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This is how you decorate a church for Christmas

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 27, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Mom Caitlin Porter shows 4-year-old twins, Ada and Clair, and sister, Lucy, how battery-operated candles work.

The youngsters helped on Sunday morning during the Ada United Methodist Church hanging of the greens for the Christmas season. The church uses 100 candles, many trees, much garland, and a number of wreaths in its seasonal decoration.

More photos below - including a sign for the sheep who can read.

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United Methodist choirs prepare for cantata

Many Ada congregations planning special Christmas programs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Scott Henning (right) rehearses with the Ada United Methodist Church chancel choir and youth choir in preparation for a cantata to be given during the worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

"The Silence and the Sound" is the title of the cantata which will be presented by both choirs. Henning, the church music director, described the piece as mysterious in the beginning, joyful at the end. All are welcome.

The Icon invites Ada area churches to provide special Christmas program information. Send to Monty Siekerman at: [email protected]

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Ada Presbyterian Women's Guild soup, salad, raffle and auction

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

The Ada Presbyterian Women's Guild will sponsor a soup and salad supper, quilt raffle, and auction with proceeds going to missions. The public is invited to the festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Dinner will consist of a variety of eight soups, several salads, and dessert for $6 for adults and $3 for children 3-12 years old.

Eileen Hubbard donated the 48"x40" quilt that she made. Raffle tickets are $1 or 6 for $5 and may be purchased by calling Phyllis Gossel at 419-634-9469 or at the supper that evening.

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Where to give shoebox donations

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 6, 2017

First Baptist Church  in Kenton will be a drop-off location for collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child from Nov. 13-20. The church will collect shoebox donations filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items for children living in poverty overseas.

For details about the project, go to samaritanspurse.org/occ. 

Other nearby locations include Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton; Union Chapel Missionary Church, SR 81 west of Ada; and College First Church of God, Findlay.

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Alger church to honor veterans

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The Alger First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Monteville, will honor and recognize veterans at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12.

Bob Weinberg, president of the Flag City Honor Flight, will be the featured speaker. He is also a member of the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The Lima Beane Chorus will sing several hymns and a patriotic medley.

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Trunk or treat

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, October 19, 2017
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