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Church News 03.18.20
America Has A History Of Prayer, Including Examples From Presidents
Church News 03.12.20
Grace Seminary To Host Author And Theologian
Church News 2.27.20
People Quick To Criticize, Should Love Neighbor
Church News 02.06.20
Church News 1.09.20
Vigil Held At Lincoln In Support Of Religious Freedom
Pastors, Public Pray For Schools After Atheists Angered
Church News 12.19.2019
Central Park Lights Are Reminder Of The Light Of Jesus
Story Of Pregnant Woman Is A Reminder Of Sin-Sick World
Church News 12.05.2019
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Clunette To Host Trunk-Or-Treat
Church News 10.24.2019
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Human Trafficking Happens Everywhere, But Is An Evil Practice
Club News 09.26.2019
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Oct. 3 Being Promoted As ‘Bring Your Bible To School Day’
Church News 09.12.2019
Warsaw Church To Host Singer
Church News 09.05.2019
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Life In Christ Is Like A Train, Depend On Bible, Not Feelings
Church News 08.15.2019
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Church news includes a the hiring of a new minister, a lakeside service and a men's breakfast.
Church News 08.01.2019
To Be A Follower Of Christ Means To Deny Sins, Passions And Agenda
North Webster Church To Hold Concert
Church News 07.25.2019
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Fiesta Night
Church News 07.11.2019

Church news includes a lakeside service, bible school and a gospel concert
Church News 07.05.2019

Church news includes a lakeside service.
Church News June 20, 2019

Upcoming events include a lakeside service, a gospel concert and a guest speaker
Community Ministries Director Remembers 8-Year-Old, Says Life Is Precious
Church News June 13

Upcoming events include a lakeside service, a tenderlois supper and a community meal.
Church News, May 23, 2019

Upcoming events include a worship dinner, fundraiser for a mission trip and a garage sale.
Put Down Your Phones And Give God Some Face Time

My mother, who has since gone to be with the Lord, believed in old-school face time.
Church News, May 16, 2019

Upcoming events include some meals, some concerts and the installation of a new rector.
Wholesale Auto Auction Exec To Speak At Men Following Christ

Meeting begins at 8 a.m. May 25 at Grace College.
Church News, May 9, 2019

Upcoming events include some food fundraisers, an "un-garage sale," a concert, and a gathering to feed the hungry and homeless.
Church News, May 2, 2019

Upcoming events include some food fundraisers, some rummage sales and a gospel concert.
Cry For Our World, Then Pray

We live in sin-sick world that is bent on destruction. People are divided and we don’t listen to one another any more.
Church News, April 25, 2019

Upcoming events include some rummage sales, a recital, a fish fry and a reunion of the old Sidney Grace Brethren Church.
Rummage Sale At God’s Highway To Heaven
Nazarene Church Announces Easter Events
Church News, April 18, 2019

Holy Week services are planned at many area churches; other upcoming events include a country breakfast, a Nelson's chicken fundraiser and a concert.
Northern Ireland Woman Brings Others Together Through Music

When you spend time with Marie Lacey you are introduced to someone who just loves life.
The Church Can Be As Disjointed As Our Culture

One thing I know we need for sure is a “A United Church For A Divided World.”
Church News, April 4, 2019

Upcoming events include several meals, some Lenten events and fun Easter activities, and a men's breakfast.
Church News, March 28, 2019

Several concerts, an Easter egg hunt and a men's breakfast are among upcoming events.
Innocent Lives Are Ruined By Lying Tongues

In this era of the 24-hour news cycle and social media, people are not just implicated of something, they are indicted before all the evidence is in.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Has New Rector

The Rev. Ryan Fischer has accepted the call to be the new rector at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw.
Church News, March 21, 2019

Upcoming events include a free pancake breakfast, a swiss steak supper and Lenten services.
Grace Announces March Chapel Speakers

WINONA LAKE – Grace College is welcoming several speakers to campus, including Dr. Freddy Cardoza, Lonnie Anderson and Ray Chang.
Church News, March 14, 2019

Upcoming events include free community meals, a concert and a rummage/bake sale.
Camp Mack Kicks Off $1.1M Fundraising Campaign

Modernizing facilities, growing the number of campers and more fully using facilities year-round are all part of the “Planting The Future” capital campaign launched by the administration and the Camp Mack board at the annual dinner Friday night.
Symphony Of The Skies Reminds Us God Is In Control

Dr. Don DeYoung, recently retired professor from Grace College and president of the Creation Research Society, has a passion for sharing God through science.
Church News, March 7, 2019

Upcoming events include a gospel concert and several meal fundraisers.
Grace Point Preschool Open House March 12

NAPPANEE – Grace Point Preschool is having open house/registration from 4 to 6 p.m. March 12 at Grace Point Church.
Church News, Feb. 21, 2019

Several food-related events are taking place:
Kessler’s Faith In Action Defines His Legacy

Grace College's Coach K is more than statistics and accomplishments as he “retires.”
Shelter Has Full House Most Nights During Winter Months

While there was an uptick in the number of people seeking help at Fellowship Missions, 1520 Winona Ave., Warsaw, during the extreme cold in the last week of January, a spokesperson said the homeless shelter has been operating at or near capacity all winter long.
God Judges Abortion, But He Also Has Mercy

My more and I were in the living room watching the news when there was a report about abortion. “How can anyone kill a child?” she lamented as tears rolled down her cheeks.
Church News, Feb. 7, 2019

Revival meetings and whole hog sausage sales continue, and a baked steak dinner is Friday.
Church News, Jan. 31, 2019

Upcoming events include a baked steak dinner, revival meetings, a whole hog sausage sale and a FASCAR rally for kids.
Church News, Jan. 24, 2019

