Obituaries for Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2008
Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Goldsboro-Raleigh Assembly Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, 214 W. Hooks River Road, Goldsboro. Visitation: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 423 S. James St., Goldsboro and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, with Masonic Rites, Greenleaf Christian Church, 2110 N. Williams St., Goldsboro. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Faith Digest Sep 13, 2008
Chronic illness will be the subject of weekly health classes that start Friday at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ on the corner of Seventh and Greene streets. Living Well Workshops classes providing pointers for dealing with chronic illness, will be led by Monique Hillman, the health and wellness coordinator for the CSRA Regional Development Center. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lodi church to have carnival to promote relief in Darfur Aug 30, 2008
The Tents of Hope project emerged in June 2007 through a partnership between the United Church of Christ, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Dear Sudan organization. With the support of these two denominations, Petaluma-based Dear Sudan has engaged in national organizing efforts since May 2004 to build a community-based response to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
First Christian Church hires interim minister Aug 28, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. Naylor has replaced Keith Kincaid, who left earlier this year to fill a ministry at the First Christian Church in New Castle, and he will be with the church during their transition of fulfilling a full time minister. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Cynthia Hale, Disciples of Christ - Decatur, Georgia Aug 27, 2008
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2008 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule Tuesday, August 26, 2008 "RENEWING AMERICA'S PROMISE" Time shown as local - Denver, Colorado MST Aug 26, 2008
DENVER, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- (Logo: ) Hour #1 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (LOCAL) Call to Order The Honorable Shirley Franklin Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia Invocation Reverend Cynthia Hale Disciples of Christ - Decatur, Georgia Presentation of Colors The American GI Forum Mile High Chapter, Colorado Congressionally chartered Mexican-American veterans rights organization Pledge of Allegiance Koby Langley From Fort Mead, Maryland, he received the Bronze Star for leadership in the US Army Credited... (PR Newswire)
Georgians ready for adventure Aug 23, 2008
Also Tuesday, Cynthia Hale, pastor at Disciples of Christ in Decatur, will deliver the invocation at the Pepsi Center, the main convention hall. Thursday will have particular poignancy for one member of the Georgia delegation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bonne Terre's Christian Church celebrates Aug. 24 Aug 21, 2008
And in Bonne Terre, several families joined together and received a charter to organize a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in their town ... The Christian Church (now referred to as the Christian Church/Disciples of Christ) was founded in the early 1800s in the United States by a former Presbyterian minister and school teacher, Barton W. Stone, and several others of his congregation ... They called themselves, simply, Christians ( HYPERLINK " ). Some years later, these Christians and,... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Disciples Village II Aug 21, 2008
The new unit, sponsored in part by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located next to Disciples Village I at 2430 E. 11th St. Those breaking ground are, from left to right: Tommie Cordova, building contractor; Herman Thun, architect; Royce Bodiford, Odessa City Council member; Darlene May, Disciples Village board member; Michel Marrero, assistant city manager; Larry Melton, Odessa mayor; Donnie Norwood, president of Disciples Village board; Bob Hazlett, Christian Church Homes;... (Odessa American, TX)
Charity Event to Honor Ed Hood and Jason Long Aug 20, 2008
Both were huge Cougar fans, but even more importantly, both were true disciples of Christ. They both thought of others long before they worried about themselves. (TotalBlueSports.com)
Fontelle Mullink Aug 15, 2008
She was a member of the Nichols Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Nichols where she served as treasurer and a board member. Some her happiest times were spent with her grandsons, Mick and Ben. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Papal Apologies Aug 12, 2008
to fed wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:54 AM:" You continue w/ the line of "rules" that Kim outlined regarding the Catholic Church. If my memory serves me correctly, the original apostles and disciples of Christ were not part of an "organized" religion and were in rebellion of laws initiated by Judaism. The organized rules implemented by your church are there to keep the "sheeple" from questioning their "holy father" and do what they are told to do. If you read Paul's epistles, we live not by law, but... (New Iberia, LA)
FUMC to sponsor School Supply Mission Jul 29, 2008
The mission of First United Methodist Church of Altus is to make deeply devoted disciples of Christ. Article Rating. (Altus Times, OK)
A search for the true and good Jul 18, 2008
And together we stand in our world as God's family, disciples of Christ, empowered by his Spirit to be witnesses of his love and truth for everyone. I wish firstly to thank the Aboriginal elders who welcomed me prior to my boarding the boat at Rose Bay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Clergy spouses face unique joys, challenges Jul 15, 2008
Inside Living today we explore the joys and challenges of four metro Atlantans married to clerics a retired Episcopal bishop, Disciples of Christ minister, a rabbi and iman who confess to lives both hectic and fulfilling ... Religion / Denomination: Christianity / Disciples of Christ ... Katie transferred her standing to Disciples of Christ and she ended up at Lawrenceville First Christian. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
