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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Past and present members of Lincoln Park Baptist Church gather in the basement after a service celebrating the church's 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Barbara Kender (left) and Joann James have been friends since they met in 1955 though Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Both were members of the church for several years before leaving to go to mission churches in Ainsworth and Swartz Creek respectively. Behind them is part of a timeline documenting 60 years of the Lincoln Park Baptist Church.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Past and present members of Lincoln Park Baptist Church gather in a service celebrating the church's 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Rev. James Marcus, Director of Missions for Genesee Baptist Association delivers his speech to those in attendance at the service celebrating Lincoln Park Baptist Church's 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23. Rev. Marcus spoke about remembering the past on such an occassion but reminded everyone to keep looking forward. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Sharon Kantor and James Bearup provide music during a service celebrating the 60th anniversary for Lincoln Park Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 23. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..A member since 1950, Peggie Dye listens to Bonnie Desai speak during a service celebrating Lincoln Park Baptist Church's 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..A member since 1950, Peggie Dye reminisces about past experiences with members of Lincoln Park Baptist Church during a service celebrating its 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..A member since 1950, Peggie Dye reminisces about past experiences with members of Lincoln Park Baptist Church during a service celebrating its 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23. The church was founded by southerners who came to work in factories in Michigan in the 40s and 50s.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Peggie Dye (middle) speaks with Merry Broom (left) and Past John Terrell at the end of the service celebrating Lincoln Park Baptist Church's 60th anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 23.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Steve DeSmyter, 59, of Bay City is baptized by Frank Katulski at the 15th annual biker day hosted by Hogs In Ministry at the River Church in Holly Sunday.  Katulski, who has been with the ministry for six years has been baptizing for the past three. The event celebrates bikers and others who have turned their lives around through God.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Buck Barnell enjoys a moment with band members between songs during a jam session at Halsey United Methodist Church, Wednesday, Feb. 16. Barnell has been a leader of the music group since it started about ten years ago which has grown from about 5 to around 20 musicians who jam weekly. "It's been a lot of fun," he says. Barnell, age 83, has been playing guitar since he was in high school in the 40s.
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  • Russ Arnett poses for a portrait at St. John the baptist Church in Paris, Wisconsin where he is parish director, Tuesday, June 15. Arnett, a former Episcopal priest and now married, is in the process of studying for ordination as a Catholic priest.
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  • Russ Arnett poses for a portrait at St. John the baptist Church in Paris, Wisconsin where he is parish director, Tuesday, June 15. Arnett, a former Episcopal priest and now married, is in the process of studying for ordination as a Catholic priest.
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  • Russ Arnett poses for a portrait at St. John the baptist Church in Paris, Wisconsin where he is parish director, Tuesday, June 15. Arnett, a former Episcopal priest and now married, is in the process of studying for ordination as a Catholic priest.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Buck Barnell plays guitar during a jam session at Halsey United Methodist Church, Wednesday, Feb. 16. Barnell has been a leader of the music group since it started about ten years ago which has grown from about 5 to around 20 musicians who jam weekly. "It's been a lot of fun," he says. Barnell, age 83, has been playing guitar since he was in high school in the 40s.
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  • Russ Arnett poses for a portrait at St. John the baptist Church in Paris, Wisconsin where he is parish director, Tuesday, June 15. Arnett, a former Episcopal priest and now married, is in the process of studying for ordination as a Catholic priest.
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  • Russ Arnett poses for a portrait at St. John the baptist Church in Paris, Wisconsin where he is parish director, Tuesday, June 15. Arnett, a former Episcopal priest and now married, is in the process of studying for ordination as a Catholic priest.
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  • Russ Arnett poses for a portrait at St. John the baptist Church in Paris, Wisconsin where he is parish director, Tuesday, June 15. Arnett, a former Episcopal priest and now married, is in the process of studying for ordination as a Catholic priest.
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  • High school Juniors from Sacred Heart and St Lucy's parishes hang out on the path up to the church during a break at St. John Boscon Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin.  Most of the youths are attending as part of their confirmation preparation.
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..
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  • Archbishop Dolan greets attendees at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin
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  • Gianna Jessen an abortion surviver addresses youths at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin
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  • Brother Juan Carlos from St. Domitilla parish in Hillside, Chicago talks with Edward Looney age 19 (left) and Andrew Teeter age 17 at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin. Edward is attending with Catholic Youth Expeditions and Andrew is attending with the Diocese of Madison.
