First Mennonite Church will commission Shannon Thiebeau as their Director of Youth Ministry during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 14. Theibeau, a native of St. Marys, is a 2015 graduate of Bluffton University, where she majored in religion with a concentration in youth ministry.
Dr. Alex Sider will be the guest preacher during Sunday's service. Sider is an Associate Professor of Religion, the Harry and Jean Yoder Scholar in Bible and Religion Director of Peace and Conflict Studies at Bluffton University.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be host a free community meal on Wednesday, June 24, 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 Mission Committee and is shredded chicken sandwich, relishes, applesauce, baked beans, dessert and beverage.
The churches of Pandora and Gilboa are offering food boxes for households in the Pandora-Gilboa School District. The boxes are designed to provide nine meals for a family of four. In order to pick up a box, you must register by calling 419-384-3038 by 5 p.m. Monday, June 15. Boxes will be available to be picked up on Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at Grace Mennonite Church, 502 East Main St., Pandora.
Three initials: “VBS” appear on the calendar following the last day of school for Bluffton students. The Icon has information on several Vacation Bible Schools in its readership area. Churches not listed here may send their information to: [email protected].
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
Ebenezer Mennonite Church
8905 Grove Road
Sunday, May 31 to Friday, June 5
5:30-9 p.m.
Ages 4 to sixth grade
Trinity Lutheran School’s graduation will be held on Sunday, May 31, during the 10:30 a.m. service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera. Pre-service music will be by members of the graduating class. Wesley Below is the class speaker. The class members include Wesley Lane Below, James Steven John Miles, Amelia Grace Mitchell, Logan Nicholas Stuckey and Korey Lynn Strahm. The students in kindergarten through eighth grade will sing.
There will be a regular service at 8 a.m. The public is welcome and the church is handicapped accessible.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church has four concerts on the lawn planned this summer and fall.
Feature performers include Jayne McGarrity, piano; Dave Sycks, trumpet; Linda Sycks, oboe; Jerry Szabo, oboe; Julia Szabo, voice; and Dave Good, keyboards.
The free concerts are at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturdays in July through October. The dates are:
• July 18
• Aug. 15
• Sept. 19
• Oct. 17
This summer the congregation will host the Community Vacation Bible School, sponsored by Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. VBS is from July 19 to 23.
