Editor’s note: Many area churches will join in the World Communion Sunday celebration this weekend. See
story above.
BOWLING GREEN
Pastor Luke Ulrich’s sermon Sunday at Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "The
Christian’s Duty to Love Their Neighbor."
Pastor Dennis Gugger’s sermon Sunday at Bowling Green Alliance Church will be "Are You Living Wisely
or Foolishly?"
Evangelist Harold Driver’s sermon Sunday morning at Bowling Green Church of Christ will be "Jesus
Had Something to Say." Michael McCurdy’s message for the evening service will be "Paul."
"It’s True. All True. Every Word of It," will be Rev. Michael Malanga’s message Sunday at
Bowling Green Covenant Church.
Christ’s Church in Bowling Green will add its new "classic" service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with
the return of Sunday School classes at 9:45 a.m.
Guest pastor Rev. Howard Mayne’s sermon Sunday at Cloverdale United Methodist Church will be "The
Cross." Communion will be served.
First Baptist Church will welcome its new pastor Tom Mullins at both services on Sunday. His morning
message will be "It’s All About Him."
Rev. Brent Pomeroy’s sermon Sunday at First Christian Church will be "One Bread, One Body."
Pastor Tom Mellott’s sermon for World Communion Sunday at First United Methodist Church will be
"Show Some Respect."
The program Sunday at Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation will be "Thinking Inside the
Box," by Rev. Lynn Kerr.
Doug Heidebrink of Mission Aviation Fellowship will be sharing his testimony Sunday at Plain
Congregational Church.
Pastor Dale Schaefer’s theme for the 11 a.m. praise service is "A Pattern for Life."
"When Discipline Is a Gift," will be Rev. Eric McGlade’s sermon Sunday at Trinity United
Methodist Church.
Pastor Larry Whatley’s sermon Sunday at Turning Point United Methodist Church will be "Can You See
God in the Confusion?"
The sermon by David K. Boswell, minister, Sunday at Village View Church of Christ be "Joshua 3: On
Jordan’s Stormy Banks."
"The Master’s Men, Part 4," will be Dr. David Lindeblad’s sermon Sunday morning at Wood County
Baptist Church.
BAIRDSTOWN
Rev. Susan Kronbach’s sermon for World Communion Sunday at Bairdstown United Methodist Church will be
"Keep on Keeping On."
The annual church conference is Oct. 9 at 2 p.m.
BLOOMDALE
Pastor Jeff Ridenour’s sermon for World Communion Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church will be
"Who Should be at the Table?"
BRADNER
Preacher Dan Horner’s sermon Sunday at Bradner Community Christian Church will be part three of his
series, "They Loaded up the Truck and Moved to Beverly."
Pastor Jeff Ridenour’s sermon for World Communion Sunday at Bradner United Methodist Church will be
"Who Should be at the Table?"
CYGNET
Pastor Dean Durant’s sermon Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church will be "No Other Gods."
DUNBRIDGE
Pastor Dale Smeltzer’s message Sunday at Christ’s Bible Church is "Fruit of Your Labor."
HASKINS
Rev. Jennifer Jackson’s sermon Sunday at Haskins Community Church will be "God’s Loving
Wisdom." Communion will be offered.
HOYTVILLE
Pastor Rick Adams’ message Sunday at Hoytville United Methodist Church will be "Who Owns What You
Have?"
LEMOYNE
Pastor Ron Shinkle’s message Sunday at Lemoyne Baptist Church will be "The Glory of Christ in the
New Age."
LUCKEY
Marcia Langdorfor of St. Paul’s Community Center will speak Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church.
Pastor Ernie Sampson’s sermon topic Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church will be "Wicked
Tenants."
NEW ROCHESTER
Rev. Richard Hofmann will be the guest pastor Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Holy Communion will be
served.
NORTH BALTIMORE
Members of Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will lead Bible study Tuesday afternoon
and a communion service next Friday afternoon at Briar Hill Health Campus.
Rev. Susan Kronbach’s sermon for World Communion Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist
will be "Keep on Keeping On."
Pastor Rick Adams’ message Sunday at St. James United Methodist Church will be "Who Owns What You
Have?"
Pastor Ralph Mineo’s sermon topic Sunday at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "Shall We
Gather at the River?." The adult class will focus on the last two chapters of the Book of
Revelation, the 100th in a series of 100 essential Bible passages.
"The Grace of God" is the topic for the Bible study Tuesday at 7 p.m.
PEMBERVILLE
Pastor Matthew Musteric’s sermon Sunday at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "Not Your
Church."
Pastor Jim Miller’s sermon Sunday at First United Presbyterian Church will be "His Kingdom Is
Forever."
Aaron Brockschmidt will be the guest preacher Sunday at Pemberville United Methodist Church. His sermon
will be "Touching His Hem."
PORTAGE
Rev. Bruce McDaniel’s sermon Sunday at Christ United Methodist Church will be "Great
Expectations."
RUDOLPH
Preacher Larry Garzony’s sermon Sunday at Rudolph Christian Church will be "Three in One? How Can it
Be?"
STONY RIDGE
Pastor Daniel Beaudoin’s sermon Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church will be "Jesus: Our
Cornerstone."
Pastor Robert E. May’s sermon Sunday at Stony Ridge United Methodist Church will be "We Are Blessed,
Adopted and Sealed."
SUGAR RIDGE
Pastor John Randall’s sermon Sunday at Sugar Ridge Community Church will be "Saved Always and in All
Ways."
TONTOGANY
Pastor Mark Montgomery’s sermon Sunday at Calvary United Methodist Church will be "Rent
Control."
One Spirit Quartet will bring a message in song Sunday at Tontogany Presbyterian Church.
WAYNE
Pastor Mike Soltis’ sermon Sunday at Mt. Zion United Brethren Church will be "Facing Trials and
Temptations."
"Divine Dining," will be Rev. Mark Kuhlman’s sermon Sunday at Wayne United Methodist Church.
WESTON
Pastor John Merseth’s theme Sunday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "His Power, His
Presence, and His Church." Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. Trustees meeting to follow.
Pastor Chris Boggs’ sermon Sunday at Sonlight Christian Assembly of God will be "An Unexpected
Invitation." October is "Missions Emphasis Month" and each service will feature updates
on U.S. and global missions outreach.
Joe Case will present the message, "The Incredible Adventure Begins," Sunday at Weston Church
of Christ.
Rev. James Stewart’s sermon Sunday at Weston United Methodist Church will be "The Power to Live in
Challenging Times."
