Churchgoing Linked To Lower Suicide Risk
Going to church helps prevent suicides, according to research released Thursday.
Going to church helps prevent suicides, according to research released Thursday.
In his New Year message issued on Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Ishmael Noko appealed to the Lutheran communion to reject the popular “do-it-yourself” approach to life and challenged the tendency of nations to aspire for security within their own borders.
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Carl Nobles passing out Christmas gift |
Once again, December 2008 brought a lot of excitement for our people. It was a wonderful feeling for us as we watched the UPS and ground Express trucks roll in with the deliveries. Wrapping a gift or filling a shoebox of goodies might not seem like much to you, but the compassion behind it meant everything to both us and our people here.
The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival attracted more than 200 entries, with 50 films chosen for the contest.
Terri’s Foundation and Priests for Life once again invite individuals, families, Churches and organizations to observe the “International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters” (“Terri’s Day”) on March 31, the fourth anniversary of Terri’s death.
A former “card-carrying member of NARAL,” will be among the more than 25,000 people expected to peacefully walk along San Francisco’s waterfront on Saturday, January 24, in the 5th Annual Walk for Life West Coast.