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from Shopping Guide News - Fulton County - July 5, 2023

Full lineup for livestock shows

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Connor Sommers, son of Nick Sommers and Christa Sommers, is a member of Wayne Wide Awake Trophy Finders. His favorite 4-H projects are swine and sheep, and his favorite activity is pig wrestling. “4-H has taught me responsibility and the importance of teamwork when it comes to livestock projects,” he said. “I have enjoyed meeting new people and socializing with friends during 4-H events.”

Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Keri Weaver and Brad Weaver, is a member of Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters. When asked what 4-H has meant to her, she said “4-H has meant a great deal to me and taught me so much. I’ve learned patience and to be competitive. I have learned responsibility, as well as courage. 4-H means, hard work, frustration and failure, then the amazing feeling when you accomplish what you have been working for.” A dog project with Mighty Mutts is Weaver’s favorite 4-H project and her favorite activity is Mighty Mutts.

Amy Williams, daughter of Michael and Tracy Williams, is a member of Richland Clodhoppers. Her favorite projects are goats, dog obedience, and dog agility. Watching the tractor pull and demolition derby top as her favorite 4-H activities. “4-H has taught me responsibility and how to use time management skills,” Williams said. “I have really enjoyed my projects.” vice for the past 29 years, is stepping down. Pastor Thad Stewart of Omega Church in Akron and The Old Cross Road Baptist Church in Gilead, is the new director for the vesper service this year.

“I am very humbled and excited to take this position and ﬁll this role,” Stewart said. “ I absolutely love Fulton County and the city of Rochester. It’s a great community, and I am looking forward to serving Fulton County by bringing the ministry of Jesus Christ to our fair every year.”

Local churches are invited to attend and participate in this community worship service.

There will be a lineup of special singers from Whippoorwill Community Church, Rochester, as well as Nancy Hart and Friends.

Serena Case, founder of the Purple Tent of Hope Ministry, will sing a couple of songs. She will give a short presentation about Purple Tent ministry to raise awareness.

At the end of the service, a freewill offering will be taken for

United Ministries Outreach, a nonproﬁt in Rochester providing a food pantry and other services to the needy in the community. Its stated purpose is “to give assistance in the form of food or funds to Fulton County residents in need, keeping in mind God’s purposes.”

United Ministries Outreach is located at 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, and can be reached at (574) 223-4802.