Western Heights names Les Boldt pastor in Carbondale
Western Heights Christian Church in Carbondale announces Les Boldt as pastor. He comes from Mount Vernon, is a graduate of St Louis Christian College and Lincoln Christian Seminary, and is joined by his wife Nancy and three children. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Van service available. Call 529-1362 for more information.
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Boldt
Mount Vernon
St. Louis Christian College
Lincoln Christian Seminary
Nancy
Celebration of Faith Sunday at Murphysboro UMC
The Cache River District of the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference will sponsor a districtwide Celebration of Faith service at 6 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church on 15th and Pine in Murphysboro. Rev. Carl Mesiti will deliver the message, with music by the Murphysboro UMC choir and refreshments afterward. Call Rev. Robin Lyons at 687-2317 for more information.
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Cache River
Illinois Great Rivers
The
United Methodist Church
15Th
Pine Streets
Murphysboro
Carl Mesiti
du Quoin United Methodist Church
UMC
Robin Lyons
Bible for Dummies crash course offered at church
A free six hour Bible crash course titled Bible for Dummies will run from 1 30 to 4 30 p m on October 7 and 14 at First Presbyterian Church 51 Crescent Drive The Genesis through Ruth coverage will be led by Pastor Tom Hobson The same program repeats November 4 and 11 at the Pinckneyville church For more information call 684 3466
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First Presbyterian Church
Crescent Drive
Murphysboro
Genesis
Ruth
Tom Hobson
First Presbyterian
Prayer vigil for Sept 11 victims by First Church
The First Church of Christ, Scientist sponsors a 30 day vigil for Sept 11 victims in New York and Washington D C. The vigil runs Sept 18 through Oct 18 with daily 11 am five minute silent prayer. Healing messages available at spirituality dot com.
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The
First Church of Christ, Scientist
New York
Washingon
D.C
Spirituality.com
Catholic Women to Meet for 75th Anniversary Convention
The Belleville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women hosts its 75th anniversary convention with the theme Women of Service Putting Families and Children First. It takes place October 16 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Dr. Sharon LaFollett of the University of Illinois Springfield is keynote. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the parish center. Advance lunch-inclusive registration is 12, or 14 at the door. Call 337-5247 before October 6 for details.
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Belleville
Faith and Hope: The Book of Hebrews Verse Quotation
A concise quotation from Hebrews Chapter 11 Verse 1 expresses faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of what is not seen, framing belief as confident evidence beyond immediate perception. The line anchors themes of trust and spiritual certainty in Christian tradition.
Faithful origins of 3ABN in Thompsonville and beyond
A feature on 3 Angels Broadcasting Network founder Danny Shelton detailing the 16 year path from artisan to global broadcaster. The piece highlights early miracles of funding and land donations near Thompsonville, including a two acre tract and large gifts that fueled the ministry’s growth.
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3 Angels Broadcasting Network
God
Thompsonville
Faith
Franklin County
3ABN
Illinois
Network
Danny Shelton
West Frankfort
Shelton
Shem
Crainville Baptist Church Centennial Highlights Year Milestones
Crainville Baptist Church in Carterville at 806 Marion St led by Pastor Charles Epperly marks its centennial since 1890. The celebration featured pig kissing and beard growing contests, an old-fashioned day and an all church birthday party. Sunday school serves all ages. a craft fair with hand made quilts occurs in October. The church runs a video tape ministry youth groups and a vocal choir.
Gospel Sings and Top WXAN Songs Featured
Gospel groups The Kindred Spirits Holts Prairie Quartet and others perform at area churches this Sunday and Oct 6 with free meals and parking. WXAN lists the week’s top 10 songs led by Jesus You’re So Wonderful and I Know My Name is Written, highlighting gospel acts like Michael Combs and Gaither Vocal Band.
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The
Kindred Spirits
Heights Church of God
Cherry and
Clark Streets
West Frankfort
Holts Prairie Quartet
Scottsboro Baptist Church
Marion
Snyder Brothers
New Beginnings
Cambria City Park
Cambria
Full Gospel Family Assembly
WXAN
Jesus
Most Brothers
Michael Combs
Oak Ridge Boys
Hemphills
N’harmony
Vestal Goodman & the Martins
Concert by Ken and Lois Holland at Du Quoin First Baptist
The Jerry Drace Evangelistic Association will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Du Quoin featuring Ken Holland Lois Holland and their son Lee. Lois Holland authored The Art of Solo Handbell Ringing A love offering will be received. For information call 542-3705.
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Ken
Lois Holland
Jerry Drace
Contemporary Christian Hits Chart Week of June 18 WBVN
WBVN 104.5 FM airs a top ten list for the week of June 18 featuring diverse CCM artists. The lineup includes Andrew Peterson, Caedman’s Call, Third Day, Kelly Minter, Sonic Flood, Bess Glover, The Choir with Leigh Nash, Audio Adrenaline, Margaret Becker with Sarah Sadler, and Sara Groves.
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WBVN
104.5
Andrew Peterson
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