News from the Pew & Pulpit
compiled by Cookie Short

Archbold Evan. Mennonite

Sunday: JoAnne Rupp, prelude, Deb Neuenschwander, children's challenge, choral offertory, Seekers of Your Heart. Message, "A Day in Court: Coming Judgement," Brad Bame. Second service: Worship through singing and offertory by Worship Team band. Childrens challenge 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.

St. Martin's Lutheran

Sunday: Third Sunday after Epiphany. Jonathan Manahan, acolyte; Steve Basselman, worship leader; Jerry Rohrs, lector. Sermon, "Connecting with Jesus' Call," Paul Reichert. Mark Weaver, Bridget and Jason Lovejoy, ushers.

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

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Myrna Grove and Worship team, prelude, offertory; Kelly Schmucker, worship leader; Elwood Graber, chorister; Joyce Graber, childrens lesson. Message, "Giving Honor, Keeping Perspective," Cliff Brubaker.

Wednesday: MYF mystery supper.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Karen Stuckey, interlude, offering, offertory; Mike Zimmerman, Chris Liechty, children's lesson; special music, Canticle of Hope, Zion Choir; Jessica Schrock-Ringenberg, prayer for the church and world. Sermon, "Observation, Reflection, and Action," Tom Kauffman; Karen Ringenberg, affirmation of the elders; Andy Stoner, installation ceremony.

Wednesday: Kairos, LOGOS, Zion bell choir, 5:30 p.m.; LOGOS meal, 5:50 p.m.; CHAOS, MYF, Bible study, 7 p.m.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Duane Beck, song leader; Annemarie Nafziger, welcome; Lee Short, Ken Gruenhagen, Anita Roth, Marsha Dowdy, Amanda Short, SHAPE ministry stories; London Smith, Luke Schoenhals, Sarah Schoenhals, scripture readers. Sermon, "Where's the Fruit?" Wanda Stopher.

Wednesday: MYF.

United Methodist

Sunday: Paul and Marilyn Siebenmorgen, greeters; Chan Tinsman, Abby Miller, acolytes; Bill Walsh, liturgist; 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.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for the Vigil and the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for intentions of Mikolaj Wlasiuk and Pat Arend. Sermon, "Airline Ambassadors," Pat Hussey, pastor. Aaron Lauber, Jensyn and Kassidy Garrow, Danny Young, Grant Rupp, servers; Loman Radabaugh, Mari Yoder, John Briskey, Sheryl Young, Charles and Theresa McColl, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Linda Lauber and Dexter Krueger, lectors; Jim Rivello, Nick Wlasiuk, Mike Britenriker, Mike Kennedy, ushers; Evelyn Roth, rosary leader; Peg Hines, Helen Row, music; Nick, Susan and Mrs. Mikolaj Wlasiuk, Juanita, David, and Carol Arend, offertory.

Wednesday: Religious education classes, K-12.

St. John's Christian

Sunday: Dinah Rice, acolyte; Martin and Linda Schmidt, ushers; Mike Meyer, song leader; Allen Rutter of Shalom Ministries, children's moment. Sermon, "In-Laws of the Faith."

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

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Tim and Theresa Lantz, greeters; Julie Aeschliman, prelude; song leader, John King. Meditation, "Commitment Beyond Rules: The Unbelievability of Losing and Finding."

Wednesday: MYF, 7 p.m.

St. John Lutheran

Sunday: Worship with Holy Communion. Installation of officers and board members. Joetta and Tom Henry, Dave and Karen Keesbery, greeters; Mary Grime, organist; special music by the senior choir, Julie Patterson, Mike Weaver, lectors. Sermon, "The Lion Roars Tonight," Dale Kern.

Wednesday: Weekday school of religion, Kingdom Kids, 5:45; senior choir practice, 7:30; worship team practice, 8 p.m.