Celebration Christian Holding Mystery Machine Kids’ Camp

Celebration Christian Church, 2434 Smelter Road in Marion, will host Mystery Machine Kids’ Camp for any child entering 1-6 grade. The camp is absolutely free and will be held June 12, 13, 14 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and June 16 at 10:00am. You can register online at www.celebration247.com or call 740-725-1333.

Marion Church Holding Free Out of School Bash

Dayspring Wesleyan Church will hold their annual Out of School Bash on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Garfield Park, 1290 East Center Street in Marion. The free event will include inflatables, food, games, putt-putt golf, and crafts for the kids. For more information, visit www.DayspringWesleyan.org or call (740) 389-3684.

Local Dance Group to Perform Marion Nutcracker

Bethlehem Dance and Ministry Arts (BDE&MA) will present a musical dance/drama presentation entitled “The Marion Nutcracker” at Cornerstone Alliance Church on May 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:00pm each evening. This is a unique version of the Nutcracker that Vikki Bell, director of BDE&MA, said she created under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The […]

CCF Holding Memorial Mission 5k

Community Christian Fellowship will hold their CCF Memorial Mission 5k on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The 5K takes place at Prospect Park in Prospect. Proceeds from the run will go toward mission work that will be done in the Elgin School District area. Registration is at 7:00am and the run starts at 8:00am. Preregistration is […]

Commissioners Honor Day of Prayer, Foster Parents, Marion Hero

At their meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013, the Marion County Commissioners issued proclamations for National Day of Prayer and National Foster Care Month. They also recognized “the ultimate sacrifice” of Captain Stephen J. Chaney, a Marion native who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Greg Masteller thanked the commissioners for recognizing the […]

Ohio AG Rejects School Prayer Amendment Petition

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the petition for the proposed “Amendment to Return Prayer to Our Public Schools” because the petitions contained technical flaws which prevented the submission from being approved. On April 22. 2013, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition from a group called Coalition to Return Prayer to […]

Former Israeli Mayor to Speak at Marion Church

Marion Bible Fellowship will host special guest lecturer David Rubin on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 4:00pm. The public is invited to hear Rubin who will share his experiences of living in Israel and provide fresh biblical and historical insights into current events. David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel and founder of […]

God in the Midst of Terror

Like most of you, I was taken back when hearing the first reports coming in from the bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday. Like in previous events, these “close to home” attacks suck me in as I watch the reports, hear personal stories, and struggle with the pain of others. In moments like this, I […]

Area Church Holding “Pass the Peace” 5K Run, Walk

The first annual Pass the Peace 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church. The $25 registration fee includes a t-shirt for anyone who registers before April 27, 2013. Registrations received after April 27 or on race day remains $25, but t-shirts will be based […]

Auditions Scheduled for Marion Nutcracker Production

Bethlehem Dance Education and Ministry Arts is holding auditions on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 5:30pm for character parts in The Marion Nutcracker. BDE&MA will audition for the following characters: The Nutcracker Prince, The Snow King, and Uncle Drosselmeyer. Those dancers cast will perform the production on May 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:00pm each […]