Tag: Reverend El Akuchie

Believers take the streets in Mansfield for National Day of Prayer (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD — There were no cases of ‘road rage’ in downtown Mansfield early Thursday evening. Local congregations are circling their wagons and coming together to pray for the welfare of their nation; while they still have one. Believing that GOD is not asleep at the wheel, the faithful are convinced

National Day of Prayer March set for May 4th

MANSFIELD — Local believers in the the Body of Christ will be putting their faith to their feet this coming Thursday. Instead of a traditional lunch time meeting for prayer for the observance of the National Day of Prayer, attendees will be ‘walking in faith’ in a prayer march. Churches

Roe v. Wade down for the count! Issue goes to states: Reaction from Faith leaders & activists

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO– On Friday, U.S. Supreme Court sided with the State of Mississippi and overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade court opinion. The decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was written by Justice Samuel Alito and decided 6-3 with Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett

Local National Day of Prayer observances will be online and running (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — The National Day of Prayer (NDOP) is this Thursday, May 7th and several area observances will be taking place that day using unorthodox methods. Due to COVID-19 related concerns, several area observances will be taking place both live and virtually. The Galion Area Ministerial Association (GAMA)

County Commissioners declare Richland as God’s land (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — While many will be following tournament basketball during “March Madness,” there will be another type of double-teaming taking place in churches across Richland County. This ‘full court press’ will be involving lifting up of holy hands to the Almighty in a region on the rebound. This past month

Local clergy remember Pastor Walt Jordan II (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Reverend Dr. Walt Jordan II has died unexpectedly at age 51. Dr. Walt served as lead pastor of Oasis of Love Church for fifteen years. Several local clergy responded to the recent news of Dr. Walt’s passing. According to Pastor Mark Cobb of Providence Baptist, Dr. Walt was

“2019 Year of the Bible” saw great advances in Buckeye Bible Belt

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO– Biblical faith grabbed headlines for the Buckeye Bible Belt in 2019. Just one day after the newly-elected Governor Mike DeWine was sworn in on nine Bibles, area clergymen from one hundred and fifty congregations held a press conference at BibleWalk Museum to declare the “Year of the

Evangelicals roll out red carpet for President Trump in visit to Buckeye State (VIDEO)

TOLEDO– After launching an “Evangelicals for Trump”coalition from El Rey Jesus Church in Miami, President Donald Trump visited the Buckeye State on Thursday to kick off his first rally of 2020. The two visits come after a Christianity Today (CT) editorial called for the President’s removal from office. Despite the

Ohio clergy to NY media outlet: ‘Who made you judge over us?’

Article updated October 19,2019 MANSFIELD — A New York-based media outlet has compiled a list of the “Fifty Most Miserable Cities” in the nation, drawing the ire of Ohio faith leaders. According to Business Insider, Mansfield, Ohio is ranked as the forty-third most miserable city in the country based on

101 Clergy salute law enforcement, encouraging area to thank police (SLIDESHOW) (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — With tensions around the country regarding law enforcement along the border and in the mainland, over one hundred clergy across Richland County, Ohio honored local police officers Thursday morning for their dedicated service. The area clergymen held a press conference from Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker’s ninth floor conference

Landmark “Hell is Real” billboard becomes moniker for professional sports rivalry (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Located halfway between Columbus and Cincinnati on Interstate 71, the eye-catching “HELL IS REAL” sign in Mt. Sterling, Ohio has recently cruised onto the national sports scene. The sign has become a driving force in the passionate intra-state soccer rivalry dubbed the “Hell is Real Derby” between the

Local pastor addresses genocide in native Nigeria (AUDIO)

MANSFIELD — Last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released the International Religious Freedom Report for 2019 and many of its findings are grim, especially for the country of Nigeria. Despite being the most populous nation in the world’s most Christian continent, Nigerian Christians are in peril for their very lives.

Contagious account recognized for upcoming Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — A special National Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving commemorating the 170th anniversary of a historic account of answered prayer will be taking place this Thursday, May 2nd between 11:30-100 PM at the Mansfield Central Park Gazebo. The corporate assembly which is open to the public will include Mansfield

Mansfield Mayor gives optimistic report at clergy meeting

MANSFIELD — Despite the wintry mix last week, twenty-three area pastors met with Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker to discuss corporate vision for the city.   During the luncheon, the Mayor thanked the clergy for their efforts involving 150 congregations who recently declared the New Year as the “Year of the Bible.”

Israeli Deputy Speaker coming to Ontario October 6th

On Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., the Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset will be speaking at the Sar Shalom Center in Ontario. The public is welcome to come to the newly-opened center at 2510 West Fourth Street to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the rebirth of the Nation

Rain does not stop 2017 National Day of Prayer

MANSFIELD — Due to rainy weather, the countywide observance of the National Day of Prayer was held indoors on the Mansfield Square at the All Believers in Christ Church located at 23 North Main Street. Sponsored by the Richland Community Prayer Network (RCPN), and emceed by Scott Saunders of WVMC,

Commissioner Board turns down clergy resolution to defund Planned Parenthood (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Despite recent revelations on Planned Parenthood selling baby parts on the black market, the Richland County Board of Commissioners declined to hold a hearing to consider supporting a non-binding resolution proposed by leading clergy from forty-three area congregations. Earlier this summer, allegations surfaced regarding Planned Parenthood‘s operation after