News from the Pew & Pulpit
compiled by Cookie Short

Archbold Evan. Mennonite

Sunday: Bev Nelson, prelude; The Angels Sing, childrens choir, directed by Linda Marihugh; Deb Neuenschwander, childrens challenge; Jesse and Cindy Kahler, lighting of advent candle, viola solo, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Lori Mc- Quade; Bev Nelson, piano offertory. Message, "The Need," Brad Bame. Second service: Worship team, Praiselude and worship; the rest is the same as first service.

Wednesday: Kids Connection Club, Jr. High Alive, Men Alive, adult Bible study, worship team, high school small groups.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Chimes, grandchildren of Vern and Evelyn Nafziger, arranged by Laura Nafziger; Sandy Aeschliman, welcome; Jeremy King, light bearer; music team with Dwight Kauffman; Wanda Stopher, children's time, Delila Dilbone as Mrs. Noah; scripture, Rodney Short, Sandy Sauder, Melinda Sauder, Michael Short, Sandy Aeschliman; sermon, "Visions, Dreams, and Prophecy: Languages of God," Jeff Smith; prayer, Mary Lou Beck.

Wednesday: Men's Fraternity, 6 a.m.; morning prayers, 7 a.m.; MW; Quiz, 6 p.m.; Kid'z Klub, JYF, MYF, 7 p.m.

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Praise band led by Kelby Beck; Amanda Wyse, scripture reader; Arva Beck and Romaine Beck, children's lesson; message, "Arriving Sorta Soon," Pamela Short.

Wednesday: MW, MYF.

St. John's Christian

Sunday: Dinah Rice, Jenny Lehman, acolytes; Ann Fether, Doug and Nancy Rupp, Doug and Toni Vajen, Tim and Wendy Hogrefe, ushers; Dave and Paige Miller, Bob and Carol DeVries, greeters; Anna Sagle, Lynne Christman, accompanists; Tammy Nofziger, worship leader; Ilsa Grieser, song leader; Toni Vajen, childrens moment; Celebrate The Promise, mens chorus. Sermon, "Present Problems: Are We Listening?"

Wednesday: Advent prayer, 5 p.m.; Men's fraternity, 6 p.m.; Jr. choir, JYF, SYF, 6:30 p.m.; Christmas program practice, 7 p.m.; Chancel choir, 7:15 p.m.

St. John Lutheran

Sunday: Pre-service music, senior choir; ensemble, Mary Grime, organ, Micah Grime, Travis Lohse, and Travis Roehrig, trumpet; altar flowers in honor of Dave and Jayma Gobrogge's anniversary; Keith Oyer, Mike Weaver, lectors; message and childrens talk, Dale Kern.

Wednesday: Ladies Aid Christmas party, 1 p.m.; weekday school of religion, 5:45 p.m.; Advent worship, 7:30 p.m.; Cookie Magi, 8:15 p.m.; senior choir, 8:30 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Message, "The Glorious Lord," Gary Ferguson; Aaron Lauber and Ellen, Grace, and Meggie Yoder, servers; John Yaney, Amelia Avina, Juanita Arend, Jason Row, Nick Wlasiuk, and Mari Yoder, Eucharistic ministers; Angel Rupp and Frank Smith, lectors; Chuck McColl, Loman Radabaugh, John Smith, and Jim Rivello, ushers; Peg Hines and David Yoder, music; Mary, Lois, and Andy Grime, offertory.

Wednesday: Morning Rosary, Mass.

United Methodist

Sunday: Sue Stotzer, Cherie Short, greeters; Joe Crossgrove, Jed Grisez, Vaughn Bantz, Bill Dunn, ushers; Evan Wyse, Gavin Morton, acolytes; Colleen Bernath, organist; Applause Bell Choir. Message, David David.

Wednesday: Groundbreakers, Applause Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m.; high school youth, 7 p.m.; Chancel choir, 7:30 p.m.

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Wes and Pam Graber, worship leaders; Dave Sauder, song leader; Curt, Nedra, Harper, and Caleb Nolander, greeters; prelude, Classical Fiddlers, Marcia Lehman, Claire Graber, Thom Ross, Barb Schoch; gathering songs, MYF praise band; lighting Advent candle; scripture, Matthew 24:36-51, Romans 13:11-14; meditation, "Why the Grinch Had to Steal Christmas," Tim Lehman.

Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study, 5:45 a.m.; Christmas cantata practice, 6: p.m.; MYF, CQ Christmas program, 7 p.m.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Worship in prayer and song. Karen Rich Ruth, worship leader; Cheryl Britsch, song leader; Jerry and Ladonna Andres, Duane and Tony Sauder, Ruben Yoder, ushers; Cork and Patsy Nofziger, Virgil and Mary Ann Miller, greeters; Joyce Yoder, prelude, interlude, offering and offertory; Paige Rone, Brianne Short, Angie Short, candle lighting; Mona Sauder, sharing and prayer for the church; special music by the choir, Kevin Sauder, Cheryl Britsch, Larry Wyse, soloists, Chris Liechty, drums.

Wednesday: Zion Bells, LOGOS, Kairos, 5:30 p.m.; CHAOS, MYF, 7 p.m.