LDS genealogy event features national speakers in Carbondale
Two national presenters and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visit Carbondale to speak on genealogy and roots. The Carbondale ward sponsors two days of talks including a Ralph Anderson Inter faith Dialogue session Monday. Cathy Stokes of the Utah Chapter of the African American Genealogy and Historical Society leads "Mormon Religion and the Public Square" at 7:30 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Carbondale
Carbondale Ward
Ralph Anderson
Cathy Stokes
Utah
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DNA Family History Talks by Chris Kite at three venues
Chris Kite, known for work in DNA research and tracing his own family history, will present three programs this weekend and monday. He appears at John A. Logan College Library Carterville Sunday 2:30 PM, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Carbondale Sunday 7 PM, and Carbondale Public Library Monday 2 PM. He is also connected with local Interfaith Dialogue plans and was considered as a speaker to meet Stokes.
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Chris Kite
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Illinois
Carbondale
Carbondale Public Library
Kite
Stokes
Gospel Music Concerts and Homecoming Schedule
A series of gospel concerts and homecoming events across area churches. Acapella and guest speakers appear at Fairview Baptist Creal Springs with pastor Ken Sharp and Rev Bob Dickerson. The Zacharys, The Ellis's, Joy Trio, Gaither-Style benefit for Relay For Life, and One Voice lead performances at multiple churches with proceeds supporting cancer relief. Top 10 radio hits listed for two stations.
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Acapella
Fairview Baptist Church
Saraville Road
Creal Springs
Ken Sharp
Bob Dickerson
Marion First Baptist Church
Zacharys
the Ellis's
Orient Church of Christ
Main Street
Orient
Joy
Wesley United Methodist Church
Caroline
Pine Streets
Percy
Ivan Parker
Elkville Christian Church
Second St
Elkville
Anna Heights Baptist Church
Turner Avenue
Anna
Goins
Fortner
Sander Sisters
Colesons
Sherry Pinnon
Donna Goins
Sheila Middleton
Cheryl Sander Fortner
Gary Roach
Aaron Fortner
Donald Sander
Hank Phillips
Mark and
Lana Cook
Amber Hunt
Madison Sander
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Marion Church
Back to Church Sunday Aims to Reinvite Congregants
Southern Illinois and nationwide churches join National Back to Church Sunday to welcome back people who have not attended in years. Pastors Keith Fletcher and Bob Sabo emphasize making guests feel welcome and showing how church ministries meet needs, spiritual or otherwise.
Back to Church Sunday Roars Across Southern Illinois
Nearly two dozen Southern Illinois churches join a national movement with more than 12 000 participating sites. Pastors cite that about 80 percent of unchurched adults are open to visiting if invited, yet 48 percent of members haven t invited anyone in six months. They urge members to invite at least three people to attend.
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Southern Illinois
Thom Rainer
Fletcher
Reconnecting Faith At First Free Will Baptist Church
Keith Fletcher pastor of First Free Will Baptist Church in Johnston calls residents to reconnect with church after attendance gaps. He notes many former attendees stopped for various reasons and presents the revival as an opportunity to rejoin and participate again.
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Keith Fletcher
First Free Witt Baptist Church
Johnston Cry
Paraprosdokians and the Idiot Line in Davidson Column
The column discusses paraprosdokians, defines the term, and illustrates with famous lines including Winston Churchill and a line about not arguing with an idiot. It notes the phrase appears on page 7A and reflects the author’s intent to explore humor and language without demeaning others.
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Pittsburg
Free Will Baptist Church
WBYN
Matthew West
Passion
Kristian Stanfil
Kutless
Mercy Me
Phillips
Craig & Dean
Mikeschair
Jamie Slocum
Beauty In the
Broken
Hyland
WXAN
Karen Peck
New River
Brian Free
Midnight Express Productions
Ivan
Parker
Ticketfixonline. Com
Elkville Christian Church Food Pantry
First Free Will Baptist Church
Johnston City
Bob Sabo
Grace United Methodist Church
Sabo
ART Services
Jim Davidson
Winston Churchill
Davidson
Heartland
MUSF
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