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What’s Inside ing about him as they passed through town.
36 ..Up On the Hill
12 12 . . . BUMC Keeps Growing
Boone United Methodist church upholds the values of community that have made it a strong local organization since its initial beginnings as a congregation of a couple dozen people meeting in the Watauga County Courthouse.
26 . . . Dipper on the Corner
Some people have called him crazy. Some have just stared at him in amazement and wonder. Some have brushed him off, thinking little or noth-
Crossnore Presbyterian Church has stood as a beacon for more than a century, overlooking the quiet historic community that shares its name.
48 . . Ethan Greene
Ethan Greene wants his life to count for Jesus. Plain and simple. “I want people to know that there is a God and that He is real and will be real to them if they will let Him be.”
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58 . . . Dr. Larry Young
The Rev. Larry Young, longtime pastor of Brookside Presbyterian Church in Boone, is a softspoken, dignified gentleman of the cloth, and he leaves no one doubting his stance in life.
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Celebrating Our Mountain Churches
hurches, regardless of location or denomination, are known for their weekly services. Through this issue of Faith Magazine, we wanted to display more than just those Saturday or Sunday services. Each church brings so many different people together, and through this, it can accomplish great things. It’s the stories of those great accomplishments that we wanted to tell. Within this magazine, we can only scratch the surface of the kinds of ministries and movements that are being made in the county by churches large and small. Churches, regardless of size, location or denomination, can influence and change the lives of many through their faith. We hope you enjoy our take on what local congregations do as we celebrate our mountain churches in Faith Magazine. FAITH MAGAZINE - Spring 2020
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