COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4/16/2003

.FREEDOM DAY‑AT WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The economy seems to be getting worse and worse. We at Waynedale U.M. Church, are concerned about the needs of our community. We would like to meet those needs, so we are sponsoring our first ever FREEDOM DAY. We will be giving‑food, clothing, and household items FREE to any person who lives in the Waynedale area. Just come to the church at 2501 Church‑Street here in Waynedale, on SAT. May 17th between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and take what you need, free of any charge. In Matthew 25 we are told whatever we do for people in need we are doing for Christ. We at Waynedale U.M. Church believe this to be true and want to put this Scripture into action.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2003

Scriptural Theme: “RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION . . . but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34

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CHURCHES OPEN FOR PRAYER in the Waynedale area from 6am to 8:30am are:

Antioch Lutheran Church, 14908 Minnich Road-Hoagland

Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road

Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road

First Church of the Nazarene, 3515 West State Street

Sonrise at Aboite UMC, 10125 W. Illinois Road

PASTORS’ PRAYER TIME-11am to 11:45am – Grand Wayne Center, East Ballroom – 120 West Jefferson Blvd.

COUNTY-WIDE PRAYER SERVICE–11AM-11:50AM–Grand Wayne Cntr.

CHURCHES OPEN FOR PRAYER 3:30PM – 6PM

Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road

Christian Praise & Fellowship Church, 4833 S. Harrison St

First Church of the Nazarene, 3515 West State Street

Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Street

Sonrise at Aboite UMC, 10125 W. Illinois Road

Southern Heights Baptist Church, 4001 South Anthony Blvd.

Tillman Road Church of God, 3710 East Tillman Road

SPECIAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER SERVICES

MAY 1, 2003 – 7pm

Broadway Christian Church, 910 Broadway

Come As You Are Community Church, 7910 S. Anthony Blvd.

First Church of the Nazarene, 3515 West State Blvd.

First Grace Brethren Church, 8631 US Highway 27, south

Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 West State Blvd.

CHURCHES HAVING PRAYER WALKS

MAY 1, 2003 7:30PM

Southern Heights Baptist Church, 4001 S. Anthony Blvd.

SPRING REVIVAL

Who: Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene

What: Spring Revival with Rev. Arnie Leidy

When: Wednesday, April 9, to Saturday, April 13, at 7pm and on Sunday, April 14, at 10:30am and at 6pm.

Where: 2951 Sandpoint Road

BROOKWOOD WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE MEETING

The Brookwood Women’s 18-Hole Golf League will have an organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 8am.  New members welcome; please call 747-3136 for information.

BROOKWOOD CHIPPERS 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

The Brookwood Chippers Ladies 9-Hole Golf League will hold a ‘Welcome’ Breakfast/meeting at the Brookwood Golf Club House, 103044 Bluffton Road, on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 9am.  If you are interested, please join us.  Call Rosalie Hall at 747-5423 for further information.

FOCUS ON HEALTH SITE IN WAYNEDALE

Avalon Missionary Church Family Life Center, corner of Lower Huntington Road and Baer Field Throughway will be a Focus On Health Site to offer health screenings and health education on Saturday, May 3, 2003 from 8am to 12noon at the Family Life Center.  For the 23rd year Focus on Health will provide health screenings and education to Fort Wayne and surrounding communities.  The Adult fairs will start on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 and run Wed – Saturday for 2 weeks ending May 3, 2003.  The health screenings include blood pressure, height and weight, vision, and colorectal cancer screening.  There will be learning centers and summary and referral also.  To participate in the colorectal cancer screenings, you my pick up a hemocult kit at the Fire Station on Bluffton Road and follow the directions, or you may pick up your kit at any Fort Wayne Fire Station or you may call the Focus on Health office at 481-4864.

