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November Series The History of the Black Church in America Jack Aupperle This series is offered as an insight into how the African American Community has emerged from its slave beginning into a church of diversity and community enrichment. The series is designed to provide an overview of events, people, and transitions which occurred over several centuries. November 7 – The White Lion: Slavery a…
Being a helpful advocate when someone is facing a challenging medical situation involves encouragement and care. Recently I came across a helpful article by hospital chaplain, Charlie Deridder, “What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Cancer”. Charlie has decades of interactions as he walked with people who faced cancer. His insights are helpful for all of us who seek to comfort a friend or loved one fac…
If you’ve walked the trail recently, you may be wondering what’s happening at Gilfillan. The answer is a lot! Horses with Hope In June, Horses with Hope arrived. Several horses, a donkey, two miniature horses, and four goats (including two fainting goats!) call Gilfillan Farm home from May through October. They provide therapeutic riding programs for individuals with special needs, and in July, off…
