Posts Tagged ‘hope christian church’
Giving HOPE to Nepal
After 30 hours, three planes and two layovers, a group consisting of mostly members of HOPE Christian Church in Columbia arrived in Nepal last month to begin an 11-day mission…
Read MoreFrozen pipes keep firefighters busy
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department was busy responding to several calls Friday through Sunday, many of which dealt with damage caused by sprinkler systems due to frozen pipes as a…
Read MoreHope Christian pastor leaving
Pastor Darrell Jones started Hope Christian Church in 1993, and after 30 years of growth, community outreach and venue changes, he’s finally stepping away. Hope’s story begins in Chicago, where…
Read MoreMonroe County Christian School growing
Since Monroe County Christian School first opened its doors four years ago, its student body has quadrupled in size. Leaders attribute this growth to the school’s unique approaches. As board…
Read MoreMinistry lends helping hands
Many Monroe Countians are making a big difference in the lives of Washington Park residents through a very special ministry. As its website states, Good Samaritan Ministries of the Metro…
Read MoreWednesday crashes in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to three separate crashes in and near Columbia on Wednesday. The first came about 11:40 a.m. on Route 3 southbound at Valmeyer Road and involved a blue…
Read MoreCOVID experiences shared
While many questions still surround the novel coronavirus, we know that it affects people differently. Two Monroe County residents who had relatively mild cases of the virus underscore that point,…
Read MoreMonroe County records another COVID death
Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported Tuesday that another Monroe County resident has died from COVID-19, bringing the Illinois Department of Public Health’s tally for the county to…
Read MoreWide range of local PPP recipients
The Small Business Administration released detailed, loan-level data for almost 75 percent of the approximately $660 billion in loans from the small-business aid program called the Paycheck Protection Program, and…
Read MoreChurches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious services. The U.S Supreme Court decided…
Read MoreChurchgoers visit Holy Land
Many Monroe County residents recently visited some of the most significant sites in the Christian faith. Led by Senior Pastor Matt Heck of LifechurchX and Lead Pastor Darrell Jones of…
Read MoreFall Fun Pep Rally lifts young spirits
Santa Claus arrived early this year for some area residents, as a nonprofit called Santa Needs Help held a Fall Fun Pep Rally Party for special needs families on Sunday.…
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