Wisdom and Wit Collection Echoes Relational Calling
The piece argues that God’s calling remains irrevocable beyond one’s job or vocation, urging reliance on relationship with God rather than work identity. It uses examples from Os Guinness about Picasso to illustrate the trap of equating calling with occupation, and includes humorous anecdotes about Marco Polo, a bartender, military terms, a wedding, and a father–child exchange to mirror themes of perspective and meaning.
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Os Guinness
Picasso
Pablo Picasso
Wites
Marco Polo
China
Ol’ Marc
Chu’Lai
Marc
Armed Services
Joint Chiefs
Navy
Army
Air Force
McDonald’s
M&ms
Dad
Former Avtex Fibers reunion set at Front Royal venue
A reunion for all former Avtex Fibers employees will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Shelter No. 5 at Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Royal. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and contact Bonnie Comer at 652-8905 or bcomer1950 hotmail.com for details.
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Areunion
Avtex
Bing Crosby Stadium
Front Royal
Bonnie Comer
Port Republic Ruritans Meet at United Methodist Church
The Port Republic Ruritans gathered September 3 at Port Republic United Methodist Church with Whit Kemper presiding. Guests were welcomed. two Grottoes Rescue Squad reps spoke, a $500 donation was given, and plans for 2014 lawn party and Salvation Army Kettle drives were discussed.
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Port Republic
Port Republic United Methodist Church
Whit Kemper
Steve Saufley
America
Peggy Bowman
Grottoes
Kemper
Salvation Army
Boys and Girls Club
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Pledge of Allegiance
Elkton Halloween HooDoo Returns Downtown This Year
Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corporation hosts the Halloween HooDoo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday October 31 across downtown Elkton. Elkton Neighborhood Watch and Police help guide trick or treaters. Businesses can stay open with forms from Nancy's Party Things 298 2079. Costume judging at 7 p.m. at Elkton Area Community Center Blue and Gold Drive with multiple categories. Professional 5x7 photos available starting at 5 p.m. for $5.
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Elkton
Elkton Area
Blue and Gold Drive
Elkton Offers Discount Amusement Park Tickets This Fall
Elkton Recreation Department sells Busch Gardens Discount Days tickets at 51 dollars usable any regular day through Oct 27 and Kings Dominion Fall Fun Day tickets for 33 dollars usable Fridays Saturdays or Sundays through Oct 27. Tickets may be bought with cash or credit card. call 298-8730 for details.
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Elkton
Thanking family and friends for support after loss
A note expressing gratitude for visits food flowers cards money and calls after a death. Special thanks to Greene County Fire and Rescue Ryger Funeral Home and Pastor David Vaughan for the service. God bless everyone and love always.
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Greene County Fire and Rescue
Ryger Funeral Home
David Vaughan
Birthday gratitude from 94th celebrant Ervin Pence
Thank you note expressing appreciation for the many cards and well wishes received on a 94th birthday. The writer thanks everyone and offers blessings.
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Ervin Pence
Card shower for Hester Balser 89th birthday
A card shower is planned for Hester Balser who will celebrate her 89th birthday on Saturday September 28. Cards and letters may be sent to 3935 Sunnyside Dr Suite C Room 204 Harrisonburg Virginia 22801.
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Hester Balser
Sunnyside Dr
Harrisonburg
In memory of Dan ny Dean
In loving memory words express heartache and loss as family recalls Dan ny Deans voice and smile. They say God took you home early and you rest in heaven while loved ones here hold tight to Jesus and cherish memories until they meet again.
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Danny Dean
God
Heaven
Jesus
Valley Banner mailing details and office info
The Valley Banner lists Elkton Virginia as its mailing address and publication office. It notes weekly publication, USPS service, periodicals postage paid at Elkton and additional offices, with the mailing range and P O Box 126 in Elkton VA 22827.
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The
Valley Banner Publishing Co
Elkton
the Valley Banner P.O. Box
Mary Baldwin College Spring Graduates Named
Several local students from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton were among the spring ceremonies held May 19. Recipients include Tom Jack Hayward of Grottoes with a master of arts in teaching Elizabeth Colleen Hel ton of Penn Laird with a bachelor of social work degree Lindsay Michelle Snyder of McGaheysville with a master of arts in teaching Janet L. Weakley of Stanley with a bachelor of arts Crissy Lynn Malin of Grottoes with a bachelor of arts degree Cynthia Annette Shukmaker of Grottoes with a bachelor of arts degree.
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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
MBC
Tom Jack Hayward
Grottoes
Elizabeth Colleen Helton
Penn Laird
Lindsay Michelle Snyder
McGaheysville
Janet L. Weakley
Stanley
Crissy Lynn Malin
Cynthia Annette Shumaker
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Carl Karlburg
Carroll Foltz
Newport
Newtown Road
Foltz
Page
Vernon
Barry Foltz
Ted Hayes
Port Republic Ruritan Club
Elkton Recreation Department
Billy Wayne Morris
the Valley Banner
Albemarle
Augusta
Greene
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Mount Tabor
Rev
Dan Agnew
N. Valley Pike
Drs McIntyre & Whiting
Bett
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