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The Rural-Urban Record Crafters needed
Crafters needed for LifeSpring Community Church Holiday
Published Bi-Weekly on Monday Craft Fair on December 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Valley City.
Abel E. Carpenter & Grace A. Carpenter Please call or text (440) 476-1562 or email dianephelps633@
gmail.com for information and application to participate.
Founders 1955
Food Pantry
Lee Boise, Publisher & President
The St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry is open from 12-2 p.m.,
Leonard Boise, Publisher 1993-2010 the second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 1824 Station
Mailing Address: Rd., in Valley City (located behind the white house). The pantry
P.O. Box 966, Columbia Station, OH 44028 is open to all.
Located at 24487 Squire Rd, Columbia Station Columbia Baptist Church
Phone: 440-236-8982 • Fax: 440-236-9198
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Email: news@rural-urbanrecord.com Open House/190 Anniversary
Website: www.rural-urbanrecord.com
DEADLINE: On May 12, 1832, a group of early Columbia settlers orga-
News, Pictures & ALL ads - Wednesday @ 12pm nized Columbia Baptist Church. Originally, the church met in
members’ homes; then in 1840, a small wooden church was
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment’ built, and finally, in the year 1900, the congregation began
Out of Area Subscriptions - $40/year worshipping God in a beautiful building built with Columbia
sandstone. Today, the congregation is still worshipping in that
same building located at the corner of Route 82 and West River
Church to celebrate 200 years with Road. Our Lady Queen of Peace
If you have always wondered what Columbia Baptist Church
Ice Cream Social & Historic Tours looks like on the inside, you are welcome to come to our 190th
Anniversary Open House on Sunday, May 15, from 1-3 p.m. Catholic Church
The First Congregational Church of North Ridgeville will See the lovely original pews built for the church that are still in
celebrate 200 years of service to the community with a spe- use, view the craftsmanship of the original pulpit and witness Weekend Masses WeekdayMasses
cial Open House on June 12. Featured during the day will be the sun coming through the original stained-glass windows that
a Church Tour and Ice Cream Social. The church will also be tower approximately 18’ tall. We’ll pull back the heavy velvet (Church) (Church)
partnering with the North Ridgeville Historical Society for curtains to show you the church’s baptismal, which has a mural Sat. 4:30 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs,
tours of the nearby North Ridgeville Cemetery, where live re- painted by American Folk Artist and Gold Star Mother, Flor- Sun. 8:30 Fri. 9 a.m.
enactments will be featured at the grave sites of many persons ence Putt (1897-1983). You can browse through the pictures & 11 a.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.
important to the growth and development of our city as well as and documentation on display and maybe even ring the bell in
the church. the bell tower.
“Two hundred years ago, settlers were still building log cab- There will be light refreshments downstairs and people to ~708 Erie St., Grafton • 440-926-2364~
ins when a new church was opening its door to serve the com- answer your questions and show you around. If you can’t make
munity,” said Roy Dreger, co-chair of the event. “This little it for the open house on May 15, then by all means, come on
village was named Rootstown before becoming Ridgeville and any Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and after service someone will give COLUMBIA
later North Ridgeville,” Dreger added. In short order, the new you the full tour as well.
church under construction would become the First Congrega- If you have any questions, call us at (440) 236-8206 or email BAPTIST CHURCH
tional Church. columbiabaptist@windstream.net. The address to the church is “Loving God; Loving Others”
“Life was not easy for the first settlers coming to this com- 25514 Royalton Road, in Columbia Station. Hope to see you American Baptist Church
munity,” continued Dreger. “Early North Ridgeville was a total there! 25514 Royalton Road
wilderness of tall trees and almost impenetrable thickets, home 440-236-8206
to bears, wolves, poisonous snakes and other forest creatures. Veterans’ stories seen through 9:15 a.m.
Parking for the event will be available in the east parking lot of Sunday School
the church, adjacent to the east entrance of First Congregational the lens of a camera for all ages
Church. All events will begin at noon and continue until 5:30 10:30 a.m.
p.m., with doors closing at 6 p.m. The event is free and all are Home But Not Whole, a Community Engagement event Family Worship
welcome. Reservations are not required. Young children are in- hosted by Hearts of Patriots will take place Thursday, May 12, Stairlift Access
vited to participate in arts and crafts at the church while parents from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Stocker Arts Center Lakeland Commu- Rev. Phil Betts
are on the tour. nity Foundation Cinema Hall. The free ticketed event features a
The church is located at 36363 Center Ridge Rd., in North photo exhibit entitled “Odyssey: Warriors Come Home,” along
Ridgeville. with an award-winning documentary, “Blood Stripe, a Spouse’s Christian Unity Church Lakeview Free Will
Your are always welcome at
Story.” Speaker and veteran Babe Kwasniack, Civilian Aide
Sharing Grief Secretary to the Army, will talk about veteran suicide preven- 36353 Capel Road Baptist Church
tion. The event host, Hearts of Patriots, kicks off its Regional Grafton, Ohio 12025 Durkee Rd., Grafton
Pastor Neal Brock
You don’t need to go through your grieving process alone! Chapter, focusing on providing services within Lorain County. www.christianunitychurch.org Sunday School 10 AM,
Grief Share is a faith-based support group for those who have Tickets can be reserved through www.eventbright.com. Sunday Worship Service - 11am Worship Service 11 AM.
lost a loved one and are looking for answers as they sort through Home But Not Whole announces the nonprofits’ efforts to Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7pm Everyone welcome
their grief. They offer support, comfort and guidance through establish Lorain County as its first Regional Hearts of Patri-
shared experiences. All are encouraged to attend! Bring a friend ots Chapter. “We’re looking forward to partnering with Lo-
if you would like. rain County community leaders, businesses and nonprofits to Church of Christ Hosanna Lutheran Church
For more information or to register, visit www.griefshare. support the spouses and families of combat PTSD and (TBI) 13485 West River Rd.
org or call the church at (440) 236-8282. The group meets Traumatic Brain Injury veterans living in Lorain County,” said Sunday Bible Study 9:30 am Columbia Station
at Christ Church, located at 23080 Royalton Road (Rt. 82 at HOP’s founder and director, Denise Weller. Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 5 pm 440-236-8900
Marks Rd.), in Columbia Station on Mondays, from 10-11:30 Collaboration with the Event’s Title Sponsors, NEOPAT Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Family Worship 10:00 a.m.
a.m. and 7-8:30 p.m., through May 23, 2022. (Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism), and Jon Veard, 211 Forest St., LaGrange hosannalutheran1@windstream.net
CEO of United Management Properties, along with several 440-355-6872 www.hosannalutheranchurch.com
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ment event possible. The photo exhibit, “Odyssey: Warriors
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