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Financial Peace University provides hope to families in Great Bend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - More than one and a half million families have positively changed their financial future through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. Updated in summer 2012, the now nine-week course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. The course meets once a week where a different lesson is taught by Dave on DVD followed by a small-group discussion. Lessons include ...
Critter Ministries expanding in 2013
ALBERT - The Rev. Arthur Crider doesn't have a congregation, but he and his wife Mindy do have an evangelical Christian ministry in Barton County. In January they plan to launch a series of public events that will let more people know about "Critter Ministries." The first one will be at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard at 2920 10th St. in Great Bend. That Friday evening meeting will ...
Why Christmas Matters at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Christmas holiday as a remembrance of the birth of Christ has rich significance, theologically and spiritually, for all. There has long been two variations on the Christmas theme. There is the version in which Christmas is largely a commercial enterprise. At its best, this version is an exercise in generosity, and an opportunity to remember the fundamental importance of family and charity. At its worst, it is an unseemly weeks-long binge of ...
St. Mark and St. Paul Lutheran Churches celebrate Christmas
The families of St. Mark Lutheran, 2101 Jackson, Great Bend, and St. Paul Lutheran, 402 N. Main, Galatia, invite the public to join them as they celebrate of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Here is the schedule for holiday services:
How Should We Respond?
There has been a great deal said in the news and by pundits about the shooting that took place in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, the 14th. What is sad about most of what I have read and heard is the focus on the external causes coupled with opportunists trying to use this tragedy to promote their agenda.
Dominican Sisters of Peace service times
Delete Christmas Services at Dominican Sisters of Peace, Dominican Chapel of the Plains, 3600 Broadway, Great Bend, will be held at the following times: Novena for Christmas – Dec. 16-23 at 5 p.m. and Dec. 24 at 11:15 a.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 – Mass at 4 p.m. Christmas Day, Dec. 25 – Mass at 8:30 a.m.; Sung Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. New Year's Day, Jan. 1 – Mass at 8:30 a.m.; Sung Morning Prayer ...
More churches meeting need for food
The number of people in need of a food box has increased over the last few years, but fortunately the number of churches and organizations distributing has increased as well, according to members of First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, who recently filled and delivered over 90 boxes.
Sisters of St. Catherine de’ Ricci merge with Dominican Sisters of Peace
COLUMBUS, Ohio – On Saturday, Dec. 15, the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de' Ricci officially became members the Dominican Sisters of Peace, formerly the Great Bend Dominicans, who have served in Kansas since 1902.
St. Mark's 'White Sunday' helps Family Crisis Center
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." – Matthew 25:40
The Light of Christmas
CLAY CENTER - "Jobless, Inflation, Poverty, Recession," then "Sirens wail in Tel Aviv, Gaza rockets hit suburbs." This is what I read at the top of my screen when I went to an Internet news website. I thought to myself, "What is happening?" The headlines communicated the larger story of the dark and perilous times America and the world is facing. Our world needs hope!
Forgiven Quartet to perform at Seventh-day Adventist Church
Forgiven Quartet will be at Great Bend's Seventh-day Adventist Church at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The church is located one mile west of Patton Road on 10th St.
Area ministries unite for Christmas projects
Three ministries based in Barton County and one in Sabetha are working on two projects this Christmas. "Footprints of Faith" will provide shoes for families in Africa and Cambodia, when "Christmas for Families" will help people closer to home, said Dean Nuss from Pay it Forward with Christ Ministry. Pay it Forward with Christ and Prodigal Ministries of Kansas are both based in Great Bend. They have collaborated with Live Like Jesus Today, Ellinwood, and ...
Death in the family
My father died in his sleep early in the morning on Nov. 9. I was not present then, because he lived in Michigan. We left for Michigan the next morning. His funeral was on the following Tuesday. All six children, many of the grandchildren and even a few great grandchildren were present. At the cemetery, Dad was given an honor guard ceremony by the Kent County Honor Guard. This included a 21 gun salute and ...
Music for Mission donation
St. Mark's Lutheran Church's Pastor Adam Wutka, right, president of Barton County Association of Churches' Emergency Aid Council, accepts a donation to Emergency Aid from Pastor Scott Solether of the First Presbyterian Church and Jan Bonine, chairwoman of the church's Local Ministry Team. The $471.29 was donated following a recent community Music for Mission Concert held at the Presbyterian Church. An additional $52.36 was given to the church's Crisis Management program.
Eternal value of thankfulness
CLAY CENTER – Early in our marriage while we eating a dinner Kathe had prepared I said, "Thanks for dinner, honey." She responded a little surprised so I followed up with, "You have taken the time to put it together and it tasted great so I think you deserve a thanks."
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First Baptist Church to host revival
First Baptist Church, 1600 19th St., Great Bend, will host a three-day revival May 29-31. The meeting start at 7 each evening with area pastors speaking. The theme for the revival is "no boundaries." The public is invited.
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