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United Methodist Women host April 7 concert

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Ada United Methodist Women will host a concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday April 7, at the church, 301 North Main St. 

The program is by Barb Swartz and her topic is "New Beginnings."  She is a member of a trio called " Believe," and will be singing solo for the evening. 

The program is open to the  public. Refreshments will follow the program. Call the church at 419-634-4626 for more information.

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First United Methodist congregation beginning to feel at home in new surroundings

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Youngsters gather in the front of the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church on Sunday to hear the childrens' sermon. Becky Bodey taught the lesson. This was the first Sunday worship service in the new church, three years after it burned to the ground.

The church has had a series of special occasions leading up to today. There was an Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 18, a prayer vigil from dawn to dusk on Feb. 19-21, and the last service at the ONU Chapel on Feb. 22.

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Ada Methodists united in historic walk through town

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 23, 2015

Additional photos of the procession are below.
The members of the United Methodist Church worshipped in the Ohio Northern University Chapel for the last time Sunday.

Following the service members paraded from the campus to their new permanent home on North Main Street.

CLICK HERE FOR CHURCH WEBSITE - LOTS MORE PHOTOS

Members and pastors of the other congregations in Ada were invited to join the walk to the new facility and have refreshments and socialize for a time. 

 

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Auglaize Bible Church holds Scout Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 22, 2015

Auglaize Bible Church held Scout Sunday on Feb. 8. Melanie Butterfield, Jacob Butterfield, and Mason Kirkpatrick were greeters. During the flag ceremony the pledge of Allegiance was led by Miranda K and carried by Eve Brown. Mason  carried the Christian flag and pledge led by Jacob.

Samuel Brown read a piece of scripture from Psalm 40 and prayed. Emily Brown played harmonica for offering while the offering was taken by Mason, Jacob, Sam, and Jared Hunt.

The scouts sang trust and obey as special music.

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Easter is already here for Ada's displaced United Methodist congregation

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 17, 2015

By Amy Eddings

Ash Wednesday has the potential of being an emotionally awkward moment for the fire-displaced members of Ada’s First United Methodist Church. The service, which launches the solemn, 40-day Christian season of Lent, will be the first in the new building on the grounds of the former church at North Main Street and Highland Avenue.

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First United Methodist congregation prepares to move into its new worship home

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 5, 2015

Ash Wednesday 2015 takes on a new meaning for First United Methodist members the year.

Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel will preach during the service, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, which will include communion and will be held in the new church building.

The guest preacher is the father of Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel, pastor of the Ada congregation.

Several additional events take place in February, March and April as the congregation prepares to move into its new building.

• A complete schedule of events planned is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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