Religion

Church to celebrate 50 years

Adrienne McGee

LIMA — The folks at Calvary Bible Church, following their Bible, came out of one church and founded another. In doing so, they left a Christian denomination behind as well as the comforts of establishment it offered. This was no squabble... Full story

The building of God’s kingdom

Sharon Jefferson   My recent trip to Nigeria has changed my life in so many ways — I am sure in some ways I am not yet aware of. Some of the things that I experienced are most difficult to put into words. I am praying that the Lord will... Full story

Hispanics flock to Pentecostal churches

By Jeff Kunerth The Orlando Sentinel (MCT)   ORLANDO, Fla. — The back wall of the sanctuary of the Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal Church of Orlando in Pine Hills, Fla., is lined with the flags of the Hispanic congregation: Puerto Rico,... Full story

Christmas time is here: Church service listing

Kim Kincaid

A variety of activities and services will be held at area churches to celebrate this Christmas season. Following are the services shared with The Lima News:   Bluelick Bible Church will offer the Christmas drama, “Christmas at... Full story

Piece be with you: Detroit pastors packing heat

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Writer   DETROIT (AP) — The Rev. Lawrence Adams teaches his flock at the Westside Bible Church to turn the other cheek. Just in case, though, the 54-year-old retired police lieutenant also wears a... Full story

St. Mark United Methodist Church to celebrate 90 years

Adrienne McGee

LIMA — The sanctuary is striking in the fact that there isn’t a single window visible — for a very good reason. St. Mark United Methodist Church is celebrating its 90th anniversary of being in the north end community with special... Full story

The valley of dry bones

Sharon Jefferson

There is a deep deception in the church today concerning a number of things, but today I need to focus on one particular area. We are in the last of the last days, before our Lord Jesus Christ returns. If you have any doubt, please take a look... Full story

Church @ Allentown plans celebration

Adrienne McGee

LIMA — It’s not every church that can literally point to its roots in its backyard. Allentown United Methodist Church, also known as The Church @ Allentown, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend. The current church building... Full story

Letter by letter, rabbi creates a holy book

By Scott Farwell The Dallas Morning News (MCT)   DALLAS — Think you’ve got pressure at work? Consider Rabbi Avraham Bloomenstiel’s day. The project will take about 18 months to finish, is guided by more than 4,000 Jewish... Full story

Central Christian Church celebrates 140 years

Adrienne McGee

LIMA — Central Church of Christ has occupied its current building since 1911 — in itself quite a long time — but it’s been part of this community since 1869. The church is celebrating its 140th anniversary in Lima with... Full story

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