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First Sunday In Advent

Archbold Evangelical

Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory. Child dedication for Everly Marie, daughter of Jacob & Breanna Ott; Olivia Lynn, daughter of Josh & Kelsi Ross; Kade Russell, son of Cody & Bridget Ruffer; Quinn Avery, daughter of Logan & Sarah Stuckey; Lily Sue, daughter of Zac & Caitlyn Zimmerman. Message, “Covenant: NOAH,” Genesis 9:8-17, Jesse Kahler.

Central Mennonite

Sunday: Ed & Karen Stamm, Bev Miller, Arlene Zaerr, greeters; music team, prelude; Linda Nafziger, Jay Roth, Julia Richer, Duane Beck, offertory; Mark & Alysa Short family, worship leaders; Kristi Miehls, song leader; Ron & Arlene Zaerr, lighting of Advent wreath. Message, “Our Wait Begins: Frustration and Faith,” Matthew 24:36-44, Dave Elkins.

Lockport Mennonite

Sunday: Marl & Janelle Beck, Mike & Linda Stuckey, greeters; Karla Roth, worship leader; Jordan Waidelich, Ryan King, Travis Beck & Jackson Kelley, music; Clay & Rebecca Stuckey, Advent candle; Bonnie Heatwole, scripture; Matt Weaver, prayer. Message “Our Pre-Dawn Wait,” Steve Heatwole.

West Clinton Mennonite

Sunday: Eli King, Kennedy Morr, Advent reader & candle lighter; Kayla Bruner & Harris King, prelude/offertory; Arlan Beck, song leader; Sandy Aeschliman, childrens moment. Meditation, “The Promise of the Righteous Branch,” Jeremiah 33:23-26, Micah 4:1-5, Ryan Harker; Nancy Yoder, sharing & prayer.

Zion Mennonite

Sunday: Karen Stuckey, prelude, interlude, offertory; Cheryl Britsch, song leader; Jackie Lehman, Trevor Short, worship leaders; Jerry & Ladonna Andres, Trevor or Mike Short, Cal Britsch, Mike Zimmerman, ushers; Howard & Carolyn Snyder, Ed Yoder, greeters; Advent candle lighting, Romans 13:11-14; Elaine Short, childrens time. Sermon, “Living Into Our Future,” Isaiah 2:1- 5, Cliff Brubaker; prayer for church & world, Sue Short.

St. John’s Christian

Sunday: Worship with Advent Communion, Jack Hurst. Blake Grime, acolyte; Greg Walker, Tom & Laura Johnson, Bill & Kathy Bostelman, Doug & Nancy Rupp, ushers; Jan Lindsay, worship leader; Buffy Riley, song leader; praise band, music; mission moment, Missy Warnke, Crossroad Child and Family Services; Advent wreath lighting-the Candle of Hope: Shawn & Jenna, Courtney, & Camryn Stuckey, Jake & Esther Rupp; “Prepare the Way, O Zion,” chancel choir. Sermon, “Thank God I’ve Been Left Behind!” Matthew 24:36-44, Erich Christman.

United Methodist Church

Sunday: Matt Slawinski, Noah Slawinski, Julie Brink, sound/video; Susie Slawinski, pianist, Colleen Bernath, organist; chancel choir, ministry of music; Bev Emch, liturgist. Childrens sermon and message by James Nathan.

St. James Lutheran

Sunday: Worship led by James Strawn, pastor. Caleb Grime, acolyte; Lois Badenhop, organist; elders Jan Bernath & Tyson Moss, communion assistants; church choir, “Agnus Dei,” directed by Shari Leininger, piano solo by Levi Cox. Sermon, “Preparation,” Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 21:1-11, James Strawn.

St. John Lutheran

Sunday: Tom & Joetta Henry, greeters; Sing A New Song worship team; Mark & Susan Miller, Eric Patterson, ushers; Brady Bacik, Carter Kruse, Mason Bickel, Mackenna Thiel, acolytes; Norm Beck, Mike Schnitkey, lectors; Jennifer Grime, childrens chats; liturgy: Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 21:1-11. Sermon, “Jesus Came and Jesus Will Come,” Isaiah 2:1-5, Bill Sigg.

St. Martin’s Lutheran

Sunday: Worship with Holy Communion. Maddie Short, acolyte; Aden McCarty, lector; Steve Basselman, pianist/organist; chancel choir anthem, “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning”; Nona Rupp, JoAnn Liechty, Gwen Grisier, Jeff & JoAnn Benecke, communion assistants. Childrens message and sermon, “Watching Together,” Paul Reichert.

St. Peter Catholic

Sunday: Masses for vigil and First Sunday of Advent were said for Nellie Merillat and all souls. Sermon, “There Is A Lot Of Hope,” Stephen Stanbery assisted by Larry Zachrich, deacon. Larry Zachrich, Chuck & Theresa McColl, John Smith, Marianne Francis, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion; Chris Lopez, Maria Sandoval, greeters; Steve Bernath, Judy Smith, lectors; Cassidy & Olivia Baden, Lainey Zientek, Hannah & Olivia Francis, Anna Krueger, servers; Mike & Barb Britenriker, Chris Lopez, Sandi Schaffner, ushers; Thom Singer, music; John Smith, rosary leader; Amy Zientek, Susan Bernath and Ramirez family, offertory.