Favorite Bible book from Rev. Matt Sturtevant
The Rev. Matt Sturtevant of First Baptist Church Lawrence says his favorite biblical book is First Corinthians. He highlights its honest community stories, Pauls guidance on unity, gifts, and love, and notes its practical, spiritual relevance across life’s ambiguities. He emphasizes chapters 10 through 13 and the letter’s enduring relevance.
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Matt Sturtevant
First Baptist Church
Christ
Paul
Faith in Job’s endurance through modern woes, pastor's note
In a faith column by Rev. Glenn Fletcher of Christ Community Church, the Book of Job is presented as a beacon amid today’s crises. It reflects on personal ruin, societal unrest, and the belief that God’s mercy and justice persevere, offering hope in darkest moments.
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Glenn Fletcher
Christ Community Church
Kasold Drive
Job
God
Scouts at World Jamboree and local troop honors noted
The 22nd World Scouting Jamboree runs July 27 to August 8 in Rinkaby Sweden with the United States represented by Karen Lewis a Lawrence resident and Eudora Troop 64 staff member. Scout Troop 55 Westside Presbyterian held a May 14 Court of Honor with numerous ranks earned and badges awarded plus the Jerry Campbell Camping Award earned by Clayton Pfeifer and Troop 55.
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Rinkaby
Sweden
Karen Lewis
Lawrence
Eudora Troop 64
United States
Lewis
Westside Presbyterian Church
Hunter Barnes
Andrew Burger
Remington Eakin
David Gates
Emaad Gerami
Quentin Harrington
Paul Kuglin
Billey Lenz
Tobin Meyer
Keenan Miller
Blake Nations
Daniel Page
Matthew Pitts
Ramatin Reihani
Jonathan Smith
Gus Hachmeister
Hayden Panzer
Drake Riner
Patrick Turner
Joshua Waisner
Stephan Osterhaus
Luke Winchester
Brandon
Air National Guard Airman Wroten completes basic at Lackland
Airman First Class Alec M. Wroten graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. A 2009 Free State High School graduate, he is the son of David and Claudine Wroten of Lawrence.
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Air National Guard
Alec M. Wroten
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Wroten
Free State High School
David Wroten
Claudine Wroten
Lawrence
Community meetings and club events listed for Lawrence area
A compilation of local gatherings includes DAV and Jayhawk groups at 7 p.m., Kiwanis and Rotary meetings, Toastmasters, bridge clubs, book discussions, and senior center activities across Lawrence venues. Notable entries feature Jayhawk Chapter of Disabled American Veterans at American Legion and various coffee and supper gatherings.
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Maceli’s
N.H. Jayhawk
American Legion
Sixth St
Daniel H. Fisher
Lawrence
Apple
Douglas County
Jayhawk
Alvamar Country Club
Crossgate Drive
Jim Tobaben
Thomas Dow
KDOT
Kaw Valley Bridge Center
I-70 Business Center
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Lawrence Country Club
Country Club Terrace
Lawrence Professionals
Douglas County Bank
Ninth
Kentucky
Peter Steimle
Psteimle
Sedonagroup
Toastmasters
Sixth
Massachusetts
Vietnam Veterans of America
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Main St
Ottawa
Kristan van Donge
Oak Tree Drive
Lawrence Senior Center
Eagles
Eagles Lodge
Conroy’s Pub
Local Youth Crowned Pokémon Regional Champion in Crestwood
Noah Yoshida a 13 year old from Lawrence won the Crestwood regional title after a full day of Play Pokémon Trading Card Game battles earning a regional championship medal and points toward a potential invitation to the 2011 World Championships in San Diego. Kansas State University dance students and faculty presented Spring Dance 2011 on April 12 featuring contemporary and classical ballet jazz tap musical theater Cuban West African and modern styles. Performers included Katelyn Kobialka Bonner Springs Melissa Porter McLouth and Whisper Livingston Meriden.
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Crestwood
Noah Yoshida
Lawrence
San Diego
Kansas State University
Katelyn Kobialka
Bonner Springs
Melissa Porter
McLouth
Whisper Livingston
Meriden
Saturday Bushwhacker Breakfast Club Listing
A community breakfast item for Saturday at 7 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant located at 1711 West 23rd Street. To add or change a listing contact Schnette Hollins at 832-7151 or society ljworld.com.
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Perkins Restaurant
W. 23Rd St
Schnette Hollins
Society
Ljworld.com
Meetings for AA and support groups listed online
Ongoing meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups are available at LJWorld.com/events and WellCommons.com/events with current schedules and locations. The sites provide event listings, times, and venue details for community support.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Ljworld.com
WellCommons.com
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Susan Stevens
Robert Walzel
School of Music
Kansas University
Marcie
Lied Center
Robert McNichols
Kristi Haney
Madison Mikenna Root
Kelly Elise Smith
Charles Martinez
Jan Roth
KAW Valley Bluebird Association
Burroughs Creek
East Lawrence
Bonnie and
Loren Buntemeyer
Tammy Steeples
Susan Iversen
Bonnie Uffman
Gerry Parkinson
Bonnie Buntemeyer
Tammy
Loren
Corinthians
Matt
Firstbaptistlawrence.com
Sturtevant
Ijworld.com
glenn@linchrist
Fletcher
Michael Gates
Michael Heschmeyer
Braden Johanning
Lucas Mackey
Nick Pippett
Ivan Santos
Alex Tharp
Alex Waite
Seth Winchester
John Kihm
Connor Remboldt
Isaac Remboldt
Brandon Bunting
Cody Koch
Lucas
Tun Intere
East Turnpike Exchange
Lawrence M-F
Sun
Bane Ab Ngpinning
Richmond
Frontier Firritrelle
Kickapoo Nation
THE
Warriors
Kickapoo Nation School
First St
Powhattan
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