Rev Martz at IFCA National Convention Fort Collins
The 58th IFCA convention in Fort Collins Colorado June 27 July 3 named a new National Executive Director and new president. Dr Richard Gregory and Dr Richard Keltner were elected with six new trustees. The event on the Colorado State University campus featured sermons on faithful stewardship and a keynote by Dr Leslie Madison, with reports on church extension and youth activities.
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The
Independent Fundamental Churches of America
Fort Collins
Colo
L. Samuel Martz
New Carrollton
Rocky Mountains
Leslie Madison
Kansas City
Harold Freeman
Madison
Freeman
Jesus Christ
Richard Keltner
Mesa Hills
Albert Platt
CAM International
Central America
Jonah
Church Extension Council
Chester Martin
Lafayette
Ind
America
Chris Bauer
Middletown Bible Church
Middletown
Calif
Les Lofquist
Roy Bible Church
Roy
Utah
IFCA
Cicero Bible Church
Chicago
Westchester
Grand Rapids
Mich
Richard Gregory
Limerick Chapel
Limerick
Gregory
Rick Gregory
Byron Center Bible Church
Byron Center
Mesa Hills Bible Church
Colorado Springs
George Parsons
Conn
Richard Evans
Manchester
Elwood Chipchase
Cicero
Richard Mercado
Phoenix
Ariz
Lee Buer
Jenison
Lawrence Spry
Norwalk
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church on Route 75 offers a Vacation Bible School next week from 9 to 11 30 each morning for ages 4 to 18. No pre registration required. Daily Bible lessons crafts music recreation and refreshments plus a balloon launch on Monday July 20 and a Friday final-day picnic. For information call Mrs Darlene Day 831-9440 or Rev Richard Randolph 253-3216.
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Pleasant Grove
Darlene Day
Richard Randolph
Week of Wonder Vacation Bible School at Trinity WBS
Trinity United Methodist Church Frederick hosts Week of Wonder VBS July 27–31 from 7 to 8 40 p m nightly in a Bible Village themed program with lessons crafts music and recreation A dessert social Friday evening July 31 Nursery through adult welcome Directors Kathy Jewell LaVell Sommerlatte preregistration via 662 2895.
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Trinity United Methodist Church
W. Patrick St. Frederick
W.O.W
Kathy Jewell
LaVell Sommerlatte
Special Day Lee's Day July 19 at Hopebill Church
July 19 at 3 p.m. marks Special Day Lee's Day at Hopebill Methodist Church with guest speaker the Rev. Clifton Sparrow of Mount Pleasant A M E Owings Mills. The event invites community members to attend and hear the speaker.
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Hopebill Methodist Church
Clifton Sparrow
Mount Pleasant
A.M.E
Owings Mills
Religious guidance for funeral planning and services
The article explains that funeral directors are familiar with most local religious customs and will coordinate closely with the family and clergy. It urges contacting one’s pastor, priest, or rabbi early, or suggests a suitable clergy member if not active in a church, to include meaningful faith elements and support during planning and services.
You Can Overcome Your Troubles Through Jesus
A devotional verse encouraging readers to overcome troubles, worries, sorrow, and burdens by turning to Jesus. It urges prayer and faith, promising divine guidance and light through years. The piece emphasizes belief that God listens in every moment of prayer and offers a path to relief.
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Jesus
Bethel Lutheran Vacation Church School Highlights Bible Adventure
Bethel Lutheran Church Bethel will host its annual Vacation Church School July 27 to 31 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m at 9864 Opossumtown Pike Frederick The program Bible Adventure offers stories crafts music and activities for children ages 3 through sixth grade A Bible Borough exhibit and parent program closing musical display of crafts lasting daily The community is invited for a deeper Bible understanding Call 694 8280 for information.
