Hugh Routh Jr. Aug 16, 2009
His funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the former First Union Church, currently known as the Apostolic Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church, Williston. Interment follows at the Riverview Cemetery. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Bishop gives perspectives on life's trials Aug 15, 2009
Eventually, though, he turned a seven-member church in the tiny town of Montgomery into the vast territories known today as T.D. Jakes Ministries and TDJ Enterprises -- discrete kingdoms that complement each other, with the Pentecostal-honed Christianity of the former blending with the empower-and-entertain entrepreneurship of the latter ... Q: The Potter's House is a nondenominational church, although you were ordained Pentecostal. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obituaries 8/12/09 (424) Aug 14, 2009
He was of the Pentecostal faith. Turner was preceded in death by his parents, Vardman Turner and Helen Jones; brother, L. V. Turner; stepson, Michael; and wife, Wilma Turner. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Edith Pauline Blair Aug 13, 2009
She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dial Arrant Blair; her parents, Pearl Herbert Jernigan and Ella Amanda Harris Jernigan; two sons, Bobby Ray Thomas and Jimmy Ray Thomas; one brother, six sisters, and two great-grandchildren. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Community Notes Aug 13, 2009
WYANET ; A cookout hosted by the United Pentecostal Reach program will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wyanet Locker. The menu will include rib eyes, butterflys, pork burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips and pop.. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Church's Request For Tax Break On Rental Property Is Denied Aug 13, 2009
Faith Tabernacle First United Pentecostal Church and the owner of the former Body Fit gym at 110 Utopia Road had requested the exemption that would have cost the town $30,000 a year and allowed the church to pay less in rent, the Journal Inquirer reported. The money the property owner saved in taxes would have allowed a lower rent. (FOX61, CT)
James C. Setzer Aug 11, 2009
He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and attended Gospel Light Temple in Century, Fla. He is survived by two sons, Ray (Shirley) Setzer of Seagoville, Texas, and Larry (Cathy) Setzer of Carrollton, Texas; three daughters, Barbara Harrison and Sue Butler, both of Corinth, Texas, and Kay (Roy) Stanfield of Granberry, Texas; one brother, Roy (Faye) Setzer of Reesel, Texas; two sisters, Helen Nelson of Moore, Okla. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Talk about mysterious ways Aug 9, 2009
He told me the difference between Pentecostal churches; let me know there would be no rapture and that the Mark of the Beast, 666, wasn't to be taken literally ... Then he said I was a Pentecostal preacher. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Downtown Louisville arena lands conventions, transportation grant Aug 8, 2009
Beshear also announced that the 2013 North American Youth Conference, held by the United Pentecostal Church International, will use the arena and the convention center. The event, which will be held Aug. 3 to 9, 2013, is expected to bring about 20,000 people to Louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Door always open to new United Methodist minister Aug 7, 2009
A Methodist minister for 17 year, Kahler says he went through a "spiritual journey" before entering the ministry, growing up a Disciples of Christ, becoming an Evangelical United Brethren Church (EUB) member and then attending a "Full Gospel Pentecostal" church and Southern Baptist church while living in Minnesota. He has even spend two summer retreats at a community of Benedictine sisters. (Kalona News, IA)
Neighborhoods: Word on the Street Aug 7, 2009
Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House, Area 4 Coalition, Port Action Group the Cambridge Peace Commission, Camies Bakery and the Cambridge Police Department are all sponsoring this event. East Cambridge Ice cream, games and more Come out and meet your neighbors, indulge in a decadent ice cream sundae and have a blast playing games. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Funerals today Aug 5, 2009
Berg, C.R., 70, of Hartwell; 2 p.m. at Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, interment in Nancy Hart Memorial Park; Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, has charge of arrangements. Childs, Thomas A., 101, of Elberton; 3 p.m. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, interment in Woodlawn UMC Cemetery; Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, has charge of arrangements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Obituaries, Tuesday, Aug. 4 (1052) Aug 5, 2009
