Church News 03.21.24

March 21, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.


Family Worship Center To
Hold Breakfast, Revival

Warsaw Family Worship Center, 1250 Husky Trail, Warsaw, will have all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Cost for adults is $9, children ages 5 - 10 are $4.
For information, call 574- 267- 7210.
The church will also hold a revival Sunday, Monday and Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Mullins from Oklahoma.

St. Anne's Episcopal Church
To Hold Holy Week Services

St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, offers the following Holy Week services, Palm Sunday, March 24, 8 and 10:15 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, March 29, 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, March 31, 8 and 10:15 a.m.
Check out www.stanneswarsaw.org to learn more about the church. You will find a selection of interesting podcasts there as well. Regular church services are at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. The Sunday 10:15 a.m. service is streamed on Facebook live at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Warsaw, IN.

Clunette UMC To Hold
Holy Week Services

LEESBURG – Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227 W. CR 600N, Leesburg, invites all to join them for Palm/Passion Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
On Sunday, Pastor Mike Beezley will look at the witnesses of the Lord's triumphal entry in his message "The Others" to mark the beginning of Holy Week at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Clunette UMC will then host an Easter party and egg hunt for kids of all ages on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The next night they will take part in a Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. at Warsaw First United Methodist Church.
Then on March 29, they will gather at Claypool UMC to take part in their Good Friday service at 7 p.m.
March 31 is Easter, and Clunette UMC invites all to join them for the celebration of the Resurrection. There will be a short sunrise service of Light with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m., then a carry-in potluck Easter breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by Easter worship services at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
For more information, check out their website at www.clunettechurch.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ClunetteUMC.

Church Of The Good Shepherd
To Hold Holy Week Services

WINONA LAKE - Church of The Good Shepherd, 708 College Ave. Winona Lake, will hold services Sunday. Pastor Parry’s sermon is titled "Who Is This Man" John 12:9-19.
Maudy service will be held March 28 at 7 p.m.
The steering committee meeting has been canceled for Friday at 12:15 p.m.
Easter breakfast is at 9 a.m. March 31. Sign up for the breakfast at the table if you wish to attend and bring something.
There is no first Saturday breakfast in April at Grace Village.
Winsome Walkers meet every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Gordon Recreation Center to walk and exercise.

Warsaw Trinity UMC To Hold Events
Join the Warsaw Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E Center St., Warsaw, family for any and all events. Contact the church office with questions.
Sunday is Palm/Passion Sunday. The church will have adult Sunday school at 9 a.m. Coffee and fellowship is available a bit before and after Sunday School. They will worship together at 10 a.m. The church will have its palm processional and a presentation of scriptural poetry and music to take them through the events between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Service is also available via Facebook.
On Monday, the Yarn-A-Little crafting group will meet. Bring whatever work in progress you have that travels. The group is not limited to yarn alone. They have folks quilting, cross-stitching and a myriad of other things.
Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. is the last night of the church’s Lenten dinner study. They will gather for a light pitch in dinner at 5:30 p.m. and shift to its study using Tom Berlin’s book “The Third Day: Living the Resurrection” at 6 p.m. Purchase of the book is not required.
On March 28 at 7 p.m. at Warsaw First UMC - , they will join area churches for a combined Maundy Thursday worship service. Join Trinity UMC at First UMC in Warsaw, 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw.
On March 29 at 7 p.m. at Claypool United Method Church, Trinity UMC will share in a combined Good Friday service with area churches. Join Trinity UMC at Claypool UMC, 302 E. Section St., Claypool.
On March 31 at 7 a.m., a sunrise service will be at Lucerne Park. At about 8 a.m., the Easter pitch-in breakfast is after the sunrise service at Trinity UMC’s Fellowship Hall. At 9 a.m., Sunday school will meet. At 10 a.m. is Easter celebration worship.
At about 11:15 a.m., the Easter egg hunt for the kiddos immediately after worship service on the lawn.
Check out www.warsawtrinityumc.com for details so you can mark your calendars.
You can follow the church’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WarsawTrinity. For more information, call the church office at 574-267-8546 or [email protected].

