St. John’s United Church of Christ will host a benefit concert for Larry Battle at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at the church, 223 W. College Ave.
The concert will feature the church choir, Michael Lester, Crystal Sellers Battle, Dr. Raymond Wise and others, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor of the church.
Battles faces several surgeries, including a gastric bypass and spinal cord surgery.
Persons interested in contributing to the fund may send tax-deductible donations to:
The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will be presenting their Easter Cantata, “Who Do You Say That I Am?” written by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service.
The church is located on SR 12 at 108 East Washington St. in Pandora.
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 Chris Meyer. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.
The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association will hold its annual Good Friday Procession of the Cross. This year's event is Friday, March 29. The procession will begin at the English Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m.
From there the route goes to St. John’s UCC, Presbyterian, United Methodist, First Mennonite and finally to St. Mary’s where the service begins at noon.
Ebenezer Mennonite Church will host a "Parenting with a Purpose Seminar," led by Dr. Marv Penner. The seminar is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at the church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.
Dr. Marv Penner works for the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding. He has authored many books and has also spoken all over the world. Dr Penner is also a licensed counselor.
Midweek Lenten services continue at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
Pastor Al Schmitzer will speak on "Names of Wondrous Love-Christ Crucified" and the Men's Choir will sing "Jesus Let Me Dedicate". A light supper will be served from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. by the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
Everyone is welcome and the church is handicapped accessible. More information is atwww.tlcjenera.org
