Church guide

Suncoast Singers in concert Sunday, June 16 (Father's Day) at 3:00 p.m. Treat the man in your life to an afternoon of Patriotic and Christian music.

Good Friday Services April 19, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Four 1/2-hour segments: 1:00 - 1:30 -- Pastor Jim King, Living Way Foursquare Church, Michigan City, Indiana) 1:30 - 2:00 -- Pastor Clyde Root, Church of God, Osceola, Indiana 2:00 - 2:30 - Pastor Louis Staubs, First Church of the Nazarene, South Bend, Indiana 2:30 - 3:00 - Pastor Ray Fulbright, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Niles, Mich. Plus special music and congregational singing. Come join us in honoring Christ's sacrifice for us on this Holy day.

The Christmas Hymn Sings: Sat., Dec. 1 @ 6 pm Sun., Dec. 2 @ 3 & 6 pm Come join us!

"His Harmony" in their final performance tomorrow at The Old Rugged Cross Church at 3:00 p.m. Don't miss it!! As an added bonus, James McDuffy has returned from Florida to join them in their farewell concert.

Question: How many of you would be willing to pay $80 +- for the book "The Old Rugged Cross Lives On" by Molly Tate Shaffer? We are at the stage of needing to know how many to order for the first printing of the book. It is 500 pages with hundreds of pictures -- some in color -- some in black and white. As most of you know, it is the history of a 20-year journey Bob and Molly Shaffer, along with many others, have taken while restoring the building where this hymn made its public debut. Your input will help us determine how many to order on this first printing. Thanks for your help!

Celebrating 105 Years Today at 4:00 p.m. at the Old Rugged Cross Church. Please join us.

This Sunday, September 23 at 4:00 p.m. the Old Rugged Cross Foundation will be hosting the 105th celebration since the hymn was first introduced in what is now The Old Rugged Cross Church and Museum. Rev. Ray Fulbright of St. John's United Church of Christ in Niles will bring a message of the cross. Just for fun, attendees are invited to dress in 1913 period attire (certainly not mandatory). We invite you to join in the celebration!

It's that time of year again! Billy Shelton and The Spaniels Forever will be in concert at the Old Rugged Cross Church this Sunday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m. You won't want to miss this concert. We've asked them to mix in some of their doo-wop music in addition to their Gospel songs. They are FABULOUS!! Come and see!

The "Niles Church" is having their service at the ORC Church Sunday at 6 p.m. All are welcome!! Come worship with fellow Christians of various denominations!

Anna Hagen, harpist from Goshen, Indiana, will provide a concert at the Old Rugged Cross Church Sunday, July 29 at 3 p.m. You won't want to miss it!

Pastor Jeff Whittaker will give a concert of patriotic and Christian music today at 3 at The Old Rugged Cross Church and Museum in Pokagon, Michigan. You won't want to miss this blessing!

James McDuffy will present a concert this Sunday, June 17 at 3 pm at the Old Rugged Cross Church. Bring your father or someone you want to honor on Father's Day and give them a treat. James has a booming voice and has been called the Marvin Gaye of Gospel music. We hope to see you there!

The Old Rugged Cross on Harp in Original Church, https://youtu.be/gxXb0uwSjeo

The Old Rugged Cross on Harp in Original Church, https://youtu.be/gxXb0uwSjeo Listen as Anna Hagen plays her arrangement of The Old Rugged Cross on her harp inside the Original Old Rugged Cross Church where the hymn made its public debut.

Nile’s Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series, Thursday, June 14th, 6pm-8pm Two hour outdoor concert in the beautiful Riverfront park! Anna Hagen will be showcasing her signature range of styles from Jazz to Celtic to Johnny Cash so come for a fun free evening of music. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/NilesSummerConcerts/ This concert will also be benefiting the historic restoration of the Old Rugged Cross Church site. Anna recorded her arrangement of The Old Rugged Cross from her CD in the church where it was first performed in 1913! Please join us at the Niles Riverfront Thursday and enjoy Anna playing her beautiful harp.

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 20 at 3:00 pm, The Old Rugged Cross Church will feature Voices of Praise in concert, accompanied by Chuck Wynegar. You won't want to miss this concert. There is no charge; however, a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Old Rugged Cross Church and Museum.

The last two windows will be installed in the museum this month!! They are in memory of seven Van Lue brothers and Merri Van Lue Bagwell, and will be installed in time for Merri's birthday. She would have loved that. The church and museum will be available for tours (by appointment) after April 15. Visit our website for this year's schedule of events. www.the-oldruggedcross.org.

Christmas Hymn Sings: Sat., Dec 2 at 6 pm; Sun, Dec 3 at 3 and 6 pm. Hope you can join us!