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Homeless for a night

For the last five years, the youth of St. John's United Church of Christ in Dover have willingly slept outside in the cold in order to raise awareness of homelessness in Tuscarawas County, and to learn, for one night, what it is like to be in that situation.

New Philadelphia First UCC invites public to traditional Christmas Eve and Day services

Traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service at First United Church of Christ.

Christmas cookies galore provided by busy bakers at annual Cookie Walk in New Philadelphia

It was difficult not to be overwhelmed by the dozens of cookies on display at New Philadelphia's First United Church of Christ during their annual Cookie Walk.

Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas music

Dover First United Methodist Church welcomes David McClintock for a special Christmas concert, Dec. 11.

Mason prepares to share the holiday spirit with two concerts

Looking for something unique to do over the Christmas season? Dundee native and Eastman School of Music graduate Justin Mason will present two trombone concerts at area churches. The concerts are free and open to the public and will double as a community sing.

Two Coats Campaign results in warm coats and warm hearts for children

More than 1,000 coats are in the process of being distributed throughout northeast Ohio to children participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, thanks to the generosity of area churches and community members.

Church opens its doors, kitchen to deer hunters

Hunters took a break from deer season to enjoy a hot lunch and swap hunting stories at a popular lunch spot for hunters and neighbors during the annual harvest.

Christian Temple celebrates Christmas

Dec. 17 and 18 will see two fun and family-friendly events at Christian Temple in Uhrichsville.

Country neighbors pull together for a Thanksgiving meal

When country neighbors join together in a celebration of community and the holidays, amazing things transpire. One local community pulls together each year not only to celebrate together, but also to make a difference in the lives of others in need.

Christmas bazaar to benefit Union Hill construction

Union Hill Church in Sugarcreek will host their Star of Wonder Bazaar, Nov. 18.

Sharing the warmth: Children’s 2 Coats project to provide winter wear for Big Brothers Big Sisters participants

The average American has more than one warm winter coat, in different styles and colors. A group of children are leading the way to request that those with more than one coat be willing to share with children and adults who have none.

Because we care: Painted Life Ministry

Painted Life Ministry cares about people.

Impact Middle East to hold prayer and worship session, Dec. 1

A special meeting of Impact Middle East will be held in Bolivar with Dr. Blake Wood presenting via Skype from Seattle.

Church of the Harvest conference included Alan Keyes and Rick Joyner

A recent conference at the Church of the Harvest at Dover gave residents the opportunity to hear well-known conservatives Alan Keyes and Rick Joyner speak about the importance of the faith of America's Founding Fathers, the Role of Christians in Government and Culture, the Rights of the Church, The...

Annual soup and salad supper benefit to aid Verlon Ewert of Berlin

Members of the First Mennonite Church of Sugarcreek are donating 100 percent of the proceeds from their annual Soup & Salad Supper to fellow parishioner, Verlon Ewert. Diagnosed with lung cancer and without insurance, Ewert needs assistance with medical bills.

Piano recital Sunday to showcase local students

Students of Rick Michel will perform for an audience on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Muskingum faculty member to give piano recital

Abeyaratne to perform at Dover Grace Lutheran Church Sept. 18.

Life’s extras being sold to generate life’s essentials

Hungry children will benefit from the generosity of the community, as 100 percent of the upcoming Imagine Missions yard sale proceeds will be used to purchase food for the orphanage in Despinos, Haiti.

Ohio Haiti Benefit auction trudges on through sultry weekend

Th Ohio Haiti Benefit Auction on Saturday, Sept. 3 was certainly hot enough to represent Haiti's weather. But not even the heat could keep patrons away from supporting the mission auction.

Celebrating the life and ministry of the late George E. Fowler

A special celebration to honor George E. Fowler Sr. and his wife, Virginia, will be held in Midvale.

Sister Wilma Ross celebrates 50th anniversary as a Sister of Charity

Sister Wilma Ross celebrates 50th anniversary as a Sister of Charity.

Holmes County’s opportunity to aid soul-saving mission work in India

A Sept. 9 banquet with India Evangelical Ministries will present an opportunity to learn more about the plight of India to introduce Christianity and aid into the country.

Volunteers step up to serve their communities during Community Impact Day

One Sunday a year for the last four years, a local church has helped to organize large groups of volunteers to tackle jobs throughout the area in an effort not only to meet needs, but also to teach those involved the importance of the Biblical mandate to serve others.

Forward through the ages

An anniversary celebration was held Sunday, July 10, in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Uhrichsville. The church is 175 years old, having its humble beginnings in 1836.

