Whaling Crew Faces Broken Arm and Hidden Pearls
On the Venturer a crewman breaks his arm and the ship refits near Talcahuano while Richard, Mary, and Peter confront a hidden secret about Richard's parentage. Tensions rise as Mary fears a pearl theft may ignite trouble and a homeward voyage nears.
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Peter
Feik
Barbo
Talcahuano
Mary
Rannels
Mat Forbes
Richard
George
Isaiah
Hiram
Father
Private Purkey letter home from Camp Shelby hints at army life
A World War I era letter from Buck Private Oscar at Camp Shelby details routine army life. He laments preference for diverse medications, describes drills and meals, and notes visitors and a shifting camp atmosphere. He mentions a few personal anecdotes and a Bible lesson insert included in the packet.
The Venturer Pearls Theft and Mary’s Dilemma
Chapter XIV: The loss of the pearls alarms Mary as the thief’s guilt threatens the ship. Peter is a prime suspect due to his prior wooing of Mary, though Mary’s suspicions shift as she weighs honor and danger aboard the Venturer.
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Ananias
God
Saul
Damascus Road
Paul
Christ
Mary
Peter
Venturer
George
S. S. Lesson for May 18
May 18 lesson subjects and Scripture texts selected by the International Council of Religious Education for use with permission.
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S. S
International Council of Religious Education
Dean’s
The Gettysburg Address Framing Opportunity
A new three document set includes Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Bill of Rights and the Star Spangled Banner in Key's handwriting. Printed full size in sepia on antique paper with a four page leaflet detailing document histories. Order details follow.
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Lincoln
Francis Scott Key
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Valley
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Gilbert West
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Christ Jesus
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Sixth Ave
New York City
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Syrus
Martin
Sioux City
Iowa
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