Burket Bible To Hold Services
BURKET – Burket Bible Church, 102 Market St., Burket, welcomes everyone to its services.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship is at 10:15 a.m. The message for Palm Sunday by Pastor Mark Eastway is titled "Behold Your King" from Mark 11:1-11. The congregation will be invited to participate in the procession of the palms. There will be a carry-in lunch following worship. All are invited to join the church for food and fellowship.
There is a men's community Bible study each Saturday at Java Jacks in Mentone. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. Study starts at 9 a.m.

Claypool UMC To Hold
Events During Holy Week

CLAYPOOL – Please join in at Claypool United Methodist Church, 105 S. Church St., Claypool, for its many events of Holy Week.
Sunday is "Palm Sunday" and it will start with a community egg hunt at 9:25 a.m. then snack and fellowship time followed by 10:30 a.m. Worship includes singing of praises and sermon "Jesus Comes as King" from Mark 11:1-11 by Pastor Dana Yoder. Children’s church and nursery are available during the sermon.
On Monday, Alcoholics Anonymous meet in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.
On Wednesday, the devotional group will meet from 4:15 until 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., you can catch Yoder's Devotion Moments on Facebook.
On March 28 at 5:15 p.m. is the cutting of the ribbons at the two new Habitat homes on Graceland Avenue, Claypool.
The church will join the Warsaw First UMC for Community "Maundy Thursday" service at 7 p.m.
On March 29, Good Friday, the community is invited to Claypool UMC at 7 p.m. for services.
On March 31, Easter Sunday, the church will start with a SONrise service in Lucerne Park, Warsaw, at 7 a.m.
Breakfast will be served at Claypool UMC at 9 a.m.
Worship service is at 10 a.m.
A committee is working on a cookbook of recipes from many of our members. Deadline for recipes is March 31.
There is a coin collection at the back of the church to help fight malaria.
The church continues to collect paper products for the food pantry in Silver Lake and cereal for the Claypool School Blessing Bags.
If you need to contact Yoder, tex her at 574-265-1329 or email [email protected].
You can livestream services on Facebook (Claypool UMC, Indiana) or visit claypoolUMC.org for more information.

Beaver Dam To Hold Events During Holy Week
AKRON – There's a communitywide men's Bible study group meeting on Saturday mornings at Java Jacks in Mentone. Men from several area churches are participating and all are welcome. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. and the study starts at 9 a.m.
On Saturday, the music committee meeting at Beaver Dam Community Church, 9798 W. CR 1000S, Akron, is at 10:30 a.m. Preschool registration is at the school: alumni/church members may register from 9 to 10 a.m. and the public may register from 10 to 11 a.m.
Sunday is Palm Sunday. Join the church for worship at 9 a.m. or 10:31 a.m. with refreshments served from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Pastor Teri White preaching. It is Birthday Sunday. Easter lily orders are due. Fellowship lunch is after church. The last Bible study is at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, the finance committee meeting is at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, youth group is at Beaver Dam from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the last King's Kids for the season with supper is at 6 p.m. and Bible stories, music and crafts is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to potty trained 3-year-olds to fifth grade.
On March 29, the Good Friday service is at 6 p.m.

Mentone UMC To Hold Holy Week Services
MENTONE - Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Mentone, invites the community to join them for Holy Week services beginning Palm Sunday at 10:15 a.m. with worship service, including a palm processional and the message by Pastor Emily Gearhart, “Blessed in the One.”
The Good Friday service will be at 6 p.m. March 29.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, the church will have a sunrise service at 8 a.m. followed by a full breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The Easter worship service will be at 10:15 a.m.
The church offers an early bird adult Sunday school class at 8:45 a.m. At 10:15 a.m., along with worship service, they offer Sunday Bible School exploring God’s Amazing Animals for children ages 5 through fifth grade and Wee Kids Worship for ages newborn to 4 years old. Sunday Bible school kids stay in the sanctuary the first Sunday of each month to join in Communion and also on Easter Sunday.
Feast and Fellowship/Youth is held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Food, fellowship and fun is available for all ages.
For more information, call 574-353-7898 or check out Facebook at Mentone UMC, Indiana to keep up to date and for livestreaming of worship service.



