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Deceased (from the Feb. 16, 2015 issue)
Paul R. Coleman, 92, May 27, Gibsonia, Pa. Julian F. Craig Jr., 85, June 28, Greenwood, S.C. Lloyd H. Crall, 92, June..
Calendar Check – April 2015
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Ordinations (from the Feb. 16, 2015 issue)
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Governance and Ministry: Pastor and Session as Partners
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APCE holds corporation meeting, honors educators
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