Note: The following piece was published in the February Maple Crest newsletter. Its author is Bill Herr, chaplain
I found an old picture of my dad standing in front of his Massey-Harris tractor.
He was about the age that I am now. This reminded me of how values transfer fromgeneration to generation. I have, among other things, been a farmer all my life.
A Body Gospel Fitness Class is being offered this winter at Tri-County Assemly of God, according to Rebecca Oaks, Independent Team Beachbody Coach.
Classes are at 7 p.m. on Mondays. There is no charge for this class. Participants may start at anytime and are encouraged to bring water. The class can be modified for any fitness level.
Persons with questions may contact Oaks at (419) 369-4577
Bluffton First United Methodist Church is holding its annual spaghetti dinner, a fundraiser for its Youth Department, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (church basement) at 116 Church St.
Tickets are available from now until Feb. 18 and can be purchased from any First UMC Middle or High School youth or in the church office (419-358-8921). Cost for the tickets is $7 each.
Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, will host a benefit meal for Hassan Mosoka, a Bluffton University student from Tanzania who incurred high medical expenses as the result of an illness.
The meal is on Sunday, Feb. 20. It will be served following the 10:30 worship service, from11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Donations will be received for the meal will help Mosoka with his medical expenses. All are welcome.
Two community meals are planned in February by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association.
The first is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, hosted by First Mennonite Church. The second is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, hosted by Bluffton Presbyterian.
The meals are open to the public with no admission charge. Donations accepted go to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food bank.
Shepherd's Flock Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Bluffton, is looking for donations of audio cassette machines, according to Mark Neddeau, pastor.
"Tape recorders will be used at Richland Manor for the vision impaired to gain access to Bible on tape programs, audio books and other audio supports," he said.
Anyone willing to make a tax-deductible donation may do so by contacting: Shepherd's Flock Apostolic Pentecostal Church Pastor Mark Neddeau or First Lady Dana Neddeau, 505 Jefferson St., PO Box 21, Bluffton OH 45817, or by calling 419-905-5730.
