Missionary to America founder Bob Bland reflects on youth gospel work
A long personal narrative traces Bob Bland and collaborator efforts to spread Christianity through Teen Missions and Third World Missions since the 1970s. It highlights youth training at Boot Camp in Merritt Island, on campus Bible clubs after the Equal Access Act, and missions journeys across 50 states and nations. The piece notes leadership roles, partnerships, and ongoing prayer for outreach as Bland nears 90.
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TTT
Bob Bland
Bernie
Merritt Island
Florida
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Youth For Christ
Youth Evangelism Association
YEA
Orlando
Bob
Tami
NASA
Mary
James
Third World Missions
Canada
Missionaries To America
Impact
Bland
Jesus
The Real Christmas Story Behind Hallmark Joy
A reflection on how Christmas began in hardship not peace, noting Jesus birth amid oppression, legalism, travel hardship, and rejection. The piece contrasts romantic nativity displays with the dark context and cites Luke 1 78 79 and carols like O Holy Night and O Come O Come Emmanuel to show why light came into darkness.
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Jesus
Immanuel
God
Hallmark
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
Emmanuel
Israel
St Marys Church Plans Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
St Marys Church in Mount Carmel will host its Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday December 9 at 6 p.m. The service features scripture readings from Genesis and the Prophetic books with Christmas carols led by the St Marys Choir directed by Donna Lowe, with guest soloists Rena Bever Mary Wonzik and Mikayla Beck. A reception follows in the Gathering Hall. The free event at 125 West Fifth Street invites the public.
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Mount Carmel
St. Mary’s Church
Chapel of Kings College
England
St. Mary’s Church Music Ministry
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Choir
Donna Lowe
Rena Bever
Mary Wonzik
Mikayla Beck
St. Mary’s Church Pastoral Council
West Fifth Street
Hope Fellowship’s 14th Holiday of Hope Dec 8 Mount Carmel
The public is invited to Hope Fellowship Church’s 14th Annual Holiday of Hope on Saturday December 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at 1210 Landes Mount Carmel. A traditional holiday meal will be served and free groceries provided. Guests should bring proof of address. carryouts are not available.
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Mount Carmel
Hope Fellowship Church
Landes
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