by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, Magazine Archives, News, News In Brief
On Sunday, October 25, 2015 Highlands Presbyterian Church of Grayson, GA celebrated its 125th Anniversary. Members and former members were recognized for the length of time of their connection with Highlands Church (formerly First Associate Reformed Presbyterian...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, First, Magazine Archives, News, Presbyteries
Met in the beautiful new facility of Christ Church (Denver, NC). • Mr. Adam Bloom, retiring vice-moderator and elder from Christ Church, welcomed the court. The church members provided wonderful hospitality for the delegates. • Retiring moderator Rev. Bill Marsh...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, Catawba, News, Presbyteries
Met on October 13, 2015 at the Edwards Memorial Church. The following is information from that meeting: • Received Blake T. Law as a Licentiate from First Presbytery effective October 13, 2015. • Ordained Blake T. Law as a Minister of the Gospel effective October 13,...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, Featured, Features
Many times, people make a big deal about how it takes special people to work in special needs. On the contrary, one of my favorite quotes has become, “A child with special needs will inspire you to be a special kind of person.” God molds us into a useful...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, Featured, Features
Wheels for the World (WFTW) is one of the ministries of Joni and Friends. My involvement for the last 12 years includes the collection of wheelchairs in the upstate of South Carolina and western North Carolina as well as the distribution of the wheelchairs in the...
by Susan | Jan 29, 2016 | 2016-03, Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
The statistics are alarming. Research organizations such as the Barna Group report that the percentage of residents in the United States who don’t attend church has increased by 30% over the last decade. Other data only increases the concern. Studies by several...
