Church briefs for Oct. 1-2

SANDUSKY • New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, at 1920 Eddy Henry Way, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and its worship service at 11 a.m. Sundays. The church's Wednesday Bible study occurs at 6:30 p.m. only on Facebook. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, at 1158 Cleveland Road in the Sandusky Plaza, invites you to in-person worship for each Sunday at 10 a.m. We are an open and affirming congregation and all are welcome here. Our building is fully accessible. World Communion Sunday will be observed and Rev. Lenore Kure will deliver the sermon "Communion Reunion." There will refreshments and fellowship following the service. At about 11:20 a.m., Rev. Kure will lead a time of devotions in the conference room. All are welcome! For more information about the church, worship services and any events/groups taking place, please call the church office at 419-625-8105 or check out our Facebook page (@firstconguccsandusky). • Zion Lutheran Church, at 503 Columbus Ave., will host the following events. In addition to being in person, the 10:30 a.m. worship service can also be viewed on the church's "Zion Sandusky" YouTube channel. - Saturday, Oct. 1: Worship with Communion at 6 p.m. - Sunday, Oct. 2: Worship with Communion Service at 8 a.m./10:30 a.m.; 9:15 a.m. Faith formation for all. - Monday, Oct. 3: Troop 8 Scouts at 7 p.m.; Firelands Chorus rehearsal at 7 p.m. - Tuesday, Oct. 4: Quilters at 9 a.m.; Circle of Friends — Woman's Bible study at 7 p.m. - Thursday, Oct. 5: Priscilla — Woman's Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; Senior Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. - Saturday, Oct. 8: Worship with Communion at 6 p.m. • St. Stephen United Church of Christ, at 905 E. Perkins Ave., has worship at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sundays. All are welcome. • Emmanuel United Church of Christ, at 334 Columbus Ave., has worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. All are welcome. Masks are optional. • First Presbyterian Church, at 265 Jackson St., worships at 10 a.m. Sundays. • Trinity United Methodist Church, at 214 E. Jefferson St., has in-person worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. The pastor is Rev. Diane Bell. Masks are optional and social distancing is observed. The worship service is also broadcast live at trinitysandusky.net or on the church's Facebook page. • St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran's congregation welcomes two new communicants to the Lord's Table tomorrow, Oct. 2. Worship is at 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 83, 3165 Hayes Ave., with brunch and conversation following. A special congregational meeting will follow worship and brunch on Sunday, Oct. 9, as members decide the future of the congregation: whether to close, to continue as is or to repurpose with a focus on outreach to introduce greater Sandusky to the love of God in Christ Jesus. Those planning to attend can help planning for food preparation by announcing their intention by midweek at 419 625-6800. • Grace Episcopal Church, at 315 Wayne St., hosts in-person worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Sundays and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. The church's 10 a.m. Sunday service can also be viewed via live-streaming. To join, go to Grace's website, gracesandusky.org, and click on the teal "Boxcast Sunday Streams" box. The service can also be heard by calling toll-free 888-477-9081 or by visiting Grace Episcopal Church-Sandusky Facebook page. Grace Episcopal is opening its fall outreach grants process. Any individual or organization may request a grant from $200 to $1,000. Grant guidelines and a simple grant application are available at gracesandusky.org or at the church at 315 Wayne St., Sandusky. Grants funded by Grace Church must be completed by Sept. 1, 2023. Grantees will have the opportunity to share written and pictorial information of completed projects. Grant requests for funding that incorporate Christian Episcopal beliefs of learning, serving and sharing will be given preference. The application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 (postmarked). Checks will be distributed by Dec. 31, 2022. For more information, call the church office at 419-625-6919. • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, at 502 Bardshar Road, has worship services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, with children's Sunday school at 9 a.m. The first and third Sundays of the month will have Communion services and the fifth Sunday services will occur at 9 a.m. and are lay led with no Sunday school. • Christian Singles Fellowship is a group that promotes Christian support, social activities and fellowship for all born-again single adults, whether divorced, widowed or single by choice. It provides singles with positive fellowship and interaction with other singles within the context of Christianity and to minister to people's special needs. For questions, call Karson at 419-433-0085. Upcoming events include: - Monday, Oct. 10: Planning meeting at 7 p.m.; meet at North Point Baptist Church, 3702 Hayes Ave., Sandusky - Friday Oct. 14: Bike and Bible Night at 6 p.m.; meet at Karson's home. Sub sandwiches