Mr. Cline was retired as a lineman (journeyman) for PSI and was a member of United Pentecostal Tabernacle. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Pakistani Christians killed in religious riots Aug 4, 2009
When it was over, dozens of houses had been torched and the Faith Bible Pentecostal Church lay in ruins. Two villagers were shot dead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Wis. jury: Father guilty in prayer death case Aug 3, 2009
Neumann, who once studied to be a Pentecostal minister, testified Thursday that he believed God would heal his daughter and he never expected her to die. God promises in the Bible to heal, he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Southern Baptists Take on New England Aug 2, 2009
The Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination, has planted at least six new congregations in New Hampshire and Maine since 2006. Northern New England, however, is a land of rocky soil. (ABC News)
Praying man let his daughter die Aug 2, 2009
On Thursday Neumann, who is 47 and studied in the past to be a Pentecostal minister, said he thought God would heal his daughter. "If I go to the doctor, I am putting the doctor before God," he said. (BBC News -- Americas)
PERRY/Frogs and Pharaohs Aug 1, 2009
Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant, with mic in hand away from the podium bringing a Pentecostal flair to politics, said he remembered a story about seven good years and seven lean years: referencing the Genesis story of Joseph interpreting the Pharaoh's dream. He said it was a good lesson for Mississippi budget makers. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
In brief: Matters of faith Aug 1, 2009
KING OF KINGS: Join the Rev. Steve Sanders at the Greater Anchorage Pentecostal Church, 3307 Spenard Road, 2:30 p.m. Sundays ... GOD SQUAD: The youth ministry will meet at Greater Anchorage Pentecostal Church, 3307 Spenard Road, 7:30 p.m. Fridays in the youth room. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jury deadlocked in Wisconsin prayer death case Aug 1, 2009
Neumann, who once studied to be a Pentecostal minister, testified for four hours Thursday, sometimes preaching to the jury that the Bible told him he couldn't seek medical help without disobeying God. Neumann's 41-year-old wife, Leilani, was convicted on the same charge in the spring and is scheduled for sentencing Oct. 6. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
ALSO IN THE NEWS ...Charlie Daniels bringing music to troops, public Jul 31, 2009
Charlie Daniels was born Oct. 28, 1936, in Wilimgton, N.C. Growing up on a musical blend of Pentecostal gospel, local bluegrass bands, rhythm and blues, and country music, he is famous for his contributions to country and southern rock music. An active singer since the early 1950s, Daniels is best know for his No. 1 country hit, The Devil Went Down to Georgia. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Man testifies he expected God to heal his child Jul 31, 2009
Neumann, who once studied to be a Pentecostal minister, preached to the jury about his faith in God's healing powers and cried out like he was talking to the Lord. He said he has been a born-again Christian since 1982. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Church roundup Jul 31, 2009
First Pentecostal Church. First Pentecostal Church, 1992 Winterville Road, will have Kidz Church with Shoutin' Shannon from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 23. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nigeria: Military Battles Sect Members, Death Toll Rises Jul 30, 2009
In Lagos, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) President, Ayo Oritsejafor, blamed the 17 Southern Governors for the killing of Christians in the latest uprising in parts of the North. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Wis. mom of dead girl: Sickness was test of faith Jul 29, 2009
The mother, who was raised Pentecostal, testified that her anxiety attacks and allergies both were healed by God. She said her daughter also believed in spiritual healing. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Nigeria: Sectarian Violence Under Control, Says President Jul 29, 2009
Also speaking on the crisis, the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday blamed the 17 Southern State Governors for the killing of Christians in the latest sectarian uprising just as the Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Ola Makinde, called on the Federal Government to prosecute all those culpable and responsible for this latest wave of religious extremism ... Angered by reports of killing of Christians and torching of... (allAfrica.com)
Bobby Fogle - Neeses (1031) Jul 27, 2009
