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Coat Drive -- Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 E. High St., Hicksville, Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Public welcome.

Holiday Shoppers Village -- Sherwood United Methodist Church, 510 N. Harrison St. (U.S. 127), Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Event features lunch, baked goods, cinnamon rolls, homemade noodles, craft vendors, Christmas decorations, gift items and silent auction. All proceeds to support mission work, everyone welcome.

Holiday Crafts and Lunch Show -- Neapolis Church Of Christ, Main and Central, Neapolis, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Homemade trinkets and treasures ranging from chocolates, afghans, singing bears, rugs and Christmas cards to purses, candles and ceramics. Several new crafters and their creations will be featured. The Heavenly Cafe will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with soup, sandwiches and homemade pies. All proceeds to missions.

Holiday Bazaar -- St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 710 Joe E. Brown Avenue, Holgate, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Baked goods, crafts, a Christmas table, pantry, Granny's attic and homemade noodles. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Menu includes homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, pies, and beverages. Free-will donation, carry-outs available.

Gospel Sing -- First Baptist Church, 1304 LaGrange St., Napoleon, Saturday, 6 p.m. Special guests include "The Ambassadors" from Antwerp, Joann Ankney from Cecil, Charlie and Karen Dulaney from Defiance, and other local singers. Refreshments served after the singing.

Hallelujah Celebration -- Independence United Methodist Church, 09966 Adams Ridge Road (just north of County Road 424), Sunday, 9 a.m. Special musical guests are "Legacy." Brunch follows service.

Church Homecoming -- Christ United Methodist Church, 311 S. Main St., Continental, Sunday, 9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., worship service with Son's Rays chapel outreach group from Ohio Northern University; 12 p.m., potluck luncheon; 1 p.m., celebration service. Sam Jones, ONU freshman and Son's Rays member, will be make his first off-campus group appearance at his home church. The public is invited to attend all events.

Special Speaker -- Global Outreach, 602 Clinton St., Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Mike Guarnieri, founder of Christian Leadership Alliance of Akron. Everyone welcome.

Jerry Lucas: "Dr. Memory" -- First Baptist Church, 1399 S. Jefferson Ave., Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, 6:30 p.m. Basketball Hall of fame member Jerry Lucas will share his Christ-lead ministry. His topics are "Improving Family Relationships," "Family Learning Made Fun and Easy" and "Names and Faces Made Easy." Free-offering.

Swiss Steak Dinner -- St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Domersville and Nagel Roads, Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8. Carry-out available. Bake sale. Free-will donation.

Generations of Faith Event -- St. John Catholic Church, 510 Jackson Ave., Sunday, 12:45-2:45 p.m.; and Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Father Todd Dominique and participants will explore what it means to believe in "one Lord, Jesus Christ." The Defiance Catholic community welcomes everyone to this intergenerational, lifelong faith formation experience.

"The Tacketts" Concert -- Auglaize Chapel Church of God, 22652 Rd 60, rural Oakwood (3.5 miles south of Oakwood), Sunday, 6 p.m. Come and hear this talented contemporary gospel trio from Defiance. Free-will offering.

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

St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society -- St. Mary Catholic Church, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. A Mass will be held in honor of deceased members

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.

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

Fall Auction -- Pettisville Missionary Church, 19055 County Road D, Pettisville, Wednesday, family dinner starts at 5:30 and auction begins at 6:30. All proceeds benefit women's ministries locally and internationally. For information or to donate items for the auction, call Joyce Seiler at 419-445-2618.

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University -- Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 06970 Domersville Road, rural Defiance, Wednesday, 6 p.m. This life-changing class on personal finance continues at same time every Wednesday for 13 weeks. Couples, singles and teens are all invited. For more information or to register, contact Brian Harr at 419-497-2222 or harr.6@osu.edu.

"Talley Trio" Concert -- First Baptist Church, 1399 S. Jefferson Ave., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. The Talley Trio is one of Southern gospel music's most well known family groups. This is part of the "At Home with The Tacketts" concert series. A love offering will be taken.

