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NASHVILLE, Tenn. " Ruth Graham knows firsthand how life can be filled with heartache. The third of evangelist Billy Graham's five children, she has dealt with a daughter's teen pregnancies, another's bulimia and a son's drug use. She also struggled with suicidal thoughts after learning that her first husband had been unfaithful " a discovery that led to a second "rebound marriage" lasting only five weeks. These low points eventually led her in 2004 to form a ministry, Ruth Graham & Friends, that helps others address problems that she said are too often ignored in the Christian...  Read Story.

52 ways to get to heaven KSU graduate will sign his book in Kent on Nov. 22 By Diane Smith Record-Courier staff writer Michael Murray believes there is only one way to get to heaven -- through Jesus. However, the former Kentite also believes God can use...  Read Story.

Lake Brady United Methodist Church held a special service recently to mark the start of a new school year. Leaders and teachers for Sunday school, Lighthouse Club, youth group, junior church and adult Sunday school were recognized and presented with...  Read Story.

Discoveries '08 series continues Discoveries '08, a satellite seminar withthe Rev. Mark Finley, an international evangelist, exploring Bible topics relevant to our time, continues tonight and tomorrow at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 S.R. 88 in Ravenna...  Read Story.

Christ Episcopal Church of Kent, 118 S. Mantua St., will celebrate the Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland at 10 a.m....  Read Story.

Ravenna Freewill Baptist Church, 1000 Park Ave., Ravenna, will host guest singers Chuck and Pat Walton and Roy Phillips during its service...  Read Story.

First Christian Church of Kent, 335 W. Main St., will host its second Music...  Read Story.

WINDHAM " Shepherd's Joy Ministries, located at 9445 1/2 Annette Drive, will host...  Read Story.

BRIMFIELD " Gospel singing will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at New Beginning Fellowship Church, 4567 S.R....  Read Story.

Revival services will be held at Windham Baptist...  Read Story.

Early birds catch the Spirit Methodist church adds contemporary service By Diane Smith Record-Courier staff writer BRADY LAKE -- There's not a hymnal to be found. A contemporary band plays popular worships songs. The video screen may display song...  Read Story.

The Rev. Dr. Perry C. Mattern, pastor of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Ravenna, was honored with his wife, Maureen, during the church's Month of the Ministry. Photos and news clippings on a display board, words of appreciation,...  Read Story.

Obama cuts into 'God gap' By Eric Gorski Associated Press In building a winning coalition of religious voters, Barack Obama cut into the so-called God gap that puts frequent worshippers in the Republican column, won Catholics, made inroads with younger...  Read Story.

Matt Slater, program manager for Freedom House, Kent's transitional housing facility for homeless veterans, will present the program for the Second Sunday Seminar at the Kent United Church of Christ. The seminar, offered from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday,...  Read Story.

Church women will unite today Church Women United will observe World Community Day at 1 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church of Kent, Summit Street. The theme is "God's Wisdom Sets us Free." Women are encouraged to bring gifts for Kent Social Serivces...  Read Story.

Dinner, doctrine set for Tuesday The second Portage County Dinner and Doctrine will be held on Tuesday at the Twin Lakes Country Club in Kent, with dinner at 6 p.m. The Rev. Michael Balash, former pastor of St. Joseph Church, Mantua, and current pastor...  Read Story.

Churches unite for conference Five churches will join together in worship during the church conference at the United Methodist Church of Kent. Musical groups from the churches will join for a service at 3 p.m. Sunday that will feature musical groups and...  Read Story.

Kentite named to ministry post The Rev. Amy Gopp, a native of Kent, has been named executive director of Week of Compassion. Gopp was called to the position after a nation wide search. She previously served three years as associate director of the...  Read Story.

The Kent Christian Ministerial Association and MAX Insurance Agency will present a seminar on church safety from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 25. The event is being offered cooperation with the United States Federal Bureau of...  Read Story.

The Discoveries '08 series, a five-week seminar addressing the book of Revelation and other Bible prophesies, will be presented at Maplewood Career Center,...  Read Story.