News from the Pew & Pulpit
compiled by Cookie Short

Archbold Evan. Mennonite

Sunday: Nancy Roth, prelude; Drew Moser family, lighting of Advent candle; Jack Graf, special music, He Giveth More Grace/Through It All; Donna Kinsman, Carlene Wyse, Drama In Training. Message, "Emmanuel: Preparation," Brad Bame. Second service: worship team band, worship through singing and special music, God With Us; the rest same as first service.

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

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Special music, brass ensemble, Philip Hoverman, Andrew Rohrs, Anita Roth, Erin Yoder, Ed Ruffer, Kari Rosania; Duane and Marsha Dowdy, welcome, scripture readers; Lora Riegsecker, light bearer; Luke Nagy baptised into the Body of Christ; Dwight Kauffman, music leader. Sermon, "Just in Time," Jeff Smith. Heather Beck, Lindsey Beck, Melissa Valentine, song of response.

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

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Randy Kauffman and praise band, prelude, offertory, music leader; second and third graders and Pat and Kathy King, worship leaders; Arva Beck, Romaine Beck, children's lesson; Alexa Short, scripture reader.

St. John's Christian

Sunday: Justin Pursel, Michael Walker, acolytes; Ann Fether, Doug and Nancy Rupp, Tim and Wendy Hogrefe, Greg and Kim Walker, ushers; Dave and Paige Miller, Bob and Carol DeVries, greeters; Tim Rutledge, worship leader; Linda Rutledge, song leader. Message, "Patiently Waiting, Or Not!"

Wednesday: Men's Fraternity, 6 a.m.; Advent Prayer, 5 p.m.; JYF, 6:30 p.m.; SYF, 7 p.m.; Chancel choir, 7:30 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for the vigil and the Third Sunday of Advent. Sermon by Gary Ferguson. Skylar Gericke, Travis Jaramillo, Emerson Radabaugh, Jack Downey, Mason Gericke, Ashley Double, servers; Therese Wylie, Chuck McColl, Theresa McColl, Lois Grime, Jim Rivello, Ruth Solarik, eucharistic ministers; Judy Smith, Mary Ann Thatcher, lectors; Jim Snyder, Loman Radabaugh, Andy Dominique, Steve Schroeder, ushers; Cathy Warner, Rosary leader.

Wednesday: Rosary recited, followed by a morning mass; religious education classes for grades K-12.

United Methodist

Sunday: Marvin and Karen Miller, greeters; Joe Crossgrove, Jed Grisez, Vaughn Bentz, Bill Dunn, ushers; Evan Wyse, Gavin Morton, acolytes; Mark Hagans, liturgist; Chancel choir, Applause Bell choir. Message by 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: Tom Lori, Isaac King, greeters; Wes and Pam Graber, worship leaders; Dave Sauder, song leader; brass ensemble, praiselude; Primary Department, special music. Meditation, "Everlasting Kingdom, Everlasting Joy," Tim Lehman.

Wednesday: Ladies Bible study, 5:45 a.m.; cantata practice, 6 p.m.; CQ, JYF, MYF, 7 p.m.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Bill Beck, worship leader; Cheryl Britsch, song leader; Jerry and Ladonna Andres, Duane and Tony Sauder, Ruben Yoder, ushers; Maynard and Carolyn Sauder, Lois King, Evelyn Rufenacht, greeters; Kate Friesen, Jenna Nofziger, prelude, offering, offertory; Karen Stuckey, interlude; Kathy Beck, special music; Rachel Bowman, scripture reader. Sermon, "Gestational Gladness," Pam Short.

Wednesday: Senior breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Zion Bells, Kairos, 5:30 p.m.; CHAOS, MYF, Sojourners, 7 p.m.