News from the Pew & Pulpit

Archbold Evangelical

Sunday: Prelude; offertory, Power of Your Love, Marcia Cody. Sermon, “In Entire Dependence on God, Jesse Kahler. Second service: Praiselude, Todd and Anne Kidinger and worship team band; offertory and message same as first service.

Wednesday: Meal, 6 p.m., Connection Club for pre-K - grade 6, Jr. High Alive, high school small groups, Men Alive, adult Bible study, worship team practice, choir practice.

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: MYF praise band, music leaders; Karla Roth, worship leader; Kent Roth, scripture reader. Children’s lesson and message, “Integrating Faith & Finances,” Steve Bustos, Mennonite Mutual Aid representative.

Wednesday: MYF.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Joyce Yoder, song leader; Mona Sauder, Jessica Schrock-Ringenberg, worship leaders; Greg and Michele Nafziger, Dan and Deb Nofziger, Ty Yoder, ushers; Karen Stuckey, interlude, offertory; Zion choir, “Glorious Is Thy Holy Name.” Message, “Blessings for Zion,” Michele Nafziger, Karen Ruth, Kate Friesen, Mark Nafziger, Phil Bontrager; communion. Farewell potluck for Sherm Kauffman followed the service.

Wednesday: LOGOS, 5:30 p.m., LOGOS meal, 5:50 p.m., CHAOS, 6:45, MYF, 7 p.m.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Gary Nafziger and music team, song leader; Wanda Stopher, dedication of Braylin King; Pete Nofziger, scripture reader. Sermon, “Mercy!” Wanda Stopher; Lee Short, prayer.

Wednesday: MYF, 6:30 p.m.

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Dorwin and Ilene Nofziger, greeters; Brenda Beck, prelude, offertory; John, Sher, Greg, Kelsey, Claire, Tessa Waidelich, worship leaders; Eric Miller, song leader.

Wednesday: CQ, JYF, MYF, 7 p.m.

United Methodist

Sunday: Joe and Karen Crossgrove, greeters; Chris Morton, Ryan Trevino, acolytes; Liz Leupp, children’s moments. Message by David David.

Wednesday: Groundbreakers, 6:30 p.m.; chancel choir, 7 p.m.; high school youth, 7:30 p.m.

St. James Lutheran

Sunday: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Service led by James Strawn; Lois Badenhop, organist; Levi Strawn, acolyte; adult choir directed by Shari Leininger sang Seek Ye First. Reception for all new members followed the service.

Wednesday: Jr. confirmation class, 6:20 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for Vigil and 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time for intentions of Donald Grime and Ruth Storrer. Sermon by Gary Ferguson; Gavin and Garrett Grime, Geraldo Robles, servers; John Briskey, Therese Wylie, Susan Saaf, Frank Smith, John Downey, Karen Dominique, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Evelyn Roth and Arlene Hicks, lectors; Earl Reiniche, Jim Rivello, Pete Grime, Mike Kennedy, ushers; Arlene Hicks, rosary leader; Thom Singer, music; Mary Grime, offertory.

Wednesday: Religious education classes for grades K-12.

St. Martin’s Lutheran

Sunday: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Matt Sevey, acolyte; Adam and Gwen Grisier, lectors; Rick Breier and Beth Reichert, piano; Jacob Badenhop, guitar; Mike Short, percussion; Steve Basselman, organist. Chancel choir anthem, The Potter’s Hand; offering music, “It Is You,” Emily Grisier. Children’s message and sermon, “Not What You Want to Hear.” Paul Reichert.

Wednesday: Homework table, 3:15; Grace notes, 4:30 p.m.; meal, 5:15 p.m.; children’s activities, adult and high school small groups, catechism, informal worship, 6 p.m.; bell choir, 6:30 p.m.; chancel choir, 7:30 p.m.