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Conflux moments transform

It was a conflux moment. Just after I awoke on the morning of April 8, 2013, I felt a God nudge: “Sign up for the Doctor of Ministry program at Northern Seminary.” Immediately, I began to argue with God. “But Lord,” I said, “it might be too late to sign up.” God’s answer was simply, “Check into it anyway.” My arguments continued, “But Lord, I am too old for this” to which God replied, “You are never too old to be faithful to my call.” My questions continued, “What will John say? What will Gilman say? How will I find time?” Despite all my questions ...

Round up

GriefShare program begins in August A GriefShare program will be offered from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursdays from Aug. 16 to Nov. 8 in the fellowship hall at Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta. GriefShare gives help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. GriefShare meets weekly for 13 weeks and is designed to help people rebuild their lives. Light refreshments will be served. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. The program is free and open to anyone who is in need of help dealing with the loss of a loved one. Facilitators will be Lucy ...

Free community meals offered each week, month

Free community meals - 5 to 6 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., Marietta. - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fourth Tuesday of every month, First Presbyterian Church, corner of Fourth and Wooster streets, Marietta. - Daily Bread Kitchen, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Wednesday, at St. Mary’s K of C Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta. - 5 to 6 p.m., second Thursday of each month, Tunnel United Methodist Church, Ohio 550 and Coffman Road, Marietta. Handicapped parking is available in the upper parking lot by the church entrance. To request to ...

Religion calendar

Vacation Bible School “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” theme of Vacation Bible School, from July 29 to Aug. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening, at Gilman United Methodist Church; children ages 4 through fifth grade are welcome to attend; kids will learn how to keep their faith in a faithless culture and do what is morally right through story time, crafts, games and snack time; church is located at 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta; to pre-register children, call the church office at 740-373-6478, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and noon, or register the first night of VBS. ...

Church to host grief support seminars

St. Paul’s Evangelical Church will present 13 weeks of grief support seminars beginning Tuesday morning, Aug. 7, through Oct. 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the parish hall (social room), 401 Fifth St., Marietta. The materials specifically address topics and issues for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. The content is Christ-centered, biblical, and non-denominational. It is presented three-phased: Video, group discussion and personal workbook. GriefShare support can be an especially effective outreach for the grieving person. Through GriefShare materials, ...

Free community meals

¯ 5 to 6 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., Marietta. ¯ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fourth Tuesday of every month, First Presbyterian Church, corner of Fourth and Wooster streets, Marietta. ¯ Daily Bread Kitchen, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Wednesday, at St. Mary’s K of C Hall, 312 Franklin St., Marietta. ¯ 5 to 6 p.m., second Thursday of each month, Tunnel United Methodist Church, Ohio 550 and Coffman Road, Marietta. Handicapped parking is available in the upper parking lot by the church entrance. To request to have a meal ...