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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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Christmas for Kids Dec. 6 at Trinity Lutheran

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Monday, December 1, 2014

Christmas For Kids will be held at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, on Saturday, December 6 from 1-4:30 p.m. The afternoon will provide children in Pre-school through 4th grade a special opportunity to hear the real message of Christmas, along with Christmas crafts, music, refreshments and fun.  For more information, please call 419-326-4402.

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Sugar Grove singpriation, cookie auction Dec. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 1, 2014

Sugar Grove United Methodist Church invites Icon viewers to its Holiday Singspiration and Cookie Auction on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m.  

The evening iincludes singing your favorite holiday tunes and satisfy your sweet tooth with some delicious cookies. 

Proceeds from the cookie auction will benefit the church's mission.  All are welcome to attend. Sugar Grove UMC is located at 4549 State Route 81, east of Ada.

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County Line Church of the Brethren dedicates Multi-purpose Building on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 7, 2014

County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, will hold a dedication and homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 12, according to Tom Dearth, senior pastor.

The day includes a 10:30 a.m. combination morning service and dedication service for the congregation’s new Multi-purpose Building.

Immediately following is a carry-in dinner held in the Multi-purpose Building. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.

The events of the day are open to the public.

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Claudia Crawford wins First United Methodist Women's quilt

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 25, 2014

Claudia Crawford is the winner of the quilt made by the Ada First United Methodist Women, "A Winter's Tale," designed by Cathy Smalley. 

The winner's name was drawn at the Harvest and Herb Fest last Saturday.  All proceeds from the quilt support missions.

Pictured are some of the people who worked on the quilt together with Claudia and her family.

From left to right:  Lora Smith, Janet Roll, Doris Cotsamire, Samantha, Joseph, Matt, and Claudia Crawford, and Cathy Smalley.

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Event of the century? United Methodist steeple now watches over Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 4, 2014

A well-deserved and impromptu round of applause.

That sound resonated throughout Main Street Ada at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, marking the successful lifting and placement of a 18,000-pound steeple (9 tons) atop the Ada First United Methodist Church.

LOTS OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

An appreciative crowd of over 200 persons talked, hugged, photographed, took videos and walked away knowing they’d remember today for a long, long time.

One person said it might be the event of the century in Ada.

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