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"World's Longest Yard Sale"-- U.S. Route 127, Sherwood, today and Saturday, 10-2:30 p.m. Lunch available. Event sponsored by Sherwood United Methodist Church.

The Movie "Fireproof" -- Calvary Baptist Church, 115 Depot St., McClure, tonight, 7 p.m. This highly-touted film is an encouragement to build strong marriages and never leave your spouse behind. Everyone welcome, bring a friend, snacks provided.

Ice Cream Social -- Ney Church of God, 3413 State Route 15, rural Ney, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Monthly Contemporary Mass -- St. Augustine Catholic Church, 221 E. Clinton St., Napoleon, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Christian-Based Comedy and Illusionist Show -- Hicksville Church of the Nazarene, 505 Antwerp Drive, Saturday, 7 p.m. Jim Barron, popular co-host of WBCL's Rise n' Shine morning show, will perform "Seeing Things," a Christian-based comedy and illusionist show. This event is sponsored by "Upstage," a new dramatic ministry of Hicksville Church of the Nazarene. Tickets are free, but seats are limited. Reserve your family's seats by calling 419-212-2525. Love offering accepted at the door.

Spanish Language Mass -- St. John Catholic Church, 510 Jackson Ave., Saturday, 7 p.m.

Gary Peterson and his 441 (Four for One) Quartet -- Union Chapel Church of God, Williams County Roads A and 18 (north end of Flickinger Road in Defiance County on County Line Road), Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Peterson and his quartet are from the Findlay area. Everyone is invited to hear this Southern gospel music followed by a potluck dinner.

Mission Festival -- Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 30997 Gerken Road, rural Okolona, Sunday, 10 a.m. Special speaker for this outdoor service is Rev. Tom Schaeffer. Everyone welcome.

Church Festival -- St. Michael Catholic Church, 5480 Moser Road, rural Defiance, Sunday, chicken and ham dinners served family style from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, inflatables, craft booth and other food items available under big tent. Meal prices are $7 adults and $3.50 for age 10 and under. Raffle drawing held at 9 p.m. with grand prize of $1,000. Tickets can be purchased day of event for both dinner and raffles.

"The Northmen" Concert -- Auglaize Chapel Church of God, 22652 County Road 60, rural Oakwood, Sunday, 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Free Community Soup Supper -- Grace United Methodist Church, 121 W. High St., Hicksville, Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.

Free Community Supper -- Trinity Lutheran Church, 509 Center St., Bryan, Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Free Community Supper -- Zion's Lutheran Church, corner of East Second Street and Greenhouse Avenue, Wednesday, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Monthly food pantry and clothes closet services available.

Community Breakfast -- Sherwood United Methodist Church, 512 N. Harrison St. (U.S. 127), Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m. Free-will offering.

Mission Cupboard -- Sherwood Baptist Church, 210 W. Elm St., Sherwood, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

International Festival -- Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Road, Perrysburg, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Aug. 16, 12-6 p.m. This fun for the whole family event features ethnic foods, coffee house, vendors, game and prizes, tours of the center, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, bazaar, cultural exhibits and more. Admission is $3 per car. Everyone welcome.

Church Dinner -- Sherwood Baptist Church, 210 W. Elm St., Sherwood, Aug. 16, 12:15 p.m. Public invited.

Kingdom Kids Preschool Open House -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, Aug. 18, 12:20-2 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Openings available for the 4 and 5-year-old class. For more information, call the church office at 419-596-4314.

Christian Cancer Support Group -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Brenda Etter at 419-596-3399 or Jo Doster at 419-596-4255.

Salad and Dessert Luncheon -- First Christian Church, 1233 Emerald Road, Paulding, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free-will offering, everyone welcome.

Free Preview of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University -- Emanuel's Christian Church, 16-724 County Road Y, New Bavaria, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. This life-changing class on personal finance continues at same time every Thursday until Thanksgiving. Cost is $93 per household, which includes CD's and other class materials. Couples, singles and teens are all invited. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Ed Briggeman at 419-439-0966.

Chicken BBQ and Auction -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, Aug. 22, auction at 10 a.m.; barbecue starts at 11 a.m. (free-will donation). Everyone welcome.

Free Community Lunch -- Union Chapel Church of God, Williams County Roads A and 18 (north end of Flickinger Road in Defiance County on County Line Road), Aug. 25, 12 p.m. Persons needing a ride are encouraged to call Sandy Dukes at 419-636-0669 or the church at 419-636-8141.

Free Community Supper -- St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 1400 Glenwood Ave., Napoleon, Sept. 1, 5-6 p.m., hosted by the Episcopal Shared Ministry of Northwest Ohio.

"Sharing Bread" Gathering -- Ponderosa Restaurant, Defiance, Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m. Area residents who are hurting for any reason are invited to attend this very informal gathering for coffee, dessert or a full meal. Persons are responsible for the cost of their food and beverage. There is no set agenda. Greeters are Diane Mayer and Judy Sauer. Everyone welcome.

Christian Cancer Support Group -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Kieu Okuley, local pharmacist. For more information, contact Brenda Etter at 419-596-3399 or Jo Doster at 419-596-4255.

Community Breakfast -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Road, Sept. 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Menu includes bacon, sausage links, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, fruit, coffee cake and beverages. Free-will offering.

Special Music -- Fulton County Fair gospel tent, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. Christian songwriter and recording artist Kevin Mabry will minister during the Christian Music Ministries worship service. He will also be in concert that night at 7 p.m. Free-will offering at both concerts.

(To have your event added to this free listing of special church events, mail t Friday religion section, Crescent-News, 624 W. Second St., Defiance, Ohio, 43512; fax to 419-782-2944 or e-mail to palmer@crescent-news.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Priority will be given to events held within the next week. To take out a display ad, be listed in the area worship service directory (cost is $3 per week), or change a present directory listing, call the display advertising department at 419-784-5441, ext. 214.)