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 27, at North Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Robby Parnell, Rev. Ashton Feagin, and Rev. Charlie Snipes officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery ... He was the owner of Bobby's Concessions and was a member of North Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a deacon. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Relay surpasses goal of $190,000 Jul 27, 2009
Pastor Scott Minks of Leadbelt Pentecostal Church, Bonne Terre led the group in a prayer before speakers took the stage. Kay Crecelius of Mineral Area College told of her appreciation of all participants money, courage and support. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Harvey Morris Jul 26, 2009
He attended church at Blessed Assurance Temple of Bartow, and Harvest Time Pentecostal of Alturas. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey (Bill) Clenton Morris and Mercia Caroline Morris of Bartow; a brother Robert (Bobby) Edward Morris of Lake Wales; his former wife Peggy Jean Mays Morris of Newbern, Tenn. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Virginia Woolsey Jul 24, 2009
She was a member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church ... Visitation will be Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Leadbelt Pentecostal Church in Bonne Terre ... Services will be Saturday 11 a.m., at Leadbelt Pentecostal Church with Rev. Scott Meeks. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Atheist Summer Camp Jul 23, 2009
He and his chums would stand at the altar of a Pentecostal church, speaking in tongues, laying on hands and praying for members of the congregation to be delivered from sin, sickness and sexual perversion. Occasionally, they would attempt to drive out evil spirits. (The American Conservative)
Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches Jul 23, 2009
The National Baptist Convention USA Inc., the nation's largest predominantly black denomination, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church forbid clergy from officiating at ceremonies for same-sex couples, and Pentecostal denominations such as the Church of God in Christ consider homosexuality a sin. The Progressive National Baptist Convention, of which Covenant Baptist is a member, has not taken a stand on homosexuality or same-sex unions. (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)
Cambridge pastor to lead TenPoint Coalition Jul 23, 2009
He attended Baptist churches as a child and Pentecostal churches as a teenager; he began preaching while a senior in college, moved to Boston in 1984 to attend Andover Newton Theological School, and was ordained a minister by the National Baptist Convention. While at Andover Newton, he interned at Union Baptist - playing the piano for the young adult choir, among other tasks - and he was hired by the church as its pastor in 1987, when he was 25 years old. (Boston Globe)
Eleven vie for Miss Neshoba County title Jul 23, 2009
A junior at Neshoba Central High School, Miss McNair attends First Pentecostal of Philadelphia. Her hobbies include cheering, dancing and talking on the phone. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Obituaries 7/19/09 (297) Jul 22, 2009
He was a retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Co. He was of Pentecostal faith. Survivors include three daughters, Glenda Rogers, Brenda French and Reda Seal, all of Paragould; one brother, Amos Ward, of Michigan; five grandchildren, Ronda Slatton, Terry Rogers, Alicia French, Kevin French and Chantelle Hubbard; seven great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Cleva Arterbery and Nelda Williams of Paragould. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
No pot in Orcutt Jul 22, 2009
The retail and office complex is flanked by the American Legion Orcutt Post 534 and Orcutt Aquarium, and it faces the side of Revival Tabernacle, a Pentecostal church. There are professional people and retail businesses here, said Sheri Gasser, owner of Victorian Stained Glass Works. (Santa Maria Times)
7/23 Announcements Jul 22, 2009
Singing Bethel Pentecostal Church, located at 3328 Bethel Church Rd., will have a singing with Blessed from Henry Co. on Sunday, July 26 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more info. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Eritrea: Tragic End for Family's Reunion Attempt Jul 18, 2009
Since their government didn't recognize the Pentecostal and Jehovah Witness religions in the country, every one (a Muslim, orthodox or catholic) that escapes the country via Sudan to Uganda, Kenya, Libya, Sudan, and Europe, mainly to avoid military service, which is a mandatory. Author: sudalife Sat Jul 18 07:42:17 2009. (allAfrica.com)
Not astronauts, but part of historic Apollo flight Jul 18, 2009
I was one of those hippie kids in high school, said Wolfram, now a Pentecostal missionary ... He went to a Pentecostal revival, where he got the call to preach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Amish fiction gains a following Jul 17, 2009