Dover Moravian Church teens have a ‘Sole’ purpose in life

Two teens from Dover First Moravian Church hope to change the lives of area children by providing free shoes, a necessity that can be costly for struggling families.

Littleton explores betrayal in sequel book Fate of the Fallen

Trevor Littleton, pastor at Millersburg Christian Church, had a blast penning the Christian fiction book Shadows. After great success, he continues the saga of the spiritual realm come to earth in his upcoming sequel, Fate of the Fallen.

The need to feed the hungry is not seasonal... it is constant

Too often members of the community have to decide whether to pay for utilities, medicine or food. It is an unfortunate situation and for some people, one that means going without a meal. The Greater Dover-New Philadelphia Food Pantry helps to alleviate hunger in the area by providing necessary food...

First Moravian holds inaugural fundraiser with one Sole Purpose

Dover First Moravian Church will hold the Twist and Shout Twister Tournament to raise funds for Sole Purpose, an organization dedicated to providing adequate footwear to those in the community.

St. Joseph Church festival welcomes everyone for a weekend of fun in Dover

St. Joseph Church in Dover will hold their annual festival July 15-17 at their Tuscarawas Avenue location, featuring food, fun and plenty of music for the entire community to enjoy.

Barrs Mill Church of God provides baseball Dream League for those with special needs

Barrs Mill Church of God is ushering in a new and exciting ministry outreach with its advent of the Dream League, a baseball program for special needs youth and adults.

Savory chicken barbecue and music sure to please crowd at annual Sacred Heart Parish Festival in New Philadelphia

It is almost summer, which means that it is time for the annual Sacred Heart parish festival to begin in New Philadelphia. As to the success of the highly anticipated chicken barbecue, the secret is truly in the sauce, festival organizers said.

Summer music camp at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

A summer music camp is being offered for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.

How the Web can weave a path to the local church

These days, every company, organization and manufacturer has a website, a Facebook page, or some other Internet address from which you can obtain their information. Could a website be just what your church needs?

Season finale for Tuscarawas Philharmonic scheduled May 14

Award-winning vocal ensemble Divine Hope and the Choir of the Arlington Church of God will perform with The Tuscarawas Philharmonic for their season finale at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center.

New Philadelphia First UMC to observe Change the World Sunday

There will be no worship services at New Philadelphia First UMC on the morning of May 15. Church members will join thousands to serve the greater community instead.

Royal Princess Breakfast serves up valuable messages to young princesses in attendance

A local church hosted almost 100 young princesses for a very special morning of making memories and learning valuable messages about their self-worth.

Expo center a real possibility, could generate millions for economy

Center committee encouraged to consider wide variety of shows.

New church points The Way

Pastor Jody Jones, his wife Angel, and several other families from Christian Lighthouse in New Philadelphia are giving leadership to a new church called The Way. The church is housed in the former Calvary Chapel near Mount Eaton.

NewPointe volunteers spruce up Schoenbrunn

Volunteers throughout Tuscarawas County make it possible for many organizations to fulfill their mission. One local historical site had plenty of help for a recent spring workday.

There’s a new ministry at The River at New Philadelphia

The River at New Philadelphia is a new, nonprofit ministry in the Tuscarawas Valley.

Ryan Bomgardner ain’t nobody’s dummy; Ventriloquist to perform April 2 for Mongolia Mission Partnership fundraiser

Comedian and ventriloquist Ryan Bomgardner will present his family-oriented show April 2 at the Carlisle Village Inn at Walnut Creek. The show is a fundraiser for the Mongolia Mission Partnership.

Mowing with a mission; Sugarcreek business owner working for Haiti

Chad Wallace, owner of Mowing Solutions in Sugarcreek, has made it his mission to provide as much as he can to the children of Haiti.

Union Hill church embarks on rebuilding mission with March 19 auction

On May 27, 2010, a center beam in the roof of Union Hill Church near Ragersville collapsed, resulting in the congregation tearing down the old church. On March 19, the church will conduct an auction, with many pieces of hand-built furniture created from wood from the former church.

Groundhog Celebration at Dover Baptist Temple, Feb. 20

Dover Baptist Temple and Iglesia Bautista Misionera are coming together for a party, in celebration of Groundhog Day and the coming of spring.

A lighthearted time of murder mystery, food and fun at Longenecker Church

Longenecker Mennonite Church will present its biannual Murder Mystery Feb. 23-27. Murder, Mayhem and Marshmallow Salad will be presented, along with a potluck dinner.

Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda to perform at Faith Christian Church

The Watoto Children's Choir, from Uganda, will perform at Faith Christian Church, New Philadelphia, Feb 20, at 6 p.m.


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