A week of fun, faith and friendly competition at First Christian Church of Paris’ Vacation Bible School (VBS) turned into a meaningful mission as children from the church rallied to raise more …
From a young age, Tessa Stine knew there was a divine calling on her life. Even as a middle schooler, the quiet stirrings of faith were already taking root in her heart and life.
At just 13 …
Right to Life of Edgar County celebrates 50 years
For nearly 50 years, Right to Life of Edgar County has worked to educate, advocate and provide resources for those in need. Whether through local events, fundraising or community outreach, the …
The first Freedom Rally will take place in Edgar County on Thursday, May 1, the evening of the annual National Day of Prayer.
The event, dubbed as “an evening of hope” by local …
What would you do if you woke up to a never-ending day? What if that day was Christmas Eve?
For one local resident, that scenario will happen this weekend, and it will happen on a stage for …
The Presbyterian Church of Paris will celebrate its bicentennial anniversary Sunday, Nov. 3, with a special worship service at the church. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a …
PARIS — There are more than 16,000 people in Edgar County. Of the thousands of people in the area, hundreds struggle with addiction, disease, displacement, food insecurity and poverty. Dozens …
PARIS—Legacy Student Ministries, the youth department at Paris First Baptist Church is preparing to host its first-ever 5K and one-mile fundraiser. Scheduled for Oct. 12, the race has been …
‘The Dad Event’ will feature meals, motivation and a movie for male mentors
“Everyone has a father story, whether it’s good or bad,” Mary Ann Sullivan, a volunteer with the pro-life advocacy group Edgar County Right to Life, explained.
Stories of the …
HUME—Hume’s United Methodist Church (HUMC) was built in 1883 with a cornerstone laid in 1908, dedicated to the congregants who called the church their home. For 140 years the brick …
NAMPA, Ida. – When David Carwell first opened the cover of “Jungle Pilot: The Gripping Story of the Life and Witness of Nate Saint, Martyred Missionary to Ecuador” at age 16, he …
I do not know about you, but with every passing year, I struggle more and more with finding “Christmas spirit.”
When I was a kid, it came to me so easily, the excitement came with …
(The following Christmas reflections were written by the late Billy Graham, recognized as one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century.)
The key to Christmas is to remember what it is …
