Over seventy children, youth, and adults at Mt. Calvary began their preparation for Advent today by making Advent wreaths. Throughout the upcoming Advent (beginning December 3rd) families will light one candle per week. An Advent wreath’s evergreen boughs form a circular shape, symbolizing continuous life, with four candles to represent the four weeks of Advent.…
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MVNU to host OMEA District 10 Honor Bands
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2017 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 10 middle school and high school honors bands for a day of education and performance on Saturday, December 2. The event will feature over 200 young musicians from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland Counties and…
WOODBURN UNITED METHODIST PRESENTS CHRISTMAS CANTATA
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Woodburn United Methodist Church will be presenting the Christmas Cantata, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” on Sunday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m.. The cantata was created by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. Smith and arranged by Russell Mauldin. The Cantata is under the direction of Dawn Patterson. This Cantata, as stated in the narration, follows…
Mt. Calvary Lock-IN YIeld’s Local Results
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Students at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church held their first ever Lock-in and made twelve blankets for Christmas for Kids and filled thirty five Goody Bags for Antwerp Vancrest residents. The event was organized by Jayme Landers, April Krouse, and Courtenay McMichael as part of Mt. Calvary’s Youth Education and Community Outreach programs. Funding for this…
Trusted, Truthful, Timely Revival at Trinity Friends Church
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Alex McFarland will be coming to Van Wert for Revival Services at Trinity Friends Church. He will be speaking daily Sunday, November 12th through Wednesday, November 15th. As a speaker, writer, and advocate for Christian apologetics, Alex McFarland has spoken in hundreds of locations throughout the US and abroad. He has preached in over 1,500…
Knights of Columbus Foundation Donates to FCA
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St. Michaels Knights of Columbus Foundation in Hicksville was in full form this week when on Tuesday, October 24 a donation was made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The Hicksville Knights of Columbus Foundation awarded the area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) a $5000 grant. The FCA will use the gift to distribute copies of…
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Celebrates 50/500
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 3497 County Rd. 424 in Antwerp, Ohio, is celebrating what they have termed the “50/500.” The present church building was erected and completed in September 1967, making 2017 a marker of 50 years of ministry at the present location in the Antwerp community. Further, the 500th anniversary of…
The Call
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By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As…
The Impact of Concussions Explored at Lifetree Café
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The physical and mental toll of concussions will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Thursday, August 31 from 7 :00 – 8:00 p.m. The program, titled “Concussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out,” features a filmed interview with former NFL tight end Ben Utecht, who suffered five confirmed concussions during his career. “My concussions, as…
Woodburn Christian Children Home 13th Annual Benefit Auction
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Woodburn Children Christian Home will be having their 13th annual benefit auction on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Woodburn Community Center, 22651 Main Street, Woodburn, Indiana. The silent auction and dinner begins at 4:00 p.m. and the live auction begins at 5:00 p.m. (Cash, Check, Visa and Mastercard accepted). This is a time for…
Parson to Person
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By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, I really get discouraged. My life seems useless. What is the sense of living if I’m not accomplishing anything? If you have not received Christ as your Savior, God is still giving you a chance to do so. It is too late after you die and find yourself in…
The Value of God’s Kingdom
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By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV). The parable of Jesus known as “The Pearl of Great Price” is one…
Bible Study
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By: James Potter, Oakwood Church of Christ 1. What is Christ called John 11:1-44 to keep in context? 2. What is Christ called in 2nd Timothy 4:6-8? 3. What is Christ called in Isaiah 53:1-12? 4. What is Christ called in 1st Corinthians 10:1-13? 5. What is Christ called in Romans 9:30-33? 6. What is…
