Instilling spirituality in children across belief lines
A Chicago piece surveys how to raise spiritually aware children amid declining religious affiliation. It cites experts Kara Powell and Wendy Mogel, urging open home dialogue, use of holidays and current events, and modeling values. It notes secular approaches, family routines, and respectful handling of nonreligious or interfaith upbringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kara E. Powell
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena
Calif
Powell
Zondervan
Mogel
Dale McGowan
Harmony Freewill Baptist Church marks 180 years of faith and growth
Harmony Freewill Baptist Church in Mount Vernon celebrates 180 years as the oldest Freewill Baptist congregation in the state. Under bi vocational pastor, attendance has risen to about 90, with revival style Harvest Jubilee meetings Sept 27 to 30 featuring evangelist Bobby Jackson. The church emphasizes simple worship and outreach inviting new members and visitors across the county line.
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Harmony Freewill Baptist Church
Smith
Walgreens
Mount Vernon
Barron
Freewill Baptist
Bobby Jackson
Harmony Freewill Baptist
Jimmie Hicks
Hicks
Harmony
Local Food Pantries and Youth Activities in Carbondale Marion
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry serves Jackson County residents Mondays and Fridays at University Baptist Church. Victory Food Pantry operates Wednesdays at Victory Dream Center. Matthew 25 Ministries distributes Thursdays at Carbondale Church of God. Marion hosts Friday Night Alive for youths at Harbor Church and Samaritan Food Pantry evenings at Marion Church of God.
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Carbondale the Good Samaritan
Jackson County
University Baptist Church
S. Oakland Ave
Good Samaritan Ministries
Carbondale Interfaith Council
Victory Food Pantry
Victory Dream Center
E. College St
Matthew 25
Carbondale Church of God
County Line Road
Carbondalechurchofgod.org
Marion
Harbor Church
Market Road
Lake of Egypt
Contemprary Top 10 WBVN and WXAN Plays Revealed
The WBVN 104.5 FM countdown lists Matthew West, Passion, Kutless, Mercy Me and others in a poised top ten. WXAN 103.9 FM features Brian Free Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Canton Junction and Legacy Five in its industry showing.
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WBVN
Matthew West
Passion
Kristian Stanfill
Kutless
Brian Free & Assurance
Karen Peck
New River
Canton Junction
Mercy
Steel Bridge
Grace
Kingsmen
Egypt
Blackwood Brothers
Jessica King
The
Perrys
Legacy
Focus Over 50 Conference at Immanuel Baptist Church
A Sept 8 program at Immanuel Baptist Church Benton invites adults over 50 to the Focus over 50 conference with the theme Here am I Use Me. The event begins at 4 30 p m with a free meal, Joy Singers perform at 5 30 p m, and speakers include Jerry Day Sam Galloway and Willis Henson. Registration contacts are 618 439 3513 or info ibcbenton com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Baptist Church
Marin St
Joy Singers
Jerry Day
Illinois Baptist State Association
Sam Galloway
Lifeway
Willis Henson
Lone Oak
Interfaith Dialogue on Mormonism at Carbondale Center
The Ralph Anderson Interfaith Dialogue at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 in Carbondale Civic Center will feature Catherine Stokes of the Utah African American Genealogy and Historical Society as main presenter and Darren Sherkat of SIU Sociology as respondent. A discussion follows the presentations, sponsored by the Carbondale Interfaith Council. For information contact Ken Starbuck at cubrats frontier.com or 618-942-3986.
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Public Square
Ralph Anderson
Carbondale Civic Center
Catherine Stokes
Utah
The
Carbondale Interfaith Council
Ken Starbuck
Cubrats
Frontier.com
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Doug Burkhammer
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Robert Sabo
Tower Rd
Old 13
Carbondale, Il
Ourney In Faith
Murphysboro
Methodist Church
Murphysboroumc
Vinechurch
Phillips
Craig & Dean
Mikeschair
Jamie Slocum
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WXAN
Carbondale
Lone Oak Baptist Church
Ryan Dr. Energy, IL
Jerry Schell
Carolyn Schell
Murdale Baptist Church
W. Main St
Carbondale, II
Paul Hicks
John Peterson
Steve Shirk
Atember
Eptember
Children’s Ministry
AWANA
First United Methodist Church
W. Main
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