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MESSAGES OF FAITH: God among us

By PEGGY MORACHE contributing columnist There is comfort in knowing what to expect and most days are accommodating by being routine and predictable. Sometimes, in only a heartbeat, an ordinary day changes to extraordinary filled with something so momentous it brands our hearts and our memories forever. The shepherds expected an ordinary night shift at

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Redeeming Christmas

By Dr. David Ley Alaska Bible College I have been hearing ‘‘happy holidays” recently, have you? When I hear it said to me, I immediately respond, “Merry Christmas!” Nine times out of ten, the person who has greeted me with “happy holidays” will respond with “Merry Christmas.” I am not disturbed by this interchange, though

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Catholic church celebrates anniversary

By MARTY MADDEN mmadden@somdnews.com Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary. According to a release submitted by parishioner Megan Vera, the occasion was marked with a parish picnic on Oct. 6, 2024. The Huntingtown church is led by the Rev. John Dakes. Dakes shared his thoughts on the celebration saying, “The

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A Note of Thanks!

By Van Fried Thank you Betty and Lloyd Miller, for publishing “The Good News Van” in “The Desert Review” each week for the past year. It has been a blessing and an honor to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus and the salvation He offers to each of us; whoever we are, wherever we are and whatever

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Area Church Services

By NewsPress Now Attention Churches To be published: all church notices and changes in church notices may be submitted no later than 10 a.m. Wednesday. Each notice will run as is until further notice is received from the church. People are encouraged to contact their church officials to confirm time and place for service. ________________

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Local Faith Partners In Action

By JULIE HANSEN SALVATION ARMY VINTON — Our local faith community came together to help those in need this month. So, what does “community” really mean?” The Oxford Dictionary lists one example — “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” The middle school and high school

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From the Pastor’s Desk

By JOSHUA SCHUNK, Pastor Friends in the Community, Greetings to each and every one of you from God our loving Heavenly Father and our living Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Can you believe it? Christmas is being celebrated on December 25th again this year! It is on the same date as was last year

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Religion News in Brief

By NewsPress Now WEEKEND OF DEC. 21-22 & HOLIDAY SERVICES FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH — OLD BENNINGTON Sunday service at 11 a.m. at Vermont’s Colonial Shrine in Old Bennington. Visit the church’s website at www.oldfirstchurchbenn.org for more information and link for online viewing of the service. Rev. Kenneth Clarke minister. The church is open to the

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