ELKHART

Presentation from Virgil Wiebe Thursday

Will the campaign to ban cluster munitions make the world a better place?

That question is the theme of a 7 p.m. presentation Thursday by Virgil Wiebe, Theological Center guest at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 3003 Benham Ave.

Chapel of the Sermon on the Mount will host Wiebe's talk on Thursday. Additionally, at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday he will speak at the seminary's morning chapel as well as at the weekly forum that takes place at noon on Thursday. A light lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for $6.

All sessions are free. For more information visit www.ambs.edu or call 295-3726.

GOSHEN

Swiss Steak Supper at Pleasant View

The annual Swiss Steak Supper returns Oct. 17 to Pleasant View Mennonite Church, 58529 C.R. 23.

Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 10. Call 262-8184 for advanced tickets and walk-ins are also welcome.

GOSHEN

Fall activities for everyone Wednesday

College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., invites the community to attend fall Wednesday evening activities.

From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. enjoy family-style meals that will feature local foods when possible. Choir and other activities for children take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., youth choir and activities from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. adults may join in activities designed for their religious education. Those who enjoy singing are welcome to attend adult choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.

For more information call Pastor Rosemary Widmer at the church office, 535-7262.

ELKHART

UUF hosts seminar on gay communities

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart, 1732 Garden St., will host a regional seminar on Saturday to foster understanding of issues related to gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the area.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the seminar will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to participate. A $10 donation will be requested.

For more information contact Pam Kramer at 271-3772 or RN_Pamela@yahoo.com.

ELKHART

Singers welcome to participate in service

Singers of any religious affiliation are welcome to participate in the 10th annual Ecumenical Advent Lessons and Carols service planned for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in the area.

Anyone interested in performing in the choir should call St. Vincent de Paul Church at 293-8231.

MIDDLEBURY

Free Allen Asbury concert Sunday

Allen Asbury and the Brooks Brothers will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at River of Life Fellowship, 11162 S.R. 120, Middlebury. This is a free concert with a free-will offering taken. Call 825-3693 for more information.

GOSHEN

Waterford Mennonite to celebrate 50 years

Waterford Mennonite Church plans to engage in some setting up of stones today through Sunday in celebration of its 50th anniversary as a community of worship.

"Pillars Along the Way" is the theme of the weekend, selected in remembrance of Old Testament patriarchs who noted and marked the significant places where they experienced God by erecting stone markers. The name of the celebration is also the title of a book written by long-time member Wilmer Hollinger, which will be unveiled as a major part of the festivities.

From 6 to 8 p.m. today will be a hymn sing, introduction of the book, social hour and a preach-off. On Saturday afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m., enjoy a scavenger hunt, volleyball and soccer games, tours of Bethany Christian School, kids games, Hispanic food and more. Worship will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday begins with a 9 a.m. sharing and story time about "pillar" experiences. A worship service and potluck meal will follow. For more information contact the church at 533-5642 or wmc@waterfordchurch.org.

NEW PARIS

Fall Festival and Hog Roast Dinner

Bethany Church of the Brethren holds its 32nd annual Fall Festival and Hog Roast Dinner beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The festival kicks off with a bazaar featuring fresh bread, homemade cookies, cinnamon rolls, fried pies and noodles and handmade crafts. Hand-churned apple butter will be ready around noon.

A hog roast dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children age 12 and younger. Drive-thru and carry-out orders will be available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $6. Things wrap up with a 7 p.m. auction of various items.

For more information contact Mary Louise Fox at 831-2648 or 831-4993. The church is at 19003 U.S. 6, a half-mile east of S.R. 15.

ELKHART

Scarsella will speak about her time in Iraq

Hilary Scarsella will speak about her experiences in northern Iraq at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hively Mennonite Church, 800 E. Hively St.

Scarsella traveled with the Christian Peacemakers Team and worked with Kurdish families who had been displaced due to bombings. The public is invited to hear her presentation.

GRAND RAPIDS

Newsboys concert with guests Nov. 14

The Newsboys present a concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Sunshine Community Church, 3300 E. Beltline Ave. NE, with special guests Me In Motion, Seventh Day Slumber and Bread of Stone. Individual tickets are available for $25 in advance by calling (800) 965-9324 or online at www.ITickets.com.

EDWARDSBURG, MICH.

All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 U.S 12, invites the public to its 12th annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The meal will include spaghetti, a salad bar, garlic bread and dessert. Wine will also be available. Tickets are $7.50 per adult, $3.75 per child age 3 to 11 and free for children younger than 3 years old. Carryout orders will be taken.

GOSHEN

Men for Missions meets Monday

The Northern Indiana Council of Men for Missions meets Monday at Christian Fellowship of Goshen, at the corner of Eighth and Jefferson streets in Goshen. Kent Heller, national MFMI director, will share how God is working through MFMI. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public, including women.

DONALDSON

Quiet day of reflection program Oct. 19

Registrations are being taken for a quiet day of reflection program titled "Seasons of Fruitfulness" to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19. Participants will examine the gifts and challenges of spirituality at mid-life and beyond. The fee is $25 and includes lunch. For more information or to register call 935-1763.

MISHAWAKA

All-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday

An all-you-can-eat breakfast sponsored by East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third St., will support a blanket-making project for children in need. Bagels, sausage, fruit salad, hash browns and pancakes will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday for $6 per person or $3 for children younger than 8.