By SHAYLA NORDMANN Connections Outreach Ministries Connection Outreach Ministries, Warsaw, is hosting an event to help people encounter themselves, the cross and Christ. This event is called “Encounter” and will be hosted beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16. The speaker for this event will …read more.

By BRYAN KOOREY Campus Pastor, Plymouth Community Church Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 10, Plymouth Community Church will hold its first Sunday service at 11802 Lincoln Highway in Plymouth. Plymouth Community Church will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sundays with further ministry opportunities currently being planned. The church is the second location guided by the …read more.

The National Day of Prayer will be observed locally at noon Thursday, May 7, at the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake. “Lord, Hear Our Prayer” is the theme taken from 1 Kings 8:28. Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh, executive director of Christian Performing Artist’s Fellowship, will be the keynote speaker. Music will be provided by members of Masterworks …read more.

The youth of Syracuse Church of God are hosting an all you can eat spaghetti dinner from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The church is located at 104 E. Washington St., one block north of the public library, Syracuse. The youth are raising funds for their summer mission trip to Bethany Christian …read more.

Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will host a revival from Wednesday, April 29, through Sunday, May 3, with special guest ministers each night. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 303 S. Jefferson …read more.

The Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association will hold it’s annual meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. The meeting will take place at Liberty Mills Community Church. For questions or information, call (260) 982-4742.

The Palestine Bible Church will host a DVD series by Dr. David Jeremiah entitled “The Coming Economic Armageddon – What Bible Prophecy Warns about the New Global Economy.” The series begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and will continue for the next 10 weeks. Each session is approximately one hour in length.

Thousands of motorcyclists from all over the United States and Canada will participate in the Christian Motorcyclists Association’s annual Run for the Son on Saturday, May 2. The ride supports CMA’s ministry as well as the “Jesus” film, Open Doors and other missionary ventures. The local ride and meal will be at the Atwood Community …read more.

South Pleasant United Methodist Church, Silver Lake, will hold it’s sixth annual ladies tea from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26. The theme this year is birthday party. Entertainment will be provided by Lynn Best. South Pleasant UMC is located three miles south of Silver Lake. RSVP or for more questions, call Shelly …read more.

By BOB LIST Bob List Photography Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, has installed a beautiful new wood carving of the Last Supper on the front of the Altar. The piece was commissioned from a company in North Dakota and is carved in solid oak. A number of Sacred Heart parishioners gave donations for the purchase …read more.

TruthSeekers will sponsor the showing of three powerful short films, “Defining Moments,” “Lose to Gain” and “The Cross” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Blocher community room at North Manchester Public Library. “Defining Moments” shares how key moments changed the lives of illusionist Jim Munroe, NFL player David Tyree and singer Lacey Sturm. …read more.

Akron Church of God will host a community breakfast from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in the fellowship hall. The meal will be cooked and served by the steering committee, pastors, and people of United We Stand ministries and their families. The menu will include pancakes, sausage and eggs. Cost for the …read more.

There are two upcoming events raising information and awareness for 500,000 Churches, a mission that helps support the efforts of native missionaries in India, where there are many as 500,000 churchless villages. The first event is an information session by the founders of 500,000 Churches, and will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. …read more.

South Pleasant United Methodist Church invites everyone in the community to come for Easter Sunday sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 5. Breakfast and an Easter egg hunt will follow after the service. South Pleasant UMC is located three miles south of Silver Lake on SR 15. For questions, call (260) 578-1486.

The annual Warsaw community Good Friday service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, at New Life Christian Church and World Outreach, located at 744 S. 325 E., Warsaw. The service is sponsored by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association with pastor John B. Lowe II sharing a message about the sacrifice of Jesus …read more.

By MIKE BEEZLEY Clunette United Methodist Church Clunette United Methodist Church invites you to join us for several gatherings during Holy Week and Easter. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29, for the annual Easter cantata titled “In the Presence of Jehovah” and refreshments will follow. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, we will …read more.

By PASTOR CINDY GACKENHEIMER Celebration Church This year Celebration Church is again sponsoring a free drive through passion of Christ re-enactment from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2. You can witness over 50 cast members presenting live scenes of the triumphant entry with palms, the last supper, Jesus carrying the cross, la pieta, …read more.