For every lineup of Amish women at a gathering of any kind, you ll always see one of them that has her hand kind of on her hip, said Lewis, who grew up a Pentecostal preacher s daughter in Pennsylvania Amish country. That s my character. (Boston Globe)
Discover 'who you really are' at weekend conference Jul 17, 2009
Abundant Life Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries Inc. will hold its Women in Praise Weekend on July 17-19. Theme for the weekend will be "Women, Do You Know Who You Really Are?". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wharton County Church Vandalized Jul 17, 2009
True Holiness Pentecostal Church Damaged Monday Night ... Ministers of the True Holiness Pentecostal Church said they discovered their sanctuary had been ransacked after Monday night's service. (Click2Houston, TX)
Want to Buy a GM Robot? Jul 17, 2009
GM's cluttered old attic includes an abandoned Pentecostal church. The church is among more than 50 properties GM is ditching in this small town alone. (ABC News)
Wharton church targeted by vandals Jul 16, 2009
Authorities say that the culprit(s) kicked in the door of the True Holiness Pentecostal Church, smashed windows, broke furniture and damaged valuable musical instruments including the church s organ. Pictures of the church s pastor were also destroyed. (KHOU.com, TX)
Ex-Christians Jul 16, 2009
My 2 Cents wrote on Jul 14, 2009 7:41 PM:" To Da Berry, God understands all languages. Anyone can speak to Him in their native language and He will understand. If a person babbles out some ridiculous vain nonsense and call it tongues he has issues. The Pentecostal or cloven tongue spoken of in the bible was understood by every man in his own native language. If the sayer nor the hearer know what is being said and neither can they interpret it, it is babble. ". To Stunned wrote on Jul 14, 2009... (New Iberia, LA)
2 Malaysian Muslims stir anger with church article Jul 14, 2009
Leger, sentenced to die in the 2001 shooting death of 35-year-old Troy Salone, claimed in his lawsuit that prison officials unfairly limited Sunday television services on death row to Baptist or Pentecostal services. Leger complained he was unable to participate in Catholic Mass. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Curt Smith: Palin a symbol more than a candidate Jul 14, 2009
CNN mocked her growing up Pentecostal. Liberal tolerance tars Palin s slutty looks and white trash concupiscence and the pretense that she is a woman. (Medfield Press, MA)
Roy Lee DeWitt, master falconer Jul 12, 2009
An Army vet, Pentecostal preacher, computer consultant and teacher, he spent a lifetime pursuing falconry and nurturing the sport, which has only 160 licensed falconers in Georgia and 4,000 nationwide. He took time to educate the public and mentor apprentice falconers, his friends said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nicola and Elisa Cavallo; couple helped found Newton parish Jul 12, 2009
For the next seven years, he led Sunday services in what is now the Christian Pentecostal Church on Lowell Avenue in Newtonville. In 1985, the couple retired to Altamonte Springs, Fla. (Boston Globe)
Pentecostal soldiers to get their own chaplain Jul 11, 2009
THE defence force has decided to employ for the first time a chaplain from the Assemblies of God pentecostal movement ... 3 per cent as pentecostal, and 2 ... It then nominates 11 religions (Anglican, Baptist, Buddhism, Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Lutheran, pentecostal/charismatic - Assemblies of God, pentecostal/charismatic - other), plus the categories "other religion", "none", "can't say", and "no answer". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mildred H. Davis (DIED JULY 8, 2009) Jul 11, 2009
Visitation was held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 and will continue at 9 a.m. Friday, July 10 at the Church of United Faith Pentecostal Church, 1100 Marshall Richardson Road in Bogalusa, until the funeral service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gene Simpkins and Rev. M.D. Owens will officiate, and interment will follow at Crossroads Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Copyright. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Why I Went To Okija Shrine With Bible, By Ngige Jul 11, 2009
President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and General Overseer, Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor said it is "one of the dirty things and ignominious acts going on in the corridors' of power within the country," adding: "This is one of the reasons we have poor government.". The Christian cleric said further: "It is obvious from that shameful scene that our politicians do not feel they owe the nation any obligation. Their responsibility and obligation is to the people... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Bank of Camden fish fry drew large crowd Jul 10, 2009
