BOWLING GREEN
Pastor Paul Lange’s theme Sunday at Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "Jesus Invites
Us to His Great Banquet."
"A Nation Adrift," will be Pastor Dennis Gugger’s sermon Sunday at Bowling Green Alliance
Church.
Evangelist Harold Driver’s sermon Sunday morning at Bowling Green Church of Christ will be
"Defeating the Giants." The evening service will be "Sing a Song."
Church of the Nazarene will host a Gridiron Men’s event Saturday (See related story.)
Rev. Howard Mayne’s sermon Sunday at Cloverdale United Methodist Church will be "The Risen
Christ."
"Bloodline – Where did the ‘Races’ Come From?" will be Pastor Tom Mullins’ message Sunday
morning at First Baptist Church, continuing the series, "Origins: Creation, Evolution and the
Christian."
The program Sunday at Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation will be "Finding Our
Ecological Integrity," by Rev. Lynn Kerr.
On Sunday at Plain Congregational Church those attending will spend time in small groups for guided
prayer based upon Colossians in lieu of a traditional sermon.
Pastor Denny Maurer’s theme for Sunday’s services at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will be "The Lord
Will Provide."
Trinity United Methodist Church will welcome its new pastor Dana Ward on Sunday. His first message will
be "Getting Started."
Pastor Larry Whatley’s sermon Sunday at Turning Point United Methodist Church will be "Only One Way
to Remove the Stain of Sin."
The sermon by David K. Boswell, minister, Sunday at Village View Church of Christ will be "Helpless
and Hurting."
BAIRDSTOWN
Rev. Susan Kronbach’s sermon Sunday at Bairdstown United Methodist Church will continue the series on
"What Do Disciples Do?, Sunday’s topic will be sharing Jesus’ conversation about defining
discipleship from Matthew’s gospel.
BLOOMDALE
Pastor Jeff Ridenour’s sermon Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church will be "Have You Heard the
One About the Traveling Preacher?"
BRADNER
Rev. Jeff Ridenour concludes his seven-year ministry to the Bradner community and Bradner United
Methodist Church with a service of departure with his sermon, "Have You Heard the One About the
Traveling Preacher?" The church members will share memories and hold a potluck dinner after church
for the Ridenour family.
Rev. Melanie Haack’s sermon Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church will be "Two-for-One: Peter and
Paul."
CYGNET
Pastor Dean Durant’s sermon Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church will be "The Heaven We Will
Find."
DUNBRIDGE
Pastor Dale Smeltzer’s message Sunday at Christ’s Bible Church will be "The Eternal Home."
HASKINS
Rev. Jennifer Jackson’s sermon Sunday at Haskins Community Church will be "The God Surprise."

Rev. Jim Paulson’s theme Sunday at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "Just Like
Home."
HOYTVILLE
"Overcoming Fear," will be Pastor Rick Adams’ message Sunday at Hoytville United Methodist
Church.
LEMOYNE
Pastor Ron Shinkle’s message Sunday at Lemoyne Baptist Church will be "The Great Faith of
Moses!"
LUCKEY
Pastor Randy Winsand’s sermon Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church will be "Death and Resurrection."

Pastor Judith Frank’s sermon topic Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church will be "Praise the
Lord."
NEW ROCHESTER
Pastor Dale Schaefer’s message Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church will be "What’s My/Our Hospitality
Factor?" The church will be receiving three new members (disciples) at the service.
NORTH BALTIMORE
Rev. Susan Kronbach’s sermon at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist will continue the series on
"What Do Disciples Do?, Sunday’s topic will be sharing Jesus’ conversation about disciples from
Matthew’s gospel.
"Overcoming Fear," will be Pastor Rick Adams’ message Sunday at St. James United Methodist
Church.
Pastor Ralph Mineo’s sermon topic Sunday at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "God Is
Provider." A meal for VBS will follow to raise funds to support the Vacation Bible School.
PEMBERVILLE
Pastor Matthew Musteric’s sermon Sunday at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church will be "Misusing
and Using God’s Name," as the series on the Ten Commandments continues.
Pastor Jim Miller’s sermon Sunday at First United Presbyterian Church will be "There’s a New World
Coming, and it’s Here: the Kingdom of God."
Pastor Grant Montgomery’s sermon Sunday at Pemberville United Methodist Church will be "Family
Woes."
Guest speakers Rev, Timothy Sonnenberg and his wife, Diane Sonnenberg on Sunday at Sonfire by the River
will speak about their missionary work in Tanzania.
PORTAGE
Rev. Bruce McDaniel’s sermon Sunday at Christ United Methodist Church will be "The Welcoming
Followers of Jesus."
RUDOLPH
Pastor Larry Garzony’s sermon Sunday at Rudolph Christian Church will be "A Confession."
STONY RIDGE
Pastor Robert E. May’s sermon Sunday at Stony Ridge United Methodist Church will be "The Testing of
Abraham."
TONTOGANY
Tontogany Presbyterian Church will begin a series of messages that connect with the Presbyterian Church
USA’s recent General Assembly theme, "Abound in Hope." Pamela Short will bring a message on
the biblical basis for the Belhar confession, a statement of faith against racism.
WAYNE
"Welcome," will be Rev. Mark Kuhlman’s sermon Sunday at Wayne United Methodist Church.
WESTON
Pastor Chris Boggs’ sermon Sunday at Sonlight Church and Community Center will be "A Place of
Refuge." This will be the Weston Community Service with special music provided by Tim Tiderman and
One Spirit. A potluck follows.
Rev. James Stewart’s sermon Sunday at Weston United Methodist Church will be "Steps Toward
Truth."