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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SERVICES• Bullock Temple Methodist Christian Episcopal Church, 1513 S. Park St., live services at 10 a.m. Sundays on btclr.org. (501) 375-1581.• Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, holds communion services at 8…

When the Church Was a Family: Recapturing Jesus' Vision by Joseph H. Hellerman (2009) is a scholarly book that seeks to present (in a popular way) that the early church functioned as a family and that Christians today should capture that…

CONNOR WOOD LINCOLN — Lincoln Christian University plans to make major changes to its operation, eliminating most of its undergraduate programs over the next few…

General001Interesting moments in the history of our Valley are revisited with this daily journey through time. Vindicator File Photo / Mar 16, 1997 | Joanne Rock wrapped her arms around her 22-month-old daughter, Gina, to protect her from…

To request a schedule update, email [email protected] MAIN PURPOSE – 8 a.m., 522…

Certain names of cities, neighborhoods, or streets always spark heated debates in newsrooms over spelling and punctuation. An example in Summit County is also part of a question we received for our…

Editor's note: Here are the church service changes submitted to the…

Lee Health is seeking blood donations to help replenish supply levels. Current…

With Lent upon us, believers observing the season between Christmas and Easter think of feasting and fasting: the feasting that takes place on Mardis Gras or "Mardi Gras", and fasting on Ash Wednesday…

Editor's Note: Faith-based institutions in the area should send event submissions at least two weeks prior…

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Friday is the last day for residents of the Texas Panhandle to participate in early voting for the upcoming March primary. According to previous reports from MyHighPlains.com, voters will have the…

"It's not about Republican and Democrat," Mesa County, Colorado, Clerk Tina Peters told the audience of election conspirators. "They're trying to make it look like they're dividing one party against the other, but that's not it at…

The Shawnee Ministerial Association (SMA) plans to bring back the community ecumenical worship series this year after the 2020 series was halted after two services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, due to the pandemic, plans for the…

KINGSPORT — People often turn to the church when they are in pain, but does the church know where to go when…

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met on February 9 in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church in Stuttgart with seven members in attendance.The chef opened the meeting with the thought for the day: "Of course I work...it's a…

SALEM, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Samuel Edward Phillis Jr., 56, died at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Mercy Health on Sunday, February 13, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 14, 1965 in Salem, Ohio. Sam…

Entertainment for Sunday February 13, 2022 Source: monnigeria.com 2022-02-13 Nigerian stars whose parents are preachers Some of your favorite secular artists come from strictly religious homes.Luckily for them, their dads are still…

This is called a special day for lovers. Valentine's Day, or Valentine's Day as it is more commonly known, is a time of love and romance and is named after a man whose life and connection to the holiday that bears his name are…

Betty L. Donaldson, 95, of Atchison, went to heaven on Thursday,…

The three of us who wrote this piece have been together our whole lives, before people even started counting our birthdays: we're triplets, you see, now in our teens. And now we have accumulated an abundance of memories because of all the…

Marcella Jane Hampton Perry, 91, Johnson City, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Abundant Christian Living Community (ACLC) campus assisted living facility.Jane was from Elizabethton, Tennessee, daughter of the late Thomas Allen and the…

News from 100 years ago The following news was taken from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago February 8, 1922 RALLY AGAINST MILD!-->…

Feed Louisville is working to ensure that the homeless population of the city of Louisville is supported during the current freezing temperatures. On Saturday, February 5, the organization partnered with the…

COLLECTION FOR TORNADO VICTIMSMADISON — In response to the recent…

Richard Lee Matthews, Sr., 67, of Chattanooga went to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2022. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, as evidenced by the way he lived his life.…

By Kelly Williams Indiana's blood supply is below normal, creating what Celina Fabrizio, vice president of national media relations for Indiana's Versiti Blood Center, calls a dire state of need. "Between the recent tragedies that have…

In 2021, we published over 800 translations of Christianity Today articles into Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Indonesian, Korean and Russian. We are delighted that so many of our essays and stories have…

