United Methodists vote to keep anti LGBT bans in place
Delegates at the United Methodist Church conference approved the Traditional Plan 438 to 384, strengthening bans on same sex marriage and LGBT clergy. Critics cried and argued regional bodies should decide policies, while abroad delegates largely backed the plan amid rising tensions and potential defections.
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Ed Rowe
Rebecca Wilson
Robin Hager
Jill Zandel
United Methodist Church
General Conference
St. Louis
Sid Hastings
St.louis
America
UMC
Detroit
U.S
Africa
Jerry Kulah
Liberia
Council of Bishops
Kenneth H. Carter
Carter
Notable events from 1618 to 2014 span science to tragedy
A compiled timeline lists Kepler's third law in 1618, Queen Anne's accession in 1702, Perry's Japan landing and treaty in 1854, McCollum v. Board of Education in 1948, US Marines in Vietnam in 1965, The Fight of the Century in 1971, Harold Lloyd's death, International Women's Day starting 1975, Philips CD prototype in 1979, helicopter deaths in 1988, Joe DiMaggio's death in 1999, Abul Abbas' death in 2004, Robert Pastorelli's death, Bush veto in 2008, church shooting in 2009, a Baghdad bomb at a police academy, Hank Locklin's death, and MH370 disappearance in 2014.
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U.S
Matthew C. Perry
Japan
Supreme Court
McCollum v. Board of Education
Champaign
Illinois
United States
South Vietnam
da Nang
Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Madison Square Garden
New York
Harold Lloyd
Beverly Hills
California
Philips
Eindhoven
Netherlands
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
CIA
Terry Sediacek
Fred Winters
First Baptist Church of
Maryville
Baghdad
Hank Locklin
Brewton
Ala
Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur
Beijing
Ages of Celebrities Share The Spotlight In Numbers
A list of notable figures shows Lester Holt at 60, George Coleman 84, Micky Dolenz 74, Shawn Mullins 51, Freddie Prinze Jr 43, Jessica Collins 36, and Kristinia DeBarge 29, highlighting longevity and contemporary fame across generations.
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Lester Holt
George Coleman
Shawn Mullins
Freddie Prinze Jr
Jessica Collins
Kristinia DeBarge
Zeeland Hospital Births Report February 28 2019
A series of newborn announcements from Zeeland Hospital Spectrum dated February 28 2019. Isabella Leon Silva joins Ana Silva and Heriberto Leon Silva of Byron Center. Charlotte Rae Occo born to Caitlin Campbell and Raymund Occo of Holland. Emmalyn Joy born to Rachel and Joshua Thomas of Holland. Ason Jackson William to Danielle and Joshua Stenberg of Zeeland.
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Ason
Jackson William
Danielle
Joshua Stenberg
Zeeland
Charlotte Rae Occo
Caitlin Campbell
Raymund Occo
Holland
Isabella Leon Silva
Ana Silva
Heriberto Leon Silva
Byron Center
Emmalyn Joy
Rachel
Joshua Thomas
Journey Toward The Cross Part One Lent Preparation
Dan Van Ommen writes from Zeeland on Lent as preparation for Jesus ministry. The piece links 40 days of Lent to Jesus being filled with the Spirit, tempted by Satan, and starting his public teaching in Nazareth. It frames Lent as preparation, reflection, and renewed commitment leading toward Easter. Next installment promises “A Message of Good News.”
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Jesus
Judea
Satan
Nazareth
Isaiah
Christ
Calvary
Oscar buzz links Gaga and Cooper in fake romance talk
Social chatter speculates about a romance between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper after their Oscar show duet. Gaga denied any affair, noting the performance was rehearsed to convey love on stage, while real life couples cope with daily challenges and public fascination.
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Lady Gaga
Bradley Cooper
Gaga
Cooper
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