Cash for cakes goes over big at Help the Hungry Bake Sale Nov 22, 2009
Linda Ray was at the Memorial United Methodist Church s booth with Carla Taylor and Alice Johnson. When they first started, tables, shelves and even a refrigerator were packed with baked goods like cakes and muffins. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Anderson to celebrate 90th birthday Nov 21, 2009
Willis Anderson of Tiskilwa will celebrate his 90th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Methodist Church in Tiskilwa ... They were both very involved in the Tiskilwa Methodist Church, then the Yoked Parish. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Grace Smith, 81 Nov 21, 2009
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton, with the Rev. Paul Baker officiating ... Grace was a member of E.U.B., Great Bend, N.D., and was in recent years a member of Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton ... In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Harmony Senior Citizens Center or Evergreen United Methodist Church. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Lora Mae Zluticky, 89 Nov 21, 2009
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the United Methodist Church, Breckenridge, with the Rev. Terry Tilton officiating ... Lora Mae was a member of the United Methodist Church in Breckenridge, The Breckenridge Homemakers Club No. 2, The Eastern Star and the Railroad Retirees. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
2 families, 2 fires, same sense of loss Nov 21, 2009
Brown, his wife, Jill, and son Jonathan were at Georgianna United Methodist Church, attending the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday. Someone ran in the back door and shouted for the Browns, telling them that their house was on fire. (Florida Today)
Local Red Cross unit lost out in reorganization Nov 21, 2009
Across from the Red Cross office is a Methodist Church that feeds dinner to over 100 hungry people every Tuesday evening. Some of my friends and I will be helping there soon. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Beason residents getting ready for holidays two months after tragedy Nov 21, 2009
I dont see the fear and apprehension that was so very evident early on, said the Rev. Dayle Badman, pastor of Beason United Methodist Church. Church attendance is up since the Sept. 21 discovery of the Rick and Ruth Gee family in the familys home on the north edge of town. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
TEACHER REMEMBERED FOR HER DEVOTION Nov 21, 2009
Funeral services for Williams will be at 10 a.m. today at St. James United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clark E. Thomas officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Obituaries, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Emison and also attended the Sumner United Methodist Church. Gloria enjoyed camping and had been a member of the White Squirrel Camping Club. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
2009 Gift Guide has something for all, do not spend this Thanksgiving alone Nov 21, 2009
Any donations can be made to First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom. If your clothing donation needs to be professionally cleaned, please visit Lisa at Forest Lake Cleaners. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Carl L. Cizek Nov 21, 2009
He was a member of New Auburn American Legion and an active member in the Chetek United Methodist Church ... A memorial service was held Monday at Chetek United Methodist Church with Pastor Carrie Hamm officiating. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Community calendar Nov 21, 2009
Hamilton Community Thanksgiving worship service 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Ninth and Walnut streets, Hamilton, Ill ... Line dancing 5 to 6 p.m., youth room, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2330 Plank Road, Keokuk ... Boy Scout Troop 43 7 p.m., scout room, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2330 Plank Road, Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Herbert SyWassink Nov 21, 2009
Memorials may be made to Lutheran Homes or the Sweetland United Methodist Church ... He was a life-long member of the Sweetland United Methodist Church, serving as financial secretary, board chairman, Sunday school superintendent, and taught high school aged Sunday school class. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hershal E. Gray Nov 21, 2009
He was a lifelong member of the Springdale United Methodist Church. He is survived by three nieces, Pam Jensen of Waterloo, Julie Wilkins and husband, Michael of Bennett, and Deb Ott and husband, Dale of Iowa City; five nephews, David Day and wife, Terry of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Leander businessman to challenge Congressman Lamar Smith Nov 21, 2009
They attend Leander United Methodist Church where he serves as endowment chair and sits on the parish relations committee. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Wesley United Methodist Family Life Center welcomes all Nov 21, 2009
That is the three-fold goal that Wesley United Methodist Church hopes to achieve within its own congregation, within the downtown area and throughout Muscatine, with the opening of its new Family Life Center (FLC) ... Wesley United Methodist Church Family Life Center 114 W. Fourth St. 563-263-1596 ... Entertainment provided by Wesley United Methodist Church. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 21, 2009
The Lake Wales Music Club will present a program of American music at the Frostproof United Methodist Church at 150 Devane Street at 2:30 p.m. Each year the National Federation of Music Clubs designates November as Parade of American Music Month and encourages schools, churches, clubs and other entitles that use music to feature American composers. This program will include performances by choirs, organ, piano, a vocal trio, a violinist, and readers. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Faith briefs Nov 21, 2009
