“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt By: MATT’S MISHAPS Overseas, I do a lot of our grocery shopping as many stores do not have parking lots. It is easiest for me to pick up…
Matt’s Mishaps “Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Funerals can be times to reflect on tragic death that happened before we thought it was time. Other times, funerals are like family and friend reunions…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt Mis-scheduled Milestone On turning fifty years of age, AARP sent me information to join their ranks of old folks. I am now half a century old and considered…
“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 Cold Soup House Do you have a dreaded home project? I just spent an hour at our overseas, neighborhood paint store buying another paint brush and a new bucket…
“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 Against US Army policy Our son had been through basic training and was in the final stages of training to be a US Army Cavalry Scout when his Christmas…
Youth from Mt Calvary Lutheran Church are shown are shown with Donna Snyder in front of her home as they visit another home during caroling on December 20. Lori Hines and Ryan Zuber helped the group organize to stop by Antwerp Manor, grandparents and friends, and other members of the church.
The youth of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp led the December 17 Sunday service by presenting the Christmas story and gospel message under the direction of Kyle Zartman and Ryan Zuber. Church services are held every Sunday at 10:15 am; education classes at 9:15 am. Rev. Mark Peters is the pastor for the congregation.…
On December 10th, The Rosary Altar Society held a bake sale after Mass with the proceeds going to the Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC) Women’s Health Resource with offices in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding and Williams Counties. Their telephone is 1-800-633-3339. They provide free ultrasounds, baby clothing and related items in addition to help & support for pregnant mothers, moms…
On Saturday, December 2nd eighth grade students and staff members from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture from left are: Lela Brownell, Delaney Scott, Mrs. Tanya Bok (8th grade writing teacher), Gauge Krill, and Nicole Vielma.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp is preparing for Christ’s birth during this season of Advent. Advent suppers are December 13 and 20 at the church at 6:00 p.m. A brief church service with hymns follows at 7:00 p.m. The Woodburn Lutheran School teachers will be preparing and serving the meal on December 13. Everyone…
The Family Christian Center recently received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund through The Defiance Area Foundation. This donation, made in memory of Keith Hubbard, will be used to support Night to Shine to be held Friday, February 9, 2024. Night to Shine is a prom night experience, centered on…
Pastor Brent Roth and his wife, Pam, cordially invite you to attend the Sight and Sound film “I Heard the Bells” on Sunday, December 10 at 2p.m. At Bible Fellowship Church. Last year this film was second best movie in theaters nationwide and streamed to viewers in over 70 countries throughout the world. The film…
