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Archbold Evangelical

Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory. Message, “Mark, The Short Story: Jesus Is Dynamic,” Jesse Kahler.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Arlene Zaerr, Steve & Laura Nafziger, greeters; music team, prelude, offertory; Anita Roth, song leader; Ron Zaerr, worship leaders; Regina Wenger, moment in mission: Samaritan’s Purse- Shoebox Gift. Message, “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things,” Dave Elkins.

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Pat King, worship leader; blue grass band, music; Janice Foor, Ruth Ann Yoder, Vern & Bette Dahl, greeters; Nancy Nofziger, chorister; Andrea Schnitkey, scripture reader; Jodi Short, Jeff Roth, childrens time. Sermon, “The Sower, Seed & Soil,” Steve Heatwole.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Goshen Parables Music group.

St. John’s Christian

Sunday: Karsen Pursel. Hailey Wooley, acolytes; Dave Walker, Ken Nafziger, Jim Grieser, Jay & Karla Pursel & family, ushers; Bill & Kathy Bostelman, Nancy Ries, Phyllis Swietzer, greeters; Elaine Winzeler, song leader; Deb Schnitkey, accompanist. Chancel choir, “Lord We Glorify You.” Sermon, “Missions On The Road,” Erich Christman. Altar flowers given by family of L. Jane Short in honor of her 99th birthday.

United Methodist

Sunday: Matt Slawinski, Julie Brink, sound/video; Susie Slawinski, pianist; Diane Tinsman, liturgist & childrens moments; bell choir, “Wonderful Words of Life.” Message, “Wrestling With God,” Jim Nathan.

St. James Lutheran

Sunday: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost service led by James Strawn. Samuel Cox, acolyte; Hannah Carothers, organist. Scripture readings: Genesis 32:22-30, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, Luke 18:1-8. Brass Angels handbell choir directed by Mary Leininger, “Oh God, Our Help In Ages Past.” Altar flowers given by Dan & Judy Leininger in honor of theirs sons, Jared and Drew’s birthdays.

St. John Lutheran

Sunday: Pentecost 22 worship service. Wayne Lienau, Bob & Ryan Hesterman, ushers; Tom & Joetta Henry, Dave & Karen Keesbery, greeters; Norman Beck, Mike Weaver, lectors; Gabe Chappa, Cade Miller, acolytes; Beth Lienau, organist; Jennifer Grime, chats with children. Sermon, “Life, Our Ultimate Longing,” Jeffrey Corder.

St. Martin’s Lutheran

Sunday: 22nd Sunday After Pentecost service with Holy Communion. Mason Conway, acolyte; Phil Rupp, lector; Steve Basselman, pianist/ organist. Bell choir anthem, “Loving Spirit.” Gwen Grisier, Robin Trudel, Phil Rupp, Judi Rupp, Kris Jemmott, communion assistants. Childrens message and sermon, “Repetition Is the Key to Education,” Paul Reichert.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for vigil and 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time were said for Sue Dominique, Becky D’Ambrosia, and the people. Sermon, “Be Persistent and Persevere,” Robert Malene. Susan Saaf, John Briskey, Mary Evans, Donna Miller, Nick Wlasiuk, Ruth Solarik, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Troy & Julie Double, Mike & Brigitte Schrickel, greeters; Mary Evans, Theresa McColl, lectors; Savannah Short, Liam & Catherine Row, Josh & Jared Kidder, Reese Ankney, servers; Mike Coressel, Linda Lauber, Chuck McColl, John Smith, ushers; John Smith, rosary leader; Thom Singer, music; Bonnie Wickerham and D’Ambrosia family, offertory.



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