Worship

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Here are Bluffton area church services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For churches not listed, send information to: [email protected].

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Attention churches in the Icon viewership:

The Bluffton Icon wants to post stories about special Christmas services – youth programs, Christmas eve services and other special Christmas programs.

Send information to: [email protected]

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Riley Creek Baptist Church will be hosting the Noteworthy Community Choir this Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.  

The choir, under the direction of Vicki Mills, will be performing a selection of sacred and secular Christmas music.

Riley Creek Baptist Church is located at 4950 Township Road, Bluffton.  This event is free and open to the public.

Dec. 14-15 in Mt. Cory

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A large nativity and angel display held at the Bethel Family Life Center, 201 W. Washington St., Mt. Cory, takes place this weekend in December.

The displays are Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11.

Saturday viewings are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday viewings are from 1 to 5 p.m. This year's theme is "Heaven Came Down.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a special group showing, contact Shar Marshall at 419-963-4992.

Activities for kids, including appearance of Santa Claus

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The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free Community Meal on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. 

Santa Claus will be attending, and crafts, cookie decorating, and coloring pages will be available. 

The meal is provided by Riley Creek Pharmacy. The menu will be sloppy joe or shredded chicken sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, green beans, applesauce, cookie, hot chocolate and beverages. 

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The Pandora United Methodist Church choir will be presenting their Christmas cantata, “Shout the Good News!” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service, at 108 E. Washington St. (St. Rt. 12), Pandora. 

Refreshments will be available in the fellowship hall afterward the service. 

The cantata was written by written by Lloyd Larson. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.

All are welcome to attend.

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