St. John's UCC host to Larry Battle Benefit Concert March 16
St. John’s United Church of Christ will host a benefit concert for Larry Battle at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at the church, 223 W. College Ave.
The concert will feature the church choir, Michael Lester, Crystal Sellers Battle, Dr. Raymond Wise and others, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor of the church.
Battles faces several surgeries, including a gastric bypass and spinal cord surgery.
Persons interested in contributing to the fund may send tax-deductible donations to:
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Larry Battle Fund
223 W. College Ave.
Bluffton, OH 45817
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