Family Worship Center To
Hold Breakfast, Revival

Warsaw Family Worship Center, 1250 Husky Trail, Warsaw, will have all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Cost for adults is $9, children ages 5 - 10 are $4.
For information, call 574- 267- 7210.
The church will also hold a revival Sunday, Monday and Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Mullins from Oklahoma.

St. Anne's Episcopal Church
To Hold Holy Week Services

St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, offers the following Holy Week services, Palm Sunday, March 24, 8 and 10:15 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, March 29, 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, March 31, 8 and 10:15 a.m.
Check out www.stanneswarsaw.org to learn more about the church. You will find a selection of interesting podcasts there as well. Regular church services are at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. The Sunday 10:15 a.m. service is streamed on Facebook live at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Warsaw, IN.

Clunette UMC To Hold
Holy Week Services

LEESBURG – Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227 W. CR 600N, Leesburg, invites all to join them for Palm/Passion Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
On Sunday, Pastor Mike Beezley will look at the witnesses of the Lord's triumphal entry in his message "The Others" to mark the beginning of Holy Week at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Clunette UMC will then host an Easter party and egg hunt for kids of all ages on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The next night they will take part in a Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m. at Warsaw First United Methodist Church.
Then on March 29, they will gather at Claypool UMC to take part in their Good Friday service at 7 p.m.
March 31 is Easter, and Clunette UMC invites all to join them for the celebration of the Resurrection. There will be a short sunrise service of Light with Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m., then a carry-in potluck Easter breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by Easter worship services at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
For more information, check out their website at www.clunettechurch.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ClunetteUMC.

Church Of The Good Shepherd
To Hold Holy Week Services

WINONA LAKE - Church of The Good Shepherd, 708 College Ave. Winona Lake, will hold services Sunday. Pastor Parry’s sermon is titled "Who Is This Man" John 12:9-19.
Maudy service will be held March 28 at 7 p.m.
The steering committee meeting has been canceled for Friday at 12:15 p.m.
Easter breakfast is at 9 a.m. March 31. Sign up for the breakfast at the table if you wish to attend and bring something.
There is no first Saturday breakfast in April at Grace Village.
Winsome Walkers meet every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Gordon Recreation Center to walk and exercise.

Warsaw Trinity UMC To Hold Events
Join the Warsaw Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E Center St., Warsaw, family for any and all events. Contact the church office with questions.
Sunday is Palm/Passion Sunday. The church will have adult Sunday school at 9 a.m. Coffee and fellowship is available a bit before and after Sunday School. They will worship together at 10 a.m. The church will have its palm processional and a presentation of scriptural poetry and music to take them through the events between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Service is also available via Facebook.
On Monday, the Yarn-A-Little crafting group will meet. Bring whatever work in progress you have that travels. The group is not limited to yarn alone. They have folks quilting, cross-stitching and a myriad of other things.
Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. is the last night of the church’s Lenten dinner study. They will gather for a light pitch in dinner at 5:30 p.m. and shift to its study using Tom Berlin’s book “The Third Day: Living the Resurrection” at 6 p.m. Purchase of the book is not required.
On March 28 at 7 p.m. at Warsaw First UMC - , they will join area churches for a combined Maundy Thursday worship service. Join Trinity UMC at First UMC in Warsaw, 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw.
On March 29 at 7 p.m. at Claypool United Method Church, Trinity UMC will share in a combined Good Friday service with area churches. Join Trinity UMC at Claypool UMC, 302 E. Section St., Claypool.
On March 31 at 7 a.m., a sunrise service will be at Lucerne Park. At about 8 a.m., the Easter pitch-in breakfast is after the sunrise service at Trinity UMC’s Fellowship Hall. At 9 a.m., Sunday school will meet. At 10 a.m. is Easter celebration worship.
At about 11:15 a.m., the Easter egg hunt for the kiddos immediately after worship service on the lawn.
Check out www.warsawtrinityumc.com for details so you can mark your calendars.
You can follow the church’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WarsawTrinity. For more information, call the church office at 574-267-8546 or [email protected].

