The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will present its Christmas Cantata, “Candles and Carols" written by Mark Hayes on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service. The church service and refreshments in the fellowship hall afterwards are open to the public. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Kira Davis. The church is located on state route 12 at 108 E. Washington Street in Pandora. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.
The Sunday school classes of First Mennonite Church will hold a Christmas program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. The church is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton.
Classes of various age groups will contribute to the program with vocal and instrumental performances, stories, as well as congregational singing of seasonal carols.
Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the program.
The children and middle school youth of English Lutheran Church will present a musical "The Christmas Animals," by Genie and Troy Nilsson at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. (Please note that the normal schedule is reversed for this Sunday only: Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship and the Christmas musical at 10:15 a.m.)
All are invited to "experience the joy and wonder of the Christmas story told from the unique perspective of the animal kingdom."
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. The meal this month is provided by Hilty Home of Pandora. The menu will be BBQ ribs, parsley red potatoes, vegetable, roll, strawberry shortcake, and beverage.
Ebenezer Mennonite Church Children’s Christmas program will be presented at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, in the CMC. The church is located at 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton. An afterglow will be held following the program. Everyone is invited.
Mount Cory United Methodist Church will hold "Heaven Came Down," a display of angels and nativity scenes from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. December 6 and 13, and 1-5 p.m. December 7 and 14 at the Bethel Family Life Center.
The church is located at 201 West Washington Street, Mount Cory. This event is open to the public and is free of charge.
