After spending several years as a funeral director, Mike Armentrout felt a calling to be in the ministry. He decided to follow that calling and is now the minister for Kenton’s First Christian Church. Armentrout has been a Christian his whole life, but prior to his calling, he was what he calls a “nominal Christian.”

DUNKIRK — The 10th annual “Night in Bethlehem” is planned next weekend at Camp Common Ground in Dunkirk. An interactive, hands-on recreation of ancient Bethlehem, it will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.

MOUNT VICTORY — James Evans will be taking over the pastor duties at the Mount Victory Church of Christ. Evans and his wife, Lena, live in Kenton where they served in various ministries at the First Baptist Church, including Sunday School teacher, Praise Team and deacon.

DUNKIRK — A service of Thanksgiving will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Hardin Northern Community Center in Dunkirk. It is offered as a time for the community of believers to thank God for the many blessings he has given to all. The service will include gifts of gratitude from local churches in the form of music, …

TLC Ministries has been a ministry of old-fashioned values in many aspects. “We like to hold to the old way of doing things,” Pastor Tony Crow said, from meeting the needs of others through help of many kinds, like old-fashioned revivals, gospel concerts and camp meetings. “Sometimes folks just need to relax,” he said.

Kris Langstaff has been called to preach at the Belle Center Church of Christ.

First Baptist Church in Kenton will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child – the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 725 E. Eliza St., Kenton, will be hosting its 32nd annual Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

UPPER SANDUSKY — The Power Team will bring its community building performance to an area church and schools. The goal is to encourage audiences to discover their potential, bring positive to people, and motivate them to achieve their dreams.