Pictured above are two representatives: Lynn Oechsle (L) and Beth Conn (R) of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Convoy, presenting a check to Sandy Knight, Office Manager of First UM Church in Van Wert. Trinity Church recently closed its doors and sold the building. They are disbursing remaining funds to charity organizations throughout the area. …
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt Tree Troubles After finishing up in college, I took a job as an urban forester in Chicago to pay off college and save money to get married. I had…
The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home has been blessed by the community with the annual fundraiser auction that took place on Saturday, October 8 at Woodlan High School. The 17th Annual Benefit Auction and dinner is the main fundraiser for the non-profit organization to ensure the best education and training for the children that have come…
First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Paulding OH is hosting its 40th Annual Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9 am until 12:30 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 square. This year, our featured guest…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Twisting Truth In order to move overseas, it often requires much paperwork and waiting. Our paperwork process took 8 months, so I took a job as a substitute teacher…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt Collateral Curtain Costs How long do a good set of cloth curtains last? Our primary home curtains overseas are going on 20 years of age, surely faded a…
Oakwood, Ohio – LifeWise Academy in Oakwood, Ohio commenced its first classes on Tuesday. LifeWise Academy currently enrolls students in grades Kindergarten – 6th grade. Students travel from the Oakwood Elementary School to Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, where they meet to receive Bible-based character education. “Thanks to our supportive community, we are up and…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” — Matt Overplanning life One day my college roommate asked me, “Do you record the day and time you plan to clip your fingernails this week?” Since my youth, I…
Woodburn United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday September 18 with a special service at 10:30 AM. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided beginning at 9:30 for a time of fellowship prior to the worship service. Former pastors, along with the District Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will be present for the celebration.…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt Silent Shabbiness It is not uncommon in any place in the world to be annoyed at times by how a property next door is being kept up. The neighbor’s…
On July 31, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodburn, IN., Pastor Peters, his wife Martha, and sons Paul, Frederick, Russell and Benjamin were welcomed to the parishes of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Antwerp, OH and Zion Lutheran with a meal and fellowship following the service. Sunday worship times are 8:30 am at Zion; 10:15 am…
By: Angel Steiner Antwerp United Methodist Church (AUMC) members made a historic decision on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Their members voted in favor (73-1) to leave the United Methodist Church denomination. This disaffiliation will be official as of December 31, 2022. Speaking with Pastor Mike Schneider and AUMC trustee chair, Benny Wyckoff, the first question…
West Central Ohio Youth for Christ is pleased to present the annual Golf Scramble. The event is on September 17, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. at Hickory Sticks Golf Club at 12083 US-127, Van Wert, OH 45891. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the Youth for Christ ministries in Van Wert, Convoy, and the…
