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Church Events Community Breakfast -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Road, Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Menu includes bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuit, pancakes, fruit, coffee cake and beverages....  Read Story.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School Florida United Methodist Church -- Monday through next Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., ages 4-12. Theme is "Friendship Trek: Jesus, Our Forever Friend." The church is located at 100 Market St. in Florida. For more information, call the...  Read Story.
Defiance church marks 50 years on radio
When former pastor A.R. Gallert came to St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance 50 years ago, he brought something with him. "His previous church in Findlay had a radio...  Read Story.
Slimed for charity
Simon Hessler get slimed "for the children of Africa" during Payne St. Paul United Methodist Church's "Power Lab" Vacation Bible School held last week. Also pictured are Anthony House (left), Larry Strickler (on the ladder), Kelly Stouffer (second from...  Read Story.
Bike ride begins
A cross-state bicycle ride to raise funds for youth missions began Monday from Grace Episcopal Church in Defiance and will conclude Friday in Alliance. Among the riders are, from left, Carl Petterson, Hudson; Pastor Collins Asonye, Defiance; Brenda...  Read Story.
Trinity United Methodist Church hosting VBS
Trinity United Methodist Church in Defiance will host its annual Vacation Bible School on July 14-18 from 9-11:30 a.m. The theme is "Power Lab -- Discovering Jesus' Miraculous...  Read Story.
Noise complaints prompt church move paid 
Noise complaints prompt church move MASSILLON (AP) -- The pastor of a northeast Ohio church that's been the subject of neighborhood complaints because of loud worship services said he'll move the small Pentecostal church outside of town. During the...  Read Story.
Priests barred from donations to candidates paid 
Priests barred from donations to candidates DENVER (AP) -- As clergy involvement in politics stirs debate, Roman Catholic priests and deacons in the Denver Archdiocese are being instructed not to endorse or donate money to political candidates. The...  Read Story.
Pipe dreams come true for Deshler teen
DESHLER -- Jacob Taylor, a senior-to-be at Patrick Henry High School, will share his considerable musical talent with a pipe organ recital Sunday at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph...  Read Story.
Church Events
Church Events Auction/Yard Sale Fund-raiser -- Henry County Fairgrounds, Napoleon, Saturday, auction items can be previewed and yard sale opens at 9 a.m., auction starts at 10 a.m. Numerous items donated by area businesses will be auctioned, with all...  Read Story.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School Florida United Methodist Church -- July 7-11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., ages 4-12. Theme is "Friendship Trek: Jesus, Our Forever Friend." The church is located at 100 Market St. in Florida. For more information, call the church at...  Read Story.
Malinta church hosts first street fest
MALINTA -- A small Henry County congregation is reaching out in Christian love to area residents by sponsoring its first-ever street fest Saturday from 4-9 p.m. in Malinta. ...  Read Story.
'Barnyard Barbecue'
Area residents of all ages are invited to the 8th annual Ayersville United Methodist Church "Barnyard Barbecue" this Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event features a country meal (free-will donation), homemade ice cream, kettle caramel corn, antique...  Read Story.
Dozens of children enjoyed a week in God's paid 
Dozens of children enjoyed a week in God's Big Backyard, the vacation bible school program held this past week at First Presbyterian Church in Defiance. The children learned how to serve family, serve friends, serve neighbors, serve the community and...  Read Story.
Episcopal Diocese cross-state bike trip begins Monday in Defiance paid 
Episcopal Diocese cross-state bike trip begins Monday in Defiance A cross-state bicycle ride to raise funds for youth missions begins Monday morning from Grace Episcopal Church in Defiance, with Bishop Mark Hollingsworth leading the way. "This five-day...  Read Story.
Wallis responds to Dobson's comments on Obama paid 
Wallis responds to Dobson's comments on Obama By REV. JIM WALLIS Founder and editor, Sojourners magazine James Dobson, of Focus on the Family Action, and his senior vice president of government and public policy, Tom Minnery, used their "Focus on the...  Read Story.
UM Church announces appointments
The West Ohio Conference of the Unit-ed Methodist Church has announced several new pastoral assignments, including two in Defiance County. Rev. Joe Chrisman, pastor at Trinity...  Read Story.
Praying at the pump for modern-day miracle
Among the miracles Jesus wrought was turning water into wine for a wedding reception, as well as multiplying loaves and fishes for the hungry multitudes. There is no account in the Gospels of his turning water...  Read Story.
Arthur church celebrates 150th anniversary
ARTHUR -- Bethel Christian Church in Arthur will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday. By the grace of God. "I'm grew up in Continental and I've driven by this little...  Read Story.
Worship in the park
First Baptist Church in Defiance will host "Worship in the Park" this Sunday at Bronson Park, beginning with a worship service at 10:30 a.m. The service will be followed by a picnic lunch, games and activities for all ages. Shown here getting ready for...  Read Story.
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