Tri-County Assembly of God, Bluffton, will offer a "Moving Through Grief," support group and counseling this fall.
Lori A. Hunt, M.A.C., L.P.C., L.P.S.C., a licensed professional counselor, will direct and present the program each Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m., Sept. 6 through Oct. 25, at the church 835 N. Main St., Bluffton.
For more information contact the church at 419-358-1382. The program is free and open to the public.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 5:30 to 7: p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St., Pandora. The meal this month is provided by the Mission Committee. The menu is sausage gravy, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, coleslaw, applesauce, assorted cookies, and beverage.
Bethel Church of Christ, 4041 County Road 304, Ada, holds a back-to-school “Urge” event for 7th graders through high school seniors and the public, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, at the church.
The event’s focus, according to sponsors, is to encourage students to do well in the upcoming school year and to urge them to be who God wants them to be in their schools.
"Success! We filled the truck for the Lima ReStore," Dan Groman told the Icon as a result of an Aug. 11 "fill the truck" event in Bluffton.
Groman said the success was due to the outpouring of people who dropped off great items that someone else can use. Items collected will be sold at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore, 550 W. Elm St., Lima.
The Bluffton collection project was led by the First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and Rockport United Methodist Church Missions and Outreach team.
Two special education-related recognitions are planned this month at Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Aug. 12 will feature a Back to School Blessing.
"With another fall approaching, it’s time for students, teachers, and staff to return to school. A special Back to School Blessing will be offered during worship on August 12, so that all may prepare for the start of a great year together,” said Rev. Karol Farris, pastor.
Worship on Sunday, Aug. 19 includes a celebration of College/Young Adult Sunday.
Again this year, the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association and the Bluffton Area Community Assistance Program will be provide free school supplies to children on the free and/or reduced lunch program within the Bluffton School District.
The distribution takes place on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. until noon at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton.
To enroll your child, please call the church at 419-358-5641. Walk-ins are also welcome.
