Atwood Otterbein Church Sisterhood in Faith officers for 2024 include, from left, Sue Creighton, immediate past president; Lily Miller, assistant secretary; Sheri McKee, vice president; Jane Schroeder, president; and Marj Harmon, secretary. Treasurer Genyce DiRico and assistant treasurer Aimee Ross were not present for the photo. Photo provided.

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ATWOOD — The women’s organization at Atwood Otterbein Church, Sisterhood in Faith, coordinated the collection of hats, gloves, scarves and socks on its Christmas Angel Tree. Treasurer Genyce DiRico delivered the 452 items to Combined Community Services and learned the agency needed winter coats. The congregation then collected 70 gently used coats on Sundays, Dec. 3 and 10.

Sisterhood in Faith members gathered at Cerulean Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 6, for their annual Christmas luncheon. Members were thanked for their many projects, which were especially meaningful during this year of change for the church. Members also conducted a memorial service for Joyce Wolf who passed away in July, and outgoing officers and committee members were thanked for their service.

Officers for the new year were introduced. The officers are: president, Jane Schroeder; vice president, Sheri McKee; secretary, Marj Harmon; assistant secretary, Lily Miller; treasurer, Genyce DiRico; assistant treasurer, Aimee Ross; and immediate past president, Sue Creighton.

Sisterhood in Faith meets April through December on the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 1 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Area Christian women are invited to attend the meetings.

Pastor David Banning’s Dec. 10 message for the children and his sermon focused on “Family Homeland” and how hometown memories are warm and fuzzy. Banning said that God chose Bethlehem for Jesus’ humble birth as a means to foster a personal relationship with followers, like the personal relationships communities and small towns provide.

Atwood Otterbein Church is located at 306 E. Main St. in Atwood and is handicapped accessible. Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. People are invited to come early for coffee and stay late for snacks and Bible study with Patsianne Harrold (now focused on Esther). Banning may be reached by phone at (574) 858-2291 and at [email protected]. The church website is atwoodotterbeinchurch.org and the church Facebook page is Atwood Otterbein Church.