UMC to host dinner

United Methodist Church will be hosting Dine-In and Carry-out Community Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Apr 21, at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East Second St. Menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Cost is $10 per meal. Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m. at the front of the church on East Second Street, heading westbound. The public is welcome. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Since 1979, the Friends of the North Manchester Public Library has provided $294,930 to help fund library programs, purchases and projects. Over the years, this funding came from several sources, including golf outings, memberships, silent auctions, and book sales. The Spring Book Sale will be held between 9 and 5 on April 27, 28 and 29 in the library at 405 North Market Street.

Information: 260982-4773 or www.nman.lib.in.u

SERVICE WELLATTENDED: s. N.M. FARMER’S MARKET VENDOR MEETING will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, near the playground at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street, North Manchester. Anyone interested in learning more about participating in the Farmer’s Market is encouraged to attend.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH OFFERED AT MU: Manchester University Dining offers its annual Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 14, in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on East Street in North Manchester. Vegetarian, vegan and kids’ meals are available in addition to traditional brunch fare. The price is $27.99 for adults, 15.99 for ages 4-10, and free for children ages 3 and younger. Reservations are due before May 9 at 260-982-5289.

COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY

About 100 people in North Manchester came together for an ecumenical Good Friday Worship Service at Zion Lutheran Church. Welcome and invocation was by Zion Administrator, David Lawrenz. The message was given by Pastor Jeremy Jones, as a reminder that we all need a Savior, so God sent His only Son, Jesus, to be the perfect sacrifice and die for our sins. Russ Reahard led congregational hymns accompanied by Marjorie Vance on the organ. Pastors Luke Hunt and Kurt Stout read scripture, and Pastor Tim Morbitzer gave the benediction.

FRANCES

SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, Wabash. Twelve members were present and guests. The National Defense Report was about Col. Nicole Mann, the first female member of the Marine Corps to command a NASA space flight. She also became the first Native American woman to go into space. Larry Buckmaster, retired Veteran Navy Submariner, South Bend, gave a brief history of the U.S. Naval Submarine Service and what life aboard a conventional and nuclear submarine was like. It was 50 years ago, he was to be on the USS Thresher (SSN-593) which exploded in a deep-diving test on April 10, 1963, killing all 129 crew members. A lastminute transfer to the USS George Washington (SSBN598) to replace a diesel engineer who had an appendicitis attack saved his life. The Frances Slocum Chapter was please to award the DAR Distinguished Citizen certificate and medal to Larry for just doing his job but he is very proud to be an elite 1% of all who qualify for Navy service; especially the “silent service” as a submariner. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

MOM OF AN ADDICT SUPPORT GROUP every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Mom of an Addict support group is open to all family members or friends with loved ones who are struggling. For more information visit www.themomofanaddict.org

. The meetings are held at the Congregational Christian Church located at 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC Market Street,

North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD

PANTRY is open from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front St., N. Manchester.

DRIVE-THRU

FOC FELLOW-

SHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the church for pickup.

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