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Archbold Evan. Mennonite

Sunday: Bev Nelson, prelude; offertory, He's Always Been Faithful, ladies trio. Message, "A Day in Court: Coming Deliverance," Brad Bame. Second service: Praiselude and worship through singing led by Worship Team band; 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, 7 p.m.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Karen Stuckey, prelude, interlude; Caleb Liechty, offering and offertory; Jane Friesen, song leader; Jerry and Ladonna Andres, Duane Sauder, Tony Sauder, Ruben Yoder, ushers; Virgil and Mary Ann Miller, Neil and Kathy Nofziger, greeters. Sermon, "Reflections/ Confessions of a Grace Junkie," Sherm Kauffman; Jessica Schrock-Ringenberg, children's lesson; special music, In Remembrance, Abby Short, Bill Beck; communion.

Wednesday: Ash Wednesday service.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Melissa Valentine and Music Team, song leader, offertory; Anita Roth, prelude; Loyal Briskey, testimony; Gerald Schoenhals, scripture reader. Sermon, "Tell Your Story!" Jeff Smith; Wanda Stopher, prayer of God's people.

Wednesday: Mennonite Women Family Mission Night; JYF, 7 p.m.

United Methodist

Sunday: Sam and Nancy Merillat, greeters; Doug Krauss, Larry Christy, Tom Vershum, Jon Wyse, ushers; Caroline Vonier, Hanna Allison, acolytes; Natalie Grieser, liturgist; Chancel choir. Message, David David.

Wednesday: Groundbreakers, 6:30 p.m.; Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for the Vigil and the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time were for the intentions of Chelsey Grisier Family & Donald Grime. Sermon, "Source of Our Happiness," Gary Ferguson. Emerson Radabaugh, Mick Britenriker, Aaron and David Lauber, Cassidy Williams, servers; Barb and Mike Britenriker, Megan Cordes, Jason Row, Julie and Ben Rosenbauer, extraordinary ministers of Holy communion; Melissa Krueger and Jason Row, lectors; Keith Radabaugh, Mike Coressel, Kevin Seibert, Troy Double, ushers; John Smith, Rosary leader; Peg Hines, Mary Grime, offertory.

Wednesday: Liturgy of the Word, Ashes, and Holy Communion, 12 :10, 7:30 p.m.; Religious Education classes grades K-12.

St. John's Christian

Sunday: Eric Buckenmeyer, Rachel Brader, acolytes; Ann Fether, Dale and Sharon VonDeylen, Ed and Dianne Wyrick, Dean and Kathy Genter, ushers; Dave and Karen Walker, Nancy Ries, Carolyn Walker, greeters; Neal Gobrogge, worship leader; Ilsa Grieser, Mike Meyer, song leaders; Beth Wanemacher, children's moment; chancel choir anthem, I Need Thee Every Hour. Sermon, "Don't Be Afraid."

Wednesday: LOGOS, 5:30 p.m., meal, 6 p.m.; Ash Wednesday Service with Holy Communion, 7 p.m.; Chancel choir, 8:15 p.m.

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Tom and Lori Waidelich family, greeters; Chelsea Schmucker, prelude. Meditation, "Commissioned Beyond Rules: Journeying with God's Spirit." Children's drama: "Lent...Not the Stuff in Your Belly Button," Mike and Eileen Waidelich, worship leaders; Eric Miller, song leader.

Wednesday: CQ meeting, Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m. _____________________________