God does not do random and calls disciples on purpose
The reflection centers on Luke 5 calling Peter, James, and John, arguing God’s plan underlies events from the Lake Gennesaret catch to early discipleship. It emphasizes born again purpose, divine calling, and unwavering divine presence guiding believers toward peace beyond wealth or status.
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Jesus
Gennesaret
Simon
Simon Peter
James
John
Zebedee
Peter
God
Abraham
Kevin Karlburg
In Memory of Phyllis Lenore May
Memorial thanks note for Phyllis Lenore May born July 9 1933 died January 3 2011. Family thanks relatives friends neighbors hospice staff Rockingham Memorial Hospital Kgger Funeral Home pastor Robert Smith Jr and Pastor Wayne Comer for service and meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Lenore May
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Kgger Funeral Home
Robert Smith Jr
Wayne Comer
Bridgewater College Fall Dean's List Honors Four Locals
Four local residents earned Bridgewater College fall semester Dean's List honors for a minimum 3.4 GPA. Elkton residentsStephanie Bailey a sophomore art major Emma Haag McGaheysville sophomore nutrition and wellness health and exercise science Jeffrey Wayne Lantz Jr Elkton freshman biology Lacey Michelle Wyant Elkton junior communication studies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
Stephanie Bailey
Elkton
Emma Haag
McGaheysville
Jeffrey Wayne Lantz Jr
Lacey Michelle Wyant
Sturgeon tops Elkton bridge score with 3960 points
Howard Sturgeon earned 3960 points to win Elkton community bridge night at Elkton Recreation Center on Thursday. Madelyin Dixon finished second with 3450 points and Ann Sturgeon was third with 2710 points. Play starts at 6 30 p m each Thursday.
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Howard Sturgeon
Madelyn Dixon
Elkton
Elkton Recreation Center
Ann Sturgeon
Family thanks church helpers for comforting dinner service
The family of John H. Hall Sr. expresses gratitude to the Rocky Bar Episcopal Church ladies Auxiliaries for a lovely dinner and to Pastor Jeff Taylor and Rev. Stuart Wood for a wonderful service. They appreciate the kindness and love shown during their loss and ask God to bless family and friends for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hall Sr
Rocky Bar Episcopal Church
Jeff Taylor
Stuart Wood
Elkton Neighborhood Watch Sets Jan. 18 Meeting
The Elkton Neighborhood Watch and Elkton Police Department will hold a meeting on Tuesday Jan. 18 at the Junior Order building in Blue Ridge Park Elkton. Light refreshments start at 6 30 p m with the meeting at 7 p m. Residents need not be members to attend Call Haze Cinder at 298 9369 for details.
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Elkton
Beyond Borders to perform at Luray BEAT Center
Award winning singer Andrew McKnight and Les Thompson lead Beyond Borders in a 7 30 p m Saturday January 15 concert at the BB T Center for the Performing Arts in Luray The group debuted in 2008 at the Kennedy Center and blends history environmental issues and rural American life Tickets 12 adults 10 seniors 6 18 and under available at the chamber office McKim Huffman Luray Copy Luray Apothecary Stanley Pharmacy or instantseats com. doors open 45 minutes prior cash bar also available Call 743 3311 or visit performingartsluray org for details
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Andrew McKnight
Les Thompson
Beyond Borders
Bb&t Center For the Performing Arts
Luray
Kennedy Center
Performing Arts
Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce
McKim and Huffman Pharmacy
Luray Copy Service
Luray Apothecary
Stanley Pharmacy
Instantseats
PAL
Performingartsluray.org
Elkton Seniors to discuss healthy eating trends program
The Elkton Seniors Group meets Monday January 17 at 9 a.m. at East Rockingham Senior Center Elkton Area Community Center to explore Top Holiday Foods for Taste and Waist and Healthy Eating for Older Adults. On January 20 they visit Elkton United Methodist Church for a Christmas Around the World program led by Sandy Cade and Shirley Diggle with devotions. Call Lisa Gooden at 383-7006 for details.
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Elkton
East Rockingham
Elkton Area
Elkton United Methodist Church
Sandy Cade
Shirley Diggle
Lisa Gooden
Spotswood DECA Pet Food Drive Through Jan 14
Spotswood High School DECA chapter sponsors a pet food drive benefiting the Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic providing free pet food to families in need. The drive runs through Friday Jan 14 with cans and dry dog and cat food dropped off at Elkton Food Lion.
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Spotswood High School Distributive Education Clubs of America
DECA
Shenandoah Valley
Elkton Food Lion
Elkton Adventurer Club Pine Car Derby on Feb 27
The Elkton SDA Adventurer Club will host its fourth annual pine car derby at the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company Building on U.S. 340 south. Doors open at noon with races starting at 1 30 p.m. Kits cost 5, 120 cars max, six races per car, six car runoff for finals, top 10 trophies plus special awards. Me dallions for all children 12 and under. Call 298 9800 for kits or info.
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Elkton Sda Adventurer Club
Elkton Volunteer Fire Company
U.S. 340 South
East Rock girls plan series of youth basketball clinics
The East Rockingham High School girls basketball team will host free clinics for girls in grades K to 8 every Saturday over the next weeks. Sessions are January 15, January 22, February 5, February 12, and February 19 with potential additional clinics depending on the Eagles season. call ERHS at 298 7450 for details.
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East Rockingham High School
Eagles
Heatwole to speak on Haiti medical missions program
Dr. Ken M. Heatwole will discuss his medical mission trips to Haiti in a program titled Medical Missions to Haiti at 7 30 p m Wednesday Feb 3 in Cole Hall on the campus of Bridgewater College. The talk is free and open to the public. Call 828 5486 for more information.
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Ken M. Heatwole
Bridgewater College
Christopher Heatwole
Haiti
Cole Hall
East College Street
Nininger
In memory of Clarice Smith
In memory of Clarice Smith born January sixteenth seventeen hundred three? No, born on January sixteenth nineteen thirty one and died October first two thousand six. We miss you on your birthday and every day since you went away. Your children and families share love and memories, honoring a life that gave so much.
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Clarice Smith
Mom
Sweet Mom
Card Shower Planned for Irene Meadows' 80th Birthday
A card shower is planned for Irene Meadows who turns 80 on Sunday January 16. Cards may be sent to 16608 East Washington Ave Elkton Virginia 22827.
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Irene Meadows
Washington Ave
Elkton
RMH Diabetes Support Group Meets February 14
The Rockingham Memorial Hospital Adult Diabetes Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 30 p m Monday February 14. The topic is Diabetes Conversations What are the Basics coordinated by the RMH Patient Education Department. The session is free and open to the public.
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Rockingham Memorial Hospital
RMH
Paint the Rock Pink Week at ERHS Girls Hoops
East Rockingham High School girls basketball hosts a Paint The Rock Pink week January 24 to 28 to raise cancer awareness. The team plays Luray January 25 and Page County January 28, wearing pink uniforms and using a pink basketball, with cancer survivors admitted free Friday and recognized. all proceeds go to the East Rockingham Relay For Life and cancer research.
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East Rockingham High School
East Rock
Luray
Page County
East Rockingham
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St. Peter
Adam
Eve
Amsterdam
Mike Dovel
Fulks Run
Olen Dovel
Phyllis May
Elkton Bridge
Beat Center For the Performing Arts
Spotswood High
Heatwole
RMH Adult Diabetes Group
Erhs Girls Hoops
James McHone
S. Court Square
H’burg
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