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When their mom first showed signs of dementia, Debbie Mortensen and her six siblings decided they’d help her where they could, but let her be as independent as possible. Then it became clear 2½ years ago that Mary Thornton, now 80, needed more than occasional help and Thornton’s husband, who was older, was himself physically too frail to address all her needs.
Mortensen said the siblings assessed how each could contribute. Her gift was presence. Mortensen, 52, had the most flexibility. She owned her own cosmetic company franchise and basically worked for herself. Her husband Gordon was in law enforcement, but was nearing retirement. They decided it was feasible, if not altogether desirable, to leave their home of 27 years in Fillmore, Utah, and move two hours north to Grantsville to live with and care for her mother.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Duluth is collecting donations for an online auction that will be held to support one of their youth members, 13-year-old Anders Breidenbach, who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February 2020.
Portsmouth Herald
KENNEBUNK Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kennebunk was awarded a $50,000 grant in 2020 to enable its minister, Pastor Rich Horner, to participate in the 2021 National Clergy Renewal Program.
Holy Cross is one of 140 congregations across the United States selected to participate in this competitive grant program, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Established by in 2000, the program’s grants allow Christian congregations to support their pastors with the gift of extended time away from ministerial duties and responsibilities.
Ministers use their time away from the demands of daily ministry to engage in reflection and renewal. The approach respects the “Sabbath time” concept, offering ministers a carefully considered respite that may include travel, study, rest, prayer and immersive arts and cultural experiences.
Eugene M. âGeneâ McCord of New Braunfels passed away at home on January 15, 2021, on the 87th anniversary of his birth. Gene was born to Bennie Michael and Millie Frances (Raska) McCord on January 15, 1934 at home in the Hope Community of Lavaca County southeast of Yoakum, Texas. He was baptized at John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth, Texas.
He grew up on the family farm south of Clarkâs Creek and early on he became familiar with automobiles and insisted on riding and following his daddy around because âthatâs where all the fun wasâ. His early education was in a single room schoolhouse where in his middle school years he was the only member of his grade level in the school and occasionally he rode to school on horseback. He attended Yoakum High School.