THREE RIVERS CROCHET GUILD MEETING

Our next meeting will be on April 14th at Michael’s Craft Store in the Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center.  We meet in the classroom just to the right of the front entrance.  We meet on the second Monday of each month from 7pm to 9pm.  Anyone is welcome to attend, no matter what level of crocheters.  We help each other develop our skills and share our projects with each other.  For more information, call: 260-747-0601.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS

The Northeast Indiana Area office of the American Cancer Society is now scheduling appointments for free skin cancer screenings to be held Saturday, May 3, 2003 at four local hospitals.  Lutheran, Parkview Cancer Center, Parkview North, and St. Joseph hospitals will be hosting sites for these screenings, from 8am – 12 noon.   These screenings are an opportunity for area residents to have suspicious spots checked.  Advanced appointments are necessary.  For further information, or to schedule an appointment, please call Carmen Parker at the American Cancer society at 260-471-3911.  Appointments will be made on a first-come, first serve basis until all time slots are filled.

GARAGE SALE PARTY

Who: AIDs Task Force

What: 2nd Annual Garage Sale Party

When: Thursday, April 24, 2003 from 5pm to 9pm

Where: THE LANTERN, 4420 Ardmore Avenue

Cost: $15 per person – Tickets available at AIDs Task Force Office – 2124 Fairfield Avenue

Information: Call 744-1144

For Sale: New and used items – home furnishings, housewares, glassware, art, collectibles, and antiques.  All proceeds benefit the work of the AIDs Task Force. Call 744-1144 to donate items.

SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB, INC.

(A not-for-profit Corporation)

5703 Bluffton Road

PUBLIC EVENTS SCHEDULE

Trap & Skeet Shoot

Sunday, 13 & 27 April 2003 – 12:30pm until close

Fish & Tenderloin supper–Friday, April 18,2003–5pm-7:30pm

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’43

The CCHS Class of ’43 will hold its 60th reunion on September 13, 2003 at American Legion Post #82 on Harris Road – Any further information please call Jeanne Lauer at 747-4567 or Gloria Cox at 471-3146 or Phyllis Klug at 747-4457.  This will be a buffet and the cost will be $25 per person.

FREE TAX PREPARATION & FILING-DEPLOYED SERVICE PERSONNEL

It is our desire to support the men and women in our area who have been deployed to the Middle East as a result of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Colbert/Ball Tax Service is offering free tax preparation and filing to the men and women who have been deployed overseas.  We will work with spouses and others who have power of attorney to file.  We will need the following information:

Mobilization Orders, Power of Attorney, Photo I.D. of spouse or person with Power of Attorney, all appropriate tax information (W-2’s, 1099’s, 1098’s, Social Security cards of children, Mortgage or rental information, and student loan or payment information.)  Call 420-1110 for an appointment.  Our address is 1120 Taylor Street, suite B – Across from Munchie Emporium on Taylor Street.

EASTER EGG HUNT

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at Zanesville Lion’s Ball Park on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 1pm – All area children welcome.

WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S NEWS

‘Friends Circle’ has decided to change their meeting time from evenings to afternoons.  They will meet the first Thursday of the month at 1pm.  So…those of you who may want to be in an afternoon Circle here’s the opportunity!

The WUMW – is sponsoring a crayon drive as part of our service to “Church Women United’.  The Fort Wayne District of U.M.W. has pledged 3,600 boxes of 24 count Crayola brand crayons.  Pleas help us by putting your donation of crayons in the boxes provided in the Narthex and in the information center next to Fellowship Hall, 2501 Church Street.  We are collecting crayons through May 2003 – Alberta McConnell, 747-7990.

FLEA MARKET

Who: American Legion Post #160 (Roanoke, Indiana)

What: A 1-Day Flea Market

When: May 17, 2003 from 9am to 5pm

Where: At American Legion Post #160 – 1122 N. Main Street, Roanoke, IN

Note: Open to the public – Tables are for rent at $5 a each.

Info: Contact Gloria Cordell or the Post at 672-2298 to reserve tables.