DODGE CITY - Icyl Irene Wood, 99, died January 13, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City. She was born January 6, 1923 in Ness County, the daughter of Ira E. and Laura V. (Stewart) Baldwin. Icyl…

Ogun Police Command said it arrested Timothy Oluwatimilehin, the pastor in charge of Abeokuta's Spirit Filled International Christian Church, for "luring church members to his home for sexual purposes". Police say the pastor…

Erbe, Braxton, services are at 11 a.m. today at Crossroads Community Church, 4254 S. 00 EW, Kokomo.Sinner,…

Josephine M. Hammond 1920 - 2022Sherman, IL—Josephine M. Hammond, 101, of Sherman, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at The Villas Senior Care Community. She was born on November 26, 1920 in Pawnee, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Goins)…

Events and special servicesAbundant Life Children Youth Centre, 103 Buckingham, Brunswick, will host…

The United Methodist Church of Mt. Hope, 290th and Highway 6, would like to invite all to join us on Sunday morning for our 9:30 a.m. worship service. Children are welcome for the regular worship service and the children's…

Dr. William Hanson Hammonds died on January 13, 2022 at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida. A native of Christian County, Ky., he was born May 6, 1932, in Crofton, Ky. An outstanding college basketball player in Crofton In high school, Bill…

August 19, 1915 – January 10, 2022 Florence Cecile Fountain died in Milan, Tennessee, on January 10, 2022 at the age of 106. She was born in Montreal, Canada on August 19, 1915 to Ephrem and Emma Hurtubise. In September 1922, when he was…

January 16, 1890: The Comet advised readers: “Study the history of current events; make careful comparisons…

SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American journalist Pieter Friedrich kicked off the new year by leading a 7-day hunger strike in solidarity with persecuted Christians in India, which was rated by Open Doors United…

Soccer January 10, 2022 History links…

Episcopal Church of All SaintsOut of excess of caution, the services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and the Forum at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday January 9 will be Online only. Services and the Forum will be broadcast live from the…

Pearland - Ethel Nadine Robertson (Loop) 92, Nadine Loop Robertson, 92, died on December 26, 2021 in Pearland, Texas.Born February 23, 1929 to Daniel and Naomi Loop in Brownsville, Texas, Nadine grew up with her five siblings on a farm in…

Obituaries John Philip Vining, known as Phil to his family and friends, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, aged 58. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday January 7, 2022 at Southwest…

Find out what clicks on FoxBusiness.com. The surge in omicron-linked COVID-19 cases put the brakes on vacation plans for many Americans and small businesses last month, and this has already led to calls from business organizations…

The Times-Herald's Community Christmas Card deadline is over, but not before $ 60,000 has been exceeded for just the second time in the 15 years the program has been administered by the Solano Community Foundation. A list of all donors -…

CONTEST WINNERS - The winners of the Wellsburg Christmas Contest and Canned Food Drive, an event where contestants are challenged to be both charitable and beautiful, were Alayna Woodburn, Queen of the…

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) - Food insecurity has been a problem in the Miami Valley since before the pandemic, and it has only increased since March 2020.A local church saw the need and wanted to help.Enter Kettering Central Christian…

Kenneth Steve Yarber, 67, Homer, passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2021, following a long illness. Mr. Yarber was born to the late Roy and Mary Ruth Yarber. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister,…

George Bernard Martin, Jr, 60, of rural Sigel, Illinois, passed away suddenly at 11:29 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Ill. The funeral celebrating the life of George will be held at…

Larry L. Reid passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 82 at his home in Alton, Illinois.…

Kinston - Vance "Harry" Smith, 70, passed away on Friday December 17, 2021. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Vance Eugene "Harry" Smith, 70, of Kinston, went to be his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 17 at the Service League of…

As the Boone County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Youth, Ginger Summers saw the foster care…

OWENSBORO, Ky. - After a painful escape from Afghanistan and three months on a military base in New Jersey, Mohammad bin Rahimi and his family of nine felt lucky to finally have a new home, in Owensboro, a small town of Kentucky on the…

