Community Breakfast -- Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Road, Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Menu includes bacon, sausage links, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, fruit, coffee cake and beverages. Free-will offering.
Meghan Rogers Recital -- St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 400 Wayne Ave., Saturday, 2 p.m. Rogers, a graduating senior at Defiance High School and daughter of Scott and Deb Rogers, will perform piano, voice and trumpet selections from contemporary Christian, classical and Broadway genres. This recital is open to the public.
Baked Steak Dinner -- St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 710 Joe E. Brown Ave., Holgate, Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, pie and beverages. Free-will offering, carry-outs available. Proceeds benefit church daycare program.
Word of Faith Seminar -- North Mt. Zion Church, 22857 Ohio 15, rural Continental, Sunday at 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. nightly. This seminar is a call for discernment. Guest evangelist is Justin Peters, from First Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss., who suffers from a mild case of cerebral palsy.
Free Community Soup Supper -- Grace United Methodist Church, 121 W. High St., Hicksville, Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Altar and Rosary Society Potluck Dinner -- St. Mary Catholic Parish Ministry Center, 715 Jefferson Ave., Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and table service, meat and beverages provided. There will be installation of officers and bingo.
Free Community Supper -- Trinity Lutheran Church, 509 Center St., Bryan, Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Free Community Supper -- Zion's Lutheran Church, corner of East Second Street and Greenhouse Avenue, Wednesday, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Monthly food pantry and clothes closet services available.
Community Breakfast -- Sherwood United Methodist Church, 512 N. Harrison St. (U.S. 127), June 13, 8:30 a.m. Free-will offering.
Monthly Contemporary Mass -- St. Augustine Catholic Church, 221 E. Clinton St., Napoleon, June 13, 4:30 p.m.
Spanish Language Mass -- St. John Catholic Church, 510 Jackson Ave., June 13, 7 p.m.
Special Service and Open House Honoring Rev. Joseph Allen -- St. James Lutheran Church, 511 W. Townline St., Payne, June 14, service 10 a.m., open house from 12-4 p.m. Rev. Allen, who serves St. James Lutheran in Payne and St. John's Lutheran in Briceton, is marking the 40th anniversary of his ordination.
Kevin Apple Family Gospel Concert -- Westhope Bible Church, June 14, 10 a.m. The group, now consisting of Ken, Ernestine and their daughter Kimberly, travel across the country from their home base near Nashville, Tennessee. Everyone welcome.
"Strength For Service" Sunday -- Grace United Methodist Church, 125 W. High St., Hicksville, June 14, 10:30 a.m. Special music and short patriotic ceremony featuring the chancel choir. The public is welcome and invited to join in offering spiritual support for military and public service professionals.
Family Fun Day -- Zion Lutheran Church, Edgerton, June 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event, which features food, games and fun for all ages, will be held under a tent. Free-will donation, everyone welcome. For more information, call 419-769-2806.
"Pepper" Card Party -- St. John's Lutheran Church, corner of U.S. 6 and Ohio 66, rural Stryker, June 15, 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome, one person or a full table. Cost is $2 plus one item for the Lutheran Social Services food pantry. Refreshments served.
Life Line Screening -- St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clinton and Arabella, June 16. Tests for stroke, atrial fibrillation, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease; finger stick blood tests. Individual test prices available as well as variety of money-saving packages. For more information, call 1-800-324-1851.
Mission Cupboard -- Sherwood Baptist Church, 210 W. Elm St., Sherwood, June 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ice Cream Social -- St. John Lutheran Church Family Center, 23120 U.S. 6 (at Ohio 66), rural Stryker, June 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., sponsored by LYF youth group. Menu includes hot chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs, homemade ice cream and pie.
Strawberry Festival -- St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 710 Joe E. Brown Avenue, Holgate, June 21, 11:30-1 p.m. Menu includes hot dog and chicken sandwiches, baked beans, relishes, chips, beverages and strawberry desserts. Free-will offering.
Church Dinner -- Sherwood Baptist Church, 210 W. Elm St., Sherwood, June 21, 12:15 p.m. Public invited.
Free Community Lunch -- Union Chapel Church of God, Williams County Roads A and 18 (north end of Flickinger Road in Defiance County on County Line Road), June 30, 12 p.m. Persons needing a ride are encouraged to call Sandy Dukes at 419-636-0669 or the church at 419-636-8141.
Free Community Supper -- St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 1400 Glenwood Ave., Napoleon, July 7, 5-6 p.m., hosted by the Episcopal Shared Ministry of Northwest Ohio.
"Sharing Bread" Gathering -- Ponderosa Restaurant, Defiance, July 7, 5:30 p.m. Area residents who are hurting for any reason are invited to attend this very informal gathering for coffee, dessert or a full meal. Persons are responsible for the cost of their food and beverage. There is no set agenda. Greeters are Diane Mayer and Judy Sauer. Everyone welcome.
(To have your event listed, mail to Friday religion section, Crescent-News, 624 W. Second St., Defiance, Ohio, 43512; fax to 419-782-2944 or e-mail to palmer@crescent-news.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Priority will be given to events held within the next week. To take out a display ad, be listed in the area worship service directory (cost is $3 per week), or change a present directory listing, call the display advertising department at 419-784-5441, ext. 214.)