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A Chicago church plans to build a 6,000-seat mega-church on this vacant lot in south suburban Riverdale, but the mayor doesnt like the plan, because the church wouldnt bring any property tax revenue to the cash-strapped village. (Credit: CBS)

RIVERDALE, Ill. (CBS) South suburban Riverdale has the unfortunate distinction of having one of the nine worst municipal credit ratings in the nation, so the last thing some city leaders want is a new church that wont pay any taxes, but thats exactly what theyre going to get.

The Israel God of Church in Chicagos South Shore neighborhood has plans to move to a vacant lot in south suburban Riverdale, where the Board of Trustees already has approved construction of a 6,000-seat church at 500 W. 138th St.

CBS 2s Dorothy Tucker reports the final sale is scheduled for next month, but the controversy is just beginning.

A defunct fueling station that sits on 19 acres of cracked concrete and overgrown weeds could soon be home to a new mega church owned by the Israel of God church.

We dont need no church. We have a church sitting at least 100 yards away, said Riverdale resident Ken Allen, who is among those who oppose the plans for the mega-church.

Its not because of religious objections, but economic concerns.

Is that church gonna give us jobs? he said. Thats what we need out here. We need work. We need employment We have too much people out here unemployed.

The church also represents a loss of property tax revenue, since the owners of the vacant lot were still paying about $100,000 a year in property taxes for the 19-acre property.

The village was getting about half of that money, and Riverdale Mayor Deyon Dean said they cant afford to lose that funding.

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MOSCOW, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Itera International Energy Company is known to consumers throughout Russia, Eastern Europe, and the United States, largely for its production and distribution of natural gas, as well as involvement in real estate, lumber production, and more. More recently, however, the company has been involved with a project of a different kind namely, the construction of a new Russian Orthodox Church building, located in Cyprus. The historic building's construction was recently commenced with a solemn religious dedication ceremony.

On June 9, the Holiest Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Cyril performed a ceremony to pray over, and ultimately bless, the ground that will serve as the foundation for this new church building. The church in question is the Church of Nicolas, which, when completed will stand as the first truly Russian Church in the region of Cyprus. The building is currently under construction, with corporate sponsorship coming from Itera and other major companies.

The ceremony was attended by more than a thousand Russian citizens, including many members of the church government as well as civic government officials. Also in attendance were several executives from Itera International Energy Company.

The Church of Nicolas will be the first Russian Church in Cyprus to be constructed on a piece of land owned by the Moscow Patriarchy. Itera International Energy Company is actively sponsoring its construction, not just financially but also with organizational and developmental assistance as the project progresses. The building itself is set to be lavish; the Orthodox Church will include a bell tower and a pilgrim house, to be constructed in line with traditions of the Russian Church architecture of the 17th Century.

Additionally, the area of the Church will exceed one thousand square meters, allowing for worship services to hold as many as 500 to 600 people. A Sabbath school and a Library will also be operational on church grounds.

Itera International Energy Company was founded on the heels of the Soviet Union's breakdown, and since that time has offered vital utility and energy services to communities throughout the region.

ABOUT: Itera International Energy Company is a vertically integrated company founded in 1992, with dozens of enterprises in the NIS, Baltic States, Western Europe, Asia and the United States.

Since 1994, Itera's main business activity has been natural gas. Starting in 1998, Itera Oil and Gas Company, within the Itera Group, has been expanding its own gas production in the Yamal-Nenets region of Russia and has invested over two billion dollars into infrastructure. Overall, over 250 billion cubic meters of gas were produced at Itera's gas fields. The total volume of gas sold by Itera has surpassed 600 billion cubic meters. Itera's strategic business developments are also reaching into development, biochemical and power generating segments.

The American division of the company, Itera USA, was founded in 1992. In addition to their work in the energy industry, Itera USA has also found success in timber, real estate, and more. Itera always welcomes new ideas, and strives to build bridges between peoples and cultures through the implementation of quality energy solutions.

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By SANFORD J. SCHMIDT

GODFREY The pastor of the rededicated Resurrection Lutheran Church said Sunday the building should be more of an oasis or mission post than a warehouse.

The Rev. Ken Tegtmeier said in his sermon that buildings are not ends in themselves but serve a purpose.

Some see the purpose as a place to visit on Sunday to proclaim the Lord, then leave their faith at the church, as you would store items in a warehouse, he said.

But, when seen as an oasis or a mission outpost, the building is merely a place to restore your beliefs and travel out on a journey to proclaim your faith to the outside world, the pastor said.

This place provides us with strength and nourishment for the journey, he said. The journey is more about making God known in our daily lives, Tegtmeier said.

A group of about 75 attended the service in the newly refurbished sanctuary, which was dedicated on the 20th anniversary of the building of the church in Godfrey, where it moved from Henry Street in Alton.

The members visited an outdoor garden containing a statue of Jesus and said a special prayer to dedicate the garden. Special prayers were also offered for the Young Hall, the church offices and the sanctuary.

The church was built 20 years ago at 1211 W. Homer M. Adams Parkway. The cornerstone of the new building was laid June 28, 1992. The building was formally dedicated Sept. 20, 1992.

The first services were held July 18, 1978, at the original building on Henry Street.

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East Hanover Township, Dauphin County

Evan Donnelly, 26, of Albany, New York, was arrested and charged with Arson, Burglary and Institutional Vandalism. Construction crews have been working tirelessly to restore the church. On Sunday morning, the congregation held a special Dedication and Thanksgiving service.

