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"Ashes to Go" launches Bluffton's Lent observance

Ash Wednesday services part of a growing tradition in local congregations
Posted by LizGH on February 24, 2020 - 1:42pm

On the morning of Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, a group of Bluffton area pastors will offer “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition. 

Ashes to Go is offered from  7 to 9 a.m. downtown Bluffton at the corner of Main and Cherry streets. 

Pedestrians, as well as drivers and passengers of vehicles who pull over, are invited to participate. 

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Chili served for over 180 soup tasters

Cook off raises $1,380 for Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2020 - 1:37pm

Another successful community chili cook off was held on Feb. 18  

With the help of eight area churches and 10 chili cooks, the event raised $1,380 for the Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry.

Chili recipes were provided by Cathy Carroll, representing the Presbyterian church; John Hochstetler Presbyterian church; Missy Pilash, Bluffton Baptist; Jesse Owsley, Emmanuel UCC; Mike Edmiston, First Mennonite; Tom Downey, St. Mary’s Catholic; Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, Julie Yoder, Zac Kohli and J.W. Shannon, Bluffton Community Assistance Program.  

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Community VBS moves to June

"Who is My Neighbor?" this year's theme
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2020 - 9:26am

This year's community Vacation Bible School moves to June. First Mennonite Church is the host congregation and the VBS dates are Sunday to Thursday, June 7-11.

This year's theme is "Who Is My Neighbor." Co-organizers from First Mennonite are Amber Shelly and Carrie Mast.

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3 Lady Pirates earn All-NWC hoops honors

Libby Schaadt, Laykin Garmatter and Kayla White
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2020 - 6:46am

By Cort Reynolds
Two Bluffton girls received All-Northwest Conference girls basketball second team honors from league coaches in voting conducted at their annual selection meeting last Monday night.

Senior post Libby Schaadt and junior guard Laykin Garmatter were both voted second team All-NWC. Schaadt led the team in scoring and rebounds. Garmatter topped Bluffton in three-point goals and was the top vote-getter on the five-player second team.

Scrappy Pirate senior guard Kayla White also was voted honorable mention all-league.

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Free community meal at Pandora UMC on Feb. 26

Posted by LizGH on February 24, 2020 - 6:00am

The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. 

The meal is provided by Hilty Memorial Home. The menu is fried chicken, buttered parsley potatoes, California blend vegetables, cupcakes and beverages.

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Cleveland Brassworks coming to Bluffton University

Posted by Icon K on February 24, 2020 - 6:00am

Tickets are available for the Thursday, March 12, performance by professional brass quintet at 7 p.m. in Bluffton University’s Yoder Recital Hall. The group has performed at venues including concert halls, music festivals and corporate events, and provides a unique approach to a brass quintet concert.

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Bluffton University
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