Attitude shifts help refugees settle and welcome neighbors
A discussion on positive thinking and practical steps shows how mindset affects relationships and adaptation. It highlights gratitude, journaling, thought stopping, and seeking support, then urges readers to volunteer, welcome refugees, and assist with language and job help through libraries and local groups.
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Franklin County Church Directory Light of the world sermon notes
David Bilderback writes a faith themed reflection on light as a metaphor for Jesus, citing Bible verses and urging readers to choose light over darkness. The piece precedes a long church directory listing for Ottawa area churches and local sponsors.
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Albert Einstein
God
Calvary Baptist Church
Greg Rickard
Wesleyan Church
N. Cherry
Ottawa
Scott Dickinson
Christian Science Society
S. Hickory
A.m. Church
West 15Th
Nell Taylor
Sun. Wes
Church OF Christ
S. Hwy
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latterday Saints
Willow Lane
Church OF the Nazarene
W. 7Th
South Elm
Kids Connections
Community Foursquare
9Th
Hickory
Clyde W. Grelsen
Sun
Montana Rd
Cornerstone Church OF Ottawa
N. Poplar
Crosspointe Community Church
Marshall Rd
15Th St
Michael Schooley
Crossroads Baptist Church
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E. Logan
Faith Lutheran
Charles Adams
Logos
Faith-Lutheran.net
First Assembly OF God
Mulberry
Ottawa Community Church
W. 17Th
Children’s Church
Awana Clubs
Ottawachurch.com
Ottawa Home Fellowship
S. Cedar
Brad Kahler
Pilgrim Bible Church
Dale Stratton
Sacred Heart Catholic
Cedar
Seventh Day Adventist
Sycamore
Travis Forde
Town and Country Independent Christian
N. Main
Trinity United Methodist
N. Cedar
Barb Clinger
Westminster Presbyterian
13Th and
Maple
Tim Soule
Westpresottana.org
Area Church
Appanoose Baptist
Pomona
Lynne Smith
Sun. School
Beacon OF Truth
Reuben Esh
Allan
Richmond
Centropolis Christian Church
Jim Cain
Barnes Ave
Centropolis
Grace Baptist Church
Stafford Rd
Wellaville
Centropolis Baptist
Centropolis Ave
Grace Community Church
E. 8Th
Overbrook
Kansas
Elvin Dillard
Grace Revolution Church
N. Pearl
Paola
My Father's House
Greenwood Baptist
Labette Rd
Sean Holloway
Greenwoodpastor
Gmail
Homewood Community Bible 000 Church
John Kiesssen
United Methodist
Gary Conte
Sin Sigal
Michigan Valley United Methodist
Ouane
Kessler
Pomona Dam
Quenemo
Bob Parraot
Ee Meeting
Rae
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Jule Winston
Churel Ih
Ghoorltiver
Nai
Aswinde
Juli Slattery
Focus
FocusOnTheFamily
Hwy
23Rd St
Sirloin Stockade
Franklin County Church Directory
David
David Bilderback
Iegrating United
Kansas State Bank
FDIC
Midland Hospice
S. Main
Midi
ALL Seasons
Andy's Siding CO
S. Princeton
Dave Wabb
Bell's Towing & Recovery
Joe
Joe Miles
Carswell Automotive, Inc
Cogpien Rhned Repairs& Service
Carswell
Construction Materials, Inc
JIM Tawney Auto Center
Crist Fob & RV Sales
Ottawa Herald
Cadar
Ottawaherald.com
Bethany Chapel Baptist
2Nd and Poplar
First Baptist
4Th
Joel Fredrikson
First Christian Church
11Th
Stan Hickman
First United Methodist
E. 4Th St
J GC Kelley
Jr. & Sr
First Southern Baptist
Foundation Church
W. 4Th St
Ottawa Girl's Club
E! Mezcal
Dave Burns
Grace Community Fellowship
Hawthorne School
S. Poplar
Kent Mathews
Graceiottawe. Org
Grace Episcopal
Robert Harris
Grace-Episcopal-Ks
Grace Gospel
Oma
Gracegospel
Jehovah's Witnesses
East
NEW Life
Washburnn Towers
5Th & Main
Washburn Towers
Newlifeottawa
NEW Life IN Christ Church
N. Oak
Leonard Cheasbro
North Baptist
Oak & Wilson
Ottawanorthbaptist
Ottawa Christian Genter
Poplar
Bob
Becky Williams
Ottawa Bible
Larry Carter
Sbcglobal
NEW Hope Baptist
Wellsville
NEW Life Assembly OF God
Sth & Baker
Baldwin
Mark Halford
NEW Life Baptist Church
Westgate
Garnett
Chadd Lemaster
Peniel Bible Church
Trefoil Rd
Waverly
Pomona Assembly OF God
Comer
E. A & Ath
Pomona United Methodist
Kathy Symes
Princeton Christian
Duane Pedrow
Princeton United Methodist
Quenemo Baptist
Donald Brannon II
Quenemo United Methodist
Jim Stigall
Rantoul Community Presbyterian Church
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
Donald Scott
Richter United Methodist
Jacob Cloud
Adatt Sun
Auhamnah Baptist
Keith Miller
Texas Rd
Rantoul
ST. John's United Church OF Christ
Worden
Lewis Hinshaw
Truy Baptist
Trinity Baptist Church
Vassar
Union Chapel
United Methodist Church
Nebraska
Rockcreek Rd
Ropin’ Hope Fellowship
Vassar United Methodist
S. Croce Rd
Wellsville Baptist
Tom Swafford
Wed
Awana
Curtis Wright
Methodist
Lane Bailey
Williamsburg
Wildamaburg
Zion Vascar. Rav
Mark Junkin
Lamb Roberts Funeral Home
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Norris Insurance
American Family Insurance
Gayle
Steve Norris
Diane Carswell
Stephanie Valencia
Porter-Spears and Bundy Insurance
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