Monthly Archives: November 2016

Churches seek to end disconnect with teenagers

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[ad_1] If you go to church long enough, you might see the pattern: a child is excited to learn about the Bible, but then becomes a little more disenchanted as he or she enters the teen years. And when they enter college or the work world, they often disconnect from the church altogether. In a […]

Where’s My Christmas Spirit?

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[ad_1] With Christmas just days away, I should have been excited, but I wasn’t. The part-time job I had during my senior year kept me in a miserable mood much of the time. I was a custodian for my church. I disliked getting up on Saturday mornings while my friends slept in. I despised the […]

Stillwater church installs lifesaving equipment

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[ad_1] A church’s primary mission is caring for its member’s souls. Now LifeNet EMS and the Western Payne County Ambulance Trust Authority want churches and other places where adults gather to protect their lives by installing a piece of equipment that could make the difference between life and death when someone has a heart attack. Stillwater Bible Church […]

Churches prepare for Advent and the meaning of Christmas

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[ad_1] Sheri Trusty, Correspondent 6:02 p.m. EST November 18, 2016 Pastor Jody Rice of Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont will be preaching a sermon series based on the hymn, “From Heaven Above” by Martin Luther during special Wednesday night services during the Advent season. Grace Lutheran is one of many local churches hosting special Advent […]

Photos: Museum of the Bible Will Open One Year From Today

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[ad_1] fullscreen The vast Museum of the Bible is set to open near the National Mall one year from today, and it has set the ambitious goal of being the most technologically advanced museum in the world. From smart digital docents to immersive theater experiences, founders and designers hope that innovative new tech will set […]

Trussville native to teach Women’s Faith Art Class in December

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[ad_1] By Megan Miller, Editor TRUSSVILLE – A fourth grade teacher by day, Trussville native Leslie Eaton has turned a blog into a movement for faith-based women. Eaton now lives in Atlanta, and said that with the presence of mega-churches, many of these churches don’t offer adult Sunday school classes, which are instrumental in teaching […]

Do You Want What Others Have?

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[ad_1] If you’ve ever enviously eyed your friend’s new iPhone or been jealous of someone’s prom date, then you know that it’s not always easy to follow the Bible’s command not to covet (Exodus 20:17). Take this quiz to find out if you’re pretty content with what you have, or if this area of your […]

What's behind the rising popularity of Jewish education in the UK?

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[ad_1] The popularity of Jewish education in Britain has risen dramatically over the past 20 years, according to a report the Institute for Jewish Policy Research released on Thursday. The number of Jewish children in Jewish schools has nearly doubled since the mid- 1990s and is now at an alltime high, according to the […]