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World Day of Prayer service at noon downtown

Bluffton Area Ministerial Association-sponsored event
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 5, 2020 - 7:54pm

Bluffton Area Ministerial Association will hold a World Day of Prayer service at noon on Friday on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, according to Rev. Jeremy Mann.

In the event of bad weather, the service will take place in the Twisted Whisk.

The service will be brief and is open to the public.

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide, ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service.

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Fish Fry at Emmanuel UCC on March 13

Posted by LizGH on March 2, 2020 - 6:00am

Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold its bi-annual fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 13. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for youth 10 and under.

The menu is all-you-can-eat fish, various hot and cold salads (such as potato salad, cheesy potatoes, mac and cheese, baked beans, taco salad, and cole slaw), plus other sides, a dessert and a beverage.

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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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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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