ALLIANCE - Lorin C. Kelly, 84, passed away at his home on December 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 2, 1937 to the late…

McDONALD - Gerri Village, 86, passed away at 11:24 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Gerri was born August 22, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ranson Coleman and Matilda Coleman.…

The American Red Cross recently announced it was at "historically low" blood supply levels. As a result, the agency, which provides 40% of the country's transfusion blood, appealed for donations of blood and blood…

UCO hires Dorrel as head football coachCentral Oklahoma caused a stir on Sunday when it hired Adam Dorrel and his new football head coach. He replaces Nick Bobeck, who resigned a few weeks ago after 10 seasons at Edmond's school.Dorrel…

Ardis "Toodie" GreenPhoto provided September 17, 1928 - November 13, 2021 Ardis (Toodie) GreenArdis passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021. She was born to Arden and Gertrude Neller…

Georgia Ann Curry Meece January 15, 1927 - November 21, 2021 Lexington, Kentucky - Georgia Ann Curry Meece, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 21, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (John) Rhodus MSW, LCSW, Jeannie…

JOHN'S CREEK, Georgia - Robert George Van Wingerden, 89, passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021.Born June 13, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of Reverend George and Emma Lou Van Wingerden, Bob's early years and his schooling until grade…

For those in need, churches and other organizations in Story County and Boone County are serving free Thanksgiving food.Here's a look at where local families can enjoy free Thanksgiving meals this holiday season.Related: For those in need,…

In the midst of the tragedy, the Ramapo High School football team will continue to chase after the championship ends.Ramapo was four days away from entering the pitch for his section final against the Northern Highlands when head coach…

Signed by 33 pastors across the State of Tennessee.As pastors of Tennessee, we implore Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty to vote for the passage of the Build Back Better Act, as it reflects many of our core Christian values.The…

HOWLAND - A large 'Let's Go Brandon' sign outside Trumbull County Republican Party headquarters, 1195 Niles Cortland Road, has turned some heads due to a hidden meaning behind the…

Paul a master builder without the tithe “Paul A Master Builder Without the Tithe” by Jonathan Kithcart is a Christian textbook filled with truth and insight into the…

These are among the exhortations of the ongoing sessions being held in Jacksonville, and if you think this sounds like a self-defense course, you'd be right. But it is a disease that the participants are fighting against.…

This Monday marks the start of a new month. It is also the day of the release of my last book. It is titled “Booyed Up: The 8 Steps of Jesus Towards an Unsinkable Life”. It is a close and personal…

Gastronomic eventsUnity Christian Church, 721 S. Everett High Road, Maryville: again serves Wednesday…

2021-10-26 His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and hierarchical superior to over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, promoted interfaith unity and collaboration during a historic…

JOHN L. ARMSTRONG, 85, Mineral Ridge. SERVICES: Saturday 11 am, First Baptist Church in Girard. CALL HOURS: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, at church.CYNTHIA L. BALL, 59, Warren. SERVICES: Monday at 11 a.m., King of Kings Fellowship COGIC,…

Sep 29, 1948 - Sep 28, 2021 (72 years old) DUBLIN - Darlene H. Haynes-McKelley, 72, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on September 28 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a long illness. She was born September 29,…

Zero Abuse Project, a non-profit organization specializing in combating child sexual abuse, has found no direct evidence of sexual misconduct following a 10-month investigation involving Menlo Church after allegations emerged. surfaced…

Darlene Gregory, 77, of Corbin died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Corbin. Born January 5, 1944 in Gray, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Darnell and Nola Trosper. A faithful servant of God, Darlene was a member…

Philip W. Redwine March 21, 1942 -…

Matthew J. Adams Matthew J. Adams, 36, died suddenly on October 10, 2021, near his home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Matthew was born in Portland, Maine on July 5, 1985. He graduated from the Lisbon High School class in 2004…

