Food Drive Sept. 29 At West Market Owen’s

Healing House Church of God is planning a food drive Sept. 29.

The food drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Owen’s on West Market Street, Warsaw.

Whitko Gospel Choir Concert Sunday At Silver Lake Wesleyan

SILVER LAKE — The Whitko Gospel Choir will present a gospel concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Silver Lake Wesleyan Church.

Under the direction of Dawn Hinthorn, the 19-member choir will share a variety of styles of music, from contemporary Christian to gospel. The choir has been in existence since 1970 and has been under Hinthorn’s direction for 26 years.

There is no admission charge for the concert, but a freewill offering will be received.

The church is at 106 W. Walnut St., Silver Lake. Parking is on the north of the church. Enter the east entrance, upper level. 



Reception Planned Sunday For Freemans

NORTH MANCHESTER — North Manchester Congregational Christian Church invites the community to a reception Sunday for Pastor JP and Michelle Freeman.

The Freemans will go on a three-month sabbatical beginning Oct. 1. Returning Jan. 1 as pastor emeritus, JP Freeman will assume his part-time responsibilities of shepherding the Senior Saints of the church.

The Freemans were called to the church in 2000 after a conversation with then-deacon chair Bruce Pottenger. The church had been without a pastor for a time and the Freemans felt God leading a change in their ministry.  “I’m a shepherd looking for a flock” Freeman said, to which  Pottenger replied, “We’re a flock looking for a shepherd.”  Pastor JP & Michelle were installed on Sept. 10, 2000.

Services at Congregational Christian Church are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester.

The reception will be Sunday between worship services and for one-half hour after the last service. Cards for the Freemans may be mailed to the church.

For more information on the church, call 260-982-2882 or visit www.brightlightccc.org.



Soul’d Out Quartet At Riverview Sunday

 TIPPECANOE — Southern gospel group Soul’d Out Quartet will sing at Riverview Community Church at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Soul'd Out Quartet was formed in 2004 when Matt Rankin sought “men of kindred spirits” to join him in a mission to evangelize God's word through song.

The group also hopes to strengthen and encourage God's people to be “salt and light to the world” and ambassadors for Christ.

Their concerts includes a variety of styles of gospel music with a balance of new and older songs.

 The group performs at churches, theaters, fairs and festivals and has sung at Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and the National Quartet Convention. It has been honored by the Singing News Magazine and SoGospelnews.com.

There is no ticket charge for the concert, but a love offering will be collected.

The church is at 3780 Ind. 110, Tippecanoe.



McCall At Next Men Following Christ

WINONA LAKE — Dr. Larry McCall will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of Men Following Christ.

The breakfast meeting is from 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at Alpha Dining Hall at Grace College.

After graduating from Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, McCall was further shaped through a two- year pastoral internship in Pennsylvania, then returned to Winona Lake in 1981 to pastor Christ’s Covenant Church. Along the way, he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He continues to serve on the pastoral team of Christ’s Covenant Church, and he speaks at conferences and ministers with Walking Like Jesus Ministries.

Walking Like Jesus Ministries was formed in 2015. This ministry is dedicated to serving Christians through McCall’s writing, teaching and preaching ministry, which focuses on helping people see in clear, practical ways how to pursue Christ and reflect Him in daily life.

Men Following Christ is a Christ-centered meeting for men of all ages. The meeting is open to anyone looking to grow in their walk with Jesus Christ, as well as be inspired by the speakers and the testimonies shared by other men.

The group meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the last Saturday of the month. Breakfast is served at no cost to those who attend. The public is welcome.

For more information, contact Don Clemens or Rod Mayer at [email protected], or follow on Facebook.



No Name Quartet To Sing At Country Church

No Name Quartet of the Warsaw area will perform at The Country Church at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

There is no charge for admission, but an opportunity for an offering will be given.

The Country Church is at 2951 E. 9B Road, Bourbon. For more information, call the church at 574-342-0315 or email [email protected].



All-You-Can Eat Country Breakfast Saturday

Warsaw Family Worship Center is having an all-you-can-eat country breakfast Saturday.  

The meal will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fried apples, bacon, sausage, pancakes and syrup, as well as coffee, milk and orange juice.  

Donations will be accepted at the door.

The church is at 1250 Husky Trail next to Martin’s Super Market, Warsaw.



Morse Family Singers At Dutchtown Saturday

Dutchtown Brethren Church will host The Morse Family Singers at 7 p.m. Saturday.  

This southern gospel vocal and instrumental group includes Jonathan and Heidi Morse and six of their nine children. Through music and testimony they want to spread the good news of Jesus to “a world in need of hope.”  

There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be accepted.

Dutchtown Brethren is northeast of Warsaw at CRs 400E and 300N.



Chicken And Noodles Dinner Saturday

SILVER LAKE — South Pleasant United Methodist women invite the public to their chicken and noodles dinner Saturday.

The meal will be from 4 to 7  p.m. or until food runs out at the South Pleasant UM Church. Homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw or apple sauce, a slice of pie and drinks will be served.  

A freewill donation for missions will be accepted.   

The church is on Ind. 15, 3 miles south of Silver Lake. Any questions, call Lisa Sheehan at 765-985-3568.



Baked Steak Dinner Planned For Friday

NORTH MANCHESTER — North Manchester United Methodist Church is planning a baked steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday.

Cost for the dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 7-12. Carry-out will be available.

The church is at 306 E. Second St., North Manchester.



Yard Sale Sept. 21-22 At Healing House

Healing House Church of God is planning a yard sale this week.

The sale will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The church is at 210 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw.



Fish Fry Saturday At North Webster Church

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Church of the Brethren is planning a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

The meal will include fish, baked beans, applesauce and salads. Pie, cake and other desserts also are included.

Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger.

The church is at 7281 E. 600 N., North Webster.



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