Consensus crafts modern sermons

Consensus craftsmodern sermons
k A PASTOR'S MESSAGE increasingly is the product of consensus among a panel of church staff and congregants who meet to suggest sermon topics and critique the minister's prose.
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Christmas services
k CHRISTMAS EVE and Christmas services abound at churches throughout the region. A listing of services and times.
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LOCAL
Sounding off onMahoning tax
k STOPPING Mahoning County's progress for half a penny is not the route the commissioners should take, supporters of the half-percent sales tax said at a standing-room-only hearing.
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Salem homicide
k THE TEENAGERS who police allege assaulted a robbery victim last weekend in Salem probably did not mean to kill him, the lead investigator said.
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BUSINESS
Stores duke it outfor last-minute toys
k WITH ITS future dependent on the 2004 holiday shopping, Toys "R" Us is determined not to let Wal-Mart spoil its Christmas.
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TV WEEK
Honors in D.C.
k WARREN BEATTY, Elton John and Ruby Dee are among the stars honored at "The 27th Annual Kennedy Center Honors" on CBS Tuesday.
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