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The goal on Sunday was simple:“Improve people's moods,” Calvin Huddleston said.Members of Watertown's New Life Christian Church spent Sunday waving signs and handing out free…

Frank Robert Helme October 16, 1933 - October 5, 2021 Fort Worth, Texas - Frank Robert Helme passed away peacefully at his home on October 5, 2021, after several years of decline. Until the end, he remained in a good mood and pain free.…

I have been in the ministry of preaching in the Christian church for over 55 years. I felt and accepted a call to preach when I was 18 years old. I had no formal training at the time, and I didn't know anyone who had.The ministers around…

Whether you're looking to take seasonal photos or pick out a pumpkin to carve, here are a few places you can visit. TEXAS, USA - October is here and fall is in full swing, which means it's time for pumpkins!…

HOUSTON - Until Christians recognize their own weakness, their attempts to help the poor materially are more likely to hurt the poor than to help them, said economist Brian Fikkert. The first step towards poverty…

Franklin Graham says he's still a "Rebel With A Cause".Billy Graham's son - who is well known for his own preaching, humanitarian work and political views over the past decades but will always be associated with his famous father - spoke…

Reverend Clark Kent Stewart November 18, 1959 - October 7, 2021 Reverend Clark Kent Stewart died of complications from COVID-19 on October 7, 2021 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, Illinois. Clark was born on…

Gladys Simpson, 99, from Bardstown, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home. She was born March 1, 1922 in Bloomfield, son of the late George and Eliza Hahn Wells. She retired from Barton Brand Distilleries after 35 years…

WILLIAMS, Charles Thomas, 76, went to his Lord and Savior on Friday October 1, 2021. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Margueritte and George Williams; and one brother, George A. Williams Jr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years,…

Of all the reasons not to get the vaccine, religion shouldn't be one of them. Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Bahá'ís - name it - they all preach self-sacrifice for the sake of others and the…

GREENFIELD - The “Fill a Truck, Fill a Pantry” Food Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 at the Greenfield Christian Church parking lot, 210 E. Main St.The event is…

NEWTON FALLS - Gerald C. Scott, 84, of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully in Eternal Life on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Born March 10, 1937 in Bellaire, son of the late Sewell Chauncy Scott and Ellen May…

Rotary The Rotary Club of Fayetteville will meet on October 7 at noon at the Mermaids restaurant in Fayetteville and live via Zoom. Rex Nelson will lead the program. Lunch costs $ 15. Email the club for a link to the Zoom meeting.…

The Woodland Hills Community Church congregation on Dumetz Road celebrates World Communion Sunday on October 3. (Google Street View) Here is a sample of church services in the San Fernando Valley area, October 2-9. Jehovah Nissi = The…

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KSLA) - It has been several weeks since lightning caused a fire at Kings Highway Christian Church. While repairs will take some time for the historic building, the congregation is meeting this weekend to host a…

Alan David Owens, 82, of Columbia, died September 28, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Mo. He was born September 23, 1939 in Potosi, Mo., son of the late Lloyd and Hallie. (née Silvey) Owens. He was married to…

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Keith baylor COLUMBUS Wonderful, witty, wise. Intelligent, insightful and full of integrity. These are just a few of the words used to describe Keith Baylor, but the ones he cherished most were a loving husband, devoted…

Gastronomic eventsFREE LUNCHES ON FRIDAY: Offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday by the Blount County…

Martin Luther King III needed help when he responded to a distress call from a Louisiana town after a hurricane in 2008. This led to his first encounter with The Church of Jesus Christ of Saints. Last days. One Tuesday, he asked the…

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BARGERSVILLE Nelda Jean Elam (affectionately known as "Nanny"), 90, of Bargersville, IN passed away in Jesus' arms on Wednesday September 22, 2021. Nelda (Popplewell) was born July 18, 1931 to the late Peter and Audrey (Perkins)…

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South Korean President Moon presents the award to Karen Sun Sook Ahn, granddaughter of Chung Song Lee Ahn. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the University of Hawaii leaders paid tribute to two Hawaii women who immigrated from Korea…

