The 48th annual Festival of Missions will be held Nov. 13-20 at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton.
The theme this year is: "Jesus, You are Worthy,"based on Revelation 5:9."
"....You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation."
Bluffton Hospital has been named one of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. Bluffton Hospital was one of only five hospitals in Ohio to receive this designation.
Being named a top 100 critical access hospital means that Bluffton Hospital received high scores in the Hospital Strength Index. The Index, a first-ever comprehensive rating system for critical access hospitals, evaluates each hospital across 56 performance metrics.
Bluffton Trinity United Methodist's annual coat give-away is Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the church located on State Route 103, rural Bluffton.
A pancake breakfast will be served during the event.
Anyone wishing to donate coats may drop them off at the following Bluffton locations:
ArtSpace/Lima announces the opening of Still Life Now: Nine Contemporary Artists, which will have its opening reception on Friday, Nov. 4, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The exhibit features new and recent work by nine nationally prominent artists who specialize in "still life." Each offers a 21st century interpretation of the genre which had its beginnings in ancient Greece and Rome and reached its most celebrated fulfillment in 17th and 18th century Holland and Spain and flourished again in the works of 20th century cubists.
Dr. Raymond Wise, guest musician for Bluffton University's celebration of gospel music the week of Nov. 6, will discuss the topic at a campus forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall.
His presentation, "Exploring the Significance of African-American Sacred Music," is free and open to the public.
Jared Hudson (right), as Prince Manfred, confronts Eliot Nofziger (center), as Theodore, about his possible role in the death of Manfred's son, Conrad, in a scene from Bluffton University's production of "The Castle of Otranto," opening at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in Ramseyer Auditorium in College Hall.
The play will also be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Bluffton Relay for Life launches the 2012 season with the first set of committee and team meetings on Thursday, Nov. 3, according to Adam Blevins, Income Development Representative, East Central Division.
The meetings take place in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.
6 - 7 p.m.: Relay For Life Committee Meeting
7 - 8 p.m.: Relay For Life Team Meeting
