Rumor mills fuel unfounded national protests over religion
AP Religion Writer George W. Cornell reports two recent national uproars sparked by false claims about bans on religious broadcasting and government overreach. FCC officials say no such proposals exist, but mass letter campaigns followed rumors, highlighting how misinformation travels and erodes trust in institutions.
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Angels top religious books on best seller lists
Religious titles surpass standard lists with Billy Graham's Angels God's Secret Agents selling 1.21 million copies since last fall. Doubleday editor calls it the fastest selling book ever for the press. Nielsen studies note religious books often outpace secular best sellers but are underrepresented on lists due to industry practices.
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New pastor in Spencer at First Baptist Church
The Rev. Martin Cossins, 29, has assumed the pastorate of the First Baptist Church in Spencer. A Toledo native and Cedarville College 1975 graduate, he studied under former pastor Rev. Joseph Godwin. He and his wife Sharon have two children.
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Nick the Greek to Speak at Fellowship Rally
Ex convict Nick the Greek Piravolos will headline a March 27 rally at Amherst Foursquare Church to promote the David Wilkerson Crusade coming in May. The event, at 7 p.m., is sponsored by about a dozen churches from multiple denominations.
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Ex-Elyria pastor marks 50 year ministry anniversary
The Rev. John F. Link of Gypsum Community Church Port Clinton will observe 50 years in ministry with a 10 15 a m service tomorrow. Officiating will be Revs Glenn Cornell Hubert Cobb Paul Fisher and Thomas Maxwell. Link previously served Vincent United Methodist Elyria 1968 71 before joining Gypsum church. He and his wife reside at Lakeside. He retired from North East Ohio Conference in 1966. A 2 to 3 p m open house at the church will honor Mr and Mrs Link. They have four children and ten grandchildren.
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Gypsum Community Church
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Church plans to build gym and activity center
The First Baptist Church in New London announces a $125,000 gym and activity center to be built on church land at the village south end. The facility will include a fellowship hall, kitchen, and space for Little Gems Day Care, with water and sewer already available. Future plans include a new church on the site per Pastor Bob Murr.
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