First Baptist Church of Beech Island, Bethel Methodist Church of Jackson, Second Baptist Church of Beech Island and Matlock Baptist Church of Jackson organized the festival. Call (803) 827-1580. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Salvation Army bell ringers hit the streets Nov 21, 2009
It started out with a group of friends at Christ United Methodist Church and over time grew to include more and more friends and family, he said. Jolly and his bell-ringing companions rotate shifts to man the red kettle outside the Frys Home Electronics store in East Plano. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Thankful & giving: Students raise awareness of the homeless Nov 21, 2009
For example, in September, youth from Hattiesburg's Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Parkway Heights UMC and Laurel's Mount Vernon Congregational Methodist Church participated in ShantyTown USA, sleeping in cardboard boxes the night before working for Habitat for Humanity. University of Southern Mississippi, Millsaps College and Mississippi College students have done the same to bring attention to poverty. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obituaries (697) Nov 21, 2009
She was a retired sales clerk at Belk Department Store and a member of Schugtown Methodist Church ... Lasting memorials may be made to the Schugtown Methodist Church. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Sandcrab sendoff set for Saturday morning Nov 21, 2009
Habitat for Humanity of Calhoun County will host orientation at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The person applying must attend the meeting. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Blue Santa accepting donations, applications Nov 21, 2009
Habitat for Humanity of Calhoun County will host orientation at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, and 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall ... The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Looking Back in Kings County Nov 21, 2009
Rev. Irving B. Bristol and Rev. J. R. Schultz, representing the Anti-Saloon league, occupied the pulpits of four of Hanford's churches yesterday, the former at the Methodist church in the forenoon and the Presbyterian church in the evening and the latter at the First Baptist church in the morning and the Christian church in the evening. The subject of temperance was their theme. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pack dancers clinch titles Nov 21, 2009
The screening will take place at, and is co-hosted by, the Community United Methodist Church of Half Moon Bay, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Filmmaker Suzanne Taylor is part of an international community of scientists, educators, artists, farmers and others who marvel at crop circles. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
AAUW looks ahead to 2010 Nov 21, 2009
The meeting, set for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the social hall of the Community United Methodist Church, will begin with a presentation from AAUW Legal Advocacy Chair Jane Kingston, who will give an overview of the legal arm of the AAUW. Founded in 1981, it works to end sex discrimination in the workplace and in higher education ... The Methodist church is located at 777 Miramontes St. in Half Moon Bay. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Joburg church kids moved Nov 21, 2009
The Gauteng government says plans are underway to start relocating children and unaccompanied minors from Johannesburg's Central Methodist Church as early as next week. NGOs and local government have been lobbying for them to be taken to safe havens and shelters for months. (iAfrica.com)
Getting the holy word out Nov 21, 2009
The Southern Baptist Convention released a statement saying it is committed to "respecting the rights of others to have free expression of their faith." The United Methodist Church regards sharing sacred texts as "a time-tested way (to) learn more about each other," spokesman Stephen Drachler says. Roman Catholics have been encouraging knowledge of other religious traditions since the Second Vatican Council in the early 1960s, says the Rev. Francis Tiso, adviser to the U.S. Conference of... (Yahoo News -- Arab and Muslim Americans)
Earl Merrill Nov 21, 2009
He was united in marriage to Elsie Wildman on Sept. 16, 1939, at the Prophetstown Methodist Church in Prophetstown ... He was a member of the Ohio United Methodist Church ... Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, with the Rev. Paul Nolden, pastor of the Walnut United Methodist Church, officiating. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Local calendar Nov. 19 edition Nov 21, 2009
Families Anonymous Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St., Wilmington. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Families Anonymous, a support group, is held for those concerned about the use of mind-altering substances, alcohol, drugs or behavior problems. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Sutter Creek presents Las Posadas Nov 21, 2009
The parade travels from there to Main Street and ends at the Sutter Creek Methodist Church with a live nativity scene. The Interfaith Chamber Choir will perform at 8:00 pm at the Sutter Creek United Methodist Church ... The parade travels from there to Main Street and ends at the Sutter Creek Methodist Church with a live nativity scene. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Champions will note 50th anniversary Nov 21, 2009
Merwyn Champion and the former Dorothy Nielsen were married Dec. 6, 1959, in the Mineral Methodist Church. They are the parents of two children, Mark of Wheaton and Lauri (Michael) Etter of Naperville. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Local Red Cross unit lost out in reorganization Nov 20, 2009
