Father, I praise You that I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and that I shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand). I will say of You, Lord, “the Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God; on Him I lean…
Father, we thank you for blessing this great nation. It is all because of you and your unfailing love. We thank you for blessing those in authority with Godly wisdom and insight. We thank you for healing our people and our land from the residual of sin. We call forth a bumper crop of all…
Father, Thank You for the covenant of divine health that I have as a child of God. I declare that I am redeemed from the curse, sickness, disease, and the Covid-19 Virus. The law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus permeates every cell in my body and has made me free from the…
Deuteronomy 9:3 (KJV) Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee. Deuteronomy 7:21…
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry’s purpose is to support Paulding County residents who are experiencing food insecurity. They are run entirely on donations of food and financial support from the local communities. Now, the pantry is prepared to also accept grain donations from farm owners. And the pantry will sell that grain to help…
This year’s Woodburn Christian Children’s Home Auction took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Woodlan High School gym. There were over 400 people in attendance not counting the numerous volunteers who were an integral part of organizing the event and making sure each aspect of the auction took off and went without a…
The current First United Presbyterian Church building in Antwerp Ohio was completed in 1902. It is all original construction including the stained glass. You may have noticed this past summer, a mason who specializes in preserving and restoring historical brick came and did some much needed maintenance on the limestone and brick exterior surface of…
On Sunday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Bible Fellowship Church (in Paulding, OH across from the hospital) will be having a family movie night for all in the community. The film, Chariots of Fire, winner of four Academy Awards, is the inspiring true story of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924…
Psalm 54:4 (KJV) Behold, God is mine helper: The LORD is with them that uphold my soul. Jeremiah 20:11 (KJV) But the LORD is with me as a might terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall…
First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Paulding OH is hosting its 42nd Annual Women’s Retreat, “Praising God Through Music: Together Again”, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9 am until 1:30 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am. The church is located at the corner of Caroline and Cherry Streets in Paulding, one block from the courthouse…
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church celebrated 85 years of God’s grace in the Antwerp community last Sunday with a service with Holy Communion followed by a chicken barbecue lunch. The congregation meets every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
This summer the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry received great community support to help stock their shelves and serve more Paulding County residents than ever before. In June, July and August 2024, the Pantry served 711, 753 and 757 Paulding County residents respectively. “This is more than we have ever served month after month,” said…
I noted the closing of two Catholic churches in Antwerp and Payne in the last West Bend issue. No matter what denomination, it is it hurts to see churches closing. I have experienced this and would like to give my two cents. I had what I considered an idyllic childhood. I was raised on a…
