First Posted: 3/30/2015
Speakers to address mail fraud and theft
LIMA — There will be a senior luncheon at 12:30 p.m. April 10 at Westside United Methodist Church, 604 Gloria Ave. Cheryl Parsons, director of the Better Business Bureau, will speak on “The Courage to Say No,” which addresses mail fraud and theft. Attendees need to bring a covered dish and table service. Beverages will be provided. For details, call 419-224-2597.
Date night coming to Lima
LIMA — There will be a special date night at 7 p.m. April 24 at Shawnee Alliance Church, 4455 Shawnee Road. The event will feature Jay and Laura Laffoon who will share practical marriage tips infused with comedy. Tickets are $25 per couple if purchased ahead at Gifts of Joy Parable Christian Store, 2423 Allentown Road, or at www.itickets.com. Tickets are $30 at the door. For details, call 419-991-6546 or visit www.jayandlaura.com.
Easter Gospel concert planned
LIMA — The Voice of Harmony will be in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1251 S. Union St. For details, call 419-224-6006.
Pancake breakfast planned
LIMA — There will be a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon April 18 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1110 N. Metcalf St. The breakfast will include Bob Evans sausage and pancakes, plus a beverage. Cost for adults is $7 and $3 for children under 6. For details, call 419-222-3601.
Maundy Thursday service today
LIMA — There will be a Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. today at Westside United Methodist Church, 604 Gloria Ave. The Rev. Bill Cronk will give a sermon titled, “If You Were There Would You …?” For details, call 419-995-8346.
Church scheduled beef and noodle dinner
BLUFFTON — There will be a dinner available for dine in or carry out from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 24 at St. John United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave. The meal includes homemade noodles, beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, roll, homemade pie and beverages. Cost is $8 for adult, $5 for sixth grade though college, $4 for kindergarten through fifth grade, and free for pre-kindergarten. For details, call 419-358-5641 or email [email protected].
LGBTQ-Mennonite issues to be discussed
BLUFFTON — Stephanie Krehbiel will speak on “Pacifist Battlegrounds: Sexual Diversity and the Politics of Belonging in the Mennonite Church USA” at 11 a.m. April 7 in Yoder Recital Hall at Bluffton University, 1 University Drive. For details, call 419-358-3000.
Good Friday service presented by church council
OTTAWA — There will be a Ecumenical Good Friday service, “A Passion Walk to Remember” is being presented at 7 p.m. Friday by the Ottawa Church Council at the Fourth Street Gym. This is a multimedia experience that includes drama, art, music, visuals and times of participation, contemplation and reflection. Not recommended for very young children. For details, call 419-523-3518.
