Religion

Spirit willing, body weak

By ROY WAGGONER Freedom News Service   He has to preach seated on a stool, but that doesn’t stop the Rev. Michel Johnson from leading his congregation at Caprock Baptist Church. He tends to his flock, leads Bible studies, preaches... Full story

Timeless teachings: Scrolls are library of enlightenment for modern faiths

By Annysa Johnson Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT)   They speak of a Teacher of Righteousness and a pierced messiah, of cleansing through water and a battle of light against darkness. But anyone looking to the Dead Sea Scrolls in search of... Full story

Haiti — with a twist

By Sharon Jefferson   I have been glued to the television for days, watching in amazement and grief the events that have transpired during the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti. As a missionary to Haiti, I labored in love for years in that country.... Full story

In Afghanistan, Sunday Mass on a makeshift altar

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press Writer   BADULA QULP, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. Army brigade’s Catholic priest spits, smokes, cracks jokes and has come under fire like so many other American soldiers. He keeps altar... Full story

St. Paul AME focuses on women, inventors for Black History Month

Kim Kincaid

LIMA — Most people credit men of color with advancing the cause of African American equality. But this year, African-American women are being given credit too for their contributions to equality over the years. And in Lima, many of those... Full story

Two Lima churches come together

Craig M. Kelly

LIMA — On the outside, everything looks the same. The sign at 2223 Shawnee Road still reads “Shawnee Presbyterian Church.” However, while it looks like business as usual from the outside, it is a season of new beginnings, with a... Full story

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

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