Carolyn Wireman of Lima will be ministering at Kenton Full Gospel Church, 129 N. Wayne St., at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. The public is invited.

The Belle Center United Presbyterian Church, 202 Walnut St., will have its Vacation Bible School, “Hero Central,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday, July 17 to 21.

FOREST — Two guests to appear this year’s Tree Town Festival in Forest have faced adversity in their lives through courage and faith.

ALGER — For nearly a quarter of a century, David Trusty led the congregation at McGuffey Free Will Baptist Church. On the first Sunday in May, that came to an end as Trusty stepped down as the church’s pastor.

When you think of George Washington and Benedict Arnold, you probably think you know them and the vast difference that separates them – one being a hero amongst heroes and the other being a traitorous villain. In reality (and I am indebted to Aram Bakshian Jr.’s article "Honor and Glory," The Weekly Standard (12-26-16) for this), the two weren’t that different in many respects.

Rev. Russ and Louise McMillion will be ministering at Kenton Full Gospel Church, 129 N. Wayne St., on Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. The couple are part of the gospel quartet Latter Rain.

Celebrate Independence Day at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay on Monday, July 3 at the Gospel Music Stage, located behind the Horse Barn, starting at 5 p.m. Sharing their ministries will be One Voice, Purpose Driven, Singing Crowes and 441 Quartet.

Susan Robertson reads the story of David and Goliath to preschool children during Faith Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School on Wednesday night in Kenton.

Do you know what’s wrong with America? You may have already started a list in your mind before waiting to see how I might answer that question.

Faith Baptist Church is set for a week of Vacation Bible School with the theme, “Over the Moat: Drawbridge to the King!” Join the group from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. each evening from June 26-30 for Bible stories, crafts, games, puppets, skits, snacks and prizes.