Carroll County News: Church News

Local church stories found in our 8-22-08 print edition (08/22/08)
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Miracle show available for broadcast (08/22/08)
LOVELAND, Colo. -- Before angels and supernatural events became dramatic devices for television shows, the CBS Television Network aired a series of true stories of people who had experienced life altering, often inexplicable events. The Grizzly Adams award-winning series, "Miracles and Other Wonders," has been updated and is available for North American broadcast and DVD...

First Baptist Berryville revival slated Aug. 25-29 (08/22/08)
BERRYVILLE -- First Baptist Church, 510 East Madison, Berryville will condcut revival services Aug. 25-29 at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Steve Westbrook writes, "Revival is a title some might consider old fashioned, since it was widely used in past generations to refer to the week-long singing and preaching meetings held by churches, usually in the summer. ...

Island Community offers Bible study (08/22/08)
HOLIDAY ISLAND -- Holiday Island Community Church is offering a seven-week Bible study based on the book "Calm My Anxious Heart," by Linda Dillow. "If you are tired of worrying about the 'what ifs' in your life and want to experience the calm and contentment promised in scripture, 'Calm My Anxious Heart' is what you've been looking for," said spokesperson Myrna Peterson. ...

Lutherans to install pastor (08/15/08)
BERRYVILLE -- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will install its new pastor, the Rev. David A. Rubke, on Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. He replaces the Rev. Kennth Haydon, who has retired. Installer will be the Rev. Hubert Bernthal of Rogers, the circuit counselor for the Fayetteville Circuit, and Lutheran clergy from throughout the area will participate...

Local church stories found in our 8-15-08 print edition (08/15/08)
These stories and others are found only in our print edition, available in newsstands or by subscribing. Look here for how to subscribe. Circuit rider to preach at Shell Knob Methodist Pie auction benefits Kathy Robinette District officer training set at Carl Junction, Mo., UMC...

Gospel sing set at Dean (08/15/08)
DEAN -- The 24th annual Open-Air Gospel singing at Dean Church, Ark. Hwy. 21 south of Metalton, will be held Aug. 23 starting at 7 p.m. The program will feature Lighthouse Messengers, Unashamed, The Einert Family, The Gospel Strings, and Jeff and Holly Walker...

Local church stories found in our 8-8-08 print edition (08/08/08)
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El Shaddai crusade is this weekend in Eureka Springs (08/08/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- El Shaddai Ministries invites the public to come hear Dr. Paul Gervais minister Friday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. in "An Open Heaven" miracle crusade at the Roadway Inn Swiss Holiday Resort, 2015 East Van Buren (U.S. Hwy/62 across from Rapid Roberts) in Eureka Springs...

United Methodist homecoming includes quilt display in Alpena (08/08/08)
ALPENA -- On Sunday, Aug. 10 a homecoming worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday with dinner following in the fellowship room of Alpena United Methodist Church. Bro. Les and Shirley Bailey and the congregation invite friends and former members to come and worship and stay for lunch and fellowship- The Sunday Service will be "A Celebration of the Generations" that have worshipped in the church, located on Denver Street in Alpena...

220 youth assist Little Portion Hermitage (08/02/08)
BERRYVILLE --Several youth groups have come to help with a variety of jobs at Little Portion Hermitage, including weeding, composting beds, brush clearing, rock removal, log splitting, harvesting and snapping beans, and shucking corn, according to hermitage spokesperson Peggy Lodewyks...

Blessing the cross (08/02/08)

Local church stories found in our print edition (08/02/08)

El Shaddai crusade is Aug. 8-9 in Eureka Springs (08/02/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- El Shaddai Ministries invites the public to come hear Dr. Paul Gervais minister Friday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. in "An Open Heaven" miracle crusade. The meetings will be held at the Roadway Inn Swiss Holiday Resort, 2015 East Van Buren (U.S. Hwy. 62 across from Rapid Roberts) in Eureka Springs...

Church of Christ calls Rhymer as preacher (07/25/08)
BERRYVILLE -- John Emmette Mitchell Rhymer has accepted a call to be the preacher at Berrvyille Church of Christ. "Mitch" was born in Atlanta, Ga. After graduation from high school, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, and then served an additional three years in the Army...

Green Forest Assembly to host Reneé Moore (07/25/08)
GREEN FOREST -- Pastor Mark Bryant and the congregation of First Assembly of God, Green Forest, is pleased to announce special services with Reneé Moore on Sunday Aug. 3. Ms. Moore is from Muskogee, Okla., and has traveled extensively throughout the United States conducting revival services, and ministering in a variety of different churches to various groups, including youth, women, and single adults...

Eureka Episcopalians celebrate 125th anniversary (07/20/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- Members of St. James Episcopal Church will celebrate the church's 125th anniversary on Sunday, July 27, and invites everyone to attend. The Rev. Betsy Porter will officiate at the dedication of a Celtic Cross in the church garden commemorating the event. Consecrated in 1883, the church has been in continuous use since then...

Three-preacher revival scheduled July 21-25 at Pleasant Valley UBC (07/20/08)
OSAGE --Pleasant Valley United Baptist Church, located on Ark. Hwy. 103 south of U.S. Hwy. 412, will be in revival services July 21-25, according to Pastor David Maybee. Services will start each evening at 7 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday evenings, Ron Adrian, pastor of Freedom Baptist Church at Brookfield, Mo., will speak...

Returning (07/20/08)

Veggie Tale Pirates come to Valley View Baptist (07/11/08)
Good-hearted but suspicious looking pirates have made port at Valley View Baptist Church, located east of Eureka Springs on U.S. Hwy. 62. A Veggie Tales Vacation Bible School, for children age 3 through those entering fifth grade this fall, will be held July 14-18...