Durniats business about building strength, relationships
When Andrew Durniat and friends get together, there is always going to be some heavy lifting involved. Thats his business, you see, as Durniat runs Durniat Strength out of Central Tennis and Fitness on Mechanicsburg Road in Wooster. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Durniat arrived in Wooster in the fall of 2001 to coach lacrosse at the College of Wooster and has made this his...Last-minute shopping should actually be just that
You might feel differently, but to me, there's something intrinsically wrong about a TV network airing "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" in November but that's what happened late last month. Same thing with "Rudolph," the one starring Burl Ives as the voice of Sam the Snowman. Those shows should be saved for December, preferably mid-month. Then again, about the time I expect to see...Christmas comes to Dover with traditional tree lighting and Night Before Christmas Reading
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. So began Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen, as, seated on a chair directly under the stoplight in the middle of town, he gave the traditional reading of The Night Before Christmas to a rapt audience of youngsters. They gathered in close around the mayor, many with steaming cups of hot...Hymn History-When Christmas Morn is Dawning
When Christmas morn is dawning In faith I would repair Unto the lowly manger; My Savior lieth there, Unto the lowly manger; My Savior lieth there. How kind, O loving Savior, To come from Heavn above; From sin and evil save us, And keep us in Thy love, From sin and evil save us, And keep us in Thy love. We need Thee, blessèd Jesus, Our dearest friend Thou art; Forbid that we by sinning Should...Putting toy safety at the top of your Christmas list
Everyone has a Christmas list. Some of us have a list of things we want; and some of us have a list of things we want to buy for someone else; and of course, some of us have both. When it comes to kids, for the most part, they have a list of things they want to find under their Christmas tree on Christmas morning. Unfortunately not every toy or gift on a childs list is safe or age...Mission lecture series continues at NewPointe
As part of their missions lecture series NewPointe Community Church will present area missionary to Russia, Pam Amstutz this coming Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 7 PM in their Kidstuf Theater. NewPointe began the series this past year and will be continuing it into 2011. The series is called, Voices of the Kingdom with three to five lectures planned each year with various missionaries from...
What's in a name? Everything if it fits
This is the second in a three-part series of blogs covering the very best in nicknames of the NFL - according to me. For as long as I can remember, nicknames have been a vital part of sports. Ever since I heard the name Dizzy Dean, nicknames have been a high priority for me, which is kind of weird since I never, ever had a nickname to call my own. You'd think being left-handed, at least I could...
The Gift (The next installment in my husband's story)
Christmas is just a few weeks away. It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, but the year is whisking by with alarming speed. About five or six years ago I published this story in our church newsletter. I had lots of feedback about it, so I thought I would include it here as the next segment in my husband’s story. This is one of many true events that happened while he was lost...
1213 Crafting success in lean economic times
For years, the fall months have traditionally been filled with craft shows and church bazaars. However, the recent economic downturn has not only trimmed household budgets, but also amounts of money spent at the craft shows. As churchgoing populations change in age, the many old-fashioned traditions at bazaars have also gone by the wayside. However, some craft shows continue to draw crowds and...