Across from the Red Cross office is a Methodist Church that feeds dinner to over 100 hungry people every Tuesday evening. Some of my friends and I will be helping there soon. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Sutter Creek presents Las Posadas Nov 20, 2009
The parade travels from there to Main Street and ends at the Sutter Creek Methodist Church with a live nativity scene. The Interfaith Chamber Choir will perform at 8:00 pm at the Sutter Creek United Methodist Church ... The parade travels from there to Main Street and ends at the Sutter Creek Methodist Church with a live nativity scene. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Clergy: Inward transformation must come first for community to change Nov 20, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Mike Smith of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and the Rev. Dr. Tommy Huggins of First Baptist Church of St. Matthews prayed for the transformation of churches and the community, respectively. The Rev. Earl Humes, director of the Midlands 4 Office of the FCA that serves Orangeburg, Bamberg, Calhoun, Sumter and Clarendon counties, said he hopes the prayer breakfast makes a difference, especially in the lives of youth. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Upcoming events Nov 20, 2009
Rosamunde String Quartet concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students in advance; or $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Alvin 'Ian' Macheel Nov 20, 2009
Funeral services are planned for Friday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Motley United Methodist Church ... On March 11, 1967, Ian married Marie Engstrom at the Motley Methodist Church. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Beulah P. Hagadorn Nov 20, 2009
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Naile officiating. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday at the church from noon until the time of the service. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Obituaries, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Emison and also attended the Sumner United Methodist Church. Gloria enjoyed camping and had been a member of the White Squirrel Camping Club. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Hallelujah for Handels Messiah Nov 20, 2009
This photo taken Oct. 20, 2009 shows Robert Arentz conducting The Boulder Messiah Chorale at First United Methodist Church in Boulder,Colorado. (AP Photo/George Kochaniec, Jr.). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Family history on menu for historical society Nov 20, 2009
Posted: Monday, November 9, 2009 2:01 PM CST The Calaveras County Historical Society will hold its November dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Methodist Church, 135 Laurel St., Valley Springs. A spiral ham dinner will be served for 16 per person. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Obituaries, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
She had been a teacher and was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church ... A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. CST Dec. 5 at Zion United Methodist Church, West Salem ... He retired from the Pipefitters and Steamfitters Union and was a member of the Petrolia United Methodist Church. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
• Diane Laverne Dolin Nov 20, 2009
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Alvon United Methodist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Alvon United Methodist Church, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Local racing season in review Nov 20, 2009
A memorial service will be held this Sunday at Browns United Methodist Church in Cocolamus beginning at 1:30 p.m.. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pack dancers clinch titles Nov 20, 2009
The screening will take place at, and is co-hosted by, the Community United Methodist Church of Half Moon Bay, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Filmmaker Suzanne Taylor is part of an international community of scientists, educators, artists, farmers and others who marvel at crop circles. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
AAUW looks ahead to 2010 Nov 20, 2009
The meeting, set for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the social hall of the Community United Methodist Church, will begin with a presentation from AAUW Legal Advocacy Chair Jane Kingston, who will give an overview of the legal arm of the AAUW. Founded in 1981, it works to end sex discrimination in the workplace and in higher education ... The Methodist church is located at 777 Miramontes St. in Half Moon Bay. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Community Thanksgiving Service set for Sunday at Brookneal Baptist Church Nov 20, 2009
Churches helping with this year's event: Brookneal Baptist Church, Brookneal United Methodist Church, Childrey Baptist Church, Brookneal Presbyterian Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Green Spring Baptist Church, Falling River Baptist Church, Bethel Mennonite Church and Community Fellowship Baptist Church. Music will be rendered by Brookneal Baptist, Hazel Jones and Deborah Guthrie, Brookneal Baptist, Lauren Shutt Monroe, Falling River Baptist, Falling River Praise Team, Community Fellowship... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Brothers earn Eagle Scout rank Nov 20, 2009
A ceremony for David Bird and Zachary Bird was held at the First United Methodist Church, which sponsors the Troop, on Saturday, Nov. 7. Loading commenting interface. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
BSO takes 'Musical Journey' Nov 20, 2009
The final concert of the Central Florida Winds' 2009 season (its 10th) begins at 3 p.m. Sunday at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. The concert features music from the Romantic period. (Florida Today)
Things to Do: Scenic Drives Nov 20, 2009
