Woodburn United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday September 18 with a special service at 10:30 AM. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided beginning at 9:30 for a time of fellowship prior to the worship service. Former pastors, along with the District Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will be present for the celebration.…
“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 Silent Shabbiness It is not uncommon in any place in the world to be annoyed at times by how a property next door is being kept up. The neighbor’s…
On July 31, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodburn, IN., Pastor Peters, his wife Martha, and sons Paul, Frederick, Russell and Benjamin were welcomed to the parishes of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Antwerp, OH and Zion Lutheran with a meal and fellowship following the service. Sunday worship times are 8:30 am at Zion; 10:15 am…
By: Angel Steiner Antwerp United Methodist Church (AUMC) members made a historic decision on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Their members voted in favor (73-1) to leave the United Methodist Church denomination. This disaffiliation will be official as of December 31, 2022. Speaking with Pastor Mike Schneider and AUMC trustee chair, Benny Wyckoff, the first question…
West Central Ohio Youth for Christ is pleased to present the annual Golf Scramble. The event is on September 17, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. at Hickory Sticks Golf Club at 12083 US-127, Van Wert, OH 45891. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the Youth for Christ ministries in Van Wert, Convoy, and the…
“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 What is Your Choice? – Dust, Tar or Paint Gravel roads are a great invention! Gravel roads are cheaper to build and maintain. In Elkhart County, Indiana, local officials…
Brotherhood Mutual and Million Meal Movement recently packed Mac-N-Cheese meals that will provide 9,000 meals to families in Fort Wayne and Allen County Indiana. Million Meal Movement is an Indy charity that holds community meal-packing events and donates millions of meals to Indiana food pantries. The Indiana Pacers and our own Fort Wayne Mad Ants…
“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 Watch Where You Drop Middle America’s historic marsh has left us with relatively flat and productive soil in many places. It would be a dream combination for many…
The First Presbyterian Church of Paulding will be offering booth spaces in its parking lot once again, located just about half a block north of Fiesta Habaneros and scenic downtown Paulding. Spaces are available from Wednesday, August 3, through Saturday, August 6, with setup beginning at 4pm on Tuesday, August 2. Tables are also available.…
LifeWise Academy in Paulding, Ohio will be expanding by offering classes to Paulding Exempted Village School students in grades 6-8. Students will travel from the Paulding Junior High to the Paulding United Methodist Church where they will receive Bible-based character education. LifeWise Academy already serves students at Paulding Exempted Village Schools in grades K-5. “Thanks…
“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 Strange Substitutes Have you tried a strange substitute for an ingredient in a favorite dish? I think foodies call it “fusion” when you combine different styles of…
Payne Church of Nazarene welcome you to come listen to Pastor Andriy and Maryana Tahktay, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Director in the Ukraine. Hear their testimony on how God is still working through the chaos of the war. Thursday, June 30, 2022 – 7:00 PM. Church of the Nazarene, 509 East Orchard St, Payne, OH.
“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 PUSHING A LITTLE FRENCHIE I have learned, if push-starting a car, pray it be a small one! I grew up like most people watching movies and TV…
