the event.
Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, announced that it will be closed all day on Wednesday, Jan. 30. No evening activities will take place and offices will be closed.
The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA), annual pulpit exchange in recognition of ecumenical ministry, announces this year’s preaching schedule, according to Rev. Jeremy Mann, BAMA president.
Sunday, Feb. 3
• Karol Farris of Bluffton Presbyterian, preaching at First Mennonite
• Wanda Stopher of First Mennonite, preaching at Bluffton Presbyterian
