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The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas

LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — The pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. launched a campaign Thursday for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas, upending the race in a normally Republican state as the GOP’s small majority seems less secure than it was a year ago. The Rev. Adam Hamilton enters the race as a potentially formidable candidate, though it appears likely that at least a few of the eight other, lesser-known Democrats who previously launched campaigns would remain in the Aug. 4 primary. The winner will face incumbent Republican Roger Marshall, ...

Promises from God to remember when life feels overwhelming

Sometimes in life, when everything that can go wrong it does. We all deal with many things daily, and when something unexpected happens, it can be debilitating. During times of stress and uncertainty, we must remember the things promised. 1. Finding Peace In His Presence God has promised us we can always have peace in His presence. We feel this when we pray to Him and gather with other believers at Sunday service. Where God’s presence is, there is peace. There are many ways we can find peace in His presence: — Keeping our eyes on Him, no matter what’s going on. — ...

Local church briefs

Blood Drives Local churches will be hosting blood drives over the next several weeks. Blood donors of all types are invited to participate. To find a blood drive being held near you visit the American Red Cross website. Blood drives will be held on the following dates: April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, Hughes St., Bellefonte. April 28, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte. April 30, from 12:30-5 p.m., at Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton. Church holds yard and bake sale JERSEY SHORE — First United ...

Finding Faith: Godliness is gain

“If I only had more ______!” You can fill in the blank, more money, more time, more talent, more beauty, more smarts etc. Have you ever found yourself whispering those words under your breath? When the Apostle Paul, who certainly understood the depravity of his own heart, wanted to teach and encourage young Timothy about the importance of modeling contentment he wrote these words in a letter to him “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will ...

Beech Creek Wesleyan to host Divinity Trio

PHOTO PROVIDED Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, will be hosting Divinity Trio in concert on Sunday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Divinity aims to spread the love of Christ and strives to reach the lost, uplift believers and glorify God in all their endeavors. No tickets are ...

Local Church Briefs

Blood Drives Local churches will be hosting blood drives over the next several weeks. Blood donors of all types are invited to participate. To find a blood drive being held near you visit the American Red Cross website. Blood drives will be held on the following dates: April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Flemington First Church of Christ. April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, Hughes St., Bellefonte. April 28, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte. April 30, from 12:30-5 p.m., at Albright United Methodist Church, ...