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Another immigration travesty

Posted on June 10, 2010

I read in the news today about the sad status of many children of illegal immigrants.  They are now practically people without a country.  They have frequently been here since early childhood…

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Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears

Posted on May 10, 2010

Saturday with Keely and Mark, JoAnne and I visited Ellis Island, near the Statue of Liberty.  JoAnne’s father’s family entered our country through this island.  One of the descriptions of the Island…

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Take me out to the ball game

Posted on April 24, 2010

Yea!  The Chiefs won, 8-3.   The sun was shining; the air was crisp; the new grass field was immaculately groomed; the coneys and sausages were great!   I needed my emergency blanket out of…

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A blog I enjoy

Posted on April 20, 2010

I’ve discovered an inspring, honest writer among our own church family who writes a great blog.  I’ve been reading Amy LaForte’s work for a little while and find it touching and inspiring.  Her blog…

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New Page Tab

Posted on April 20, 2010

I’ve decided to open a new page tab called News Commentary.  I plan to use it from time to time to comment on a current event and the underlying issues represented.  I’ll…

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Back to blogging

Posted on April 16, 2010

blogging has become a new passion of mine too. I am enjoying writing for my blog and I hope readers are finding a lift reading it too.

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Easter Joy

Posted on April 5, 2010

Easter Joy My heart is very joyful this Easter season.   I suppose the beautiful warm spring weather we’ve been having helps.  It has brought out the crocus and daffodils en masse.   April…

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Family Ties Are a Blessing

Posted on April 5, 2010

Family Ties are a Blessing For us, Easter has always been a great time to affirm family ties.  I guess there is something about focusing on the center of our faith together…

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Easter music will be celebrative

Posted on March 28, 2010

Just finished vocal ensemble practice a bit ago for Easter service next Sunday.  One song is a very upbeat black gospel number with the theme “Hosanna”.   The other is also energetic and…

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Leadership sub-category created

Posted on March 21, 2010

I’ve some key adjustments to my blog that I hope are helpful to my readers.   1.  Now that I’m a little more familiar with this environment and on the advice of folks at…

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About the author

Kelvin Jones recently retired as pastor at Copper Hill United Methodist Church. He is married to JoAnne DeSerio Jones. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. He served as a pastor for 44 years. His hobbies are blogging, gardening and walking.

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