News from the Pew & Pulpit
compiled by Cookie Short

Archbold Evan. Mennonite

Sunday: Nancy Wyse, prelude; I Know What Love Is, by Michelle Semer, offertory. Message, "The Visitation," Brad Bame. Second service: Worship Team Band, praiselude; offertory and message same as first service.

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

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Classical Fiddlers- Claire Graber, Marcia Lehman, Thom Ross, Barb Schoch, prelude, offertory and special music; juniors and seniors, worship leaders; Joe Graber, chorister; Natalie Graber, scripture proclamation; Arva Beck and Romaine Beck, childrens lesson. Message, "Riddled With Sparks," Gloria Beck.

Wednesday: Worship planning meeting, MYF.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Bonnie Stuckey, Karen Stuckey, prelude; Caleb Liechty, Sierra Nofziger, offering and offertory; Zion bell choir, special music; Jessica Schrock-Ringenberg, prayer for the church and world. Sermon, "Creative Engagement: Sabbath Conflicts as Visions of Peace," Justin King. David and Linda Nafziger, Brad Short, Jeff Wyse, Ty Yoder, ushers; Bill and Kathy Beck, Steven and Karen Ringenberg, greeters.

Wednesday: Mennonite Women, 9 a.m.; Kairos, Zion bell practice, LOGOS, 5:30 p.m.; CHAOS, MYF, Bible study, 7 p.m.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Brass Ensemble- Philip Hoverman, Andrew Rohrs, Leslie Nafziger, Anita Roth, Ed Ruffer, Kari Rosania, preparing for worship and offering; Duane and Marsha Dowdy, welcome, scripture readers; Gary Nafziger and Music Team, song leader. Sermon, "Just in Time," Jeff Smith; Heather Beck, Lindsey Beck, Melissa Valentine, song of response; Bill Holsopple, prayer of God's people.

Wednesday: Morning prayers, 7 a.m.; Youth mentoring, 6:30 p.m.

United Methodist

Sunday: Brent and Diane Taylor, greeters; Ken Laub, Reilly Short, Rob Short, Brian Huffman, ushers; Chan Tinsman, Abby Miller, acolytes; Natalie Grieser, liturgist; Claire Morton, Cindy Rose, Mark Erbskorn, Steve VanSickle, quartet. Message, David David.

Wednesday: JAM Session, Groundbreakers, Applause handbell choir, 6:30 p.m.; high school youth, 7 p.m.; chancel choir practice, 7:30 p.m.

St. John's Christian

Sunday: New Year's Communion Service: Eric Buckenmeyer, Rachel Brader, acolytes; Mark Nofziger, Martin and Linda Schmidt, Morgan Ducey, Mackenzie Nofziger, Jacob Gobrogge, Ryan Christman, ushers; Dale and Ann Grime, Doug and Toni Vajen, greeters; Jan Lindsay, worship leader; Ilsa Grieser, song leader; Karen Rice, children's moment. Sermon, "Having Received, Let Us Give True Gifts." Chancel Choir, In Remembrance of Me. The sacrament of Holy Communion was served.

Wednesday: Men's fraternity, 6 a.m.; JYF, 6 p.m.; Life Planning, 6:30 p.m.; SYF, chancel choir practice, 7:30 p.m.

St. Martin's Lutheran

Sunday: Epiphany of Our Lord Sunday: Stuart Wyse, acolyte; Jessica Short, Gwen Grisier, Brenda Shibler, Kris Jemmott, Don Spohler, communion assistants; Jess and Nate Gericke, Mark Weaver, ushers; Bill Phelps, lector; Steve Basselman, worship coordinator. Sermon by Paul Reichert.

Wednesday: Homework table, 3:30 p.m.; Grace Notes, 4:30 p.m.; meal, 5:15 p.m.; children's activities, high school gathering, adult Bible study, catechism, 6 p.m.; chancel choir, 7:30 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for Vigil of Epiphany and Holy Sunday Epiphany were held and were for intentions of People of the Parish and Barbara Merillat. Sermon, "Sparkling Stars," Gary Ferguson; Jensyn and Kassidy Garrow, Ashley Double, and Grant Rupp, servers; John Smith, John Briskey, Therese Wylie, Frank Smith, Ruth Solarik and Jake Grime, eucharistic ministers; Theresa McColl and Evelyn Roth, lectors; Mike Coressel, Chuck Mc- Coll, Dexter Krueger and Mike Kennedy, ushers; Pat Cousino, rosary leader; Peg Hines, music; Susan and Erin Bernath, offertory.

Wednesday: Morning: Rosary was recited followed by a Mass for the Intentions of Paul and Flossie Kniess. Evening: religious education classes for grades K-12.

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Happiness lies in the fulfillment of the spirit through the body.- Cyril Connolly