Worship

Emmanuel United Church of Christ will offer root beer floats at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool next week.

Floats, at $3 each, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for $1 each, will be available from noon to 3 p.m., Monday, July 16.

Proceeds from sales go to the congregation's Faith Formation program.

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
FROM ADA ICON - Cars were polished to the max at the 12th annual car show held on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the County Line Church of the Brethren.

Car owners were glad to talk about their “beauties” and relate some history of their cars. There was music and a chicken BBQ, as well. The youngsters enjoyed a bounce house and the Church’s playground equipment.

Service features Liturgical dance and a jazz trio

Bluffton Presbyterian Church invites the communit to an outdoor worship service Sunday, July 15, at 9 a.m. on the front lawn of the church, located at 112 N. Main St.

The service will feature a liturgical dance and a jazz trio. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, the service will be moved indoors, according to Rev. Karol Farris, pastor.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, is hosting summer play dates at the Jenera Community Park, south of the village on State Route 698.

The play dates are the first and third Mondays of July and August beginning at 9:30 a.m. Dates are:
• July 2
• July 16
• Aug. 6
• Aug. 20

Parents, Grandparents and caregivers may bring children of any age to enjoy playing outside with other children while the adults visit. 

Chicken barbecue also that afternoon

The 12th annual County Line Church of the Brethren car show and chicken barbecue is from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 7, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Rd, Harrod.

The schedule follow:

- Registration 11a.m. - noon
- $10 per entry
- Awards presented at 3 p.m.
- Top 10 awards
- Door prizes for car owners
- Open to all vehicles
- Children's activities

Chicken barbecue
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- $8 per ticket
- Order tickets in advance
- Call 419-649-5364 to reserve your ticket

County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Ada, will hold its Vacation Bible School from Sunday to Thursday, July 22 to 26.

The VBS theme is "Discover your strength in God!" VBS is for youth ages 3 to sixth grade and takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening.

For more info, call 419-649-5364 or email [email protected]
Pre-register at: https://hc.cokesburyvbs.com/countylinecob

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