Redeemer Lutheran plans vacation Bible school

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw, will be holding a vacation Bible school in July.

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World Missionary Press hosting ‘Hearts of Fire’

Voice of the Martyrs and Lifeway presents “Hearts of Fire,” a live streamed, virtual event.

83rd KREMC annual meeting breaks voting record

Kosciusko REMC held its 83rd annual meeting on Thursday, June 8. The event, which was transformed into a drive-thru format three years ago, brought thousands of KREMC members through the facility on CR 250E in Warsaw.

During the meeting, members cast their ballots for the KREMC board of directors, were given a boxed meal, bottle of water, free gift, and $10 credit toward their electric bill.

CEO Kurt Carver said another attendance record was broken at the highly successful event. “We suspected we might break the voting record set at last year’s drivethru meeting, and we did just that.

1,491 KREMC members cast their votes. ... That number reflects the xooperative spirit of our members. We are thankful for their enthusiastic participation.” said Carver.

Three seats on the KREMC board of directors were up for election. All were won by incumbent candidates. John Hand won his bid to remain secretary-treasurer of the board. Loretta Schafer and Pam Messmore also were successful in retaining their positions as members of the board.

KREMC also awarded 10 John H. Anglin Scholarships at $1,000 each and 10 4-H Scholarships at $350 each as part of its annual meeting.

The John H. Anglin scholarship is designed to financially assist cooperative members in their pursuit of higher education. The winners of the John H. Anglin Scholarships were Tessa Graney, Mason Johnson, Shoshana Keim, Katherine Ousley, Milana Whitaker, Jacob Kissling, Joshua Fisher, David Ousley, Miriam Hagg, and Morgan Howett.

The 4-H Scholarships were awarded to Lilly Jarrett, Gentry Bouse, Jace Beer, Jared Beer, Ran- di Colbert, Riley Shepherd, Caroline Raber, Ella Jarrett, Graysen Shepherd and Hallie Bledsoe. “Being able to help our members pursue higher-education and help our young members participate in 4-H projects is very rewarding,” Carver said.

KREMC employees, board members, and volunteers organize and staff the annual meeting. It is no small undertaking. Following the annual meeting Thursday, KREMC’s social media platforms filled with positive feedback and commentary from the community. One member commented “Awesome job! Ran like a well-oiled machine! Thank you for flying the flag, thank you to the police officers and REMC personnel. I look forward to this each year.”

Kosciusko REMC is a Touchstone Energy electric cooperative serving over 18,000 accounts throughout Kosciusko County and into surrounding counties.

People will hear inspiring testimonies of costly faith from four courageous women: Gracia Burnham, held captive in the Philippines; Anita Smith, whose husband was martyred in Libya; Helen Berhane, who was imprisoned in Eritrea; and Susanna Koh, whose husband was abducted in Malaysia. Worship sessions will be led by Michael W. Smith.

World Missionary Press will host “Hearts of Fire” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the World Prayer Center, New Paris. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are necessary as seats are limited. For a free ticket, call (574) 831-2111, ext. 230.

The World Prayer Center is located at 19168 CR 146, New Paris, the first driveway to the right after the railroad tracks off of SR 15.

World Missionary Press sends booklets in 26 different languages to coordinators and distributors in the Philippines, Libya, Eritrea and Malaysia. Information about World Missionary Press and sample booklets in the 26 languages will be available at the event.

God” event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the church, 1720 E. Center St., Warsaw.

Children can expect crafts, games, music and Bible teaching. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Vacation Bible school is for children in grades kindergarten through six. Children must be potty trained.

For more information, contact the church by sending an email to churchoffice@redeemerwarsaw.org or calling (574) 267-5656.

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