Books review roundup spans faith, virtue, blues and gospel
The Banks of the Boyne by Donna Fletcher Crow, Moody Press price noted, blends unrequited love with a Christian Ireland quest across generations and a large cast. Gospel Virtues by Jonathan R. Wilson, InterVarsity Press, examines faith hope and charity, but its dry critique of non Reformed thought may deter readers. You Made the Difference in Me by Glen Kaiser, Grrrr Records, praise for Kaiser's blues R B vocal delivery. A Live in Baltimore by The Singing Disciples on Atlanta International Records showcases a traditional quartet updating classic gospel with a modern touch.
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Jonathan R. Wilson
InterVarsity Press
Glen Kaiser
Grrrr Records
Diamante
Tricky People and B Cant Fool Me! Kids Safety Videos
Nest Entertainment offers two children’s videos for ages 8 and up. Tricky People features Carmen and Lyric learning to spot predators with Big Yellow Dyna’s guidance in a 40 minute program. B Cant Fool Me! teaches recognizing deceit in a 30 minute music video led by Yello Dyno with parental viewing recommended.
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Nest Entertainment
Carmen
Reginald Charming
Lyric
Big Yellow Dyna
Yello Dyno
Answering Gods call at Crestview Gardens Outreach Ministry
Reverend Stacy Clark leads Crestview Gardens Outreach Ministries each Thursday from 5 to 6 30 p m at the Crestview Gardens community center. About 30 to 35 children visit weekly and Clark treats them as family adopting them as her nieces and nephews. Clark balances ministry with her own three children Sierra 10 Gerald Jr 6 and John 3 aided by her husband Gerald. The program includes prayer scripture study praise and worship with tambourines a favorite activity for the kids. The Crestview Gardens complex houses about 75 young residents and the ministry began roughly six months ago after Clark felt called by God while recovering from illness.
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Stacy Clark
Clark
Crestview Gardens
Stacy
Sierra
Gerald Jr
John
Gerald
Crestview Gardens Launches Children's Outreach Program
The Crestview Gardens outreach program invites children to Bible lessons from Adam and Eve to Abraham and Isaac. Volunteers, led by Rev. Stacey Clark, host crafts puzzles and coloring, with $50 initial donations from two women fueling supplies.
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Clark
Esther Smith
Yvonne Isabella
Vonnie
Crestview Gardens
Tiffany Nazzic
Adam and Eve
Garden of Eden
Abraham
Isaac
Reverend Clark Leads Crestview Community Events
Matthew S. High captures Crestview activities with a July photography day and a planned August 15 picnic for local children. Clark, a preacher at St. John United Holy Church on Moravia and Reynolds, earned her reverend title last August after years of preaching to a 200-member flock, stressing God’s love and teamwork.
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Crestview
Clark
Rodney Tucker
St. John United Holy Church
Moravia
Reynolds Streets
Message Mats Remind Believers of Devotion and Faith
A brief note describes Messiah's Messengers offering Message Mats as a reminder of faith. The item emphasizes the spiritual purpose over a mere decorative welcome mat, framing the mats as prompts for devotion rooted in Deuteronomy 6:9.
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Messiah
People of Promise author Shott to autograph at Grand Book & Bible
The Rev James R Shott author of The People of the Promise will autograph books at Grand Book & Bible from 10 am to noon Wednesday He is a Westminster College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary graduate now retired after 30 years in ministry He lives in Palm Bay Florida Autograph session and refreshments announced For more information call 658-1626 Calvary Independent Church to celebrate 60th anniversary Sept 12 13 with church banquet Aug 21 deadline to register Call 654-7394 Kirk Kirkland featured at Grand Book & Bible Choral Workshop and Music Festival Aug 22 at First Baptist Church West Maitland Lane He is Camp Kirklands son and will join three clinicians presenting new choral music from four publishers The workshop covers Christmas and contemporary worship music For more information or to register call 658-...
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People of Promise
James R. Shott
Grand Book & Bible
Shott
Westminster College
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Palm Bay
Fla
Calvary Independent Church
Medure’s
Kirk Kirkland
First Baptist Church
West Maitland Lane
Kirkland
Camp Kirkland
Call
Ruscha Disbands After Release of Come Alive in 1988
Former Ruscha members Nicolai and Peter Pankratz, founders of the group once called The Russians, are unlocated after the band's 1988 album Come Alive. Lead singer Andy Denton, now with Identical Strangers, has lost contact with the brothers who were reportedly living in Tennessee. Identical Strangers released a self titled album on Damascus Road last fall.
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Ruscha
Nicolai
Peter Pankratz
Andy Denton
Denton
Pankratz
Tennessee
Identical Strangers
Allies
Randy Thomas
Damascus Road
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