Category: Churches

Downsizing for Happiness Explored at Lifetree Café

How to have a happier life by getting rid of stuff will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Thursday, July 9 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. The Lifetree event, titled “Upsizing Life by Downsizing Stuff: Living Large in an 84sq. ft. House,” features a filmed interview with Dee Williams, author of the best-selling book, The Big Tiny.…

Drive By Shoe Drop Off in Van Wert

First United Methodist Youth is hosting a  “Drive By Shoe Drop Off” on Saturday, April 25 from 9am – 12pm at 113 W. Central Ave. in Van Wert. You can drive up to the Central Street doors of the First United Methodist Church and we will come to your car and get your donated bags…

SINGLE MOTHERS & WIDOWS FREE AUTO CLINIC

Signs of spring are finally here after a long hard winter and part of spring is the Single Mothers & Widows Free Auto Clinic. “This is the 38th year for the Single Mothers & Widows Auto Clinic,” shared Pastor Paul and his lovely wife, Susie. The spring of 1987 was the beginning of a local…

Pam Tebow at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center

On Wednesday, March 18, Pam Tebow spoke to a group of 185 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The event was to benefit Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services in Paulding, OH. Mrs. Tebow shared stories of her family’s ministries around the world, and also about her son “Timmy”. Pam and her son, Heisman Trophy Winner…

Do You Take Time to Unwind, to Relax?

Winning the Battle for a Generation by: Pastor Rick Jones Early into my ministry, I discovered an important life-altering, life-saving principle, “to take time to unwind and relax.” I would often come home from my evening ministry meetings with young people all wound up, so much so that I could not come home and go…

Bethel College troupe to perform show about Eusebius Hershey at New Horizons Fellowship in New Haven

The Bethel College Genesians, a traveling drama troupe from Mishawaka, Ind., will perform Sunday, March 1st, at New Horizons Fellowship. The free performance begins at 6:00 p.m. Hershey is described as the first missionary in the history of the Missionary Church to answer the call “to serve Christ in ‘inhospitable lands.’” This season’s production is…

Contemporary Concert with Ryan Hirschy Ministries Rescheduled on February 28

A performance with Ryan Hirschy Ministries has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 28th at the Rockford Belle set to begin at 7:00 p.m. with doors open at 6:00 p.m. Ryan Hirschy and pianist Brad Byerly will perform a full contemporary, Christ-centered concert at 135 Market Street, Rockford. Together, they have entertained with an inspirational program…

What Are the Basics to Fulfilling Ministry?

Winning the Battle for a Generation by: Pastor Rick Jones There have been times in my ministry when I’ve had to take inventory: what is ministry about, what does it mean to “take care of business” when it comes to fulfilling ministry obligations? There has always been and probably always will be those who would…

Antwerp First Baptist Church Hosts Revival

On October 26-29 (Sunday through Wednesday), Antwerp First Baptist Church will be hosting a Revival beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. On Sunday Night, guest speaker, Pastor Levi, of the Latty Zion Baptist Church, Latty OH will be speaking. Following service, there will be pizza for everyone! On Monday through Wednesday, each evening, guest speaker,…