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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2004
Page
14
Rev Marlin Otte urges a holistic approach to learning that includes mind body and spirit. Parents should lead by sharing faith, discuss temptations and failures openly, keep communication lines open, know teachers and peers, and pray together at home and school to build trust and guide children responsibly.
West Frankfort couple James and Victoria Rennie launched Hooked on Jesus to repurpose old fishing poles for kids. After church donations by Family Worship Center members, they fixed twelve poles and handed them out at West Frankfort City Lake and a nearby lake, drawing campers and spreading message as they go.
James and Victoria Rennie restore old fishing poles in West Frankfort, adding new cork and string and a Bible track for each pole. They use tracks for kids and adults, hoping to share Jesus. One 5 year old boy urged his grandparents to donate instead of buying chocolate milk. Donations of poles or money can be sent to their contact numbers.
A weekend of outdoor gospel and Christian music events unfolds across Illinois venues. Greg and Ceila Meracle headline an outdoor church concert at First United Methodist in Du Quoin, with multiple mini-conventions and additional shows at Dixon Springs Baptist, Carbondale, Marion, Benton, Harrisburg, and surrounding towns featuring Echoes From Calvary, New Harmony Singers, Heaven Sent, Alma Young, The Continental Singers, and more. Event details include dates, times, venues, contact numbers, and prices where listed.
Daily faith notices list Bible studies, worship services, yard sales, fundraisers, and community prayers across Carbondale and Du Quoin. Highlights include Newman Catholic Center sessions with Father Roger V. Karban, interfaith Sudan Day of Conscience at First Christian, and a WXAN comedy night at Du Quoin State Fair featuring Chanda Pierce and others.
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