Category Archives: Ministry

Favorite 198: Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival

A Fun Day for All I began taking dulcimer lessons from Judy Hefner House last summer, after discovering her on the Camel City Strummers Facebook page. Judy, along with her husband, Kirk House are accomplished musicians, teaching and playing the … Continue reading

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Favorite #192: Rainbows After the Storm

A Promise in the Sky Earlier this summer at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, members of the congregation listened not only to Pastor Joe’s sermon, but also to sounds of rain on the metal roof. Thunder could be heard in the distance. … Continue reading

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Favorite #178: Vacation Bible School

  A Time of Learning As a child one of my favorite things to do in the summer was to go to Vacation Bible School.  I still remember standing in a line outside Trading Ford Baptist Church waiting to hear the music so we could march … Continue reading

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Favorite #166: Single Mom, Patricia Watkins

Tough Love at its Finest  In this day and age of instant gratification with social media enticing both young and old, it’s becoming harder and harder to teach children values. As a single parent, Patricia Watkins found a way. Patricia … Continue reading

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Favorite #160: Fall Festivals

A Time of Fun and Fellowship Many people enjoy the fall because of football season and the mild temps, while others enjoy the fall because of the variety of activities such as fall festivals and craft fairs. At one time fall festivals were … Continue reading

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Favorite #136: Easter

          Hope and Love As I walk through life now as a widow, I have discovered the holidays can be the hardest. Memories and activities from the past remind me of my loss, while at the same time reminding me of my gain. It’s bittersweet, but I know because … Continue reading

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Favorite #122: Storehouse for Jesus

  Serving Others with Love  While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for many, it’s a time of loneliness and heartache for others. What a blessing there are places like the Storehouse for Jesus in Mocksville, NC where … Continue reading

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Favorite 115: Rev. Billy Graham

               A Man for the Times This past week the media reported that Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday quietly at home with family and friends. I grew up during the ’60’s watching Billy Graham’s crusades on television, loving everything about them, including the music … Continue reading

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Favorite # 102: New Hope Presbyterian Church

Community Outreach It’s always heartwarming to see a church extend an arm of love and friendship into the community. It’s even more so when directed at children. New Hope Presbyterian Church in China Grove, NC has been hosting a number of … Continue reading

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Favorite #86: Friends Helping Friends

In Need of a Kidney Transplant This week I actually had planned on writing about a local school, but plans changed when one of my friends, Norma Thomas, sent me a message on Facebook. Norma said one of our mutual friends, Charlene Fero, had … Continue reading

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