WOOSTER — Wooster Seventh-Day Adventist Church is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 14 at Schellin Park, Wooster, at 2 p.m. There will be two events, an egg hunt for preschoolers through age 5 and another for ages 6-10. Prizes will be given and Easter stories will be read.
WOOSTER — Second Baptist Church is celebrating the 15th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Rickey Sr. and 1st Lady Johnnetta Brown Sunday, April 14 at the church, 245 S. Grant St. Morning worship messenger at 10:30 a.m. is the Rev. Dr. Rickey L .Lawson, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas.
The afternoon service start at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Jordan and the Antioch Baptist Church of Canton.
WOOSTER — Join Wayne-Holmes Right to Life in a peaceful, solemn National Candlelight Prayer Vigil to witness for the respect and dignity of life; that is, all human life is sacred from conception to natural death. We will be in solidarity with over 100 other vigils coast to coast Saturday, April 13. Families are encouraged to attend with their children. Everyone is encouraged to join in the prayers.
Gather at 8 p.m. at the Wooster downtown pavilion, intersection of North Market and East Liberty streets. Free public parking is available.
APPLE CREEK — The Woodlawn Mennonite Chorus from Dorking, Ontario, Canada will be sharing a program at Sonlight Chapel Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The church is at 8721 Mount Hope Road. Everyone is welcome.
MILLERSBURG — Members of Faith Lutheran, First Presbyterian, United Methodist and St. John's churches invite you to "Once Upon A Tree," a cantata in one act depicting the dramatic events leading up to the Crucifixion through the narration of the Apostle Luke and the singing of the choir and soloists.
It will be presented Palm Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at Millersburg First Presbyterian Church, 90 S. Clay St. A freewill offering will be received.
SMITHVILLE — There will be an old-fashioned hymn sing, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Historic Church of God on North Milton Street, Smithville. Musicians Norma Trotter and Heather Carr will play songs from the church's original hymnals for everyone to sing along.
WOOSTER — St. Mary Parish of Wooster will begin its spring grief support group sessions Tuesday, April 23. The group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. for six consecutive Tuesday evenings.
For information or to register, call 330-262-8276 or 330-601-0236. Registration is limited to 15 individuals.
SMITHVILLE — Smithville United Methodist Church will hold its annual rummage sale April 27, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the church, 243 N. Milton St. It will be in the Family Life Center (gym) and front parking lot and takes place as part of the Smithville Yard Sales. This year, the rummage sale will be open early, Friday, April 26, from 3-6 p.m., to coincide with the Walking Taco Fundraiser, from 4-6 p.m. in addition to the Saturday time. Boy Scouts Pack 73, will be serving a pancake and sausage breakfast, in the church fellowship hall, from 7-11 a.m.
For the sixth year, the church is allowing anybody living outside of the village limits to set up spaces in the parking lot, to sell their treasures. Call the church office at 330-669-2371, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday if interested in securing some parking lot space, for a donation.
SMITHVILLE — Holy Humor Sunday will be celebrated at Smithville United Methodist Church, 243 N. Milton St., April 28 at 9:30 a.m. Holy Humor Sunday celebrates God's best joke on an unbelieving world – the resurrection. There will be a special guest and the congregation will be worshipping Family Feud Style. This is a fun worship service for the whole family.
SMITHVILLE — A dog obedience course workshop will be held Thursdays, May 2-16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Smithville United Methodist Church, 243 N. Milton St., in the Family Life Center. Allan Bauman, the author of "Paw-sitive" Dog Training, will be teaching. Cost is $85 and includes Allan's Book, a $175 value. All proceeds go to the SUMC for Community Outreach Programs.
This is a special event and class registration is limited to 15 dogs. All family members are encouraged to participate. Once registration limits are reached there will be an opportunity for non-participating members to attend without dogs only for just $10. Payment is due at the time of registration and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Call 330- 669-2371, Monday through Friday for any questions concerning registration.
WOOSTER — Ashland University Choir will kick off its spring tour with an evening performance at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church, 4203 W. Old Lincoln Way, Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome; church is handicapped accessible.
WOOSTER — The Wayne County Probate Court is seeking licensed ministers who wish to assist the court in performing marriage ceremonies. Interested individuals should contact the court at 330-287-5575.
SMITHVILLE — Paradise Church of the Brethren recognizes the struggles of many young families with babies and noted that diapers are very expensive if you can't buy a few diapers at time. The church is purchasing diapers at bulk prices and will resell them in smaller quantities at-cost to young families. Diapers may be purchased at the church Mondays from 5-7 p.m.
Paradise Church of the Brethren is at 3000 N. Apple Creek Road (about 2 miles north of U.S. Route 30).
WOOSTER — Need a Bible? We can deliver/mail you one without cost or obligation. KJV Bible, New Testament, Large Print, Children's Story Bible are available. Contact ?330-262-2287, 330-212-1704, 330-317-5347? or ?needfreebibles@gmail.com?.