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  • Archbishop Dolan gives his homily at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin
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  • Peter Lee age 16 from St. Peter's parish in Slinger, Wisconsin sits by his car in the parking lot at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin. Peter has worked on his for four years before being able to drive it this year. He is attending as part of confirmation preparation.
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  • Justin Hetchler (left) age 16 and David Preischel age 16 from St. Lucy's parish in Racine, WI wait in the tent during a break at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin.
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  • Youths wait in line for confession at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin.
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  • Archbishop Dolan greets attendees at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin
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  • Archbishop Dolan gives his homily at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin.
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  • A young girl gives a reading at the closing mass at the St. John Bosco Youth Rally on September 27, 2008 at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin
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  • Since the water in the church had not yet been blessed, incense was wafted with a feather upon entering the church.
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  • Francisco Grace sweeps the floor Thursday at the nearly ready Inglesia Ebenezer Church in Grand Island. The church is planning on opening the doors to its new location on August 1st. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Jesus, portrayed by Ed Kinne, is crucified during a scene at dress rehearsal for the Singing Christmas Tree Wednesday evening at Grand Island Evangelical Free Church. Information on tickets and show times can be found at www.giefc.org, the churchís website. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Eight-year-old Shalom Moore, middle, Calvin Moore, 5, left, and Leah Studley, 9, play a game backstage while waiting for their scene during dress rehearsal for the Singing Christmas Tree Wednesday evening at Grand Island Evangelical Free Church. Information on tickets and show times can be found at www.giefc.org, the churchís website. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009. Danchisin helps handle paper work, keeping track of how often people come to the pantry.
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009. Danchisin helps pack bags of food in the pantry.
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009. Danchisin helps handle paper work, keeping track of how often people come to the pantry.
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  • Amanda Feairheller retrieves her bicycle early Saturday morning at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Feairheller and her teammates stayed in Grand Island after arriving from Lexington and will head to Lincoln via Highway 34 on there cross-country journey. The team of seven will cycle over 4,000 miles across America to raise awareness and funds to fight HIV/AIDS. The ride is run by FACE AIDS, a youth-led nonprofit that works in the U.S. and with Partners In Health in Rwanda. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Laura Karson tops off her tires as fellow teammates Eric Sternbrook, left, and Kate Pipa finish breakfast early Saturday morning at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Karson and the rest of the team stayed in Grand Island after arriving from Lexington and will head to Lincoln via Highway 34 on there cross-country journey. The team of seven will cycle over 4,000 miles across America to raise awareness and funds to fight HIV/AIDS. The ride is run by FACE AIDS, a youth-led nonprofit that works in the U.S. and with Partners In Health in Rwanda. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009. Danchisin helps pack bags of food in the pantry.
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009. Danchisin helps pack bags of food in the pantry.
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  • Omaha Skutt Catholic High School student Kelli Zavadil hugs Jack Lenz after arriving at St. Gerald Catholic Church on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, in Ralston. Jack along with his brother Luke and mother Nancy were waiting to welcome home his sister Abbey and father Tom. Students and chaperones from the Omaha Archdiocese arrived home after being stranded in a snow storm about two hours from Pittsburgh on Friday evening while returning from the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
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  • The Rev. Matt Fowler, left, and the Rev. Chad Bolling are leading the merge between the congregations of First United Methodist Church and Faith United Methodist Church which will become First-Faith United Methodist on Jan. 1, 2014. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009.
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009. Danchisin helps handle paper work, keeping track of how often people come to the pantry.
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  • Emily Danchisin volunteers for Central City Churches Outreach Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Thursday, Nov 5, 2009.
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  • Caleb Staehr poses with his cello in front of the pipe organ at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Staehr graduated from Heartland Lutheran in May and will pursue music education at Concordia University in Seward this fall. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Members of the 2013 Ride Against AIDS team bike on Blaine Street on their way to Lincoln via Highway 34 Saturday morning after departing from Calvary Lutheran Church where they spent the night in Grand Island after arriving rom Lexington. The team of seven will cycle over 4,000 miles across America to raise awareness and funds to fight HIV/AIDS. The ride is run by FACE AIDS, a youth-led nonprofit that works in the U.S. and with Partners In Health in Rwanda. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Pastor Scott Taylor plays guitar for a portrait at First Christian Church. Taylor, an accomplished musician, had a career in organic chemistry before becoming a pastor over five years ago. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Justice Thigpen (middle) poses for a portrait with his daughter Reba and his son Justice Jr. after a church league basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12. Justice was the first Afro-American from Flint to play in the NBA.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba called all those 12 and under to witness the dedication of the new church.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba called all those 12 and under to witness the dedication of the new church.
