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Archbold Evangelical

Sunday: dedication of Silas Andrew Edinger, son of Andrew and Katie; Kaelyn Hannah Kinsman, daughter of Lynn and Kim; Tyler Lee Layton, son of Tom and Joyce. Message: “Staying In Step With The Spirit Series: Vulgate Apologetics,” Jesse Kahler. Second service: dedication of Raja Burkholder, son of Jay and Megan; Sophie Jo Kahler, daughter of Jesse and Cindy; Maks Ray Stuckey, son of Luke and Janessa, Reese Emery Gray, daughter of Tyler and Danielle.

Wednesday: Jr. High Alive, high school small groups, Alive for Guys and Gals, Journey 4 All Bible study, worship team practice, Connection Club for pre-K thru grade 6, choir practice. Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Mike Stuckey, worship leader; young adult praise band, music; recognition of Sanctity of Life Sunday, Janet Burkholder. Message, “Being a Host or a Guest.” Steve Heatwole.

Wednesday: MYF life planning. Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Jim Sauder, song leader; Tim Yoder, worship leader; Joyce Yoder, prelude, interlude, offertory; Greg and Michele Nafziger, Dan and Deb Nofziger, Ty Yoder, ushers Bill and Kathy Beck, Ilva King, Mary Beck, greeters; prayer, Barbara Bowman. Children’s story and message, “Nobody Gets to Watch the Parade,” Jeff Kauffman.

Wednesday: family meal, 5:30 p.m.; life planning, 7 p.m.; quiz practice, 8:15 p.m. Central Mennonite

Sunday: Lois Miller, Dean and Jeanette Beck, greeters; music team, prelude; Kathy Smith, call to worship; Duane Beck, song leader; Sheila Gruenhagen, scripture. Sermon, Michael Zehr; prayer, Wanda Stopher.

Wednesday: AWANA Kidz Klub, 6:45 p.m.; MYF, 7 p.m. West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Gene and Mary Alice Waidelich, greeters; Faye Grater, prelude; Wes and Pam Graber, worship leaders; Eric Lehman, song leader. “God Calls Us in a Variety of Ways!” Jess Engle; prayer, Naomi Engle.

Wednesday; MYF, 7 p.m. United Methodist

Sunday: traditional service: Connor Hagans, acolyte; Susie Slawinski, Cindy Rose, pianist; Diane Tinsman, children’s moments; Liz Leupp, liturgist. Message by David David. First light service: First Light Vocal Band, music.

Wednesday: Groundbreakers, 6 p.m.; Applause bell choir, 6:15 p.m.; JAM session, 6:30 p.m.; chancel choir, 7 p.m.; high school youth, 7:30 p.m.

. St. James Lutheran

Sunday: Third Sunday after Epiphany service led by James Strawn. Zachary Torres, acolyte, Lois Badenhop, organist; My Faith Looks Up To Thee, Brass Angels handbell choir led by Mary Leininger. Welcome reception followed for all new members.

Wednesday: jr. confirmation class. St. John Lutheran

Sunday: Epiphany Three. Brent and Linda Petersen, Doug and Lori Hogrefe, ushers; Tom and Joetta Henry, greeters; Sherry Schweinhagen, Jody Hulbert, lectors; Megan Miller, Megan Petersen, Elizabeth Hulbert, Mackenzie Meyers, acolytes; Mary Grime, organist; senior choir, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem. Sermon, “Snowflakes: Mine? Thine?” Dale Kern. Holy Communion.

Wednesday: weekday school of religion, 5:45 p.m.; Kingdom Kids, choir practice, 7:30 p.m. St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for vigil and 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time for intentions of Lillian Floering and people of parish. Sermon, “Don’t Let Things Divide Us,” Bryce, Cassidy, and Tori Williams, Danny Young, servers: John Briskey, Karen Dominique, Susan Saaf, Denny Shannon, Mike Britenriker, John Yaney, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Frank Smith, Mary Ann Thatcher, lectors; Dexter Krueger, Earl Reiniche, Jim Rivello, Russ Lambert, ushers; Andy and Lois Grime, Mike and Barb Britenriker, greeters; Judy Smith, rosary leader; Thom Singer, music; Frank and Bennie Smith, offertory.

Wednesday: religious education classes. St. Martin’s Lutheran

Sunday: Third Sunday after Epiphany. Will Collins, acolyte; Steve Basselman, organist/ pianist; PraiseKids anthem, “The Lord is My Light,” directed by Melanie Nagel; adult bell choir anthem, Joyful Praise. Children’s message by Paul Reichert; message, Steven Knape, development officer for the Lutheran Homes Society.

Wednesday: homework table, 3:15 p.m.; PraiseKids, 4:30 p.m.; meal, 5:15 p.m.; informal worship, catechism, adult discussion group, bell choir, 6:30 p.m.; chancel choir, 7:30 p.m.



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