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Pastor Otten: Christmas begins on Dec. 25; it doesn't end there

I'm not sure how many people are still celebrating Christmas, but I fear for many that it ended on Dec. 26. We forget that the 25th is the first day of the 12 days of Christmas.
By David Otten Dec 27, 2017 1:00 AM
Pastor Otten: The Quempas Carol invites us to sing with Mary

The Quempas carol does not keep the worshiper at a distance from Mary or Jesus. It has already invited us to sing with Mary and now speaks of her Son, not in royal titles, but as family -- "our newborn brother."
By Pastor David Otten Dec 22, 2017 3:10 PM
Harrisburg group hosts translator from Nicaragua during holidays

A Dorrisville Baptist Church group is hoping for a white Christmas as it hosts a translator from Nicaragua for the holidays.
By Travis DeNeal Dec 22, 2017 5:46 PM
The spirit of giving: Murphysboro Community Christmas Dinner is on Monday

Jennifer and Ed O'Donnell wanted to get more involved in their community, and the Community Christmas Dinner at the Murphysboro Knights of Columbus is how they've done it.
By Dustin Duncan Dec 22, 2017 5:51 PM
Touched by angels: Southern Illinoisans step up to help those in need over holidays

Two stories of holiday charity in southern Illinois.
By Richard Klicki Dec 22, 2017 5:41 PM
Chester's Wojcik preparing to celebrate 44th year in priesthood

Popularly known as "Father Gene," the 70-year-old Eugene Wojcik will celebrate his 44th anniversary of ordination in January and has been pastor of Mary Help of Christians Parish in Chester since 2004.
By Pete Spitler Dec 22, 2017 5:44 PM
Matters of Faith: Listen to what God is saying

This week's Matters of Faith column is written by Pastor Lon McPherson of Liberty Church in Du Quoin.
By Pastor Lon McPherson Dec 8, 2017 1:27 PM
Corzine-McCloskey: Unwrapping the perfect gift, part 1

For centuries, Christians have believed the primary purpose of God's greatest gift to humanity was to get us into Heaven. But, according to the word of God, that's only part of it. Jesus didn't tell us to ask the Father to get us into Heaven, but to pray the kingdom of Heaven is established here on earth.
By Cris Corzine-McCloskey Dec 8, 2017 11:19 AM
Quempas Carol, part 1: Who is this King of glory?

Pastor David Otten dissects the old, old Quempas Carol, and what it tells us about Jesus's birth.
By Pastor David Otten Dec 6, 2017 11:21 AM
Corzine-McCloskey: How are you holding up this holiday season, Bunky?

Christmas can cause people's cheese to slide off their cracker, as the saying goes. Why? Loneliness and broken family relations are two reasons, but the quest for the perfect holiday may top them all.
By Cris Corzine-McCloskey Dec 1, 2017 6:04 PM

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