Religion

Woman creates business, sells religious decals

Hannah Poturalski

DELPHOS - A local woman has decided to take religion into her own hands and bring God back into society. Elena Rahrig, a Delphos resident, said in February she had the idea for Witness on Wheels, a business that sells decals of Bible verses, for use... Full story

The spirit of Mammon

Sharon Jefferson

For at least the past 10 years, the Holy Spirit has been speaking to the church prophetically and forewarning us to get out of debt. Of course, God knew what was coming in the way of collapse of the financial institutions many have put their trust in.... Full story

Church finds permanent home

After two years of renting, Grace Fellowship Church has found a new home and will begin there with services Sunday. Grace purchased the former United Church of Christ building at 1606 W. Elm St., the Rev. Dan Phillips said. Services are at 10:30 a.m.... Full story

The Nigerian connection

Sharon Jefferson

Recently, I journeyed to the country of Nigeria for an extended missionary trip. The journey took about 17 hours on an airplane, mostly over water. I must say this was best trip that I have experienced in 30 years of missions. At the same time, from... Full story

Fifty years of playing the pipe organ

Thomas Teckman

WAPAKONETA - Over the past half century, Connie Niemeyer has been the dedicated presence behind the Schantz pipe organ and the Steinway grand piano at First United Methodist Church. She has played for baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals - as... Full story

Artist works with Wycliffe Bible Translators

Adrienne McGee

LIMA - Michael Harrar knew he had talent as an artist, and he knew he wanted to be a missionary. It just took a while for him to get those two things working cohesively. Harrar is an illustrator for Wycliffe Bible Translators, a group that is working... Full story

St. Marys UMC new sanctuary to open

Adrienne McGee

ST. MARYS - It's a merger of the old and the new. Wayne Street United Methodist Church, located in St. Marys since 1823, is about to finish a building project that brings new ideas like technology and ease of use together in a design that pays homage... Full story

Going into the wilderness

By Sharon Jefferson We are living in such exciting times for the church. We are beginning to experience the presence of God like never before and see signs, wonders and miracles like never before. The kingdom of God is being built and the tabernacle... Full story

Holy week services

LIMA - Holy week has its own special significance, but a group of pastors in Lima wants to bring a new theme: Unity. A special service titled "Triumph in Unity: A Palm Sunday Celebration" will begin at 6 p.m. Palm Sunday at Philippian Missionary Baptist... Full story

The Lenten season in Lima

Adrienne McGee

LIMA - The Atkinson family's habits have changed. Elizabeth Atkinson, mother of two, talked about Lent with her girls this year in a detailed way. She and her husband, Toby, were surprised when the girls wanted to fast. Megan, 10, decided to give up... Full story

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