First Christian's new pastor, 28, fond of ballroom dancing Jul 4, 2008
"His parents really encouraged him to go to seminary and he didn't want to. We grew up going to a Disciples of Christ church like this one, in Grand Rapids, Cascade Christian, but my dad wasn't thrilled that I wanted to do this, so becoming a pastor didn't even enter my mind until my conversion experience."But by the end of my dad's life two years ago, he did accept it. He came to hear me preach and said I was doing great. (Dowagiac News, MI)
And God Said, "Just Do It." Jun 27, 2008
Their congregations differ in some ways--New Direction, a Disciples of Christ church, is mostly African--American; Relevant is nondenominational and mostly white--but both flocks fall into the 20-to-40 age group, as do their pastors. Along with their wives, the preachers developed programs involving large-scale, coed seminars and a save-that-month schedule; the Spencers also set up a blog so users can post questions anonymously. (Time.com)
Lorraine McNew dies following house fire Jun 26, 2008
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Farmington Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Farmington firefighters pulled the couple out of their Delassus home after neighbors spotted smoke coming from the roof of their home before 6 a.m. Friday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Lorraine McNew Jun 26, 2008
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Obituary and online condolences at. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
MARJORIE ESTHER WEDGBURY Jun 26, 2008
Marge was a member of the First Christian Church in Laurens, the Disciples of Christ Church in Iowa Falls, the First United Methodist Church in Ogden, several other small town churches in Iowa, the Methodist Church in Ash Flat, and the Sedona United Methodist Church in Sedona. In her earlier years, Marge was a church organist/pianist, violin soloist and Sunday school teacher. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Church reaches three-quarter milestone in its second century Jun 16, 2008
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), building shown above, celebrates 175 years today ... In fact, it's a cause for celebration and that's exactly what the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is doing today ... The Disciples of Christ were only a few years old when this church was founded. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Community Calendar Jun 16, 2008
First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ will be conducting Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. July 21-25. The theme is Jerusalem Marketplace. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
ON THOSE MEN WHO FATHERED THE FAMOU... Jun 12, 2008
ON THOSE MEN WHO FATHERED THE FAMOUS - New York Post. s husband just became a father for a second time. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Letters to the Editor Jun 7, 2008
Special recognition for fundraisers is given to MV Chamber of Commerce, Eagles Club, Bob Everhart, McDonald's, The Junction, St. Patrick's, Sgt. Peffer's, and the "lemonade stand kids." Our surrounding neighbors of Woodbine Disciples of Christ, Logan Methodist, Dunlap St. John's Lutheran, Pisgah Community of Christ, Pinnacle Bank, Omaha First National Bank, Woodmen of the World, Perfection Form as well as many others are to be thanked. Midstates Bank and Peoples National Bank, we appreciate you... (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Full story..... Jun 6, 2008
All religious denominations are welcomed, but the event is sponsored by the Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists and Disciples of Christ, each of which participates in the five-day meeting. The camp meetings were begun in 1890 by William Benjamin Bloys, a Presbyterian home missionary serving in Fort Davis. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
The Wages of Sin May 24, 2008
The Rev. Ray Morton, pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tupelo, said that emotions are often at odds with Christian principles. "Striking back just feels right to us, natural," said Morton. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Dorothy Ann DousettJan. 15, 1954 - April 28, 2008 May 21, 2008
A memorial service was held at the Las Vegas First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Saturday, May 3, 2008. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Clayton crowned May 18, 2008
The other contestants and sponsors were: Kalisha McCoy, Hotel Engelhard; Ketra Selby, RS Spencer Inc.; Breatte Garrison, Gibbs Store; Christen Gibbs, Blacklands Truck; and Ashley Hardy, Mt. Pilgrim Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Chris Gibbs served as master of ceremonies for the pageant. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Woman celebrating 108th birthday, will be honored on Today show (6) May 15, 2008
Schweer is a longtime Disciples of Christ member, first in Windsor and then Jefferson City. She set up a ministerial scholarship at the First Christian Church that has helped several young men on their path to ordination. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Helen Louise Rothlauf\80 May 8, 2008
Memorials can be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Burlington and the Parkinson Foundation. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
The remarkable Harold Bell Wright: Painter, pastor, author May 5, 2008
in the former First Christian Church (formerly Disciples of Christ) where he was a pastor. It is one of a few places that exhibit some of his paintings. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Autry includes Jews, Muslims May 3, 2008
"I support the event."Two other Alliance members -- Grace Schireson, a Zen Buddhist priest and founder of the Empty Nest Zendo in North Fork, and the Rev. Natalie Chamberlain, pastor of United Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fresno -- followed Abu-Shamsieh to the speakers' area. They didn't speak, but sat with other speakers and prayed with them in small groups. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
AP: Some Young Religious Voters Focus on Social Justice May 2, 2008
