Prayer and doubt in God’s plan discussed by readers
A Raleigh reader asks if prayer can change God’s mind, while a Brooklyn correspondent says prayer changes us, not God. The column notes fate and free will, urges returning to prayer without fear, and mentions hymns as civil rights symbols. A Florida writer corrects a misprint on Judaism’s age, citing 5,000 years, while stressing faith history versus literal timelines. CNS contact details follow.
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Raleigh, N.C
Brooklyn
N.Y
Christ
Wind and Fire Center opens prayer hub dubbed spiritual ER
Lumbard, an ordained minister, leads Wind and Fire Ministries a spiritual ER offering prayer and counseling. The group has grown from a nine month Robins storefront to 40 acres near I-380 with a main building dedication set for July 28. Aiming to provide a peaceful counter to busy life, staff remain tied to their home churches.
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Lumbard
Midwest Prayer Center
First Assembly of God
Robins
Christie
River of Life Ministries
Cedar Rapids
Christ Community United Methodist Church
Marton
Wind and Fire Ministries
Interstate 380
County Home Road
Tammy Schneiders
Marion
Urbana church creates dual chalice for assembly exchange
Rev Tom Felts of Urbana Chris Church spearheaded a chalice exchange for the General Assembly in Fort Worth Texas. Local potter Jim Kasper from Tipton crafted two chalices with glazed bowls Damascus steel insignia and branding symbols. The church keeps one piece while another is donated for the exchange.
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Molly Rossiter
Gazette Urbana
Tom Felts
Christian Church General Assembly
Fort Worth
Texas
Sharon Watkins
National Assembly
Communion
Urbana
Church Christian Church
Felts
Urbana ‘Chrisa
Church
Jim Kasper
Tipton
Campbell Steele
Marion
Kasper
Kater
Molly Rogier
Urbana Christian Church
General Assembly of the
Church of Christ
General Assembly
Falls
James United Church appoints Beth Mary Straw pastor
The Rev Beth Mary Straw is named pastor of St James United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids at 1430 Ellis Blvd NW. She begins July 27 after earning a 2001 MDiv from University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and serving Waverly and Dunkerton churches. Straw pursues Doctor of Ministry and shares four grown children with husband Jack. Rich Hanson leads 10 am session at Peoples Church Unitarian Cedar Rapids. Tiffanie Lloyd hosts Young Life Catholic Laymen's Club at Mercy Medical Center. Scholl Family hosts 10 am Sunday at Unity Center Cedar Rapids. Godapell music and liturgy at Christ Episcopal Church 5 pm Sunday. Beems Auditorium screens Stent Scream 7 pm Monday. Linn Area Pro-Life United presents events. Cedar Hills Community Church hosts Waterworks Park event July 29–Aug 2 for ages 3–12. Beach Party July 30–Aug 3 for ages 3–13. For information call 319-396-6608 or visit checrca.org.
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Beth Mary Straw
St. James
United Methodist Church
Ellis Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Straw
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Waverly
Dunkerton
Jack
Cedar Hills
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