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Weathering life’s challenges explored at Lifetree Cafe

Practical solutions for coping with unexpected hardship will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday Lifetree Cafe. The program, titled “Overcoming Hardship: A Father and Son Beat the Odds” features an exclusive film of Patrick Henry Hughes and his father. The younger Hughes was born without eyes or the ability to extend his limbs. Though in a wheelchair, Hughes performed in the University of Louisville marching band, his father pushing his wheelchair through every practice and performance. “I gave up on my dream of Patrick being a star on a football field at a large ...

St. Mark’s to hold Christmas Eve service

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold its Advent service and Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. on Sunday at the church, 1007 First Ave. S. They will also have carols at 5:15 p.m. with Advent Service of Lessons and Holy Eucharist at 6 p.m. Sunday.

St. Paul’s to hold Christmas Eve service

ROCKWELL CITY — St. Paul’s Lutheran and Presbyterian Church will hold its Christmas Eve Carols and Lessons service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church in Rockwell City.

Stigma of mental illness explored

Society’s response to those who suffer with mental illness will be discussed at noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Lifetree Cafe. The program, titled “Mental Illness: Breaking the Silence, Overcoming the Shame,” features a filmed interview with Amy Simpson, author of the book “Troubled Minds.” Simpson grew up with a mother who was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. “My family needed help, and we didn’t know where to get it. My whole family felt alone,” says Simpson, who equates mental illness with other physical illnesses. “I should no more be ashamed of mental ...

Our Savior’s Christmas Cantata is Sunday

MANSON — Our Savior United Methodist Church senior choir will present its annual Christmas Cantata during the regular 9 a.m. worship service at the church. This year, the Choir will present “O Holy Night!” The senior choir is directed by Jerrold Jimmerson. Soloists are Karen Wallace and Ted George. Arranged and orchestrated by Russell Mauldin, this 40-minute musical for Christmas will manage to be both glorious and majestic. It captures the wonder and awe felt on the miscalculating that Christ was born. This dynamic Christmas celebration is filled with classic carols and hymns, ...

First Presbyterian to host Christmas Eve

Join First Presbyterian Church with your family on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. The contemporary 4 p.m. service in the Christian Life Center will include communion and candle lighting, and the Praise Band will lead the worship. The Traditional 7 p.m. service in the sanctuary will include communion and candle lighting and the Chancel Choir will lead the worship.