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - What started as a small gesture to donate clothes to an Afghan refugee has grown into a project to help thousands of people.Cedar Falls Christian Church is organizing a clothing drive for Afghan refugees…

New data released by the Pew Research Center once again has pundits running with the pointless narrative that conservative, mostly white American evangelicals are essentially a "Politics(As opposed to "religious")…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky's third Safe Haven Baby Box will be available soon in the Fern Creek neighborhood.The Fern Creek Fire Department will become the location of the nation's 80th Safe Haven Baby Box, allowing mothers to…

STATEN ISLAND, NY - In an effort to keep guns off the streets of Staten Island, NYPD agents spent their Saturday hosting a gun buyback event in Tompkinsville.The event was held at the Mount Sinai United Christian Church from 10 a.m. to 4…

Martha Dean Adams Wood, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and loving friend, left this world on September 12, 2021, at the age of 91, at peace at her home in Weatherford. Born to Erna and Maud Adams, of Cerro Gordo,…

When I was a new graduate nurse in the Bronx, I met a Jewish nurse.…

Melvin Lynch, 85, of Portsmouth, transitioned on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Consulate Health Care of Windsor. He was predeceased by his three brothers. Melvin was born July 15, 1936 in…

The Stevens family will perform at Christ Victory Church, New Buena Vista, 470 Buena Road, Manns Choice, at…

Jane Ann (Davis) Allison October 24, 1943 -…

Richard louis fisher Richard louis fisher Richard Louis Fisher, 54, died on September 5, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. He was born August 16, 1967 in Las Vegas, NV to Harold Fisher and Ruby Fisher. He married Rosita Johnson on December 11, 2004…

The 15th annual Fulton State Hospital Bluegrass and BBQ Festival is scheduled for Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at 54 Country, 400 Gaylord Drive in Fulton.The Fulton State Hospital Association is organizing a fundraiser to help not only the…

WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Julee D. Christy, 59, of Warren, OH unexpectedly passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, as she was surrounded by her family .Julee was born December 26,…

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Friday marks the birthday of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson. Now 74, her daughter feels the urgency to renew the campaign for the right to vote in Texas and the United States. Luci Baines Johnson,…

Richard Edward "Ed" AdamsGREENVILLE - Mr. Richard Edward "Ed" Adams, 84, passed away on Wednesday August…

Royce Brunt & Albert Eugene "Gene" Woodard2021Royce Brunt Woodard, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday August 11, 2021. She was born in Houston on February 2, 1934 to Roy and Jessye Brunt. While finishing her studies…

John H. Shaffer, 86, of Falling Waters, WV died at his home on Friday August 6, 2021.Born in Somerset…

In nearly nine decades of activity, the Seattle Gospel Mission Union has proven to be exceptionally good at an exceptionally difficult job - helping increasing number homeless people find food, shelter, work… and most…

Arnold Glasow sums up hospitality: “Hospitality makes…

CHESTER - In its second year, Chesterfest hopes to be bigger and better than its inaugural event. The Christian Music Festival will be held…

An ISP agent searches the vehicle run over by Daylon Preacher during a high-speed chase in Chubbuck on July 20, 2021. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com CHUBBUCK - A Fort Hall man was arrested Tuesday night after leading law enforcement in…

By John Kudley Jr.One of the earliest churches in Aurora was the Disciples of Christ Church. Its origin began with an organizational meeting held on October 17, 1830 at a one-room log school in the southeastern part of the township.…

Built over 2000 years ago, the Parthenon temple is dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. The Parthenon is one of the oldest temples in the world. It has stood on Acropolis Hill, Greece since the mid-5th century. The Parthenon which is…

LINCOLN - Dr. Wayne Shaw, 89, visited his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2021 at 7:15 p.m.Wayne was born on May 23, 1932 in Covington, IN; son of Charles and Mabel (Howard) Shaw. He married Janet Broz in 1957 in Boyd, IL.…