On December 15th the children from the First United Methodist Church Preschool located at 113 W. Central Ave in Van Wert presented “A Christmas Celebration”. The children worked hard learning songs, poems and dances celebrating the birth of Jesus to perform for their families. For more information about the FUM Preschool contact Administrator April Ellerbrock…
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1st United Methodist Preschool Art Show
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On February 23rd the First United Methodist Church Preschool located at 113 W. Central Ave in Van Wert will be hosting an Art Auction at Wassenberg Art Center to benefit the preschool. From now until February 20th we will be collecting art donations, which can include but is not limited to paintings, jewelry, pottery and…
First United Methodist Church Soup and Sandwich Supper
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The Senior Choir of First United Methodist Church will be holding a Soup and Sandwich Supper on Friday, October 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the church dining room. The menu includes chili soup, chicken noodle soup, hot dogs, coney dogs, sloppy joes, assorted cakes and cookies and a beverage. Come and enjoy a…
Trunk or Treat Invitation
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Come dressed in costume ready to play some games and have some fun, Sunday, October 25th from 3 – 5 p.m. in the parking lot across from First United Methodist Church on Central Avenue for “Trunk or Treat.” The youth of First Church will host the games and parishioners will open their trunks. Games, Prizes,…
Jackson – Gaisford
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Robert and Susan Jackson of Mark Center, OH would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katelyn Louise Jackson to Tyler Paul Gaisford, son of Kirk and Carla Gaisford of Antwerp, OH. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Fairview High School and a 2015 graduate of St. Francis in Social…
Wildlife Assembly excites Grover Hill students
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First grade students at Grover Hill School have a Wildlife Assembly. Students were introduced to a turtle, snake, bearded dragon, frog and bunny. Faces beamed with expressions of awe and wonder. Brad and Krista Volk sponsored Beth from Indiana Wild. Pictured here is a turtle and Campbell Volk.
Life Cycle of the Butterfly study at Divine Mercy School
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The Divine Mercy Catholic School first and second graders are all about creepy crawlies and bugs! They have begun the new year reading many different books about bugs. They have studied the different parts of insects. They are researching insect facts. They have made bugs in art. The center of their study is the life…
School supply & backpack donations to Payne Elem. students
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First Friends Church from Van Wert presented Payne Elementary with book bags loaded with supplies for the new school year. Accepting the donation from Pastors Paul Hamrick and Charles Richtmyer are Principal Jody Dunham and students Ty Tinlin, Kaden Merritt, Alivia Perl and Xander Kohart.
Mallory Mansfield Takes 1st place at Ohio State Fair
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Mallory Mansfield from Antwerp Ohio represented Paulding County at the Ohio State Fair. She competed in the “ You and Your Dog” 4H project and took first place. This event was judged on dog knowledge, interview, test and educational display/interview.
First Day of School: A Mother’s View
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Every year on the first day of school we encounter at least a few mothers shedding some tears. Often, they are mothers of kindergartners. But it doesn’t have to be just kindergartner mothers who experience a sense of sadness or nostalgia on this day. This day is a defining…
Lifetree Discusses if Prayer Really Works
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The impact of prayer on people’s everyday lives will be explored at Lifetree Café on Thursday, July 23, from 7:00- 8:00 p.m. The program, titled “How Does Prayer Work? Exploring the Mystery of Connecting With God,” features filmed interviews with Nathan Matz and Tosha Williams, two people who pray daily, but in very different ways.…
Congressmen Latta Awards U.S. Army Veteran Mark Kovach for Exemplary Service
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On Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program First Shot Ceremony of the National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches in Port Clinton, Congressman Bob Latta (OH–05) presented retired U.S. Army Veteran Mark Kovach with awards recognizing his distinct service as combat veteran in Vietnam. “Mark walked a selfless path in service to our…
Happy Birthday, Stan!
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We at the West Bend News would like to wish Stan Jordan a Happy 91st Birthday! If you see Stan, remember to wish him a happy Birthday!
