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  • Black's Chapel members give fond farewell to beloved pastor

    Editor’s Note: The following is a tribute to the Rev. Lester Howard, who is retiring from Black’s Chapel United Methodist Church. It was submitted by church member Don Vivano.

    After 13 ½ years, Pastor Lester Howard was compelled to leave Black’s Chapel because of family issues. The members and friends held a dinner and presentation for their beloved pastor Wednesday, Dec. 29 Black’s Chapel on Bald Knob Road.

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  • Mount Vernon First Baptist to host Bible 101


    Everyone is invited to participate in "Bible 101: An Introduction to the Bible" hosted at the Alexandrian Public Library, Meeting Room A, in Mount Vernon from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This six-week event will last from Monday, Feb. 13 until Monday, March 26 (no study on Monday, March 12). This study is intended for the novice as well as the seasoned Bible reader. Every participant will receive a free Bible to begin his or her journey.
    For more information about the class, contact Pastor Derrick Ousley at 838-2187 or e-mail pastor@fbcmtvernon.org.

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  • Mount Zion General Baptist Church focuses transformation


     During the month of January, Mount Zion General Baptist Church is focusing on the topic of being TRANSFORMED by the renewing power of our God. The word “TRANSFORMED” can easily be used to replace a word often difficult to take by many of us. We all need to experience this yet we all seem to avoid “CHANGE.”

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  • Blessing of the Animals

    Blessing of the Animals
    Pet owners of Mount Vernon are invited to the second annual blessing of the animals at Trinity United Church of Christ on Sunday, Oct., 2, at 8 a.m. The service will take place in Trinity's courtyard unless rain forces everyone inside the fellowship hall. Access to the 30-minute service is through the white door on Fifth Street near Mulberry Street. Casual clothing is appropriate.
    Sociable animals may be brought on a leash. People with an aggressive pet are asked to keep it in a traveling container or to bring a photo of the animal.

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  • Trinity U.C.C. welcomes missionary to Chile


    Elena Huegel, missionary to Chile, will be at Trinity United Church of Christ Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the presentation. A presentation will be given with inspiring stories and photographs about the Chilean people as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of natural disasters.
    Huegel is a teacher, storyteller, a poet, and an artist. She is the program director of Centro Shalom, a peace and environmental education camp in central Chile. She uses a variety of imaginative methods to teach ecology and peace-building.

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  • St. John's Episcopal Church resumes fall worship times


    St. John’s Episcopal Church will resume a 10 a.m. worship time on Sunday. Summer hours begin the Sunday before Memorial Day.

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  • First Baptist Church to host 'Sacred Marriage'

    First Baptist Church invites you to the ‘Sacred Marriage’ event beginning Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. This six-session, weekly group study will explore how God uses His gift of marriage to grow us in holiness and maturity in Christ.
    Everyone is invited to attend, including those who are married, remarried, struggling, or desire to be married. This event will be held in our building at 1205 Main Street in Mount Vernon. Snacks and childcare (infant-5th grade) will be provided. For more information, contact Pastor Derrick at pastor@fbcmtvernon.org or at 838-2187.

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  • First United Methodist Church to have booth at River Days

    The First United Methodist Church invites you to visit its booth at the Mount Vernon River Days event on Sept. 9-10. There will be fun activities and you may place your preschooler's name into the drawing to win a scholarship to Susanna Wesley Nursery School.
     

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  • First Baptist Church presents 'Sacred Marriage'

    ‘Sacred Marriage’
    First Baptist Church invites you to the ‘Sacred Marriage’ event beginning Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. This six-session, weekly group study will explore how God uses His gift of marriage to grow us in holiness and maturity in Christ.

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  • Zion Lippe presents 'Songs in the Son'

    Zion-Lippe United Church of Christ will present Songs in the Son 2011, a free music fest event featuring Donna Toler, Cindy Hollen, Zion Lippe Choir, Little Old Dam Band, St. Paul Praise Groups, River City Quartet, Valor III and Danen Kane.
    Songs of the Son will be held Sept. 17, 2-9 p.m. at Zion Lippe UCC, at the corner of Copperline and Ford roads.
    Love offerings will be accepted to help cover expenses.
    Dinners will be prepared by the ZZ Smokers and Zion church members.

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