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St. John Mennonite contingent among volunteers this month in Haiti

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 4:10pm
Katie Basinger is talking to young Haitians via an interpreter at one of the Mission Possible schools. Click on image to enlarge.

Last month Icon viewers learned about volunteers at the Mennonite Memorial Home involved in relief efforts for Haiti.

This month the story continues. Thirty-six area residents, mostly members of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, along with several others from around northwestern Ohio are either now in Haiti or headed there soon.

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Feb. 3 community meal cancelled

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2011 - 5:13am

The community meal for this evening, Feb. 3, has been cancelled due to cold weather. School cancellation means that organized activities at the Senior Citizen Center are also cancelled. Next Community Meal will be Feb. 17, according to Steve Yoder of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association.

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Red Cross blood drive still on for Thursday in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2011 - 6:00pm

Despite several event cancellations due to the weather Bluffton's American Red Cross blood drive for Thursday, Feb. 3 is still on.

Donations may be made noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at First Mennonite Church.

How to Donate Blood
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

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Transport For Christ annual banquet Feb. 25; reservation deadline Feb. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2011 - 3:34pm
Tom Kennerk

Transport for Christ (TFC) will host its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25, at Marbeck Center, Bluffton University.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Meals are paid, but reservations are necessary by Feb. 15th. Contact Dave Lugibihl, 419-230-3294 or Nancy Spallinger, 419-296-0360 to make reservations, or to make a donation.

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First Mennonite cancels choir rehearsals

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2011 - 8:35am

All First Mennonite Church choir rehearsals are cancelled this evening, Feb. 2.

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First Mennonite cancels Feb. 2 First Night program

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 1, 2011 - 10:08am

First Mennonite Church has cancelled the First Night meal and programs for Wednesday, Feb. 2. The same meal and programs are rescheduled for Wednesday, March 30, according to Louise Wideman, associate pastor.

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