Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a Children’s Hunger Fund Food Pak event Sunday, Aug. 27. The church’s goal is to pack 3,000 food boxes, with the assistance of two additional congregations–New Hope Church and FountainGate Fellowship. Anyone interested in assisting can contact the pastor, Clyde Kieschnick, at 690-0121 or e-mail pastork@zion-abilene.org Zion Lutheran is a part of the Children’s Hunger Fund Mercy
Read morePeople of faith all over the country are speaking out against the bigotry and hatred that ended in death in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. If you would like to add your comments, thoughts, reflections, please send to editor@spiritofabilene.com And, please attach a photo of yourself. Below are submissions from Jacob Snowden, president of the Abilene Interfaith Council, and Jen
Read morePreacher never swears; has designated curser as golfing partner.
Read more(Editor’s Note: Randy Harris, an instructor at Abilene Christian University, led a two-day seminar Aug. 4-5 on Christian ethics. Always entertaining and insightful, Harris didn’t disappoint. He invites anyone interested to a “Ministers’ Lunch Hour with Randy Harris”, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29, in the Hunter Welcome Center on the ACU campus. His topic will be “Does the Church Matter?”
Read moreGood Samaritan sees someone hurting and cares. No tax exemption.
Read more(Editor’s Note) Rick Hammer, a biology professor at Hardin-Simmons University and a Boy Scout leader, eagerly led a group of area Scouts to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, or “Jambo,” held in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. He experienced many high points and one major low point–President Trump’s talk to the Scouts that caused an uproar. Below is an expanded
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton In her signature high-energy style, Felicia Hopkins captivated an all-woman congregation July 26 in the second of three special mid-week services Hopkins is hosting this summer at the church she pastors, St. Paul United Methodist. The final installment will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church. The services, which include a sermon by Hopkins, special
Read more“Transforming Communities Through Empowerment & Love” will be the theme of a dinner Sept. 12 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Christian Service Center. Star Parker, founder and president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), will be guest speaker. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Abilene Convention Center. Table sponsorships are available. Individual
Read moreSunday school lesson: Jesus loves me, this I know. An M.Div. thesis.
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