The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) is planning a community worship service at 9 a.m., on Sunday Aug. 1.
This worship service comes at the end of a week of Vacation Bible School hosted this year at the First United Methodist Church. Children who attended Bible School will sing a few of the songs they learned during worship.
The community worship service will take place on the Presbyterian Church lawn. (In case of rain, the service will be held in the middle school cafetorium.)
Bluffton Trinity and Jenera United Methodist Church will host a mobile food pantry at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 24, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 2022 State Route 103.
The pantry will be open until the food runs out. It is open to persons who have a need. The pantry will include over 5,000 pounds of free food. The visit of the pantry to Bluffton is in partnering with the West Ohio Food Bank.
Persons with questions may call 419-358-2001 or 419-303-4776.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold its annual ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 22, at the church, located at 8375 Phillips Road.
The menu includes shredded chicken or barbecue beef sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies and cakes, plus ice cream and beverages. The event is open to the public.
The next community meal is at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 15, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. The twice-a-month dinner is a program of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. Different organizations and churches prepare the meals. Donations are accepted to assist the program of the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry. The July 15 meal will be catered by the Bluffton Baptist Church.
