Richard, a student in the Arc of Wabash art program, shows off his painting. Photo by Joseph Slacian

By Joseph Slacian

Arc of Wabash County will present “A Touch of Arc,” an art show and reception, during First Friday activities on Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibit will be at Modoc’s Market in downtown Wabash, from 5-8 p.m.

The artwork on display is produced by clients of Arc of Wabash County that is created during the organization’s art program. Works of more than 20 artists may be purchased and taken home that night. Payment must be in the form of check or cash.

“The exhibit will be in the Modoc’s meeting room area,” art instructor Kathy Bakehorn told The Paper of Wabash County. “It will be a reception, so there will be some sort of light refreshments. Coffee and stuff like that you have to buy from Modoc’s.”

Chris Tiedeman

By Emma Rausch

Christ United Methodist Church Pastor Chris Tiedeman will mark his fifth month with the Wabash church on Wednesday, Dec. 6, and is looking forward to the holiday season.

Tiedeman, a Noble County native, moved to Wabash with his wife Emily and three children from La Porte.

“I’ve been a pastor for 14 years,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “In the United Methodist Church, the bishop appoints us (to churches to lead). So I was given a call by my district superintendent and told, ‘The bishop wants you to serve here,’ and as part of the arrangement that as we have as church and pastor, I go.

“My goal is to make sure that whatever this church does in the community, it is a reflection of God’s love for the community. That will play out in a lot of different ways and that is the overarching goal.”