Sister Eleanor, the new nun
Providence's Sister Eleanor, once Sister Mary Henry, embraces Vatican II changes while guiding McAuley House. She feeds 125 to 200 hungry neighbors weekly, welcomes diverse guests, and stands against nuclear power and gender inequity, balancing faith with activism.
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Kay Bartlett
Providence
R.I
Eleanor Rock
Sister Mary Henry
Sister of Mercy
First Communion
Mary Henry
Eleanor
Mercy Cross
Mercy
McAuley House
Order
Catherine McAuley
Sister Eleanor
Scripture distribution in Africa rises 25 percent
The American Bible Society reported distribution of 18.3 million Bibles or portions in Africa last year. Africa has about 200 million Christians, roughly 40 percent of the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
API
Africa
American Bible Society
Old East Paint Creek Church marks 130 years near Waukon
Old East Paint Creek Church near Waukon Iowa celebrates its 130th anniversary with events June 21 and 22 led by Rev Elmo Baalson. Luther League program Nordic Dancers of Decorah and a history presentation follow a 10 am sermon and 2 pm history segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora J. Robey
Waterville
Prairie du Chien
Iowa
Old East Paint Creek
Waukon
Svend Hesla
Ole Larson
Nils T. Roe
Ole Storla
Koshkonong
Rock Prairie
Wis
Keokuk
I.R. Gronlid
Turkey River
Hallingdal
Norway
Old East
J.L. Moller
C.J.M. Granlid
Wurlitzer
Chicago
Luther League
Nordic Dancers of
Decorah
Elmo Baalson
Morrison, Minn
Bible School and Missionary News at Peace Christian Reformed Church
Peace Christian Reformed Church at 6600 C Ave NE hosts Bible school June 23 to 27 with enrollment lines at 393 5402 and 377 6833. Four Chicago area youths Jean Geerdes Paul Kuipers Donald Ridder and Joanne Verhulst start SWIM Summer Workshops in Ministries to strengthen faith and assist summer church programs. Jeff Buscher son of John Buscher 2210 O Ave NW has been commissioned as a Southern Baptist missionary for Christian High Adventure in Arkansas.
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Peace Christian Reformed Church
C Ave
Jean Geerdes
Paul Kuipers
Donald Ridder
Joanne Verhulst
Chicago Area
Christ
Church
Jeff Buscher
John Buschers
O Ave
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Buscher
William Jewell College
Liberty
Arkansas
Community group meets at St Matthew’s and more
The John the XXIII Society for separated Catholics gathers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St Matthew’s Church 2310 First Ave NE. Also shown is Heaven’s Heroes at Sharon United Methodist Church Sunday 7:30 p.m. about Officer Dennis Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John the XXIII
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
First Ave. NE
Sharon United Methodist Church
18Th Avenue
Ninth Street
Dennis Hill
Des Moines
Delaware church notes centennial celebration at St Paul Lutheran
St Paul Lutheran Church of Delaware marks its 100th anniversary with services from Sunday through June 22. Former pastors attend and recognition programs for those confirmed are planned. Visiting pastors include Rev George Steinkamp, Rev Otto Schreiber, and Rev John Zimmerman on Sunday. on June 22 Rev Roger Lange, Rev Donald Hoeferkamp, Rev Robert Luinstra, and Rev Theo Baganz participate. An old fashioned service Tuesday at 7:30 and a community fellowship Thursday after a potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware — St. Paul
Roger Lange
Rochester, Minn
Donald Hoeferkamp
St. Louis
Robert Luinstra
Billings, Mont
Theo Baganz
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
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Pital
Pine Street
Isaiah
Jane McGarrahan
Jane
John
Sisters of Mercy
Paul Tobiason
Tobiason
Scotch Grove
Luther College
Luther Seminary
St. Paul
St. John Lutheran Church
LeMars
Messiah Lutheran
Janesville
Old West
Ulrik Wilhelm Koren
Washington Prairie Church
Winneshiek County
Jacob Hjort
Hjort
C.C. Stoltz
East
Paint Creek
East and West Synod Lutheran
Message Center Bible School
Summer Missionary
John the XXII
Heaven's Heroes
Cedar Rapids
Eer
Delaware Church Notes
Historic
First Presbyterian Church
3Rd Avenue
5Th Street
S.E
Greene Square
St. Jude
Edgewood Road
Lutheran
Concordia
Johnson Ave
Methodist
Kenwood Park
United
33Rd St
35Th St
Marion
First United Presbyterian
12Th Street
Eighth Avenue
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