The lucky winners were Benton County Senior Citizens Center, Camden First United Pentecostal Church, Benton County Rescue Squad, Grace Baptist Church, Shiloh Methodist Church, Big Sandy Senior Citizens Center, Ministerial Alliance, Camden Church of Christ, Holladay Fire Department, Eva Fire Department, Benton County Boy Scouts, Benton County Animal Shelter, Benton County American Cancer Society, Benton County VFW, and Bruceton First Baptist Church. The event was scheduled to start at 4 p.m., but... (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Brave little girl inspires her equally brave mother Jul 9, 2009
She began attending the Celebration Center, a Pentecostal church in Modesto. "God and prayer are what's gotten her through this," Terry Reynolds said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Obituaries (650) Jul 9, 2009
Thomason was a homemaker and a member of the New Life Temple Pentecostal Church. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lola D. Skinner Jul 9, 2009
She was of the Pentecostal faith, loved puzzles, video games, watching soap operas, family time and flower gardening. Mrs. Skinner was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Skinner. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Nigerian car thief turns into goat! Jul 8, 2009
When the girl was taken to a Pentecostal church service she turned back into a snake. The journalistic canon of having two independent sources to confirm a news story becomes irrelevant when an entire congregation insists "it really happened.". (Yahoo News)
Brainerd lakes area churches Jul 4, 2009
a United Pentecostal Church. 12485 Forestview Dr.. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Freedom of religion: 'One day, they wake up and find they've lost it' Jul 4, 2009
" Steve Cannon, pastor of Batesville's First United Pentecostal Church, said treating everyone with respect, regardless of their religious beliefs, should be "part of our fabric. " He also said he believes many problems the nation faces today are the result of neglected religious freedom. "They took prayer out of schools, and there's been an attack on the Ten Commandments," he said. "It looks like since then we've had troubles in our schools that we wouldn't have faced if we had kept it in. (The Clarion-Ledger)
How soul music saved Sarah Blasko Jul 4, 2009
Three years ago, Blasko talked about feeling that she had finally been able to put aside some of the complications of her past, like her conflicted attitude to faith after a childhood in various pentecostal churches and an early unsuccessful marriage. She was ready to move on with greater confidence in her own ability to change, she says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Church news, vacation Bible schools Jul 3, 2009
Mount Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church in Neeses to host Heirline in concert, 7 p.m. Friday, July 3. Fried pork chop dinners, 5-6:30 p.m. $8 per plate. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Safety advised over 4th of July Jul 3, 2009
And even though local officials say there have been very few fireworks-related injuries around the holiday in Somerset County a few burns from sparklers flying sparks they said everyone should still be aware of safety issues that surround the colorful and noisy crowd pleasers (Somerset Daily American, PA)
More of this story» Jul 3, 2009
sizzling in temperatures soaring past 100 degrees, Pentecostal Church of God churches assembled for their annual national Bible quiz tournament ... "These kids were determined to go and win. It's a huge accomplishment. There are about 3,500 Pentecostal Church of God churches in the United States. Not every one has a team, but I would guess half do. To eventually filter through all of that and become the national champion," plus Caleb placed second on the All-Star team, good for a college... (Dowagiac News, MI)
PERRY/New mayors take office Jul 2, 2009
In a town that is 55 percent white, James A. Young, a Pentecostal minister and former county supervisor, defeated incumbent three-term mayor Rayburn Waddell to become the first African-American mayor. The New York Times, CNN, and other national news outlets reported on this story contrasting Young's election against the 1964 "Mississippi Burning" civil rights murders in Neshoba County. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Pastor Welcomes Gun Owners to Bring Their Handguns to Church Jul 1, 2009
When the event got under way Saturday, about 200 people many carrying small firearms sat in the Pentecostal church sanctuary. "We are wanting to send a message that there are legal, civil, intelligent and law-abiding citizens who also own guns," Pagano said in greeting the audience, which included people who do not belong to his church. (Fox News)