provided; bring a covered dish/dessert, pop. - Saturday Oct. 22: Amish Country trip; meet at 9:30 a.m. to carpool from Norwalk Alliance Church, U.S. 250, Norwalk. Pack a lunch; after shopping, we will eat dinner at Mrs Yoder's Kitchen in Mt Hope. - Friday, Oct. 28: October potluck and bonfire; meet at 6:30 p.m. at Karson's home. Chili provided; bring a covered dish/dessert, pop. • St. Stephen AME Church, at 312 Neil St., hosts worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Everyone is welcome. • Father's Heart Family Church, at 2211 Mills St., has worship at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. • Faith Christian Ministries, at 200 Hancock St., is a non-denominational church located that invites you to join us for Sunday worship at 11 a.m. We have Bible study at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, where we study God's Word together. A Wednesday evening Bible study takes place via conference call (617-691-8135) at 6 p.m. All are welcome and please call 419-366-0057 for more information. • Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, at 2401 Columbus Ave., invites you to join us for worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. Sunday school meets at 10:40 a.m. On every third Saturday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m., join us in our Memorial Hall for a "Come As You Are" alternative worship service, potluck meal and testimonies about recovery and recovery principles. • Sandusky and Huron's Knights of Columbus chapters will host their second annual 5K race/walk on Saturday, Oct. 22. Pre-registration starts at 8 a.m. with the race at 9 a.m. starting at the Sandusky Sailing Club at Battery Park, Sandusky. The race is in memory of the founder Dr. David Darr, with all proceeds being equally divided between Heartbeat of Sandusky and Abigail Stork Bus Project serving north central Ohio. Registrations, shirts and medals will be supplied as available. For more information, contact Larry Kaman at 419-202-2447 or dorskifamily@aol.com. • Porter's Memorial C.M.E Church, 1722 Third St., will celebrate its 75th church anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 23 during the 11 a.m. worship service. The guest speaker will be Pastor Randolph L. White of St. Paul C.M.E. Church in Cambridge, Ohio. There will also be a pre-kickoff celebration at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 with Pastor Curtis Johnson Jr. of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. All are welcome. NORWALK • St. Paul Episcopal Church, at 87 W. Main St., welcomes all to a service of morning prayer at 10 a.m. Sunday. This is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. This service focuses on the Psalms, scripture, prayer and beautiful music.The Scripture readings are Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 37: 1-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; and Luke 17:5-10. All are welcome, regardless of religious or spiritual background — no exceptions. • St. Peter Lutheran Church, at 243 Benedict Ave., invites you to join us for worship on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8 or 10:30 a.m. The 10:30 a.m. worship service is broadcast on WLKR 95.3 and Facebook. Christian Day Nursery School, also at 243 Benedict Ave., has openings in all classes. You can contact Michelle Schaffer at 419-668-2856, ext. 2. Oct. 1 and 2 will be an exciting time at church worship. We will bless the quilts that our ladies have been working on for Lutheran World Relief as well as collecting for the Women's Thankoffer. During Sunday morning, we will have a visit from some therapy dogs who will send the 8 a.m. worshipers off to do God's work, visit with the children during Sunday school and greet the 10:30 a.m. worshipers as they arrive. You are welcome to join us. Please feel free to bring your pets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, outside for a "Blessing of the Animals." We also invite you to chair aerobics at 11:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday. It's free! • Norwalk First United Methodist Church, at 60 W. Main St., invites the community to a square dance at 3 p.m. Sunday in the church parking lot. Come worship with us on World Communion Sunday. Pastor Brian's sermon will be from Luke 10, "The Uncommon Deed." Don't miss our upcoming rummage sale from Oct. 6-8. Men's and women's Bible studies take place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Men will study the life of Moses. Women will study "Understanding the Christian Life." Call the church office if you have questions. Seekers will study "The Armor of God" on Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon or Sundays at 9:15 a.m. with video and discussion. GriefShare, a free Christian study for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, occurs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Chapel. Our Spotlight on Missions is Athletes in Action at Ohio University. The Heflins share their love and ministry for Jesus Christ with students and athletes. Contributions can be by marking a pew envelope with Athletes in Action. Our new Blessing Box is located on Main Street and is stocked with foods for those in need. UMCOR needs to replenish cleaning supplies after helping Kentucky. We are collecting 32-64 