March 2023

MHS Jazz Band to partner with CMU instrumentalists in March concert

Thursday, March 9, will offer local residents the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular display of talent and musicianship at Bueker Middle School. The Marshall High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Sara Summers, will share the stage with the highly acclaimed touring concert band from Central Methodist University, directed by Roy D. “Skip” Vandelicht Jr.

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Is it ‘Good News’ or not?

“The Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor … heal the broken‐hearted … proclaim lib‐erty to the captives … comfort all who mourn … to give them the gar‐ment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” (Isaiah 61:1‐3 ‐ NKJV) I have never been a proponent of what some would call an “easy believism” — or any of the teachings that say becoming a be‐liever in Christ comes at no cost to the seeker; that it is simple and easy and just all a bed of roses.

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