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4th Sunday of Advent

Archbold Evangelical

Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory. Message, “Isaiah 38-55: Refining Trust/Perfecting Hope-Part 4,” Jesse Kahler.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Daryl & Bonnie Beck, Arlene Zaerr, greeters; Jen Nafziger, prelude, offertory; Anita Roth and music team, song leader; Brenda Holdsworth, worship leader; Sandy Sauder, Advent reading. Message, “Presence in the Longest Night,” Regina Wenger; prayer by Dave Elkins.

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Kevin & Patsy Miller, Shawn, Jenna, Camryn & Courtney Stuckey, greeters; Steve Heatwole, worship leader; Meagan Beck, Megan Weaver, childrens story; Vern Dahl family, scripture reads & candle lighting; Isaac Dahl & Jacinda Stahly, offertory. “Behold The Lamb of God” musical.

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Mike & Gwen Nofziger family, greeters; trombone ensemble, prelude, offertory; P33:3, gathering songs; Wes & Pam Graber, worship leader; John King, song leader. Meditation, “God With Us,” Stacy Nofziger; sharing and prayer, Arlan Beck.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Dulcimer group, prelude, interlude; Kathy Beck, Bonnie Stuckey, Mary Gisel, offertory; Joyce Yoder, hymn leader; Alex Short, worship leader; Jerry & Ladonna Andres, Howard & Carolyn Snyder, Cal Britsch, Greg Short, Mike Zimmerman, ushers; Steve & Karen Ringenberg, Larry Rychener, greeters; Jessica Schrock- Ringenberg, childrens time. Message, “More Questions Than Answers,” Emily Kauffman; Brodie Nofziger, reflection; Bonnie Stuckey, prayer.

St. John’s Christian

Sunday: Emma Nafziger, acolyte; Tim Grieser, Rollie & Suzette Nafziger, Dave & Karen Walker, ushers; Roger & Sandy Miller, Nancy Ries, Phyllis Swietzer, greeters; JoAnn Short, worship leader; Deb Schnitkey, song leader; praise band, music; Lynne Christman, accompanist. Childrens Christmas program, “Simply Christmas.

St. James Lutheran

Sunday: Sunday worship service led by James Strawn.

St. John Lutheran

Sunday: Advent Four worship. Wayne Lienau, Bob & Ryan Hesterman, ushers; Tom & Joetta Henry, greeters; Julie Patterson, lector; Jane Richer, acolyte; Beth Lienau, organist; primary choir. Sermon, “Open The Door,” Jeffrey Corder. Poinsettias provided by Dave & Mary Lou Heaston.

St. Martin’s Lutheran

Sunday: Sunday school Christmas program, “Follow The Star,” directed by Jen Basselman. Tara Thatcher, Advent reflection; Steve Basselman, organist/pianist; Erin Reichert, acolyte.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for vigil and 4th Sunday of Advent were said for Sue Dominique, Becky D’Ambrosia, and the people. Sermon, “The Dogma Of The Virgin’s Birth,” Stephen Stanbery. Karen Dominique, Amy Zientek, Theresa McColl, Donna Miller, Vicki Williams, Susan Saaf, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Linda Lauber, Frank Smith lectors; Bryce & Jeron Williams, Kassidy Zientek, Lyndsay Gladieux, Mason Miller, Natalie & Oliver Seibert, servers; Jim Rivello, Mike Kennedy, Chuck McColl, Bryan Miller, ushers; Judy Smith, rosary leader; Thom Singer, music; Bonnie Wickerham and Bryan Miller family, offertory.



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