oz. bottles of liquid laundry detergent, 16-34 oz. bottles of dish soap, clothespins and clotheslines. Please bring your donations to the church by Sunday, Oct. 23. For more information about any event, please call the church office at 419-668-1938. • First Baptist Church, at 67 E. Main St., invites you to join us on Sunday for worship and praise in our sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. We encourage you to join us in person or by live-streaming on YouTube, just search "Norwalk First Baptist Church." This Sunday, Pastor Art Conrad's message is "Better Than Life!" He will be reading from Psalm, Romans, 1 John and Hebrews. Watch your mail for upcoming activities as we enter into the next three months. Come and celebrate all of what God has done. Starting in October, our ladies will meet from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 6-27 for a night of "Happiness is Homemade." If you would like to come and need a ride, call the church office. Beginning Oct. 10, the church will host "Run the Race" at The Haven for children in grades K-5 from 6-7:30 p.m. each week. We will have games, devotionals, snacks and share some scripture. This will happen every other Monday night through December. If you have any questions about upcoming events, our office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our phone number is 419-668-4144. If no one answers the phone, leave a message and we will get back with you as soon as possible. • First Presbyterian Church, at 21 Firelands Boulevard, invites you to join them at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. and for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. We will live-stream this Sunday's worship service on our YouTube channel, posting it shortly after the service to our Facebook page and our website, firstpresbyterian.net. We are also on the radio on 92.9 FM WLKR at 10 a.m. every Sunday. It's World Communion Day on Sunday, and we will be sharing communion and a few short videos from our mission partners around the world. We will also welcome Rev. Dr. Matt Meinke, the General Presbyter from the Maumee Valley Presbytery, as he shares his sermon "A Place at the Table." HURON • Christ Episcopal Church, at 120 Ohio St., wants you to join them for Sunday services each week. The rector is Rev. Michael Floyd. The church's Sunday schedule is as follows: - 9 a.m. "Lessons in the Lessons in the Library" study group - 10 a.m.: Worship service led by Rev. Mike - 5 p.m.: Worship service Only one Sunday school service for adults at 9 a.m. will occur, and a Sunday school service for children during the 10 a.m. worship service is scheduled. Starting Oct. 9, Sunday evening services will happen at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays. The theme for the Sunday evening service will be "The Joy of the Lord is my Strength." Christ Episcopal Church abides by its mission statement: "Christ Church is a praying family of God, seeking to walk in Jesus' love as the Bible guides and the Spirit leads." For more information on its services and programming, contact the church at 419-433-4701. • Zion Lutheran Church, at 930 S. Main St., provides traditional worship service at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Visitors are welcome to join us! The contest starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. There is no charge. Light refreshments will be served. Call 419-588-2600 or 419-433-4711 to reserve a team slot. • First Presbyterian Church, at 225 Williams St., has worship at 10 a.m. Sundays. We also livestream our worship service on our Facebook page. Normal office hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday-Thursdays; closed 11:15-12:15 daily for lunch; and closed Fridays. Little Wonders Preschool's school hours are 8:30-11 a.m. for the morning class and 12:30-3 p.m. for the afternoon class. Little Wonders Chapel program is every Tuesday. The morning class chapel is at 10:30 a.m., and the afternoon class chapel is at 2:30 p.m. Chapel volunteers are needed; sessions last approximately 20-30 minutes. You can read the Bible, tell stories or share music with the children. The chapel sessions will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The fall rummage sale is scheduled for Oct. 22; more details to come in the upcoming weeks. First Presbyterian continues to serve community meals indoors, however, face masks are required to enter. Lunch is served every Monday at noon, and dinner happens at 5 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday each month at the church. CASTALIA • Grace Lutheran Church, at 203 S. Washington St., hosts worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and adult Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. each week. • Castalia Congregational United Church of Christ, at 205 Main St., hosts weekly worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sundays. Communion occurs on the first Sunday of the month. BERLIN HEIGHTS • Lakeview United Methodist Church, at 6 South St., will host the Berlin Heights Methodist Church Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Available will include mincemeat, apple butter, homemade baked goods and "white elephant" items. Lunch will be served. Please enter through door at rear of the church. