LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas--No members were hurt and most had little damage to their homes and property when tornados struck in early March, according to pastor Allen Bullock.
The church supplied food and used clothing to those in need. "We thank God for his protection of the members and for their willingness to help others not so fortunate," Mr. Bullock said.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota--Minneapolis-St. Paul singles invite singles to their Friendshipfest weekend July 3-6.
The theme is Single People Actuating Real Kindness (SPARK).
Activities will include a barbecue followed by fireworks, a dinner dance, a trip to the Mall of America, Bible studies and seminars.
The cost for the weekend will be $105, which includes a hotel room and most meals. Registration deadline is June 13.
For more information call Heather Guth or Sarah Randall at 1-612-885-0583 or write to them at 10700 Brunswick Rd. S. Apt. No. 303, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55438. Bruce E. Bremer.
AZLE, Texas--Thirty-four members of the Azle satellite church met for the first time Feb. 1 in the clubhouse at Heritage RV Park, five miles south of downtown Azle.
The church is pastored by Vince Szymkowiak, who also pastors the Fort Worth church. Anita Springer.
CHICO, California--Andrea Metcalf, a member here, was admitted into the Golden Key National Honor Society Nov. 17.
Andrea received a certificate during a reception for new members at California State University, Chico, where she is a junior majoring in accounting. The Society honors the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors at colleges and universities across the nation.
Andrea and her husband, Rick, have two children, Tyler and Alexandra. Gary and Norma Avey.
ARIMA, Trinidad--Marsha Lynch, 16, of the Arima church was honored at an awards function sponsored by the Ministry of Education.
Marsha placed second in Trinidad & Tobago in the 1996 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examinations. Victor Simpson.
HONOLULU--Bob Knowles of the San Diego, California, North County church participated in the Honolulu Marathon Dec. 8
Bob raised $3,800 for the Leukemia Society of America by running for special teammate Katherine Sanders.
Katherine, 8, has had leukemia since she was 2. At one point she had chemotherapy for 102 straight weeks.
Two years ago she told her mom, enough is enough! Jesus will heal me. She has been in remission for these two years.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--Services here Jan. 25 marked the beginning of a weekend seminar for lay leaders in the southern Caribbean.
The sermon was delivered by Charles Fleming, regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean.
On Sunday lay leaders from Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana and St. Vincent together with the pastors and wives from Barbados, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago conducted an interactive seminar at the home of Clifton and Pearl Charles.
The morning session was devoted to discussing servant leadership and the afternoon session, Spirit-led planning.
Pastors and wives attended a session on Monday. They discussed plans to develop a Caribbean magazine and a Caribbean newspaper.
Paul Krautmann, pastor in St. Lucia, and Mr. Fleming, made radio programs to be aired on the Barbados Radio Station Faith FM. Clifton Charles.
CALGARY, Alberta--Victor Hornbacher received the Canada Volunteer Certificate of Merit Oct. 20 from the Canadian government.
The Minister of Health recognized Victor's contributions toward improving the health and social well-being of the citizens of Calgary. Gerry Brummelhuis.
RED BLUFF, California--Laura Woodall was recognized by Red Bluff in mid November for her service as a foster mother to babies with extreme medical problems.
Laura, who was nominated by two members of the community, Judi Garner Richins and Pam Wheeler, was presented the award by Kathe Trueblood, a staff writer for the Daily News.
Over the past 10 years Laura has been a foster mom to 75 children.
"Becoming a foster parent has definitely been a benefit to my life," says the single mother of five, including one girl she adopted.
Laura explained in the Nov. 14 Daily News/Times-Sentinel of Red Bluff: "It's been rewarding, from watching the kids smile to successful reunifications with their families to helping them overcome their disabilities. Letting the kids go is hard emotionally, but watching the kids thrive and giving them a good solid foundation to start their lives is worth it."
Said nominator Pam Wheeler: "Laura is definitely a heroine to many children."
Judi Garner Richins added: "Laura is a marvelous person, a silent heroine."
BIG SANDY--Camper applications for the 1997 SEP in Big Sandy are available by contacting SEP Administration at Box 111, Big Sandy, Texas, 75755, by calling 1-903-636-2373 or through the Internet at Summer_Educational_Program@ambassador.edu
Tuition will be $495 for a 17-day session June 17 to July 3 for teens from the ages of 13 to 18.
LINCOLN, Nebraska--Last June the Lincoln church changed from having services every week to twice a month. The other weeks members enjoy sharing fellowship, Bible study and prayer in four small groups.
Each group is growing in understanding, and they are growing closer to God and to each other as they share and pray together. Duane Marquis.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida--Cecil Williams was one of 17 managers in AT&T's southern region to receive the AT&T President's Award for Excellence Nov 15.
More than 8,000 managers were eligible. Cecil and his wife, Juliett, are members of the Jacksonville, Florida, congregation. Bill Powell.
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas--More than 20 women took the weekend off and attended services with Hot Springs brethren Jan. 18 and 19.
During a potluck afterward the women heard speeches from Charlene Wawak, Doris Bullock and Nancy Griffin. Later they met for prayer and discussion. Nola Ballinger coordinated the event. Julia Perdue.
March 18, 1997, WN, pages 5, 13, 16
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