He's a 22-year-old at the University of Chicago Divinity School, an active member of the Disciples of Christ and - in his spare time - he's showing candidates that the path to political righteousness doesn't always veer right. Underwood and a growing number of other young, left-leaning believers are entering the political arena as campaign aides, lobbyists, grass-root activists and engaged voters. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Svea Strong will help others May 2, 2008
It is through her diligence and by her example that I came to see how true disciples of Christ should live their lives by doing for others. Above all, Mama is a listener. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Emily Guentert to speak at UCB Church May 2, 2008
Richard and Emily are long time leaders in the Disciples of Christ Church. All are welcome to come and learn about the enthusiasm being generated in our Chinese and Korean Christian congregations. (Kalona News, IA)
Church window Apr 20, 2008
The Rev. Matthew Keith, senior pastor of First Christian of Church (Disciples of Christ) in Canton, has accepted a calling to serve as senior pastor of the First Christian Church of Sedalia, Mo ... Beyond his leadership in local congregations, Keith has been an active leader throughout the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Southwest La. Writers Club, Chamber Theatre holding meetings Apr 19, 2008
The Southwest Louisiana Writers Club and the Chamber Theatre Company, both new to the area, held their inaugural meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Both organizations will meet again at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 27 at the same location. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Jack Dean Mapes\73 Apr 16, 2008
He was a member of First Christ Church, Disciples of Christ in Carthage, where he had served as a deacon. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Carthage, with Rev. Lynda Hunsacker officiating. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Schools asked to join ‘Tents of Hope' Apr 16, 2008
According to the Web site for Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ. Since 2003, more than 2. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
MMA thanks volunteers who served over 20,000 last year Apr 12, 2008
Zion United Church of Christ, Aldersgate United Methodist, First Church of God, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Community of Christ, Cedar Grove United Methodist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, New Hope Church of God, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, First Baptist Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, First Christian Disciples of Christ. Comments. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Ted Clothier Apr 8, 2008
Ted was active in many Christian (Disciples of Christ) Churches in Tulsa, Okla. Houston, Texas and Harrison during his life. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
William Hutchinson Apr 4, 2008
Service: 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 6, in the basement of the Christian Disciples of Christ Church in Nichols. NICHOLS, Iowa William Hutchinson, 86, of Nichols, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at the Pioneer Park Nursing Home following a short illness. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
134-year-old University Christian Church holds last service Mar 31, 2008
Gary Kidwell, president of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ Foundation, which will be distributing the funds, told the congregation the foundation will be stewards of (their) legacy. James Turner Jr., a pastor who has been a member of the church, spoke to the congregation about its history. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Minister's book has insight born of 20 years in pulpit, research Mar 30, 2008
"The book presents the mandate, models and method of building disciples of Christ and offers a system of collecting, classifying and communicating truth to growing Christians. It is intended to help people discover who they really are in Christ, and what they are supposed to do with their lives after they become Christians," Elder said. The text of Elder's book is a reflection of his 20 years of ministry and Bible research. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Normal church sending pews to Chicago congregation Mar 29, 2008
They are working with the Rev. Scott Woolridge, associate minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Illinois and Wisconsin regional office, based in Bloomington ... More than 450 members of Disciples of Christ churches helped Jackson Boulevard Christian Church renovate its building ... The Rev. Scott Woolridge, associate minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Illinois and Wisconsin regional office in Bloomington, is looking for a semi-trailer truck and driver to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
In brief: Matters of Faith Mar 23, 2008
First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 3031 Latouche St., will have Easter sunrise service at 8 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Dale Kelley. For details, call 272-0615. (Anchorage Daily News)
Easter services listingPosted 4 hours, 22 minutes ago. Mar 22, 2008
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host a breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 525 W. North St., Lima. At 9:30 a.m., an egg hunt and Resurrection celebration will be held. (Lima News, OH)
Easter services scheduled for many local churches Mar 19, 2008
The Woodlands Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). When: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
"Man of God" condemns Easter Mar 18, 2008
Brother Aighalua said the term "Good Friday" was a misnomer, since that day was good only to the wicked Jews and not to the disciples of Christ who "mourned and wept" at the death of the of the Saviour. He spoke against the use of the cross as the symbol of Christianity, stating that Christ was not killed on the cross but on a tree and supported his claim with Biblical quotations. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A wide variety of Easter services offered Mar 15, 2008