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, at 5 E. Main St., has Sunday School classes have returned starting at 9 a.m. and finishing at 9:45 a.m. for ages 3-12 and an adult study group. The weekly church service starts at 10 a.m. Sundays. MILAN • The Potters House of Norwalk, at 11001 Milan Road (U.S. 250), Milan, has weekly services at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Pastor Jeff Monk can be contacted at 419-921-2569. On Oct. 25, the church will host an outside trailer service at 2 p.m. COLLINS • Collins United Methodist Church, at 4290 Hartland Center Road, Collins, offers worship at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. and West Hartland United Methodist Church, at 1401 Zenobia Road, Norwalk, has worship at 9:30 a.m. Rev. D. Josh Arrington will bring the message at all three services. West Hartland has an adult Sunday School class that starts at 8:30 a.m. and Collins has one that starts at 9:30 a.m. Junior church is available for children during the 11 a.m service. Come and get involved. Collins has a more contemporary praise team who lead us in song, while West Hartland offers a traditional collection of music. Junior Church for the younger set is available at the 11 a.m. service. We invite you to join us at whatever time suits your family best. Handicapped accessible. All are welcome. On Sunday, Oct. 2, we will celebrate Holy Communion. The table is set and open for all who want to be refreshed. Hang-Out is back! This is open to any students in grades 6-12, and it follows every home Western Reserve football game. Youth can gather at the Collins building for fun, food and fellowship until 11 p.m. MAD House is starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for grades 6-12. Fun, fellowship and food with a touch of Jesus and some awesome discussions from His Word. We are here for you and our community. Stop in and see where you can be safe, grow and still be a kid. If you have questions, please call 419-668-6203. GREENWICH • The Church At Huron County under Gerusalem Order, at 30 Orchard St., has its worship service at 11 a.m. Sundays and Bible study at 7 p.m. Mondays. The phone number is call is 419-964-6533. If you need help in knowing who God is, reach out to us. God would love for you to get to know Him personally as an individual in Christ Jesus. To contact the church, write to Box 271, Willard, Ohio 44890 or go to gerusalem.org. NEW LONDON • Fitchville United Methodist Church, at 1593 U.S. 250, New London, hosts worship at 9 a.m. Sundays. Adult Sunday school classes occur at 8 a.m. and children's Sunday school classes take place during the worship service. PORT CLINTON • St. John Lutheran Church, at 207 Adams St., seeks vendors for its annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 15. Artists, crafters and businesses are welcome. All merchandise must be new or crafted. No flea market or garage sale items will be allowed. For more information contact Monette Garn, vendor and publicity chair, at monettegarn@gmail.com or 419-635-5863. • Trinity United Methodist Church, at 135 Adams St., has Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. each week in the sanctuary. • The congregation of Peace Lutheran Church, at 900 Jefferson St., invites all to join them at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Our beautiful sanctuary with the service playing on three large screens is open for everyone, or you may be outside in your car or lawn chair listening on the radio or our speaker. Communion is served on the first and third Sunday every month and on church holidays. If you have any questions, call the church office at 419-732-3800. MARBLEHEAD • St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, at 506 E Main St., will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 16. The day will begin with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 3:30 p.m. with Bishop Milan Lach, SJ celebrating, followed by a banquet in the church social hall. St. Mary Marblehead is the oldest Ruthenian church in the Eparchy of Parma. Parishioners, former parishioners, family members and friends of all denominations are invited to attend this milestone occasion. Banquet tickets are $40 for adults; $45 after Sept. 25. Children 6-12 are $12 and children under six years old are free. Reserved tables for eight guests are available. Checks, made payable to St. Mary Church, may be sent to Father Joseph Repko, 506 E. Main St., Marblehead, OH 43440. For information on sponsorships, gifts in honor or in memory of loved ones or business ads in the commemorative book, contact Father Repko at 419-967-7398 or frrepko@ameritech.net or visit stmarymarblehead.com. • First United Church of Christ-Congregational, at 802 Prairie St., hosts its worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Masks and distancing are of individual choice. BELLEVUE • Sorrowful Mother Shrine, at 4106 Ohio 269, will celebrate the feast of St. Francis at the outdoor chapel at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. All are invited to bring their pets for a special blessing. Father Seibert will give remarks, and a small gift will be presented to each animal and/or family. • Lyme Congregational United Church of Christ, at 5451 Ohio 113, hosts worship at 8:15 a.m. Sundays. The interim pastor is Bryan Niebanck.