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Razorback Garrett Uekman Remembered Today

Nov 29, 2011JerryArkansasArkansas, File Cabinet, Garrett Uekman, Razorbacks

“Family, friends, teammates and coaches gathered outside Christ the King Catholic Church on Monday, released red and white helium-filled balloons, raised their hands and Called the Hogs,” reports Robbie Neiswanger with the Arkansas News Bureau. “It was a fitting tribute to Arkansas tight end Garrett Uekman, who was remembered during a funeral service in West Little Rock.” Click here to read the rest of the story.

Our prayers continue to go out to Uekman’s family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.

Help Pro-Life Arkansas Students go to D.C.

Nov 29, 2011JerryAbortionAbortion, Arkansas, Pro-life, Students for Life

Pro-life students at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville are ready to take a huge stand for life. As members of the UA chapter of Students for Life, they have an opportunity to attend the largest pro-life conference in the world in Washington, DC, January 22 through 24. There, students will attend informative, encouraging workshops that will equip them to become more effective pro-life activists on their college campus and across Arkansas.

But time is short and these students need your help. To find out how you can get involved, please contact Barbara Durkee. Email her at badurkee@yahoo.com or call her at 479-847-5535.

Christmas Family Traditions

Nov 29, 2011JerryChristmasChristmas, Guest Post

The following is a guest post from Adrianne Redding. Adrianne is currently studying Political Science at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Neither of my parents is really big on traditions, but for Christmas there is one tradition that our whole family loves.

My mother became a Christian in college, and because her Christian friends were Lutheran, she became one also. My father was raised Baptist. When they married, my mother brought the Lutheran tradition of an Advent wreath into the home.

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