Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is thrilled to be utilizing a brand new ultrasound machine. The previous machine is close to 10 years old. While still great quality, the board of directors decided to purchase a new one after being approached by Chris Bercaw. Bercaw is a Paulding County resident, and also the Knights of…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt TAKEN FOR RANSOM In the old days, it seemed the plot to many movies and real-life adventures were people being taken for the purposes of ransom. Today, ironically, it…
The Unclouded Day Vocal Ensemble to lead Sunday Morning Worship Service at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert on June 4th at 9:30am. The Unclouded Day Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble from Fort Wayne, Indiana will present their unique style of sacred music ministry at First United Methodist Church, 113 West Central Avenue in Van…
The Ribbon Cutting & 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home took place Saturday, April 29th. It was a wonderfully overwhelming experience for everyone in attendance! The ribbon cutting time was actually an unveiling of the mural that had been painted on the wall of the recreation gym at the new Learning and…
The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home Strong and Courageous strategic expansion is about to become a reality! Ribbon cutting for the new 13,000 SF Multipurpose Learning and Counseling center is scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. Together, let’s celebrate this vital community and Kingdom advancement along with the 50th anniversary of WCCH. This event will encourage your faith as…
First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, Ohio is planning their upcoming Lenten and Resurrection services. Palm Sunday, April 2 will feature children and choir processing with palm leaves at the 8:15 and 10:45am services. Pastor Chris Farmer will give the sermon: “When Christ Comes to Town” based on…
West Central Ohio Youth for Christ is pleased to present its second annual Be the Story Fundraising Banquet. The event is on Thursday, April 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Calvary Evangelical Church at 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891. The purpose of the event is to share dynamic new developments happening in the ministry…
God’s Word calls us to “worship in spirit and truth” in John 4:24. Worship can be defined as “extravagant respect, or admiration for, or devotion to an object of esteem”. As Christians we worship our Lord in many ways, but the most common way is through songs of praise and adoration. Did you know there…
The St. Mike’s Altar & Rosary Society of Defiance, OH are sponsoring their annual Craft Show on March 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Show is set to take place at the Defiance Knights of Columbus Hall, 111 Elliot Rd., Defiance, OH, 43512.
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry board reports that they served more people in 2022 than in 2021. This past year, the pantry served an average of 145 households and 345 individuals per month in Paulding County. That is an increase of 65% over the total number of households served in 2021 and a 40%…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” — Matt Handle hurts worse than the head I, like many, grew up with those classic toys like trikes, wagons and bikes. We had a garage and basement filled…
It all started with someone’s passion for making chocolate candy. That inspired Paulding County candy makers far and wide to produce more than 70 varieties of beautiful and delicious chocolate treats. And in the end, it raised more than $10,000 in just three hours at the Chocolate Walk fundraiser for the Caring & Sharing Food…
PAYNE, OH: Nedra N. Cox, 76, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She will join her loving husband of 54 years Michael in heaven with their favorite dogs Sadie and Miracle. Nedra was born in Fort Wayne on May 25, 1946, a daughter of the late…