The Chancel Choir of Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will present an Easter Cantata entitled 'Praise the God of Resurrection' at both the 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services on March 16 ... Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) ends its Easter celebration with three services March 23, at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. Continental breakfast will be served throughout the morning. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Volunteers fewer but no less determined to help rebuild Greensburg Mar 15, 2008
A team of 30 members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from West Des Moines, Iowa, and Gower, Mo. made Pratt their home last week, camping out at the First Christian Church and traveling each day to Greensburg where they helped build two houses and worked on another eight or nine "side jobs.". (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Lions honor Raymond Myers for 40 years of service Mar 15, 2008
The Myerses are members of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. When people in Carthage learned Raymond had been on a building committee at Mt. Sterling, he was asked to help with a building project going on in Carthage. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Church Events Mar 6, 2008
March 9: Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Fellowship Luncheon will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The fundraiser is for the church's mission trip to Kansas. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Fellowship luncheon offered at Feb 28, 2008
LAKE'OZARK'- The Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) fellowship luncheon will follow the 10:30 a.m. March 9 worship service. The fundraiser is for the church's mission trip to Kansas. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Survey: Americans freely change, or drop, their religions Feb 26, 2008
A sampling:" There are as many self-proclaimed pagans (0.3%) as there are Disciples of Christ, Orthodox Jews or Greek Orthodox. Nearly three in four U.S. Buddhists are converts; Buddhists (0.7%) are split evenly among Zen, Theravadan and Tibetan schools. Nearly 20% of all men and 13% of all women are unaffiliated. So are 25% of adults under age 30. The major Christian denominations are losing numbers fast. Only non-denominational churches showed growth outpacing losses. "Two in three people who... (USA Today -- News)
A day for miracles Feb 17, 2008
Indeed, the response stunned organizers who hoped 200 people would volunteer for the second round of Miracle Day in the Illinois-Wisconsin Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). First we panicked for a minute, said project coordinator Doris Adkins Carter, a member of the Christian Church of Villa Park. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Nonprofit organizations receive assistance in filing taxes Feb 16, 2008
THe workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the fellowship hall at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Leesville. The church is located 400 north 4th st. on the corner of Mechanic and 4th. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Brian Reisinger Feb 16, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. Search for paid obituaries. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Media Hiding Big Truth About Elections Feb 15, 2008
Rather he posed as a good ole ranch boy with a Texas drawl who grew up in the fundamentalist Disciples of Christ denomination ... Ronald Reagan grew up in the same fundamentalist denomination LBJ did, the Disciples of Christ ... " Change, of course, has been the rallying cry of the revolutionary monsters of the last century from the Bolsheviks and Hitler to Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot. These agents of change made the 20th the most monstrous, murderous century in history. So clearly, the greatest,... (Townhall.com)
Scholars will offer views on Apocalypse Feb 2, 2008
"The topic is prominent in all three monotheistic faiths," says Chamberlain, pastor of United Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fresno. "It's awfully hard for one person to speak with authority in all three traditions."With all three faiths, they have been looking forward to that day when God's reign would be complete. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
February events at Lake Ozark Christian Church Jan 31, 2008
Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Christian events for the month of February are. Wednesdays. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 (47) Jan 31, 2008
WATERLOO --- Matthew Wood, 25, of Waterloo, died at home Friday, Jan. 25; services 10 a.m. Thursday at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), with burial in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery; military rites by American Legion Post 138 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today at Locke Funeral Home, 233-6138; memorials to the family. DECORAH --- Gustave "Gus" Zweibohmer, 89, of Decorah, died at home Tuesday, Jan. 29, following a lengthy illness; services 11 a.m.... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Church will preserve history during growth Jan 30, 2008
As development flourishes across the area, the Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is expanding in response ... Located in an area that continues to experience constant growth and development, Sharon Spencer, LOCC communications task force chair said the Disciples of Christ church is no exception. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Guest Comment: What being evangelical means to me Jan 28, 2008
The best presidents of the United States, in my opinion, were a non-church member, an occasional Episcopalian, a cranky member of the Christian Church -- Disciples of Christ, and a Mennonite/Presbyterian. They served effectively in times of crisis. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gallamor accepts Jan 25, 2008
LAKE'OZARK - The Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has announced that Rev. Dr. Larry Gallamore has accepted the position of Interim Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministries ... I am excited and honored to be serving the children and youth at Lake Ozark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
