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A garage sale in February?

Yes - at County Line Church on Feb. 29
Posted by LizGH on February 14, 2020 - 6:00am

County Line Church is hosting a "Leap into Spring" garage sale in their barn, at 4227 N Hardin Rd. (County Line Rd.), on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Local vendors will be selling second-hand items, including vintage, antiques, household items, clothes, etc, plus handmade crafts, homemade foods and products from home-based businesses in the church’s multi-purpose building. 

The youth group will be selling snacks. 

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Riley Creek UMC host soup, sandwich and game night on Feb. 20

Posted by Icon K on February 13, 2020 - 6:00am

Riley Creek United Methodist Church invites the all ages to a "Soup, Sandwich & Game Night" on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. From 6 to 7 p.m. there will be several soup flavors to choose from and a hearty sandwich to fill in the gaps. Family-friendly games will be played until 9 p.m. Bring a favorite board game to play or join in a round or two of the many that will be on hand. 

The evening's events will take place in the church's newly completed building addition.  The addition includes restrooms, a kitchenette and a fellowship hall.  

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Bluffton Legion commemorates heroic chaplains

during service on Feb. 3 at St. John's
Posted by LizGH on January 30, 2020 - 6:00am

In commemoration of the sacrifice of four armed forces Chaplains during World War II, Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will take part in a special Sunday service, Feb. 2 at the St. John’s United Church of Christ, 233 W. College Ave, according to Basil Meyer, Chaplain of Post 382. 

The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m.

Legion officials and clergy are planning special programs for the observance of the 77th Anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by four Chaplains.

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Rev. Carol Clements will retire from local pastorate in February

She has served St. John's UCC for 10 years.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2020 - 1:52pm

Rev. Carol Clements, pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ, will retire from the local pastorate following the Sunday, Feb. 23, worship service. She served as its pastor since October 2010.

While at Bluffton she participated in several community organizations including the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. St. John’s is home to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry.

“I’ve appreciated my years in Bluffton. This community offers an excellent ministry program to worshipers,” she said of her time here.

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Red Cross blood drive February 6 at Bluffton First Mennonite

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 28, 2020 - 11:22am

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Bluffton First Mennonite Church on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 1-6 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

To schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “fmenncbl”. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Refreshments, including soup, sandwiches, cookies and beverages are available to all blood donors.

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Free community meal at Pandora UMC on Jan. 29

Posted by LizGH on January 21, 2020 - 1:40pm

The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free Community Meal on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. 

The meal is provided by 7 o'clock Flock Small Group. The menu is tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, relish tray, rocket brownies, and beverages.

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