Monthly Archives: December 2016

Henderson churches participating in New Year’s Bible reading marathon

[ad_1] DANIEL R. PATMORE / SPECIAL TO THE GLEANER Reader Barbara Haire (right) of Henderson, Ky. read from the Bible’s book of Numbers as Rev. Linda Fambrough (center) and her granddaughter fourteen year-old Lauren Fambrough (left) both from Henderson, Ky. listen to her part of the Kentucky 120 United where ministers from 120 counties read […]

Through My Bible Yr 2 – December 29

[ad_1]   Through My Bible Yr 2 – December 29 Revelation 2:1-7 (NIV84) Revelation 2 To the church in Ephesus 1“To the angel[a] of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2I know your deeds, […]

Five life lessons from the Bible that can help you make sense of the world

[ad_1] Instant comfort — a cup of coffee and the Bible (Picture: iStock) THE Bible represents a remarkable book – for Catholics and lapsed Catholics alike. Aside from being the greatest seller of any tome worldwide, it has been an element in forming our modern ideas of justice and democracy. It also features some of the most […]

Sundays and Parker’s Brunswick stew

[ad_1] Wilson artist Oona Lewis captures the atmosphere at Parker’s Barbecue, where Tom Hackney had Sunday lunch each week during his childhood. Contributed Photo By Tom Hackney Guest Columnist Every Sunday during my childhood in the 1960s, my parents dropped their three kids at First Methodist Church and quickly drove home for an hour of […]

New shoes for 700 students

[ad_1]   Christmas came early for 700 Richmond County students thanks to the First Presbyterian Church of Rockingham. For 29 years, their New Shoes for Christmas Campaign has ensured students receive free footwear just in time for the holidays. The project is sponsored by First Presbyterian’s Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class. “Charles White, alongside […]

Sunday School: Fasting

[ad_1] Pastor Enoch Adeboye Memory Verse:  Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6. Bible Passage: Isaiah 58:1-14 Introduction FASTING has been observed since the Old Testament days. […]

Coming soon, a Bible app in Bhojpuri

[ad_1] Lucknow: From holy books to religious scriptures, everything is available on your phone screen through apps. There are scores of apps to bring the Holy Bible to your phone too. However, none of them is any use to people speaking Bhojpuri, Chhattisgrahi or Gurmukhi. The Bible Society of India (BSI) has recently launched a […]

Kevin Beasley: Graham needs Bible lesson

[ad_1] Regarding the Dec. 20 news article “Franklin Graham: God, not Russians, intervened in election”: I have always had the utmost respect for Billy Graham, but Franklin must have missed some Bible lessons in his youth. Franklin Graham recently said that God intervened in the presidential election, inferring that God was a Donald Trump supporter. […]

Most area churches keeping doors open on Christmas Day

[ad_1] ASHLAND Since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, it will be a change a pace for many churches to host a service on the holiday. However, for Calvary Episcopal Church, having a service on Christmas morning is an occurrence that takes place every year. Rev. TJ (Antoinette) Azar said the tradition began five […]

Concert provides hope, home for uprooted church

Bible stories for kids
[ad_1] L inda Bell is a lady full of love. The Angleton resident said she loves people, loves God and loves to get together with people who love him as much as she does. That’s why she enjoys spending Sundays at Bible Way Outreach Church — and why she reacted so strongly when the church […]

Tree ceremony is Dec. 30

[ad_1] TRUMAN — Tree of Remembrance lighting ceremony has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Truman Café. The date was changed due to the bad weather last weekend. Donations can still be made until noon Dec. 30. Donation boxes are at Truman Church of Christ, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church […]

62 – Peace on Earth

[ad_1] December 19, 2016 In this episode, Bible Girl talks about the true Peace of Christmas. She also share some plans for the podcast in the coming year. Join us for more podcasts in 2017! Visit the podcast page for show notes and to sign up for the newsletter at www.biblegirlpodcast.com. And join our Facebook group, Bible […]

Holiday and non-holiday highlights for your West Seattle Sunday

[ad_1] Here are possibilities for your Sunday, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and year-round Event Calendar: ARTS & CRAFTS AT C & P: Second day of C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor) Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, 8 am-2 pm. (Added) Even if you went on Saturday – different artists/crafters today – including […]

West Hills Mall hosts Winneba Youth Choir

[ad_1] The famous Winneba Youth Choir, Oguaa Youth Choir, Tesano Youth Choir, Joyful Harp Chorale and others will today perform at the West Hills Mall as part of activities lined up for the pleasure of customers of West Hills Mall this Yuletide.   Around this same time last year, a 120-member Winneba Youth Choir held […]