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East Haven Plane Crash Victims: Two Unidentified Bodies Seen, Children Ages 1 and 13 Feared Dead
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said crews working at the scene of the plane crash in East Haven have seen two victims' bodies, but neither has been recovered. The third victim has not been discovered, but is feared dead.
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Plane Crash East Haven Victims Yet to be Identified, Two Homes Destroyed
Connecticut plane crash victims have not yet been identified. A small plane originating from New Jersey crashed into two homes in East Haven late Friday morning at 11:25 a.m.
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Ex-Microsoft Executive, 3 Children Pulled From East Haven Plane Crash Wreckage
A small plane crashed in the middle-class neighborhood of East Haven, Connecticut, early Friday morning, engulfing two houses in fire. The pilot and his son in the plane, and two children on the ground are confirmed dead, but authorities say likely six people in total are killed.
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Ex-Microsoft Executive Bill Henningsgaard Remembered for 'Authentic Commitment to This World'
Washington communities remember former Microsoft executive Bill Henningsgaard for his “authentic, caring commitment to this world” through his “all-in” contribution of “heart, mind, and soul” in his services to the community, according to Social Venture Partners.
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Ex-Microsoft Executive Bill Henningsgaard, Son Killed in East Haven Plane Crash; 4 Confirmed Dead
Ex-Microsoft executive Bill Henningsgaard and his son Max died Friday in a plane crash in East Haven, Connecticut, where two children, ages 1 and 13, on the ground were also killed, officials said.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.