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  • 2013 Ride Against AIDS team members Maxwell Smith, left, and Laura Karson bike down Blaine Street on there way to Lincoln via Highway 34 Saturday morning after departing from Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The team of seven will cycle over 4,000 miles across America to raise awareness and funds to fight HIV/AIDS. The ride is run by FACE AIDS, a youth-led nonprofit that works in the U.S. and with Partners In Health in Rwanda. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • 2013 Ride Against AIDS teammates, from left, Maxwell Smith, Dana Ballard, Laura Karson and Eric Sternbrook hang out while getting ready to head to Lincoln early Saturday morning at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The team of seven will cycle over 4,000 miles across America to raise awareness and funds to fight HIV/AIDS. The ride is run by FACE AIDS, a youth-led nonprofit that works in the U.S. and with Partners In Health in Rwanda. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Pastor Jay Vetter and his wife Maureen pose for a portrait at Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island. The couple is looking forward to enjoying retirement in Colorado where they own property. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Pat and Kim Perge of Montrose prepare to ride the 11th annual Bikin' for Burns fundraiser at the Perani Arena in Flint Saturday. The two were married moments earlier by Pastor Brian McKay of the Victory Biker Church in Lennon. The area event is sponsored by American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE) of Michigan Region 20 as they seek to promote motorcycle safety while raise funds for fire prevention. This year's recipients will be the Swartz Creek and Durand Fire Departments.
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  • Rev. Dr. Joseph Brown S.J delivers his homily in which he stressed the willingness to accept everyone into the family of the church Sunday, Aug. 1.
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  • Rev. Dr. Joseph Brown S.J delivers his homily in which he stressed the willingness to accept everyone into the family of the church Sunday, Aug. 1.
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  • A parishioner lights a candle that will be used to light other candles around the church Sunday, Nov. 22.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba anoints the alter at St. Stephen Church Sunday, Nov. 22.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba anoints the alter at St. Stephen Church Sunday, Nov. 22.
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  • Parishioners outstretch their hands during the dedication mass Sunday, Nov. 22. Bishop Richard J. Sklba called all those 12 and under to witness the dedication of the new church.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba blesses the walls of the church with holy water Sunday, Nov. 22.
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  • Lenora Daily lets go after being towed behind Righteous Rocket, an unbroken quarter horse from Farnma, Neb., while training the horse with Alex Schopp, right, and her father Paul during Cowboy Church Saturday morning in the Big Red Barn at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Daily travels around the county with his daughter, Lenora, drawing parallels between horse training and building a relationship with God. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Paul Daily of Wild Horse Ministries based in Trout, La., prays with audience members inside the horse pen after working with an unbroken horse during Cowboy Church Saturday morning in the Big Red Barn at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Daily travels around the county with his daughter, Lenora, drawing parallels between horse training and building a relationship with God. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Pastor Brian McKay (left) of Victory Biker Church read vows to Pat and Kim Perge of Mt. Morris in the parking lot of the Perani Arena before riding in the 11th annual Bikin' for Burns fundraiser. The newlyweds and other bikers will ride 42 miles to Shriner's Circus Park in Vienna Township driving along Lapeer, Irish, Richfield, Genesee, Mt. Morris, Clio, Dodge, Jennings and Wilson Roads. The area event is sponsored by American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE) of Michigan Region 20 as they seek to promote motorcycle safety while raise funds for fire prevention. This year's recipients will be the Swartz Creek and Durand Fire Departments.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba blesses the water at St. Stephen Church Sunday, Nov. 22.
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  • Bishop Richard J. Sklba blesses the walls of the church with holy water Sunday, Nov. 22.
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  • Lisa Moody poses for a portrait at her store the French Table in Mason City. Moody renovated a 1907 church to create the store specializing in urban eclectic arts, antiques and interiors. (Independent/Matt Dixon)
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  • Matt Dixon | The Flint Journal..Justice Thigpen during a church league basketball game.
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