Trinity United Methodist Church, State Route 103, is holding its fifth annual winter coat drive. All new and gently used winter coats and apparel for all ages and genders are needed.
Collection boxes are at Community Market and The Sports Warehouse. For for information contact committee members are either 567-242-4700 or 419-722-6201.
First United Methodist Church will hold its election day lunch and dinner Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the church, 116 Church St.
Lunch serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are priced individually. The menu includes homemade soups $2, sandwiches $2, salads $1, desserts $1.50 and beverages 50 cents.
Dinner serving is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth 10 and under. The menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert and beverage.
Full Sound Chamber Group will perform in concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.
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The performance is open to the public with no admission charge.
The chamber group iincludes five classically-trained musicians performing on violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano. A free-will offering will be taken.
The performance includes music of Czerny, Hebden, Coates and Lalo.
Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton, will celebrate its 50th annual Festival of Missions, Nov. 10 through 17. The theme is Footprints of the Past, Footsteps toward the Future.
Featured speakers are Jerry Trousdale, director of International Ministries for City Team International. He co-founded Final Command Ministries, an organization dedicated to establishing church planting movements among Muslim people groups.
Chip Kirk has served with OM ships Doulos and Logos II since 1987. He and his wife, Stellise have two daughters and three grandchildren.
St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton, holds its fall beef and noodle dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, at the church.
The meal includes homegrown beef, noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, a roll and homemade pies and beverages.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for sixth grade through college students, $4 for elementary students and free for youth pre-kindergarten and younger.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 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 Morning Glory Group. The menu will be beef stew, roll, applesauce, cookies and beverage.