A soup cook-off, some concerts, a valentine dinner/dance and a visit from an African bishop are among upcoming activities.
Church News, Jan. 10, 2019

Upcoming events include a couple of free community meals and some breakfast fundraisers.
Church News, Jan. 3, 2019

New Hope is having a breakfast fundraiser, and Beaver Dam UMC announces service times.
Beaver Dam Worship Services Combined Sunday

Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, will have combined worship services on Sunday.
Beaver Dam UMC Christmas, New Year’s Services Announced

Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, will have combined services in a Christmas Sunday/Fourth Sunday of Advent worship service this weekend.
Christmas Is Hollow Without Jesus

I’m sure the shepherds wondered why their celestial visitors came to them, lowly agricultural workers. They were instructed to go to Bethlehem and see this child who had been born.
Church News, Dec. 20

Several candlelight services are planned on Christmas Eve.
Wilkey Honored By Agape International University

Joe Wilkey, founder of locally based World Compassion Network, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Ministry degree from Agape International University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Church News, Dec. 13, 2018

Upcoming events include some concerts, a community meal and holiday services.
The World Doesn’t Need Fake Religious Folks

I wonder if there are times when people look at followers of Jesus (I’m including myself) and see us being synthetic.
Church News, Dec. 6, 2018

Several concerts and a message on God's life-changing love are planned.
As Bad As Things Seem In The World, Trust That God Knows The Future

One reporter was talking about the issues of our day and saying that this is one of the darkest moments in our history. I almost laughed out loud.
Church News, Nov. 29, 2018

Several concerts are planned in upcoming weeks.
Church News, Nov. 21, 2018

Upcoming events include a concert, a service of lessons and carols, and hanging of the greens.
Don’t Give Up – Jesus Can Reach The Darkest Soul

It seems at times when we pray the sky is built of brass and our prayers bounce off of its surface, not getting to heaven.
Palestine Bible Church Welcomes New Pastor

Stephen “Steve” Gerber is the new pastor of Palestine Bible Church.
Church News, Nov. 15, 2018

A southern gospel concert, an acoustic jam and Thanksgiving services are among upcoming events.
Veterans Deserve Our Thanks

This Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Please take a moment of silence to remember the sacrifice that has been given for liberty since the Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.
Church News, Nov. 8, 2018

Upcoming events include two gospel sings, a baked steak dinner and a service honoring veterans.
Goodwin New Lead Pastor At Christ’s Covenant

Marc Goodwin will be installed as the new lead pastor of Christ’s Covenant Church on Sunday.
Church News, Nov. 1, 2018

A turkey shoot, an auction, a holiday bazaar and several meals are coming up.
Church News, Oct. 25, 2018

Trunk-n-treat, a block party, some concerts, several food fundraisers and a study on the book of Revelation are among upcoming events.
Church News, Oct. 18, 2018

Upcoming events include a Trunk or Treat, a concert with multiple Christian artists, revival meetings and the sale of St. Anne's cheeseballs.
Faithful Servants Deserve Our Thanks

For those of us who attend a church, we sometimes take the pastor for granted.
Church News, Oct. 11, 2018

Upcoming events include several concerts, a community meal and a chili cook-off.
World Missionary Press Open House, Dinner Oct. 20

NEW PARIS — World Missionary Press Inc. will have an open house in celebration of 57 years of producing New Testaments, Scripture booklets and other religious materials.
I Gave Up On God. He Didn’t Give Up On Me

In 1994 a good friend of mine was totally mistreated by a congregation, which for me was the final straw. I quit going to church.
Sign Of Life From Christian Life Apostolic Church

The ministerial staff of Christian Life Apostolic Church invites everyone to exhange their old life for a new one and experience “the peace and liberty that God can give.”
Classic Car Cruise-In Has $100 Prize

A classic car cruise-in is part of the Fall Park and Play event Oct. 12 at Leesburg Grace Church. Community members will cast their votes for best in show, with a cash prize of $100 going to the top vote getter.
Church News, Oct. 4, 2018

Upcoming events include a men's breakfast, a ham and beans supper, and a Holy spirit service.
Kavanaugh-Ford Conflict Illustrates Stench Of Sin In America

Two were thrown in the dust of the American stage on Sept. 27. People gathered with stones in their hands, ready to support their side and destroy the other.
Church News, Sept. 27, 2018

Upcoming events include Blessings of the Pets services, a community prophecy conference, concerts and a food drive.
Banner Of Life Carried Nearly Half A Century

Mary Louise Lowe has been fighting for life and the rights of the unborn for just under 45 years, when a Right to Life group was formed in Kosciusko County.
Public Celebration Planned For WLGBC’s 75th Anniversary

A homecoming celebration, tour of the campus and an ice cream social are part of the Sept. 30 event.
Church News, Sept. 20, 2018

Upcoming events include several concerts, an all-you-can-eat country breakfast and other food fundraisers, and revival meetings.
Church News, Sept. 13, 2018

A free community meal, some garage/yard sales and deadline to sign up for the Answers in Genesis conference are among this week's items.
SYM Financial, Zimmer Biomet Recognized As Hunger IMPACT Sponsors For Feed My Starving Children Warsaw MobilePack

The Feed My Starving Children Warsaw MobilePack recognized Zimmer Biomet and SYM Financial for their contributions to the Warsaw MobilePack.
Church News, Sept. 6, 2018

Upcoming events include a free community movie and some meal fundraisers.
Churches Need Higher Standard In Age Of Sexual Abuse

Children have been abused and targeted by priests, pastors and leaders. High-profile men in houses of worship have used their power to be sexually inappropriate with women. They are without excuse; their sin puts children and women in horrible situations.