Jesus comes to our rescue when we call to Him. Learn how he does that at our Vacation Bible School! We will have fun games, snacks, lessons, music, etc. We would love to see you Monday July 30th – Friday August 3rd from 6-8:30pm at Antwerp United Methodist Church, Ages 3 – 6th grade This…
There will be many opportunities for worship during Holy Week at Woodburn United Methodist Church. The Holy Week services begin with a Maundy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. This will be a traditional worship service including Communion. Communion at Woodburn Methodist is open to any who wish to come to the…
By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind.’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the work of God might…
By Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church “As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Vantage Career Center students were very active in the 17th annual United Way Day of Caring. The Medical Office Management students and their teacher, Mrs. Paula VanTilburg, directed the school’s food drive blitz on September 11, when over 3,000 canned food items were donated for the Salvation Army Food Drive. Two programs won pizza parties…
Roger and Lana Stuart of Payne celebrated 25 years of marriage on September 1, 2015. Roger Stuart and Lana (Barrand) were married on September 1, 1990 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Payne by the Rev. David Secor. The Stuarts have one son, Landin at home, who shares this special day with his…
Twin Oaks United Methodist Church will sponsor two special events during the Oakwood Homecoming weekend, to be held at Twin Oaks UMC Fellowship Hall, 200 Main Street, Oakwood: Friday, September 4, from 7 to 9 PM features a FREE “Kids Fun Night” that will include face painting, fun activities, movie and snacks. Parents & families…
Elvis Presley will be commemorated on a Forever stamp as the sixth inductee into the Postal Service’s Music Icon Series. “Elvis is a natural addition to our Music Icon Series,” said Postmaster General Megan Brennan. “His life and talents are an incredible story. Spanning from his humble beginnings in a Tupelo, Mississippi, two-room house to…
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.…
