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GwenEvangelical Free Church of Embarrass formally welcomes Colin Rieke as associate pastor
During its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Jan. 4, the Evangelical Free Church of Embarrass will formally welcome Colin Rieke as Associate Pastor. The congregation will gather...
Rev. Daniel Otto, Lutheran Pastor and LCMS Member, Dies at 87
Rev. Daniel David Otto, a devoted servant of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on February 24,...
Dennis H. Clark, Former Free Methodist Pastor and Prison Ministry Leader, Dies at 65
Dennis H. Clark, 65, of Jordan Township, passed away on July 20, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 11, 1960, in Bellaire, the son of...
Cynthia Poe, Pastor’s Wife and Children’s Ministry Leader, Dies at 65
Cynthia Annette Poe, a devoted pastor’s wife, children’s ministry leader, and educator, has passed away, leaving a lasting impact on her family and community. Her life was centered...
Dr. Barth Smith, Former Professor and Pastor, Dies at 85
Dr. Curtis Barth Smith, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born on September 12, 1940, in Port...
Rev. Maurice A. Carpenter, Bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland), Dies at 91
Rev. Maurice A. Carpenter, 91, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. Born on February 21, 1935, in Greer, South Carolina, he lived a life defined by faith,...
Three Assyrian Church of the East Deacons Ordained as Priests in Modesto, California
Three deacons were ordained as priests at the cathedral of the Assyrian Church of the East in Modesto, California, during a ceremony presided over by Patriarch Mar Awa...
