The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association is again sponsoring the Cross Walk for Good Friday, April 22.
The carrying of the cross to commemorate Jesus' passion will begin at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to First United Methodist Church, First Mennonite Church, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, English Lutheran Church, and ends at St. John United Church of Christ where a Good Friday service will be held.
The service will be focused on the seven last words. Anyone is welcome to join at any point along the route.
A benefit fish fry to help Stacy, Sarah and Shane Combs will take place Friday evening hosted by the Emmanuel United Church of Christ.
According to Eric Rummel, pastor of the church, all proceeds will go to Stacy, Sarah, and Shane Combs to assist their family following the recent death of Shawn Combs.
The fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, at the church at 8375 Phillips Road.Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth under 11.
Menu consists of regular home cooked meal including fish, salads, and desserts.
The Bluffton University softball team will host its annual Strike-Out Cancer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, April 16. The Beavers will meet Ursuline College in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. at the university softball field.
Individual Bluffton players may be sponsored for any amount; checks should be payable to the American Cancer Society.
A check for the total amount raised will be presented to the cancer society before the first pitch Saturday. The event has raised an average of $1,350 per year over the last nine years.
Bluffton University junior Rachel Giovarelli, from Wauseon, placed first in the university's annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on April 6.
In addition to earning a $175 cash prize, Giovarelli qualified for a bi-national contest with top finishers from other North American Mennonite colleges.
In celebration of National Library Week (April 10-16), the Bluffton Public Library will host three free programs for children. The first is a "Green Project" recycled t-shirt and CD craft program on April 12 at 3:30 p.m. for grades K-12. Participants may bring one or more colored t-shirts to use for craft projects. No registration is necessary for this program.
Jean Moore, 91 of Allen Park, Mich., died at 6:35 p.m. April 6, 2011 at Charlotte Stephenson Manor, Adrian, Mich.
On July 5, 1919 she was born to Leonard and Ida (Mann) Zimmerly, rural Pandora. At Pandora High School Jean played on the varsity championship basketball team.
After marrying Dale Moore in 1939, they lived in Allen Park, Mich., spanning 64 years. He died March 3, 2006. There she taught Sunday School for 15 years, was an aide to the physically handicapped for 6 years.
