August 10, 2008
In an effort to be a good neighbor to the Kirkwood neighborhood and surrounding communities, Guilford Park Presbyterian Church is holding its first neighborhood lawn party from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 17. The free event includes live music, food and games. "We w...
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In an earlier column, I wrote about how Greensboro's First Presbyterian Church became a vital part of the home front during World War II. In addition to fund drives and normal church activities, church members worked closely with the local Overseas Replac...
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Eight churches that joined forces in mid-June to conduct a successful Vacation Bible School are working together for a community-wide "Back to School Community Day'' Saturday. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in a field between Southside Baptist C...
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August 9, 2008
Is your church looking for a healthy living project?Churches across North Carolina are preparing to participate in the first African American Prostate Cancer Awareness on Sept. 24. This initiative augments National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month during S...
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GREENSBORO — First Lutheran will break ground on classrooms and a new worship center two seasons later than planned. But after getting caught in the auction-rate securities crisis, the good news is that the project is moving forward at all. The churc...
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Saturday Community Day, 11 a.m., Acts Temple Christian Fellowship Ministries, 10925 Randleman Road, Greensboro. Information: Gregory Mills, 908-3784. Fellowship bike rike, Bur-Mil Park, sponsored by Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Information: 288-5177. S...
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“I’m sorry.” Those are probably the hardest two words to pull out of the heart and into the mouth. Sometimes they do not come. Sometimes they never will because of false pride or arrogance, a fear of showing weakness, of being vulnerable in our stro...
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August 5, 2008
A little scared, but at the same time pumped, the youth of First Lutheran Church honestly didn't know what to expect of their mission assignment in Sevierville, Tenn., with the organization TEAMeffort. The assignment: re-build the deck of a home and start...
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August 3, 2008
GREENSBORO - The Rev. Helen McLaughlin has fashioned her ministry around the parable of the shepherd who left the flock of 99 to reclaim the one that wandered off. On Sunday at the storefront of FaithStep Ministries near Greensboro's largest homeless shel...
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A self-described atheist/agnostic until his late teens, Nick Gerringer lived life for himself. Then, he started thinking more about the reality of death."I thought, 'There's got to be something beyond this,'" he said.Gerringer began to study the Bible an...
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The Rev. Julius M. Bradshaw is still a fiery preacher as he nears his 78th birthday. His strong voice grows loud - even rising to unpleasant decibels - when his rich baritone reaches its most enthusiastic mode.His voice, which is pleasant and sincere when...
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August 2, 2008
Is yours that choir that moves people from the pews to their feet Sunday morning, or are you the soloist whose seven-octave voice or baritone keeps them spellbound in the sanctuary? For $25 and the nerve, yours could be the next face on a CD cover. "North...
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EDEN - Andrew "Gyp" Collins never doubted he would find another home for his food ministry, The Lord's Pantry. He just never thought he'd score so big. The ministry's new home inside the old TigerTek facility on Bridge Street has four times the space of i...
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TODAY Living Proof Live 2008 Simulcast, 9:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. Featuring Bible teacher Beth Moore and worship leader Travis Cottrell. Tickets $25 at the church or $26 online at www.1stpreseden.com. Continental...
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Sunday ■ Homecoming, 10:30 a.m., Fairview UMC, 6073 Fairview Church Road, Trinity. Information: 431-5712. ■ Pastoral anniversary and ordination ceremony, 5 p.m., Word of Reconciliation Ministries, 410 Brentwood St., High Point. Information: www.ononea...
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As a mediator in the court system, I work with people in conflict. All types of people come to court because of disputes that have arisen from poor communication skills. Many times I see that it would have been unnecessary for them to be in court if the...
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July 31, 2008
Is your church, mosque or synagogue collecting back-to-school supplies for needy children? If you are looking to share that information with the community, please send details to Nancy McLaughlin at 373-7049 or nancy.mc......
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July 29, 2008
The youth of First Friends Meeting went to Washington, D.C. to learn about hunger, homelessness and how to be active constituents. What they found in hooking up with the William Penn House organization, with a lot of help from Greg Woods, the program coor...
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July 27, 2008
During World War II, First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, like many churches, supported the war effort through blood banks, war fund drives, Red Cross bandages, letters to service men and women and collection drives - paper, foil, tires, metal. The ch...
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July 26, 2008
Know those people who would rather give than get on their birthdays? The ones who say on an invitation, “In lieu of gifts, give to Partnering to End Chronic Homelessness in Guilford County or Urban Ministry”? That’s exactly what Temple Emanuel, with...
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Today * Vacation Bible School, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Recognition ceremony at the close of the day. The theme is “Outrigger Island.” 342-1517. * “Warrior Women: Standing Firm Against Adversity Withou...
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Religion calendar Today ▀ Journey-N-Faith gospel music event, 6 p.m., Main Street Baptist Church, 126 N. Main St., Kernersville. Information: triadgospelmusic.com or 403-5683.
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When planning a wedding, it’s easy for couples to forget that in taking vows, they are encouraging the development of a larger community. Afterwards, they may remember it as a joyful celebration, a complete disaster, or a little of both.
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July 22, 2008
The young people of Westminster Presbyterian Church wouldn't find out until arriving in Atlanta just what their individual "service assignment" would be from Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection, a nonprofit Christian organization working...
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July 20, 2008
While serving as a youth pastor in California in December 2005, Jesse Caro suffered congestive heart failure. He was only 30. He took a two-month sabbatical and recovered, but that experience and recovery time changed his life. "In the process, I went to...
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