my wife and I live down in Oakwood and we do quite a bit of traveling around NE GA. There are some fantastic roadtrips with lots to do and some great food along the way - we often wonder why more people don't take advantage of our area like this. " Kay wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:07 AM:" Reading the Things To Do has been a tremendous help in learning about the area. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Grace Smith, 81 Nov 20, 2009
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton, with the Rev. Paul Baker officiating ... Grace was a member of E.U.B., Great Bend, N.D., and was in recent years a member of Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton ... In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Harmony Senior Citizens Center or Evergreen United Methodist Church. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Online churches draw believers Nov 20, 2009
Matthew Bailey, a parishioner in the Franktown United Methodist Church in Virginia, believes that the meaning of the ritual is what matters. "If people are willing to go to the trouble of giving their own Communion, then it is quite probably 'real' for them," he says. (CNN -- International)
Mayor Newsom hints why he's ducking reporters Nov 20, 2009
That means he shows up when and where he wants to - be it out at Golden Gate Park, or in the Tenderloin for a stroll, or for a recent benefit honoring the Rev. Cecil Williams of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church. The mayor's game of hide and seek with the media - coming on the heels of the feud between his City Hall staff and advisers on his gubernatorial run - pretty well explains press secretary Nathan Ballard's decision Monday to call it quits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: News of a local Scituate graduate made good Nov 20, 2009
If you don't feel like cooking this Thanksgiving, and would like to share the holiday with others while enjoying music, fellowship and great food, you ll love the fourth annual community Thanksgiving dinner at Harbor United Methodist Church, 55 First Parish Road. Doors open at 11:30 for appetizers. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 20, 2009
The Lake Wales Music Club will present a program of American music at the Frostproof United Methodist Church at 150 Devane Street at 2:30 p.m. Each year the National Federation of Music Clubs designates November as Parade of American Music Month and encourages schools, churches, clubs and other entitles that use music to feature American composers. This program will include performances by choirs, organ, piano, a vocal trio, a violinist, and readers. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Getting the holy word out Nov 20, 2009
The Southern Baptist Convention released a statement saying it is committed to "respecting the rights of others to have free expression of their faith." The United Methodist Church regards sharing sacred texts as "a time-tested way (to) learn more about each other," spokesman Stephen Drachler says. Roman Catholics have been encouraging knowledge of other religious traditions since the Second Vatican Council in the early 1960s, says the Rev. Francis Tiso, adviser to the U.S. Conference of... (Yahoo News -- Arab and Muslim Americans)
Violinist Salerno-Sonnenberg takes to the baton Nov 20, 2009
It looked like an ordinary chair, no different from those occupied by the other members of the New Century Chamber Orchestra for a recent rehearsal at San Francisco's Temple United Methodist Church ... 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Projects competing for $4M in stimulus Nov 20, 2009
Mountain View United Methodist Church 155,492. Trinity United Methodist Church 114,252. (Montana Standard, MT)
Leander businessman to challenge Congressman Lamar Smith Nov 20, 2009
They attend Leander United Methodist Church where he serves as endowment chair and sits on the parish relations committee. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Obituaries for Thursday, November 19 Edition Nov 20, 2009
Funeral services for Robert Shillinger, 84, Marthasville, were held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Smith Creek United Methodist Church. Mr. Shillinger died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lora Mae Zluticky, 89 Nov 20, 2009
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the United Methodist Church, Breckenridge, with the Rev. Terry Tilton officiating ... Lora Mae was a member of the United Methodist Church in Breckenridge, The Breckenridge Homemakers Club No. 2, The Eastern Star and the Railroad Retirees. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Crossing over Nov 20, 2009
Sometimes, there s even a bit of a twang to it, as will be the case when two musical forces, the Muscatine Civic Chorale and bluegrass phenomenon Monroe Crossing, join forces at Muscatine s Wesley United Methodist Church ... When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Fourth Street and Iowa Avenue, Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ruth A. Lenser Nov 20, 2009
Memorials may be made to Illinois City United Methodist Church or Reynolds American Legion Auxiliary No. 1166 ... She was a member of Illinois City United Methodist Church where she held numerous offices and was a member of the Martha Circle for 50 years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Operation Christmas Child seeks donations Nov 20, 2009
The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. For more information, call 576-5553. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
South Africa: UNHCR Clarify Repatriation Programme for Zimbabweans Nov 20, 2009
Speaking to Newsreel on Wednesday Tina Ghelli the UNHCR representative for Southern Africa said they ran a repatriation programme for refugees living at the Central Methodist church in Johaneesburg some time in July this year. She said this programme was at the request of the refugees who wanted to go back home but did not have the resources to do so. (allAfrica.com)
