Two special education-related recognitions are planned this month at Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Aug. 12 will feature a Back to School Blessing.
"With another fall approaching, it’s time for students, teachers, and staff to return to school. A special Back to School Blessing will be offered during worship on August 12, so that all may prepare for the start of a great year together,” said Rev. Karol Farris, pastor.
Worship on Sunday, Aug. 19 includes a celebration of College/Young Adult Sunday.
Again this year, the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association and the Bluffton Area Community Assistance Program will be provide free school supplies to children on the free and/or reduced lunch program within the Bluffton School District.
The distribution takes place on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. until noon at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton.
To enroll your child, please call the church at 419-358-5641. Walk-ins are also welcome.
First United Methodist and Rock UMC collecting items for Lima's ReStore
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2018 - 2:01pm
Habitat for Humanity's ReStore will hold a "fill the truck" event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 11, in the parking lot between Bluffton High School and First Mennonite Church, according to Dan Groman.
Volunteers will accept good, new and used cabinets, sinks, plumbing, building supplies, windows, doors, appliances, office supplies, furniture, electrical, tools, toys and similar items.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal on Wednesday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St., Pandora. The meal this month is provided by the Hilty Home. The menu is chicken salad croissant, baked beans, chips, potato salad, strawberry cake, and beverage.
Abe Cramer is the featured musician in a Sing and Celebrate program at Riley Creek United Methodist Church, 7102 Road M, Ottawa.
The program is at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 15, according to Rev. Duane Kemerley, pastor.
Other musicians for the evening are Laura Coburn, piano and Jason Horstman, opening singing.
The congregation also celebrates the step-by-step milestones in a project to expand its building and facilities. The architectural plans for the proposed building addition will be displayed and the footprint outlined.