Methodist

James Ray Pyle, 81, of Somerset, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 16, 2013. Born Feb. 8, 1932, the son of Ralph and Ruby Pyle. Preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers, Donald and Frederick. Survived by his wife of...

Gospel concert "Divine & Friends Right Direction Gospel Xplosion," featuring DiVine of Annapolis, the Christian Cavaliers, Tony Winston & Star Christ, the original Little Ark Male Chorus and others will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Cecil Memorial United...

Births A daughter Lillian Dale Baynham, was born to Adam and Katy Baynham of Petoskey at 4:29 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Lillian weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth. She has a...

Birth A daughter, Iris Evangeline Newville, was born to Devon Haviland and Bruce Newville of Petoskey at 1:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Iris weighed 8 pounds, 4.3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth....

All across the United States, May 12 will be observed as a special day. It is Mother’s Day, and it is the 106th anniversary of the first Mother’s Day observance. That first observance was held in Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, W.Va.,...

Parents and caregivers of children with special needs can now get a free break, thanks to a new kids program at First Presbyterian Church of Eustis through a partnership with Nathaniel's Hope, an Orlando-based outreach organization. The church, at 117...

Middlecreek COB "Mirroring Mother's Virtue" will be the message at the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren this week in celebration of Mother's Day. It will be given by the Rev. John Stoner.  The Rev. Linda Stoner will serve as worship leader. The...

Birth A daughter, Abigayle Hukill, was born to Richard and Michelle Hukill of Levering at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Abby weighed 6 pounds, 2.6 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long at birth. Her siblings are...

Monday, May 6 Hagerstown Business and Professional Women’s Club meets at Hager Hall, Crystal Ballroom, 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. dinner. For more information, call membership chairwoman Donna Smith at 301-797-8761. Long Meadows Rotary meets at...

Middlecreek COB The Rev. Linda Stoner will share the message "Claiming A Holy Inheritance" this Sunday at the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren as they celebrate Youth Sunday. The Rev. John Stoner will lead the worship assisted by the youth.  The...

Bonnie (Mikelson) Londal of Walloon Lake, Mich., and Boulder, Colo., passed away on April 24, 2013, at her home in Boulder. She was 73 years old. Bonnie was born in Holly, Mich., to Doris and Erwin Mikelson. She is survived by husband, Jerry Londal;...

Petoskey Cross of Christ Lutheran Cross of Christ Lutheran, 1450 E. Mitchell, Petoskey, celebrates Holy Communion services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 5. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; nursery at 10 a.m.; confirmation at 5 p.m. Bible study...