Denominations and unity in Christianity per church leader
Philip Nordstrom of Christ Community Church in Murphysboro explains why many denominations exist and why no single group holds all truth. He notes differences on baptism, gifts of the spirit, and scriptural interpretation, urges seekers to focus on core beliefs like the virgin birth and resurrection, and emphasizes Christian fellowship over doctrinal perfection. He cites 1 Corinthians 13 and John 14 6 to urge relationships over rigid labels.
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Songs and Memories BY KEN SEEBER
Dozens of Christian youth from across the United States attend the Summer Week of Choir Camp at Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale. This five day program for ages kindergarten through sixth grade features songs, Bible verses, a game show style quiz and a carnival fostering group camaraderie and lasting memories. Christopher Miller, 12, has attended since age four and enjoys finally standing in the top choir row as he grows taller.
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Carbondale
United States
Murdale Baptist Church
Tommy Taylor
Murdale
Christopher Miller
Thomas
Kirsten Miller
Christopher
Cornerstone Reformed
Mardale Baptist choir camp to stage Gold Medal Mission
One hundred forty four campers from Mardale Baptist Church will perform two Sunday shows at 5 and 7 p.m. at 2701 W. Main St Carbondale next to the Carbondale Clinic. The Olympic themed musical follows an athlete’s shift toward a spiritual quest as the camp concludes.
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Mardale Baptist Church
Hans Bronson
Main St
Carbondale Clinic
Water Valley and Area Music Events and Top Songs
Local gospel and church concerts announced including Water Valley Christian Church near Cobden at 7 p.m. and Al Denson at Herrin First Baptist Church 6:30 p.m. Sunday. God and Country Concert at Malden with Barbara Fairchild and others. Freedom Gospel Concert July 3 in Campbell Hill. The Kingsmen perform July 10 in Herrin. Top 10 radio songs listed for WXAN and WBVN stations.
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Water Valley Christian Church
Cobden
al Denson
First Baptist Church of
Herrin
13Th St
Denson
Barbara Fairchild
Community Center
Malden
Rivermen
Pullens
Therivermenquartet
Campbell Hill
Glorylanders
Marion
Gates
Bloomington
Smith
Dennis
Linda Smith
The
Kingsmen
Carolina Boys
Harvest Time
Grant and
17Th Streets
Calendar listings reflect ongoing church events in Carbondale area
Carbondale calendars note Victory Christian Center seven week series The Purpose Driven Marriage at 607 E. College Ave. Newman Catholic Center hosts a Bible Perspectives session today. Lakeland Baptist and others hold weekly meetings on topics from family discipline to biblical values. Summer worships and service changes appear across Carbondale and surrounding towns with multiple churches listing special programs and dates.
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Carbondale
Victory Christian Center of Southern Illinois
E. College Ave
Newman Catholic Center
S. Washington
Roger V. Karban
Lakeland
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Chuck Novara
SOUTS
Liam Couch
Carterville
Donna Terpinitz
Southern Illinoisan
WXAN
Poet Voices
Lord
the McRaes
Mark Lowry
Southern Brothers
Crabb
Arnolds
Brian Free & Assurance
Dixie Melody
WBVN
Jeremy Camp
Steven Curtis Chapman
Christ
Newsong
First Christian
W. Monroe St
First United Methodist Church
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
N. Robert A. Stalls Ave
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
W. Mill
Midwest
Community of Christ Church
E. DeYoung St
First Presbyterian Church
S. Carbon St
Reynosa
Mexico
Gte
Pinckneyville
WDQN
George Culley
S. University Ave
John F
Jack” Seibert
W. Main St
Ann Champion
Champion
Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Monroe Streets
Sydney A. Logwood
Norman Greer
Crab Orchard
Pleasant Grove United Methodist
Crab Orchard Methodist Church
Judy Smith
Korner Kids and Company Ministries
du Quoin
First United Methodist
Glendale
St. Peter's
Illinois South Conference
Highland
Paul Brown
West Frankfort
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