Christmas Spirit Beyond Decor in Middleport
Middleport pastor Rev. Donald Hicks urges focus on Christmas meaning beyond festive lights and free parking. He cites Santa as the spirit of giving and praises global goodwill, while local volunteers deliver food baskets to about 100 needy families. Community members also extend acts of charity through carols, candle tapers, and gift baskets.
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Donald Hicks
Middleport
Mr. Hicks
Christ Jesus
Lord
Christ
Jesus
Russia
Viet Nam
Africa
America
Candlelight Service Set For Tonight At St John’s Lutheran
Christmas Eve service at St. John’s Lutheran Church Pine Grove begins at 11 p.m. with carols and a solo performance of O Holy Night by Mrs Downie and Mrs Kraly. Rev Joseph Kraly will deliver The Reopened Door sermon as Sunday school presents a nativity pageant at 9 a.m. open to the public.
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Pomeroy
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Pine Grove
William B. Downie
Joseph R. Kraly
Fred Blaettar
Joseph R Kraly
Clarence Grueser
Joseph Thoren
Fred Blaetmar
Virgil Hamm
Samuel Michael
Louise
Lenore Michael
Gary Michael
Charles Frecker
Mr. Kraly
Birth of
Jesus
St. John’s Church
Friend Seeks 350 Dollar Settlement in Court
Meigs County Common Pleas Court records show Luther Friend entitled to 350 dollars from Normal Hartley in a civil suit. In the same court Charlotte A. Manuel suit against Albert D. Hill and others was dismissed.
Rutland Primary Class Christmas Party Held
Rutland Church of Christ Primary Class in Rutland held a Christmas party at Greg Van Meter’s home. The program included a reading of The Birth of Christ by Brenda Bolin, prayers by Teresa Van Meter and Greg Van Meter, plus games and an exchange of gifts. Gifts were given to teacher Thelma Hysell as refreshments were served by Barbara Van Meter. attendees included Cindy and Steven Anderson, Judith Snowden, Rosemary Snowden, Michael May, Teresa Brown, and others.
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Rutland
Greg van Meter
Rutland Church of Christ
Teresa van Meter
Birth of Christ
Brenda Bolin
Thelma Hysell
Barbara van Meter
Cindy
Steven Anderson
Judith
Rosmary Snowden
Michael May
Teresa Brown
Brett Carter
Brenda
Ricky Bolin
Jimmie Anderson
Bobby Williamson
Beverly Thompson
Parl van Meter
Christmas Traditions Around the World Program at Middleport Church
The Middleport Church of Christ hosted a Christmas program and candlelight service titled Christmas Traditions Around the World. Youth fellowship members organized it with carol medleys, country customs recounted by local youths, special music, a youth choir, candlelighters Jyl Beaver and Ricky Trittlet, and a sermonette by Rev. Donald Hicks.
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Middleport
Donald Hicks
Jyl Beaver
Ricky Triplett
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