The Icon has a Santa's sleigh-full of memories. Each has a Bluffton touch. We've collected several stories we've posted in past Christmases and packaged them just for you on this Christmas Eve.
And, if you don't mind, the Icon will take a brief holiday vacation. So, excuse us while we open presents. We'll be back with new material on Dec. 26.
Simply open the attachment at the bottom of this story, or view our stories on the flip book below.
John Bowers, member of the Bluffton fire department, reads during a special storytime at the Bluffton Public Library. The Monday evening event included a "touch a fire truck," plus games an stories with members of the fire department participating. (Jon Kinn photo)
The Icon is aware of the following Christmas eve church services in the Bluffton area.
Churches not listed are invited to submit Christmas eve service information to: [email protected].
Bluffton Baptist A Christmas Eve service begins at 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 345 County Line Road.
Annie Steiner is nearly twice as old today as she was when this photo was taken on Dec. 13. On that day, she was 12 days old. She met Santa in Citizens National Bank, and Santa remarked that there was only one child younger than Annie that he ever held. Annie is the daughter of Joshua and Heidi Steiner.
Having last-minute holiday shoppin problems?
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has the solution.
You may purchase a chamber gift certificate to give as a gift. The certificates are available from any teller at Citizens National Bank. You may purchase certificates in any monetary amount.
Each certificate is good for 12 months after the date of purchase. Certificates may be used in any Bluffton business.
The community is invited to Christmas Eve services at the Bluffton English Lutheran Church.
A family candlelight service of holy communion will begin at 7 p.m., with the children present helping with an interactive re-telling of the Christmas story.
A festival candlelight service of lessons and carols with holy communion will begin at 11 p.m.
The English Lutheran Church is located at 111 Grove St., Bluffton. For more information, call 419-358-2591 or email: [email protected].
