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Baptists hold fall tent crusade Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 15, 2011 - 9:43am
Brian Fossett

The Bluffton Baptist Church will host a fall tent crusade at the church Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30, to Oct. 2, according to John McMinn, pastor.

Events will take place in a large tent on the Baptist church lawn. The crusade features Brian Fossett from Georgia, 2007 evangelism director of the Southern Baptist Convention. Michael Wilson from Texas, an upcoming artist, will be the contemporary worship leader.

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Rev. Kevin Mohr heads Bluffton Area Ministerial Association in 2011-12

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 15, 2011 - 8:04am

Kevin Mohr, pastor of English Lutheran Church, head the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) in 2011-12. He and a slate of officers were named at the BAMA reorganizational meeting for 2011-12 held earlier this month.

Other officers are Steve Yoder, First Mennonite, recording secretary; Louise Wideman, First Mennonite, treasurer.

Outgoing officers were Eric Rummel, Emmanuel UCC, president; Carol Clements, St. John's UCC, recording secretary and Carol Inkrott, St. Mary's Catholic Church, treasurer.

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St. John's UCC holds "blessing of pets" on Oct. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 14, 2011 - 8:09am

St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton, will hold a blessing pets in the parking lot of the church on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. until noon, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.

"As autumn arrives, people in various places may notice something odd - a procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses, is led to churches for a special ceremony call the Blessing of Pets," she told The Icon.

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English Lutheran hosts prayer service for a dry community

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2011 - 9:15am

On Sunday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. a prayer service will be held at English Lutheran Church simultaneously with one at Living Word Lutheran Church in Buda, Texas, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor of English Lutheran.

Nearly the entire state of Texas and most of Oklahoma is experiencing the worst prolonged drought in recorded history for that area. The community of Buda, Texas is gathering together at Living Word Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. ( 8 p.m. Eastern Time) to pray for an end to the drought.

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First Mennonite marriage seminar sign-up deadline Sept. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 12, 2011 - 12:59pm

A marriage seminar, "Safe Haven Marriage: Building a Relationship You Want To Come Home To," will take place Friday, Oct. 7 (7-9 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 8 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) at First Mennonite Church.

The cost is $50 per couple, which covers meals and refreshments.

Contact First Mennonite Church office (419-358-576) for more details or email [email protected]. Sign-up required by Friday, Sept 17.

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Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke accepts Bluffton Presbyterian pastorate

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2011 - 4:10pm
Rev. Dr. Matthews Zuehlke

The Rev. Dr. Matthew B. Zuehlke, newly appointed pastor of Bluffton Presbyterian Church, will begin his ministry at the church Sunday, Sept. 11, at the 10:15 a.m. service with a sermon titled "Small Beginnings."

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