Joan Elaine Hall, age 88, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home. She was born in Hemlock, in Perry County, Ohio on September 16, 1936, to the late Paul M. Williams and Mae (Fouts) Williams. Joan graduated from The Plains High School in Athens County in […]
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Emmanuel Lutheran hosts summer day camp
COSHOCTON – From July 4-8, Emmanuel Lutheran Church hosted a Summer Day Camp for kids in eighth grade and younger. During this five day camp, kids were able to participate in water balloon fights, witness animal shows, and take a visit to the nursing home to sing songs to the residents. Summer Day Camp volunteer […]
Community members treated to music and sweets
WEST LAFAYETTE – On Sunday, July 10 the West Lafayette United Methodist Church welcomed Ron Barkett and the Tubafours to come perform to the public at their fifth annual music and sweets event. Audience members were treated to classic music pieces and songs sung by Barkett himself. Following the program, cookies and ice cream were […]
Isleta United Methodist Church holds annual ice cream social
NEWCOMERSTOWN – On Saturday, July 9 community members were treated to an ice cream social at Isleta United Methodist Church. The free event was quite popular with the public as the church’s basement was packed to the gills. According to volunteer Don Border, “With this being our annual July ice cream social, we usually see […]
First Baptist Church to host DVBS
WEST LAFAYETTE – DVBS will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11-15 at the First Baptist Church, 688 E. Main St. in West Lafayette. All children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to come have a Cow-A-Bunga good time on the farm. There will be songs, crafts, games, Bible Story and good fellowship. […]
Kids raise money for Helping Hands
COSHOCTON – Conesville United Methodist Church had its Vacation Bible School the week of June 27 with 21 kids coming every day of the week. “It’s been a blast,” said Pastor Karen Gibson. “They have had so much fun and we’ve had almost perfect attendance this week.” The kids rotated each day through recreation activities, […]
Celebration in the Country set
FRESNO – Celebration in the Country, an outdoor concert at Renner’s St. Paul United Church of Christ, 7620 Renner Rd. SW, Fresno, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Taking the stage will be vocalist Sheldon Mencer, followed by the group Saving Sundays. Mencer has written many Christian songs over his career and […]
Gospel Hill brings back VBS
WARSAW – Youth Pastors Margo and Nathan Asire brought a long-lost tradition back to Gospel Hill Ministry. Vacation Bible School was held June 13-16 and was the first one the church has hosted since 2002. “We’ve got great people who will do these kinds of things, but churches go through stages,” said Pastor Ron Davis. […]
Rummage sale helps Solid Rock give back
COSHOCTON – Solid Rock Foursquare Church has been having a rummage sale and donating proceeds to missionaries for the past 23 years. “I think God has kept it going,” said Larry Massie, pastor at Solid Rock. “It’s amazing how He’s provided all the workers. Every year, we always wonder how we’re going to get it […]