Christmas for Kids Fund-raiser Dance -- St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Clinton and Arabella streets, Nov. 13, 8-11 p.m. This event is for area students in grades 6-8. Admission is $5 or a brand new toy to benefit Christmas for Kids. Help make a difference in a child's life this Christmas.

Health Fair and Screenings/Pancake and Sausage Breakfast -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, Nov. 14, 7-10 a.m. Many health screenings by Paulding County Hospital personnel for minimal charges including full cholesterol, thyroid, general health panel, lipid profile, prostate and diabetic. Meal is by donation. For more information, call the church at 419-596-4314.

Monthly Contemporary Mass -- St. Augustine Catholic Church, 221 E. Clinton St., Napoleon, Nov. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Free Community Thanksgiving Meal -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Rd., Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m. Everyone invited, advance reservations are appreciated but not required. Shut-ins needing meals delivered should call the church at 419-395-1742.

Spanish Language Mass -- St. John Catholic Church, 510 Jackson Ave., Nov. 14, 7 p.m.

Church Homecoming -- Latty Friends United Methodist Church, 331 Lewis St., Latty, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. worship service with hymn singing and activities for kids; 11:30 a.m. potluck lunch (hot sandwiches, drinks and tableware provided). Everyone welcome to renew old acquaintances and meet new friends.

150th Anniversary Celebration -- St. John Lutheran Church, corner of U.S. 6 and Ohio 66, rural Stryker (just south of Four County Career Center), Nov. 15, celebration worship service at 10 a.m., catered dinner at Ridgeville Legion Hall at 12:30 p.m.

Remedy Drive Concert -- Napoleon Church of the Nazarene, 630 Appian Ave., Napoleon, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Special guest is Not Forgotten. Tickets are $5 (pre-sale) and $10 at the door. Tickets available at The Ridge Project (717 Perry St.) and Hershey's Ice Cream (Northtowne Mall) in Defiance and the church office in Napoleon.

Pancake and Sausage Supper -- Zion's Lutheran Church, 1801 E. Second St., Nov. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free-will donation, all proceeds to DASH.

Cancer Warriors Support Group -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, Dupont, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Community Breakfast -- Sherwood United Methodist Church, 512 N. Harrison St. (U.S. 127), Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m.

Rummage Sale -- Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 301 Carter Rd. (corner of Ohio 66 south and Carter Rd.), Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Items to be sold include portable room dividers, tables, youth group crafts and many miscellaneous items. Continental breakfast and soup and sandwich lunch served, free-will offering. Proceeds will go to furnishing the new building addition.

Mission Cupboard -- Sherwood Baptist Church, 210 W. Elm St., Sherwood, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Empty cans will also be collected during this time to raise money for the mission cupboard.

"Exodus Quartet" Southern Gospel Concert -- First Baptist Church, 448 S. Keyser St. (State Route 109), Holgate, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Refreshments served after the concert.

Christmas in the Country Craft Show -- Sacred Heart School hall, New Bavaria, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafts, bake shop, raffle, hourly door prizes and lunch served all day.

Community Thanksgiving Luncheon -- Sherwood Baptist Church, 210 W. Elm St., Sherwood, Nov. 22, 12:15 p.m.

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), rural Bryan, Nov. 24, 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, Dec. 1, 5-6 p.m., hosted by the Episcopal Shared Ministry of Northwest Ohio.

"Sharing Bread" Gathering -- Nancy's Restaurant, 1917 S. Jefferson Ave., Defiance, Dec. 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.

Community Breakfast -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Road, Dec. 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.

Church Holiday Craft Bazaar -- Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Road, Fort Wayne, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast and lunch available. Cookie walk, homemade crafts and door prizes. Call Cindy Boettcher at 260-639-3714 or the church at 260-749-9758 for booth reservations.

"Trinity Treasures" Christmas Bazaar -- Trinity United Methodist Church, 413 E. Second St., Defiance, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch served, crafts, bake sale, silent auction, secondhand treasures, book sale, jewelry, raffle. For more information, call 419-782-9781.

(To have your event added to this free listing of special church events, mail to 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. Due to the recent high number of submissions and space limitations, 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.)