RUMMAGE SALE

The ladies of Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Soest), 9909 Wayne Trace, will hold a RUMMAGE SALE on Thursday, April 24th, 8am to 4pm and Friday April 25th, 8am to noon.  Friday is a SACK SALE.  Emmanuel is located at the corner of Wayne Trace and Emanuel Road.  We have a large selection of clothing, household goods, decorator items and toys.

RUMMAGE SALE

The Women’s Guild of Peace Lutheran Church will sponsor a rummage sale on Friday, April 25th from 9am to 5pm.  A bag sale will be held Saturday, April 26th from 9am to noon.  Bake Sale on Friday.

BUS TRIP TO TOLEDO

The Churubusco Public Library Friends’ Group is sponsoring a bus trip to Toledo, Ohio on May 3, 2003.  Scheduled for the day is a tour of the newly renovated Toledo Lucas County Public Library; a docent guided tour of the Toledo Museum of Art and a bus tour of downtown Toledo.  A special highlight will be lunch at Tony Packo’s of M*A*S*H* fame and a stop at the Navy Bistro for a snack before leaving Toledo.  The price is $60, which includes entrance fees, transportation, driver’s tip and lunch.  Reservation deadline is April 15th.  Further information can be obtained by calling Carol M. Scherer at 260-693-6466.

RUMMAGE SALE

Emanuel Lutheran Church Ladies’ Society, located at 800 Green Street in New Haven, will be holding their semi-annual rummage sale on Thursday, April 10 from 9am to 5pm and on Friday, April 11, from 9am to 2pm.

SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

Who: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

What: Annual Spring Rummage Sale

When: Friday, April 25, 2003 from 9am to 1pm and Saturday, April 26, 2003.  Bag sale starts Saturday morning.

Where: 1819 Reservation Drive

RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE

Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to our semi-annual Rummage and Bake Sale Saturday, April 26, 2003 starting at 8:30am.  For more information call 747-0713.

ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY-COMPUTER USERS GROUP

The ACGSCUG will meet at 7pm on April 16, 2003 at the Aboite Library – visitors are welcome and are invited.  Phone 693-3369

CANTATA TO BE PRESENTED

“How Great Thou Art!” by David T. Clydesdale is the cantata to be presented by the combined choirs of Calvary United Methodist Church and First United Church of Christ on April 27, 2003 at the 9:30am service at Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road.  The cantata features several soloists from both churches and tells the story of the last days of Jesus’ life on earth.

The New Builders’ annual Steak Dinner featuring steak, baked potato and their famous strawberry pie will follow the performance. The choirs will have a repeat performance on May 4, 2003 at the 10:30am service at the First United Church of Christ, 300 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton, Indiana.  Don’t miss your chance to fill your soul!

CALVARY UMC NEW BUILDERS’ ANNUAL STEAK DINNER

Who: Calvary United Methodist Church

What: New Builders’ Annual Steak Dinner – steak, baked potato, and ‘famous’ strawberry pie

When: Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 11am

Where: 6301 Winchester Road (corner of Winchester Road and the Airport Expressway – formerly Baer Field Thruway

Cost: Adults $6 and Children $3  Tickets are available now, call the church at 747-9218 for reservations.

Why: To celebrate another successful cantata to be presented during the morning worship service at 9:30am.  Proceeds from the dinner go to various service projects in the church.

FREE COMMUNITY EASTER DINNER

Who: Fort Wayne Rescue Mission

What: Annual Free (The public is invited) Easter Dinner of turkey, ham and all the trimmings.

When: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 from 12noon to 3pm

Where: At the mission 301 West Superior Street

Note: “Our goal is that no one in the Fort Wayne area will have less than a warm and filling Easter.”

EASTER SERVICES AND FREE BREAKFAST

Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to Easter services Sunday, April 20, 2003 at 6:30am & 9:00am, with a free breakfast at 7:30am.  For more information call 747-0713.

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Bethany Lutheran Church 2435 Engle Road, invites you to our free Men’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, April 19, at 8am.  For more information call 747-0713.SPECIAL SERVICES

Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to Special Services Good Friday, April 18, and Holy Saturday, April 19, all at 7:30pm.  For more information call 747-0713.

