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Renowned Mrs. Claus to visit Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 22, 2009 - 5:43pm
She looks very familiar

Mrs. Claus has taken unheard-of time off during her busiest season of the year. She will be offering samples of her art of cooking and baking skills at Bluffton St. John's United Church of Christ Cupboard and Cafe on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Mrs. Claus will be present in Oppermann Hall from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Food for sale will include homemade everything: candies, cookies, cakes including her special angel food, pies, noodles, pickled eggs and beets, and traditional Christmas season snack foods.

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Elementary collecting food for Food Pantry

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2009 - 11:36am

Bluffton elemetary students, teachers and staff are collecting food for a Christmast service project.

This year's project will support the Bluffton Food Pantry. The school is accepting donations from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. Canned items, boxed items and cash donations are accepted. Please do not bring glass items.

Checks may be written to the Bluffton Food Pantry. Persons with questions may contact the elementary office.

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Handbell Christmas concert at St. John's UCC Dec. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2009 - 7:33am
Old Millstream Ringers

The Old Millstream Ringers, a community handbell ensemble from the Findlay area will present a Christmas concert for the Bluffton and surrounding area. The concert is at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave. A freewill offering will be taken.

About the ringers
The Old Millstream Ringers is a community handbell ensemble from the Findlay area, and was formed in early summer 2000 to give an opportunity for local handbell ringers to grow, learn, and promote the art of handbell ringing.

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Emmanuel UCC hosts Thanksgiving service

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 1:12pm

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) invites the Bluffton Community to a Thanksgiving worship service at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22.

This ecumenical service of worship will be held at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Road.

In the spirit of this season, offerings of money and canned goods will be received for the Bluffton Food Pantry.

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First Mennonite holds nativity display Dec. 9-11

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:50pm

First Mennonite Church will host "Come to the Stable," an event featuring a display of Christmas nativity items on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9-11. The event is free and open to the public.

The indoor walk-through display will feature nativity scenes, as well as two-dimensional artwork and Christmas tree ornaments featuring the Holy Family theme. All items have been loaned from members of the congregation, many from countries worldwide, some handmade by local and regional artists. Well over 250 items will be on display during the three-day event.

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Emmanuel UCC fish fry Nov. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 9, 2009 - 9:26am

Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold its annual fall fish fry on Friday, Nov. 13. Serving hours are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth 11 and under.

The church is located at 8375 N. Phillips Road, Bluffton.

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