News from the Pew & Pulpit
compiled by Cookie Short

Archbold Evan. Mennonite

Sunday: Nancy Roth, prelude and offertory. Message, "God Will Direct Your Path," Stuart Rex, associate pastor. Second: Praiselude, worship through singing and offertory led by Worship Team Band, message same as first service.

Wednesday: Kids Connection Club, Jr. High Alive, Adult Bible study, Worship Team practice, High School Small groups.

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Gina King, prelude and offertory; Mike Stuckey, worship leader; Mark Beck, chorister; Kellie Creighton, childrens lesson; baby dedication for Benjamin Micah Wheeler, son of Dave and Jana Wheeler. Message, "Children of Royal Adoption," Pamela Short. Baptism for: Stacy Kinkaid, Trisha King, Steve Hastings, Scott and Tammy Burkholder.

Wednesday: Life Planning for the youth and their Advocates at Lockport.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Jim Sauder, prelude; Glen Nafziger, interlude, offering; Sister Ellen Lamberjack, mission at home; Fern Schrock, children's time; Carl Yoder, scripture reader, Senior Ensemble; Cara Ulrich, sharing, prayer; Mona Sauder, benediction.

Wednesday: Kairos, family meal, 5:30 p.m.; Life Planning, Bible study, 7 p.m.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Wanda Stopher, welcome; Anita Roth, song leader; Brenda Sensenig, children's lesson; Lodema Maust, Sandy Sauder, Melinda Sauder, Evelyn Nafziger, Julie Beck, Heather Beck, Arlene Zaerr, Ron Zaerr, Quinn Zaerr, Blanche Nafziger, scripture readers. Sermon, "The People of Love," Jeff Smith, Char Roth, prayer of God's people.

Wednesday: MYF, 6:20 p.m.

United Methodist

Sunday: Wayne and Ruth Newman, greeters; Ken Laub, Reilly Short, Rob Short, Brian Huffman, ushers; Chan Tinsman, Abby Miller, acolytes; Natalie Grieser, liturgist. Message by David David.

Wednesday: Groundbreakers, Applause Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m.; JAM Session, High School youth, 7 p.m.; Chancel Choir practice, 7:30 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for the Vigil and the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time were held and were for the intentions of Mildred Manor and Thelma Bohner. The sermon "Make The World A Better Place," pastors were Gary Ferguson and Fred Duechl . Jack Downey, Skylar and Mason Gericke, servers; Frank Smith, Juanita Arend, Donna Miller, John Downey Arlene Hicks, Peaches Holland, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Frank Smith, Judy Smith, lectors; Loman Radabaugh, Earl Reincke, Russ Lambert, Andy Dominique, ushers; Norbert Lisak, rosary leader.

Wednesday: Religious Education classes for grades K-12.

St. John's Christian

Sunday: Delaney Nofziger, acolyte, Mark Nofziger, Morgan Ducey, Mackenzie Nofziger, Ryan Christman, Jacob Gobrogge, ushers; Dale and Ann Grime, Doug and Toni Vajen, greeters; Tim Rutledge, worship leader; Linda Rutledge, song leader; The Longer I Serve Him, chancel choir. Sermon, "Faith & More."

Wednesday: LOGOS, Bells & Chimes, 5:30 p.m.; JYF, 6:30p. m.; SYF, & 7 p.m.; Chancel choir, 7:30 p.m.

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Lyle and Donna Friesen, greeters; Alysa Sauder, prelude; Dorwin and Ilene Nofziger, worship leaders; John King, song leader. Meditation, "Beyond Rules: Living in the Compassion of God."

Wednesday: MYF Life Planning, 7 p.m.

St. Martin's Lutheran

Sunday: Second Sunday after Epiphany. Mitchell Campbell, acolyte; Rick Breier, pianist; Michael Short, percussion; Steve Basselman, worship coordinator; Bridget Lovejoy, Michelle and Will Collins, ushers; Tracy Ziegler, lector; "Called By A New Name," Paul Reichert, pastor.

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