Religion

Church Events Baked Steak Supper -- McClure United Methodist Church, Ohio 65 (just south of U.S. 6 in McClure), tonight, 5-7 p.m. Carry-outs available. Free-will offering, everyone welcome. Full Gospel Men's Fellowship Breakfast -- Bryan Community...  Read Story.

ARCHBOLD -- Dr. Paul Grime, an Archbold High School graduate, returns to his old stomping grounds for a special organ concert Sunday at 3 p.m. The event, which includes three area choirs, will be held at St....  Read Story.

FORT WAYNE -- The WBCL radio network has announced a new community outreach project to benefit food banks in Toledo, Lima and Fort Wayne. "As we head into the holidays, knowing many people have been affected by the...  Read Story.

A year after raising $15,000 from a pie auction to benefit an orphanage in Myanmar, Family Christian Center (FCC) in Defiance hopes to raise another substantial sum...  Read Story.

Defiance Area Youth for Christ held its annual Challenge Banquet last week at the Defiance K of C Hall with Christian comedian Kenn Kington serving as guest speaker. Kington (center) is pictured above with Defiance Area YFC executive director Rick Jones...  Read Story.

Man's untimely nap damages church's organ NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) -- This isn't music to anyone's ears: The restoration of a church's 130-year-old organ has been delayed because four delicate pipes were damaged when a visitor napped on them. The 18-foot...  Read Story.

Church Events Pancake and Sausage Breakfast -- Dupont Church of the Brethren, 105 Cedar St., Dupont, Saturday, 7-11 a.m. Cost is by donation. Proceeds go to home missions. Everyone welcome. Holiday Craft Sale and Lunch -- Neapolis Church of Christ,...  Read Story.

WAUSEON -- "My, my this American pie." If Don McLean every writes a song about the chicken pie supper tradition at First Christian Church in Wauseon, he's got a ready-made...  Read Story.

WILLIAMS CENTER -- When Pastor James Adams wanted to start a food pantry, he knew the right person for the job. Adams, who founded Restoration Fellowship Church a decade ago,...  Read Story.

NAPOLEON -- Brian Wentzel, a son of the congregation, will return to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon for an organ concert this Sunday at 4 p.m. He will be joined by the St. Paul adult choir for a...  Read Story.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Thousands of observant Jews around the world are praying three times a day -- using their PDA. A software program for BlackBerries combines Hebrew prayers and technology, the brainchild of two entrepreneurs...  Read Story.

Church Events Community Breakfast -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Road, Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Menu includes bacon, sausage links, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, fruit, coffee cake and...  Read Story.

The most awarded trio in the history of gospel music along with a Defiance gospel trio will be featured in concert Sunday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Defiance. ...  Read Story.

In the immediate aftermath of the World War I, the Times of London asked some of Britain's greatest thinkers to submit an essay to the newspaper responding to the question, "What's Wrong with the World?" G.K....  Read Story.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Roman Catholic bishop of Lansing chastised Gov. Jennifer Granholm for speaking in favor of a ballot proposal expanding embryonic stem cell research in...  Read Story.

Joy of Living Wellness Forgiveness Happiness Plan Step 1 -- Declare the day a joyful day when you wake up! Step 2 -- Speak the truth with love! Step 3 -- Ask questions. Listen with understanding. Think in silence. Love one another. Step 4 -- Do not give...  Read Story.

Washington correspondent David Brody knew it was a symbolic moment when Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean appeared on the Christian Broadcasting Network. Landing a face-to-face interview with Sen....  Read Story.

OAKWOOD -- Revival services will be held Sunday through Tuesday at Auglaize Chapel Church of God, 22652 Rd. 60, rural Oakwood. Service times are Sunday at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday at...  Read Story.

The ladies fellowship officers of Dupont Church of the Brethren will hold their "Ladies Night Out" on Monday at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Thelma Wells (above), Women of Faith and Extraordinary Women Conference speaker. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased...  Read Story.

Gospel Meeting -- Paulding Church of Christ, 345 Klingler Road, Paulding, tonight, 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker is Brother Sellers Crain from the Rivergate Church of Christ in Madison, Tenn. Everyone welcome. Country Corner Crafts -- St....  Read Story.