Shells Church has served the Grantville community since 1825. Worship services are Sundays at 9:15 am and all are welcome. Shells is located at 287 Shells Church Rd. Grantville, PA 17028.

To donate to the church: http://www.shellschurch.org

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The Pennsylvania State Police have made an arrest in a church fire in Dauphin County. Evan Donnelly, 25, was arraigned after he was releaded from the hospital.

Donnelly, from Albany, NY, driving a Subaru Forester, was doing doughnuts in the TA truck stop on SR 39 near SR81.

When a truck driver tried to alert Donnelly that golf clubs had fallen out of his SUV, he became angry and confronted the truck driver.

Donnelly yelled at the driver, smeared blood on his truck and then drove off.

The truck driver called police and told them that Donnelly has allegedly burned down a church.

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Religion of Sunday, 24 June 2012

Source: GNA

The Church today is in great turmoil, suffering from internally self-imposed persecution and suppression of the Word, the Most Reverend Dr. Peter Akinola, a retired Archbishop and Primate of Anglican Church of all Nigeria, said on Sunday.

Most Rev. Akinola said it was unfortunate that in recent times, the body of Christ had been turned into a body of crises.

"Work of the Ministry has been made much more difficult over the years for the leadership of the Church by fellow servants of God, he stated.

When we turn every church service into a fund-raising event, every sermon is about money, when we feed the people with theological jargon and not the spiritual milk for their nourishment, we must be aware that the Lord, the Owner of the flock is watching."

In a sermon at the consecration of Venerable Dr. Daniel Silvanus Mensah Torto in Accra, Most Rev. Akinola said the Church was facing external aggression by militant Islamists and acute materialism.

Venerable Mensah Torto, was consecrated by the Most Rev. Dr. Justice Ofei Akrofi, whom he would succeed as the Ninth Anglican Bishop of Accra, when he retires on October 29, after attaining 70 years.

Most Rev. Akinola said the Church today, however, needed loving, humble and selfless bishops, pastors and teachers; who would not be wolves to devour the sheep, but lead them to greener pastures to feed, seek the lost and up-lift the weak.

He noted, "Within our own global Anglican Communion, the Church has been suffering painful divisions and fragmentation, and has been weakened by controversies surrounding heretical challenge to faithful Biblical Orthodoxy, and denial of the basic tenets of the faith."

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Three churches from the Douds community gathered for a service at Mt. Moriah Church /KTVO's Tess Hedrick

DOUDS, IOWA -- Its been a tradition for more than 60 years; Douds Field Day is the main fundraiser for the unincorporated town.

Douds has a community club which takes care of all the towns financial needs including paying for street lights.

This years field day included a pancake breakfast, a parade and various kids activities.

Sunday morning the communitys three churches came together at the historical Mount Moriah Church for breakfast and a service culminating this years field day.

Attendees of the service said the church is very special.

There's been a church on this site since the statehood -- Iowas statehood in 1846 -- the first church was of log construction and in 1867 they built a brick church here; it didn't survive a windstorm in 1891 and 1892 and this church here was built in 1892, said Jon Finney, Douds Historical Preservation Association.

Douds Historical Preservation Association has spent $50,000 in the churchs restoration since they acquired it in 1997.

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St. Aedan's Catholic Church in Jersey City celebrated the parish's centennial year today with a special Mass that drew some 600 people.

Retired Assistant Bishop Dominic Marconi was the celebrant for the Mass, which also marked the churches around the globe celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist.

McGinley Square at Bergen Avenue and Montgomery Street, a block from where the church is located, is named for the Rev. Roger McGinley, the church's first pastor.

McGinley started a school at the church and also presided over the construction of the new church building at 800 Bergen Ave.

The Rev. Charles Grandstrand, a former pastor at the church, told the congregation today that "Aedan" means "warmth" and/or "fiery." "We are here today to give thanks to all the women and men who for 100 years who have made this their parish and community their warm spiritual home and who were on fire with the love of Christ," Grandstrand said.

St. Peter's College took over operations of the church last July. The church is now named "St. Aedan's, the St. Peter's College Church."

The Rev. Vincent Sullivan is the administrator at the church for the Jesuit college.

"It's a wonderful celebration for the parish," Sullivan said after today's service. "A number of people who have moved on to other places came back to the parish for the celebration. It was a wonderful parish -- and still is."

Sullivan estimated that a total of 900 people attend the church's six Masses every weekend.

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Members of First United Methodist Church in Decatur are finding a niche reaching out to communities forgotten in the aftermath of disaster.

But two trips to help Oakville, Iowa, rebuild from devastating flooding that put Cedar Rapids in the news in 2008 have done more than provide a valuable bonding experience with the townspeople.

The experience has also built bonds among the missionaries that span generations.

So much so that 45 people, up from 35 last year and ranging from preschoolers to retirees, have signed up to go to Poplar Bluff, Mo., to help towns in that area recover from damage related to the deadly tornado that hit Joplin on May 22, 2011.

The group leaves June 24 and returns June 30.

When you sweat next to people for four or five days and eat meals with them, you tend to get better acquainted, said Matt Stevens, 59, of Decatur. Youre also doing something important for people who need help.

Indeed, Marise Robbins-Forbes, her husband, Guy, and daughters, Sydney, 12, and Katie, 9, of Decatur cant wait to get involved after hearing about the mission trips the past couple years.

Were a busy family, so were seeking quality time together and want to instill in our daughters the value of helping others, Robbins-Forbes said.

She suspects Sydney might be asked to help prepare meals for the group because she loves to cook.

Other tasks, besides cooking and construction, include a story/craft time for children in the local park.

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