Wisdom and Wit on Praying Churches and Spurgeon
An Our Daily Bread meditation recounts how Charles Spurgeon guided visitors through a heating plant to reveal a praying church. It argues three beliefs for healthy prayer: corporate, personal, and intentional church practices, with practical steps for growth and a reminder that prayer aligns with the gospel and Christian living.
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London
Metropolitan Tabernacle
Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon
Paul
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Local students graduate from Eastern Mennonite University
Local graduates include Natasha Dean Kaitlyn Morris and Ty Ferrell Elkton Keezletown Grottoes and McGaheysville with bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in liberal arts nursing psychology management and organizational development and master degrees in education counseling and leadership from Eastern Mennonite University on April 26 2015.
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Eastern Mennonite University
Natasha Dean
Elkton
Ty Ferrell
Kaitlyn Morris
Mary Taylor
Sharon Wenger
Amanda Massie
Grottoes
Kortnee Raynes
Samantha Ritchie
Annika Maust
Keezletown
Sarah Phillips
Jonathan Towles
Victoria Clymer
McGaheysville
Ashley Dean
Anne Marie Kelley
Chrissy Shumaker
Jessica Sibold
Penn Laird
Family of Kathy Shifflett Kisling Thanks Community
The Kisling family expresses gratitude for kindness after the sudden death of Kathy Shifflett Kisling. They thank those who visited called sent cards flowers and food and donated. Special thanks to Kyger Funeral Home Pastor Barbara Hensley and Upper Room Church for the service and meal.
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Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Roman Empire
Kathy Shifflett Kising
Kyger Funeral Home
Barbara Hensley
Eastern Mennonite announces spring dean's list
EMU named spring term dean's list honorees including local students Ty Ferrell Kaitlyn Morris Emily Clatterbuck Hanna Hershman Rachel Crist Anne Marie Kelley and Rebecca Hardy. Eligible students must maintain a 3.750 GPA or higher.
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Eastern Mennonite University
EMU
Ty Ferrell
Kaitlyn Morris
Elkton
Emily Clatterbuck
Grottoes
Hanna Hershman
Keezletown
Rachel Crist
Massanutten
Anne Marie Kelley
MaGaheysville
Rebecca Hardy
Port Republic
Turner Family Thanks for Support After Passing
The Turner family thanks friends for kindness after the death of Jackie Turner. Gratitude for food, flowers, cards, prayers, and encouragement is expressed. Special thanks to Rev Ellen Martin and Oak Grove United Methodist Church for the service and hospitality.
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Jackie Turner
Ellen Martin
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Wendi & Corry Strickler
Betty & Jennings Turner
In memory of my father Danny Dean
In loving memory of my father Danny Dean the writer recalls his bravery faithfulness and deep love. She expresses missing him daily and imagines reunion in Heaven with his guidance and protection and dedicates Father’s Day love to him.
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Danny Dean
Elkton Field Day parade entries open for July event
Entries for the Elkton Field Day parade are being accepted for the 11 a.m. Saturday July 11 event. Entries are due by June 26. Contact Margaretta Isom at 298-8630 for entry forms and details.
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Call Margaretta Isom
Stanley 49th Annual Homecoming July 1 4
The 49th Stanley Homecoming runs July 1 through 4 at Ed Good Memorial Park. A nightly carnival offers food and entertainment. The parade is at 6 30 p m on July 4 featuring Miss Virginia. An awards ceremony follows with fireworks at 9 30 p m.
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Stanley
Ed Good
Virginia
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Fikton
Eley Todd
River Bend
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