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Congregational Life
Engaged
Ed and Doris Ranck of Powhatan Mennonite Church and Ed and
Linda Carnahan of Powhatan Christian Fellowship are very happy to announce the
engagement of their children, Jon Michael and Jaime Melissa.
Jaime graduated from The College of William and Mary with a
degree in biology and an interest in veterinarian work. She, along with her
mother, runs the pet shop, Critter Crazy, next door to Food Lion.
Jon continues work in farming and local and long-distance hauling. An August
wedding is being planned

Obituaries
Wilbur Ingram Adams
Wilbur, first-born son of Mel and Gertrude Adams went to be with the Lord on
April 13, 2003. His devoted wife of 55 years, Frances Norton Adams, along with
his son, Wilbur Clark, and daughter, Kathy Featherston, were by his bedside.
He was founder of New Hope Southern Baptist Church, where he
served as trustee and deacon. For over 25 years he was a member of Fine Creek
Baptist Church where he served as teacher, buildings & grounds
superintendent and deacon.
One of Wilbur’s hobbies beside woodworking and repairing
antiques was gardening. He is now a Master Gardener in Heaven.
Wilbur is also survived by four grandsons, Brian Adams,
Michael Featherston, David Adams and Matthew Featherston and one granddaughter,
Mary Elizabeth Featherston.
A memorial service was held on April 17 at Fine Creek Baptist
Church with interment in the church cemetery.
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Yoder, Elizabeth
Lizzie Yoder, of Aroda, VA., died peacefully at Mountain View
Nursing Home on May 22, 2003. She was born on November 28, 1921 in Kisciusko
County, Indiana, daughter of the late Allen Yoder an Lydia (Troyer) Miller.
Lizzie is survived by seven sons and two daughters, Allen,
Alvin, Lydia, Freeman, Jerry, Paul, Raymond, Esther and James and 35
grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late
husband, Gideon I. Yoder and two daughters, Edna and Betty.
Lizzie will be remembered for her zeal in sharing with others
her love for God. She was also an avid quilter.
Funeral services were held at Powhatan Mennonite Church on
Sunday, May 25, with interment in the church cemetery.
Did
You
Know......
from
Richmond Christian June 5. The graduation ceremonies will be held at Clover
Hill Baptist Church. Carmen was recently voted by the students as the girl
who best exemplified Christian character and leadership in her graduating
class. This fall Carmen will be attending Liberty University in Lynchburg
and majoring in nursing. Congratulations, Carmen!
Nathan Landis will graduate with a one-year
certificate from Rosedale Bible College May 22.
Michael Featherston and Brian Ranck will graduate
June 14 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This graduation
ceremonies is sponsored by Home Educators of VA for homeschoolers. Brian is
working for Nice Construction and Micheal works for Feathertson Lawn Care.
Timothy Nice will be graduating from Powhatan High
School June 14. He looks forward to working for Nice Construction and racing
at Southside Speedway.
Dave, Linda, Dwayne and Dale Benson moved into their
new home Wednesday, May 7. Their care group showed up to help and brought
along refreshments.
Kevin Hertzler and Sidney Moyer spent two weeks
(April 25-May 7) camping and traveling to the west coast. They had a good
time and got in turbulent weather in Tennessee but were grateful to miss the
tornadoes.
Spring gobbler season was very good for the Lukes.
Luke Shenk shot his first, an 18 pounder. He said one hair on the beard was
10-1/2" but he is calling it a 10"! Luke Landis got his second, a
20 pound gobbler with a 9-1/2" beard and 1-1/4" spurs.
Web page for Tim and Melody Althouse is http://users.starpower.net/tim.althouse/
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13th Annual
Ice Cream Social
Watch the Primroses open!

July 6, 2003
7:00 P.M.
at Gene & Pat Hertzlers’
Bring a freezer of homemade ice cream or a tray of
snacks & drink. |
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, June 28, 2003
7 - 8 a.m.
at PMC
The men’s Bible Study Group is inviting all men to a
prayer breakfast on Saturday, June 28th.
Come enjoy some good food and good fellowship!
There is a sign up sheet in the secondary
auditorium.
Contact Miles Pruett for more information.
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