The Warsaw First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir will present the musical “I Am the Lord of the Dance” by composer Joel Raney, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 29. Sydney Carter’s classic hymn “Lord of the Dance” is a metaphor of the life of Christ. In poetic language, Carter describes Jesus …read more.

Eric Miller of Advance America will share a special message, “The Battle to Protect,” at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester. Miller is the founder of Advance America, an educational organization that began in 1980 with just 10 people. Today, the grassroots network includes over 45,000 families, 1,500 businesses and …read more.

By PASTOR MARK FISHBURN First Baptist Church Pierceton The public is invited to come and hear the unique testimony, music, and ministry of Israeli Pastor Alex Muravski at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the First Baptist Church of Pierceton. Muravski is the pastor of two churches in Ashdod and Bat Yam, Israel. A love …read more.

A special showing of “Noah and the Last Days” will be hosted by the TruthSeekers from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, in the Blocher Community Room at the North Manchester Public Library. From the producers of the award-winning “180” and “Evolution vs. God,” “Noah and the Last Days” looks deep into events …read more.

Pierceton United Methodist Church will hold its annual whole hog sausage and pancake dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, in the fellowship room of the church. This is an all you can eat dinner for a free-will donation. All proceeds from the meal will go to the mission of the church. …read more.

Several churches in Pierceton are working together to offer a free community dinner to all people, young and old, in the Pierceton area. This dinner will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The focus of this meal is to bring people together to eat, share stories …read more.

By KIM MILLER First Baptist Church of Warsaw LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast Bible teacher and best-selling author Priscilla Shirer live from Alabama on Saturday, April 25, 2015. First Baptist Church of Warsaw is serving as a host location for the Kosciusko County area. Priscilla Shirer Live, sponsored by Nashville-based publishing company LifeWay …read more.

A special showing of “Noah and the Last Days” will be hosted by Victory Christian Fellowship at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Everyone is invited. From the producers of the award-winning “180” and “Evolution vs. God,” “Noah and the Last Days” looks deep into events similar to those currently happening in the world. In the …read more.

Claypool United Methodist Church, 302 E. Section St., Claypool, will serve a tenderloin dinner from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, March 6. Cost for the meal is $8 for adults, $4 for youth ages 7 to 12 and children age six and under eat for free. Carry-out will also be available. Attendees who bring …read more.

Morris Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a soup supper from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Soups to be served will include chili, vegetable beef, chicken noodle, cream of mushroom and clam chowder. A free will offering will be accepted for the meal. The church is located at 1483 N. 575 E., …read more.

The Pierceton United Methodist Church is beginning its annual whole hog sausage sale. Orders will be taken until Sunday, March 8. Sausage is sold in two pound or five pound packages, stuffed or bulk, at $3 per pound. Call Ron Conley at (574) 265-7826 or Wavelene Combs at (574) 265-8283 to place an order. Orders …read more.

Sacred Heart Church in Warsaw recently welcomed a very special visitor, Father Raynould, principal of John Paul II School also Sacred Heart’s Twinning Sister Parish St. Nicholas in Kenscoff, Haiti. Father Phil DeVolder pastor of Sacred Heart Church introduced Father Raynould at the beginning of each mass and stated that Sacred Heart Church was the …read more.

By LORI HOESE Bourbon United Pentecostal Church On Sunday, Jan. 11, the Bourbon United Pentecostal Church celebrated two anniversaries. For 90 years, the church, located at 201 N. Bourbon St., has been sharing the gospel with all that are willing to hear. Our current pastor, Mark Cottrill, along with his wife, Jane, also celebrated their …read more.

By SHELLY THOMAS South Pleasant United Methodist Church Everyone is invited to the fifth annual Valentine’s Dinner and Ballroom dance on Saturday, Feb. 7, at South Pleasant United Methodist Church. The fellowship time starts at 5 p.m. with a served dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Dancing follows. Cost for the evening is $8 per person …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Syracuse Church of God The Syracuse Church of God will host the End Times Video Series presentation by Craig Groeschel from lifechurch.tv from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. This digital teaching event, based on the book of Revelations in the Bible, is open to the public free of charge. …read more.