Relief actions urged for Katrina victims and evacuees
Readers urged to donate to approved relief groups like the Red Cross and to assist evacuees resettled across the country. The piece stresses practical aid such as warm clothing for Northeast arrivals and church community support, plus a Star Thrower parable about small acts of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Biloxi
Gulfport
Red Cross
Gulf Coast
Loren Eiseley
Harcourt
Eiseley
Resurrection and faith events around Cedar Rapids
Community notices outline church services forums and concerts across Cedar Rapids and Coralville. Notable events include Resurrection at Marion Town Square with a following Hope of the Nations concert, Harvest Home service at First Christian Church with a meal, and forums by Jim Randall and Christopher Merrill at local churches. Reservations, contact numbers, and ticket info are provided.
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Hope of the Nations
Marion Town Square
Carol Montag
H20 Alive
Impact
Jeff Robison
Faith
Crossed
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Center Point Rd
Cedar Rapids
Aaron Burmeister
Community Health Free Clinic of
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Edgewood Road
F Avenue NW
Philip Hougren
ELCA
Southeastern Iowa Synod
Lutheran Church
Lutheran
Dave
Barb Anderson
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Martia Wolgast
Harvest Home
First Christian Church
Don Hiscox
Jim Randall
Coe College
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Christopher Merrill
University of Iowa International
Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist
Steve O’brien
Xavier High School
Mercy Medical Center
Harold Kushner
Graham style crusades on the outs say researchers
Evangelist Billy Graham has left large revival campaigns and analysts say the era of supersized crusades may be ending. Researchers note smaller, personal approaches and local programs are gaining traction as the next wave of evangelism in America.
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Rachel Zoll
Sociated Press
Billy Graham
Graham
Franklin
America
Craig Detweiler
New York
Steve Chavis
Promise Keepers
Barna
Couple pursues African adoption amid Liberian devastation
Brad and Jenny Groothuis pursue adoption of a Liberian child after a decade of planning. They travel to Monrovia with WACSN, facing bombed streets, no water or electricity, and widespread hunger, yet stay driven by their goal.
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Brad
Jenny Groothuis
Ethiopia
Africa
Liberia
West African Children Support Network
WACSN
Monrovia
Brad Groothuis
Iowa couple adopt two girls amid tragedy and illness
The Groothuis family adopted two infant girls after their biological daughter Ariana died of a suspected SIDS in an Iowa hospital. The couple faced medical concerns, delays, and a challenging return journey, then prepared to adjust to a larger family with community support from River of Life Ministries.
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Groothuis
Sebastian
Gabriel
Solomon
Antonio
Dominic
Alicia
Princess
Groothuises
Sofia
Ariana
Sids
Jenny Groothuis
Adriana
Brad Groothuis
Riv
Emily Gibson
Cedar Rapids
Adriana Groothuis
Babies’ University Hospitals
Iowa City
Liberia
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THE
GOD Squad
Marc Gellman
Thomas Hartman
Tribune Media Services
Katrina
Telecare
Glenn Curtiss Blvd
Uniondale
Askthegodsquad
Godsquadwielecarety.org
Gazettecommunications.com
Greg and
Barb Volz
Church of the King
F Ave
Waterloo Center For the Arts
Sons of Jacob
Fifth St. SE
Christ Episcopal Church
40Th St
Diversity University
Coralville United Methodist Church
13Th Ave
Good News Baptist Church
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena
Calif
Sade
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Robert Coleman
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Hamilton
Mass
Coleman
Billy Graham Evangelist
Des Moines
Er of Life Ministries
Steve Irwin
Jenny
Rehl
Gazetterommnications
Laura Segall
the Gazette
Discovery Christian Center
Northland Ave
David Hite Jr
Decvision
Christian
Coralville
Oralville Strip
GEICO
Hedenatel
Ceoar Rapios
Collins Rd
Michaels
Wal-Mart
Alesson
Inter-Religious Council _of
Linn County
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