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Bethel Lutheran Church
Opossumtown Pike
Frederick
Call Bethel Lutheran Church
Youth to California Steffan Ellsworth Receives LDS Mission Call
Steffan C. Ellsworth aged 20 of Frederick has accepted a two year mission call to Anaheim California for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is the son of Donald and Naomi Ellsworth of Mount Pleasant and a Linganore High School graduate and Eagle Scout. Ellsworth will undergo eight weeks of mission training in Provo Utah before joining over 33,000 peers in teaching the restored gospel, with missions financed by each family and missionary.
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Steffan C. Ellsworth
Frederick
California
Bruce Jones Named Admissions Associate at Ohio Seminary
Bruce Jones of Germantown has been named to the Admissions Associates Program at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. The program mobilizes 47 alumni from 22 United Methodist conferences across four denominations and 25 states to assist in recruitment, campus visits, and outreach to religion departments and career centers. Jones, a 1980 graduate, serves in the Baltimore Conference and will coordinate with director Robert Atchley to connect prospective students with theological education opportunities. He can be reached at 1907 Cherry Bend Dr., Germantown, MD 20874, (302) 428-3335.
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Bruce Jones
Germantown
Methodist Theological School
Ohio
Bruce
Baltimore
United Methodist Church
United Methodist
Robert Atchley
Cherry Bend Dr
FCA forms Frederick adult chapter meets July 21 at Hood College
An adult FCA chapter is being established in Frederick with a meeting on Tuesday July 21 at 7 30 p m in Hood College Alumnae Hall room 414 This interdenominational group welcomes any adult interested in promoting Christian faith through athletics It aims to support high school Huddles and college Fellowships and provide financial aid for FCA outreach Contacts Rod Smith 5522790 or Joe Neely 6940723.
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The
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA
Frederick
Hood College
Hoom
Rod Smith
Joe Neely
Lewistown United Methodist to Hold Vacation Bible School
Lewistown United Methodist Church sponsors a Vacation Bible School the week of July 27 to 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd Lewistown. Open to children ages 4 through sixth grade with a small registration fee for learning, fellowship, and crafts.
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Lewistown
Thurmont Hosts "Jerusalem A.D." Family Event At Park
Thurmont Community Park hosts a Friday event turning the area into Bible times with crafts videos puppets and a petting zoo. Sponsored by Thurmont United Methodist Church and Going Up Youth Center. Tickets 12 for 1. Main date August 7. For details call 271-7486 or 271-7869.
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Thurmont
Jerusalem A.D
Tree of Life gospel singers concert at Hood College
The Tree of Life gospel singers perform Sunday August 2 at 5 p.m. in Rosenstock Hall Hood College Frederick. Admission is $2 per person and ticket information is available by calling 663-6079.
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Tree of Life Gospel
Rosenstock Hall
Hood College
Frederick
Father Son Men's Banquet at Centennial Memorial Church
The June 21 event honored Centennial church men with a roast beef dinner served by the United Methodist Women. Howard Graham gave the prayer and read P.F. Freeman's poem The Best Friend you Ever Had. Paul Geishert spoke as guest, and James Fisher received a tribute for 80 years of Sunday school teaching and music enrichment.
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Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church
Centennial Church
Howard Graham
Dave Cline
P.F. Freeman
Paul Geishert
Baker Valley Road
Frederick
James Fisher
Taney Village
Fisher
Centennial
Young Peoples Choir
Baltimore City
Centennial Memorial Church
United Methodist Wome
Frederick, Md
Centennial United Methodist Women Banquet Honors Church Mothers
The Centennial United Methodist Women hosted a banquet at Watson's Restaurant honoring mothers and daughters of the church. Ninety guests enjoyed the dinner with prayers by Mrs. Janet Norris, reads from Psalms, and a tribute to “Women Married in the 8s.” Ten young women received a Hower, soloist Miss Rebecca Scheil performed, and the evening closed with “This Little Light of Mine.”
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Centennial United Methodist
Watson’s Restaurant
Janet Norris
Nellie Graham
Centennial Church
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