Garner’s St. Christopher church has new vicar

Garner’s St. Christopher church has new vicar

As vicar of St. Christopher Episcopal Church on Vandora Springs Road, the Rev. Ralph Fogg will be trying to get more folks, especially young families, into the pews of the small congregation.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Faces and Places,Faith | No comment
Lord of Life Church helps local kids in need

Lord of Life Church helps local kids in need

Food, a pair of eyeglasses or a backpack full of school supplies, whatever the need, the folks at Lord of Life — with a little help from their friends — have tried to live out the Gospel call to share their gifts with the needy.

Published August 17, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Garner United Methodist Church clowns around

Garner United Methodist Church clowns around

An energetic crowd of six elementary-age clown ministers from Garner United Methodist Church visited residents from Aversboro Assisted Living recently.

Published August 11, 2010 | Posted in Faces and Places,Faith | 1 comment
Living Word Family Church comes to the Garner area

Living Word Family Church comes to the Garner area

It sometimes happens in the business world, but it’s more unusual for a church to change “owners,” so to speak. But that’s what happened this past spring when Garner’s Faith Zone Worship Center became the south campus of Living Word Family Church.

Published August 10, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Peace Chapel blossoms in Garner

Peace Chapel blossoms in Garner

“The ministry is about broken people,” said the Rev. Lizzie Anderson, founder of the Peace Chapel of Deliverance on West Garner Road.

Published August 4, 2010 | Posted in Faces and Places,Faith | No comment
Garner Area Ministries fueled by community good will

Garner Area Ministries fueled by community good will

The summer brings more than just oppressive heat; it also brings a shortage of food at the Garner Area Ministries food pantry.

Published July 27, 2010 | Posted in Faith,Featured | No comment
Leaders in Faith: Who’s perfect?

Leaders in Faith: Who’s perfect?

The “nobody’s perfect” mantra could be applied to Jim Joyce and Armando Galarraga.

Published July 20, 2010 | Posted in Faith | No comment
Garner’s Plymouth Church paints picture of growth

Garner’s Plymouth Church paints picture of growth

When the children at Plymouth Church walk into their new classroom for Sunday school these days, they are greeted by a huge mural on the classroom wall that depicts Moses beckoning the Israelites to pass through the parted waters of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:22).

Published July 20, 2010 | Posted in Faith,Featured | No comment
Sovereign King Church expands space, ministry

Sovereign King Church expands space, ministry

After more than four years of wandering in the Garner wilderness, the flock at Sovereign King Church finally has a place to call home.

Published July 14, 2010 | Posted in Faith,Featured | No comment
St. Mary Mother of the Church recognized for blood drive

St. Mary Mother of the Church recognized for blood drive

St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Parish in Garner was honored for outstanding support in blood collections by the American Red Cross Triangle-Area Chapter at the chapter’s recent annual meeting.

Published July 6, 2010 | Posted in Faces and Places,Faith | No comment