WAYNEDALE UNTIED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

The Weekday Preschool Educational Program at the Waynedale Untied Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, is accepting registrations for the 2003-2004 school year for children of all faiths.  The school is offering a discount of $10.00 for early registration.  Classes for the two-year old program meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings or afternoons.  Children who are four, attend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings or afternoons.  Classes for the Pre-K program meet Monday thru Thursday.  For more information call Director Sally Parkison at 747-7424.

HOLY SCRIPTURE PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

2003-2004 School Year

Holy Scripture Lutheran Preschool, 8811 Kinnerk Road (down the street from Wayne High School at the intersection of Dunkelberg and Kinnerk roads), is beginning to pre-enroll students for Fall classes.  Morning sessions are available for 3-year olds on Tuesday/Thursday, for 4-year olds’ on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and for 5-year olds on Monday through Thursday.  A one-time $40 registration fee will reserve a space for your child.  No more than 14 students will be enrolled in any one class.  This small class ensures lots of one-on-one attention from the teachers.  Parents and prospective students may visit the preschool in session, or parents may make an appointment to talk with director, Karen Manges.  Please call the church at 478-1717, or Mrs. Manges at 672-2763.  A complete information packet can also be sent upon request.

Holy Scripture Lutheran Kindergarten, 8811 Kinnerk Road, will have a Kindergarten Roundup for prospective kindergarten students and their parents on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  We are a member of the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod and provide a quality education for children in a Christian atmosphere.  The evening will include a discussion about our school’s mission statement and will also give a brief overview of a typical school day.  There will be time for addressing any questions you may have before wrapping up the evening with refreshments.  All who are interested in learning more about our school are invited to attend.  Please RSVP to the church/school office at 478-1717..

CHRISTKINDEL MARKT OF FORT WAYNE – ATTENTION ALL AREA ARTISANS!

A new Fort Wayne venue to exhibit and sell your wares.  We are looking for artists looking for a venue to sell their top quality hand made gift and holiday items, toys, tree ornaments, and pottery.  Freimann Square November 29 – November 30, 2003.  For more information or to reserve your market stand, call 260-747-2592 or 260-432-6495.  Christhindel Markt, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne, IN  46809.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED TO HELP CANCER PATIENTS

The American Cancer Society is currently looking for ROAD TO RECOVERY volunteer drivers for Northeast Indiana.  If you have a few hours a week to spare and a car, ROAD TO RECOVERY may be for you.  As a ROAD TO RECOVERY driver, you will volunteer to take cancer patients, unable to drive, to and from cancer treatments at a local hospital or other health care provider.  For more information, or to obtain an application, please call Gavin Schubert at your local American Cancer Society office at 260-471-3911 or email gschubert@cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.

LIVING ON LESS INCOME

The United States continues to see a downturn in the economy and families are facing challenging financial situations.  Continual company buyouts, downsizing, and closures place a real strain on family finances.  Families can work together to make it through these times.  Resources are available from the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service to assist with this time of change.  Visit the Allen County website www.ces.purdue.edu/allen and the Consumer and Family Science page to visit a website titled “Living on Less”.  Publication topics include When Your Income Drops, Managing Your Credit, and Talking to Your Family.  Visit the Purdue University website at extension.purdue.edu/Pages/default.aspx for additional information on stretching the budget.

MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL REGISTERS FOR CLASS

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool at 1819 Reservation Drive across from Miami Middle School in Waynedale is now registering for classes for the 2003-2004 school year.  Classes for 2 & 3 year olds meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:30am

Classes for 4 year olds meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9-11:30am

Classes for 4-5 year olds meet Monday through Thursday afternoons from 12:30-3pm.

Call the director at 747-4121-Ext.17 for enrollment information or to visit the classrooms.  Register by March 31 and receive $5 off the registration fee!