Feb. 15 deadline for tickets to Transport for Christ banquet
Transport for Christ (TFC) will host its annual banquet Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m., at Marbeck Center, Bluffton University. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations are necessary by Feb. 15. Contact Dave Lugibihl, 419-230-3294 or Nancy Spallinger, 419-296-0360 to make reservations, or to make a donation.
"Come and learn how the TFC ministry changes lives and reaches out to the truck driving community. After a time of food and fellowship, attendees will get to hear a TFC ministry update, testimonies from on-the-road truck drivers, and music by Kelly Connor Spallinger," said Nancy Spallinger.
Kelly Connor Spallinger is a Christian vocal artist with ministry to the church body, studio vocalist and piano, and has 16 recordings. She is a local TV personality and was producer/host with husband Tim, of 'Live Wire' on WTLW TV 44. She is also a speaker to church bodies, women's groups, and singles ministries.
TFC is a world-wide ministry with the mission of leading truck drivers as well as the trucking community to Jesus Christ and helping them to grow in their faith.
Volunteers from area churches serve as chaplains to visit, encourage, and lead services to truckers that visit the chapel. Persons interested in additional information may visit the TFC website @ http://www.transportforchrist.org/privacy.cfm
Locally, the Second Chance Mobile Chapel resides on the grounds of Pilot Travel Center in Beaverdam, located on I-75 and 30N, Exit 13. The chapel was dedicated on October 5th, 2008.
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