Trinity Evangelical Church hosts Chris Driesbach on Sunday, Nov. 10 at both 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. At 9:20 a.m., Driesbach will share his presentation "A visit with a Christian song writer and former atheist."
Driesbach is a Christian musician, who travels the nation sharing his journey from atheist to Christian songwriter. He's originally from New Orleans, where his home and church were nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. After rebuilding, Chris "hit the road" to share his message of thanks through music.
Two Bluffton churches are among 13 Allen County congregations to receive Activate Faith Community Challenge funds from the Activate Allen County this fall.
First Mennonite will receive funding to support multi-age physical activities and make options accessible to its congregation through partnership with the Bluffton Family Recreation Center.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, through its preschool, will use its funding to increase the children’s access to physical activity by providing appropriate and meaningful activity equipment.
A family-friendly Trunk or Treat will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, on Thursday, October 31, from 5:30-8 p.m.
Children of all ages are encourages to come trick-or-treating at trunks in the parking lot behind the church. Free hay rides will be offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Inside the school gym, there will be free crafts, games, sensory bins, cookie decorating, and pumpkin decorating. Food will be available for purchase.
Veterans living in the Pandora-Gilboa School District are invited to the Annual Veterans' Banquet on Monday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E. Washington St., St. Rt. 12
Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under.
The menu is all-you-can-eat fish, various hot and cold salads (such as potato salad, cheesy potatoes, mac and cheese, baked beans, taco salad, and cole slaw), plus a dessert and a beverage.
