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Catherine Ann Shirk, 75, of East Earl, died peacefully with her family by her side at LGH after a short illness. She had many health challenges and surgeries over the

Incumbents had a strong showing across municipalities in New Hanover County, while — across the river — Leland will see some new faces. The evening had some tight races, with a significantly higher turnout than the last local election, but there don't appear to be any major recounts on the horizon.

Word of Encouragement-Birth JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Birth. Jesus talked about the birth of a baby as a moment that brings joy to a mother’s heart. We can imagine the joy and excitement of God’s heart to see new life formed in people who come to faith in Jesus. This is what Jesus described as being “Born Again.” This spiritual birth is a clean, fresh start for our heart. Our sins are no longer held against us by a holy God.  We are forgiven and welcomed into God’s eternal family. First Peter 1:3 says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Chr...

Word of Encouragement-Foundation JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Foundation. A strong foundation is necessary for any building to stand the test of time. We also build our lives on a certain foundation of beliefs or ideas. The Bible points us to the one sure foundation that is dependable for our faith. In Isaiah 28:16, the Sovereign LORD says, “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.” Later, in the New Testament book of First Peter, this statement was applied to ...

Daily Challenge-Forward Focus July 28th, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to run the race of faith with a forward focus. If you ever watch a footrace, you rarely see athletes looking back. They know by doing so, their progress would slow down, and as a result, they could lose the race. The Apostle Paul gives us direction for our focus by his example. He did not want to look back on his journey with regrets or with a sense of retreat. He was focused on moving forward with Jesus, step by step. He was on a journey. He had not yet arr...