Burket Bible To Hold Services
BURKET – Burket Bible Church, 102 Market St., Burket, welcomes everyone to its services.
Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and worship is at 10:15 a.m. The message for Palm Sunday by Pastor Mark Eastway is titled "Behold Your King" from Mark 11:1-11. The congregation will be invited to participate in the procession of the palms. There will be a carry-in lunch following worship. All are invited to join the church for food and fellowship.
There is a men's community Bible study each Saturday at Java Jacks in Mentone. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. Study starts at 9 a.m.

Claypool UMC To Hold
Events During Holy Week

CLAYPOOL – Please join in at Claypool United Methodist Church, 105 S. Church St., Claypool, for its many events of Holy Week.
Sunday is "Palm Sunday" and it will start with a community egg hunt at 9:25 a.m. then snack and fellowship time followed by 10:30 a.m. Worship includes singing of praises and sermon "Jesus Comes as King" from Mark 11:1-11 by Pastor Dana Yoder. Children’s church and nursery are available during the sermon.
On Monday, Alcoholics Anonymous meet in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.
On Wednesday, the devotional group will meet from 4:15 until 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., you can catch Yoder's Devotion Moments on Facebook.
On March 28 at 5:15 p.m. is the cutting of the ribbons at the two new Habitat homes on Graceland Avenue, Claypool.
The church will join the Warsaw First UMC for Community "Maundy Thursday" service at 7 p.m.
On March 29, Good Friday, the community is invited to Claypool UMC at 7 p.m. for services.
On March 31, Easter Sunday, the church will start with a SONrise service in Lucerne Park, Warsaw, at 7 a.m.
Breakfast will be served at Claypool UMC at 9 a.m.
Worship service is at 10 a.m.
A committee is working on a cookbook of recipes from many of our members. Deadline for recipes is March 31.
There is a coin collection at the back of the church to help fight malaria.
The church continues to collect paper products for the food pantry in Silver Lake and cereal for the Claypool School Blessing Bags.
If you need to contact Yoder, tex her at 574-265-1329 or email [email protected].
You can livestream services on Facebook (Claypool UMC, Indiana) or visit claypoolUMC.org for more information.

Beaver Dam To Hold Events During Holy Week
AKRON – There's a communitywide men's Bible study group meeting on Saturday mornings at Java Jacks in Mentone. Men from several area churches are participating and all are welcome. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. and the study starts at 9 a.m.
On Saturday, the music committee meeting at Beaver Dam Community Church, 9798 W. CR 1000S, Akron, is at 10:30 a.m. Preschool registration is at the school: alumni/church members may register from 9 to 10 a.m. and the public may register from 10 to 11 a.m.
Sunday is Palm Sunday. Join the church for worship at 9 a.m. or 10:31 a.m. with refreshments served from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Pastor Teri White preaching. It is Birthday Sunday. Easter lily orders are due. Fellowship lunch is after church. The last Bible study is at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, the finance committee meeting is at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, youth group is at Beaver Dam from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the last King's Kids for the season with supper is at 6 p.m. and Bible stories, music and crafts is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to potty trained 3-year-olds to fifth grade.
On March 29, the Good Friday service is at 6 p.m.

Mentone UMC To Hold Holy Week Services
MENTONE - Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Mentone, invites the community to join them for Holy Week services beginning Palm Sunday at 10:15 a.m. with worship service, including a palm processional and the message by Pastor Emily Gearhart, “Blessed in the One.”
The Good Friday service will be at 6 p.m. March 29.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, the church will have a sunrise service at 8 a.m. followed by a full breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The Easter worship service will be at 10:15 a.m.
The church offers an early bird adult Sunday school class at 8:45 a.m. At 10:15 a.m., along with worship service, they offer Sunday Bible School exploring God’s Amazing Animals for children ages 5 through fifth grade and Wee Kids Worship for ages newborn to 4 years old. Sunday Bible school kids stay in the sanctuary the first Sunday of each month to join in Communion and also on Easter Sunday.
Feast and Fellowship/Youth is held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Food, fellowship and fun is available for all ages.
For more information, call 574-353-7898 or check out Facebook at Mentone UMC, Indiana to keep up to date and for livestreaming of worship service.



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