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Mark your calendar – an open house will be held to celebrate Rev. Paul Miller’s 100th birthday from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 113 W. Central Ave., Van Wert. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Town Creek Brass Quartet will be providing patriotic music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 7, at the Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third Street, Van Wert. The members of the brass quartet are Philip and Paul Hoverman on trumpets, and Tony and Matt Alessandrini on trombone and euphonium. All attendees will have an opportunity to join in on the Pledge of Allegiance and sing along with the instruments for the Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful. Pastor Jim Burns will also give a brief patriotic Bible challenge during the service. The public is invited to come and there is no charge for the service. Photo submitted
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 10:58 am. FILED UNDER: Church
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MIDDLE POINT — Trinity will be in concert at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, July 7, at Huggy Bear Campgrounds on Ringwald Road, east of Van Wert. The concert will be held in the Shelter House and is open to the public.
POSTED: 07/03/24 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Church
The April 8 Solar Eclipse Party hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Collin’s Fine Foods collected $2,368 to be equally divided between Haven of Hope and House of Transition shelters. Attendees came from near and as far away as Idaho to experience the total eclipse. St. Mark’s and Collin’s donated all the picnic food, supplies and games as part of their community outreach to benefit the local shelters. Over 450 people were served lunch, donating over $2,000 for the picnic lunches. The fun packed afternoon also included WPTA Channel 21 Chief Meteorologist Matt Leach, who shared his knowledge all things solar eclipse. Pictured are Jimmy Collins from Collins Fine Foods, Jamie Ramos from Haven Hope Men’s Shelter, Kathy Taylor from The House of Transition, and Pastor Will Haggis from St. Mark’s. Video from the Solar Eclipse Party can be found on the church’s Facebook page. Photo submitted
POSTED: 06/27/24 at 10:09 am. FILED UNDER: Church
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A night of fun is in store, at Promise Church, 1017 S. Shannon St. in Van Wert will host Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21. Teams of four compete and the cost is $5 per person, with a cash prize for the winning team. A coffee bar and snacks will be available.
For more information or to sign up, contact the church at 419-238-6848.
POSTED: 06/13/24 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: Church
The Findlay Flatlands Circuit of the Global Methodist church met on Tuesday, June 4, at Trinity GMC in Van Wert for a celebration of God’s work in the area. The circuit brings together 36 Global churches across northwest Ohio. This was the second gathering of the year. The program included prayer, what has happened and coming up in the circuit, praise music, a message from host pastor David To, communion and a summary conclusion by Elder Richard Hiltibran. The next gathering will be August 27 at the Kenton First Methodist Church. Photos of the Van Wert Gathering are located on Trinity Global Methodist Church of Van Wert Facebook page. Photo submitted
POSTED: 06/07/24 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
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Food, crafts, mysterious Bible stories, scavenger hunts, water games, ice cream, a bouncy house and friendship are just some of the things scheduled for the Vacation Bible School at the First Presbyterian Church of Van Wert.
VBS will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. July 8-12 at the church at 110 W. Crawford St. To sign up, simply go to myvbs.org/firstpresbyofvanwert.
POSTED: 06/03/24 at 1:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
Trinity Friends Church welcomes new Youth and Worship Pastor Mark Tschantz to the staff. Mark and his wife, Megan, come from the Canton, Ohio, area where he has nine years of experience in ministry, both working with high school age youth and in leading and participating on worship teams most recently from Canton First Friends Church as the High School Youth Pastor. Mark began his relationship with Jesus in the Youth Group at Jackson Friends Church and upon graduation received his degree in Bible and Theology with a minor in Music from Malone University. He and his wife, Megan, were married in December of 2021 and are excited about their new home and their new adventure in the Van Wert community. Photo submitted
POSTED: 05/19/24 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Church
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Trinity Friends Church would like to congratulate Lucas Owen Bollenbacher, recipient of the 2024 Harold Murphy Memorial Scholarship, which awarded to a graduating senior in honor of the late Harold E. Murphy, prayer warrior and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Bollenbacher, the son of Steve and Ryanne Bollenbacher, is graduating from Lincolnview High School where he excelled in both academics and athletics. Most importantly, He shows true Christian character and leadership in his daily life whether in the classroom, on the baseball field or in the community.
Upon completion of his first semester in college for business administration, the $1,000 scholarship funds will be awarded to his university account.
The Harold Murphy Memorial Scholarship is bestowed to a graduating senior who exemplifies Christian character and leadership and is also actively involved in Trinity Friends Church activities. Lucas has met these qualifications and his church family at TFC honors his achievements.
POSTED: 05/16/24 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
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The month of June is a big month for First Baptist Church in Van Wert. The church is hosting two major events in an effort to serve and connect with people of all ages in the community and surrounding areas.
Event No. 1 – HeartSong Concert
HeartSong Ministries from Cedarville University will be sending one of their four music teams to First Baptist at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Each team is comprised of eight college students who enjoy music andleading people to worship Jesus through song. Their ministry exists to communicate the livable reality of the gospel as seen through genuine worship.
First Baptist Church, 13887 Jennings Rd., Van Wert, is the first stop on HeartSong’s Summer tour. This concert is for people of all ages. The event starts at 7 o.m., and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event No. 2 – Breaker Rock Beach – Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Breaker Rock Beach is a multi-day Vacation Bible School (VBS). It runs from 9-11:30 a.m. June 4-7 (Tuesday-Friday) at the church and then ends with a final closing program from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 9. This program is for children four years old through those who have completed fifth grade.
At Breaker Rock Beach, kids will encounter five everyday sayings that sound right, but dangerously miss the truth. They will be challenged to know that God’s truth never changes. They will discover God’s greatlove for them and His plan to redeem and renew them. Click here to register.
Please join us First Baptist Church in Van Wert. It’s going to be a great June.
POSTED: 05/09/24 at 12:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Church