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Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke accepts Bluffton Presbyterian pastorate

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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First Mennonite Peace Weekend Saturday and Sunday

First Mennonite Church is sponsoring a Peace Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11.

On Sept. 10, Saturday morning, a Peace Festival will be held in the parking lot of FMC with face-painting and other activities for children, live music, a mural to add to, informational displays, and international clothing to try on with your families for a photo, see books on display, all during the farmer's market from 9:30-12.

The Bluffton University Peace Club and Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center will be part of the Saturday morning event.

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Rally Day, ice cream social at English Lutheran on Sunday

English Lutheran Church invites the community to its Rally Day Celebration and Ice Cream Social Sunday, Sept. 11.

The day will begin at 9 a.m. with an interactive worship event built around the theme of "Sharing the Story of Jesus," followed by an intergenerational time of games, quizzes, and faith-filled fun at 10:15 a.m., according to Kevin Mohr, pastor.

"Then, after lunch, come back and join us for an Ice Cream Social with games and crafts from 2-4 p.m. outside under the tent on the church green space," said Rev. Mohr.

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St. John's United Church of Christ launches new website

St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, has launched a new church website. It is www.blufftonstjohns.com The website was produced by Cox Signs and Graphics, www.cox-signs.com.

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Pandora Missionary Church holds outdoor 9/11 service

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor and appreciation of local fire and police departments, the Pandora Missionary Church will host an outdoor worship service at The Oval in the Pandora Park. The service is at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11.

According to Barney Hovest, church admnistrator and chairpersons of the Evangelism and Discipleship Board of the curch, the service is a great way to show appreciation to those in the community who serve in these roles.

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Rory Stauber participates in ONU Sept. 11 observation

Ohio Northern University has scheduled several events in observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

On Thursday, Sept. 8, a moment of silence will be observed at the 11 a.m. chapel service in memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Rory Stauber of Bluffton, ONU's interim chaplain, has written a topic-appropriate litany that will be read responsively as a part of the service.

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