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Hometown Heroes – Jeff Seigworth in Ukraine – 09/19/23



Family Life’s “Hometown Heroes“ Multiple mission organizations are active in war zones in Ukraine and southern Russia, bringing Christian healing and Christian hope to those caught in the crossfire. One of those agencies is A-1-8, named after Acts 1:8, the Biblical mandate to take Jesus’ Gospel far and near, into all the world. A18 had … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Jeff Seigworth in Ukraine – 09/19/23


Hometown Heroes – Chad Kurtz – Truth in Nature (dads) – 09/12/23



Family Life’s “Hometown Heroes“ Chad Kurtz of Brookville, Pennsylvania, saw the challenges boys face in childhood and their teen years, when a father or father figure is not prominent in their lives. He directs the local chapter of “Truth in Nature”, a ministry which matches responsible Christian men with young people who need that kind … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Chad Kurtz – Truth in Nature (dads) – 09/12/23


Hometown Heroes – Glenn Tanner – 08/08/23



Many Christians have less of a “handle” on Old Testament scripture as they do from the Gospels and New Testament letters. A church leader in Lancaster, New York, is preparing to address some of that lack of familiarity with the Hebrew portions of the Christian Bible. Glenn Tanner will lead a four-month series of video-based … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Glenn Tanner – 08/08/23


Hometown Heroes – NY Child Evangelism Fellowship – 08/01/23



Child Evangelism Fellowship brings the Bible — and Biblical hope — to 19 million children around the world.  There are new and expanding New York outreaches of CEF to Genesee, Wyoming, Monroe and Orleans counties. Mary Hooker and Beth Russell tells us about the Good News Club and the Five Day Clubs which reach out … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – NY Child Evangelism Fellowship – 08/01/23


Hometown Heroes – Matthew 25 Farm, Tully NY – Rick Rarick – 07/25/23



Family Life’s “Hometown Heroes” gets the first-person story of the start of Matthew 25 Farm in Tully, New York, south of Syracuse.  It was winter a decade and a half ago, and there was no farm, no property and no equipment — just a spiritual calling. Rick Rarick explains how the farm became a reality … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Matthew 25 Farm, Tully NY – Rick Rarick – 07/25/23


Hometown Heroes – Link Youth Mentorship – Gary Heydens – 07/18/23



“Hometown Heroes” on Family Life  Link Youth Mentorship is a ministry which pairs compassionate, involved adults with young people in the Rochester area. The program is motivated by a Census statistic that 72% of young people in that city spend at least part of their growing-up years in a single-parent household. While the custodial parents … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Link Youth Mentorship – Gary Heydens – 07/18/23


Hometown Heroes – Roger Woodruff – Traveling Chapel – 07/11/23



  Gary Woodruff and his family provide the “Photos For Souls” website. It offers photos, internet memes and thought-starter writings to help encourage Christians and to share the faith with others. They also run the Traveling Chapel, collecting bibles and other Christian literature for those in need. Hear this conversation about the evangelistic website, plus … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Roger Woodruff – Traveling Chapel – 07/11/23


Hometowns – Hammondsport NY – 07/10/23



Among many other highlights, Hammondsport, New York, is home to the Glenn Curtis Museum. Curtis was an engineer and an inventor who is credited with “teaching the world to fly”. His work with bicycles, motorcycles and aircraft pushed all of those industries into faster futures. His innovations led to advancement in the Navy’s aviation programs. … Continue reading Hometowns – Hammondsport NY – 07/10/23


Hometown Heroes – Hannah Bender – Foster Hope NY – 06/20/23



This week we feature the founder of “Foster Hope New York”, a ministry which helps pair up local foster care kids with families. Hannah Bender started by connecting with one fostering family in the Syracuse area just a few years ago. This ministry added a foster club, and now helps to “fill in gaps” as … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Hannah Bender – Foster Hope NY – 06/20/23


Hometown Heroes – Angela Lukaszonas – 06/13/23



Angela Lukaszonas is founder of The Young Ladies of Grace Performing Arts Academy, a Christian-based studio teaching young women dance and much more. The program at Williamsville and Pittsford, New York, certainly provides the performance skills and techniques needed for acting, dance, and modeling. The Young Ladies of Grace have a higher calling to instill … Continue reading Hometown Heroes – Angela Lukaszonas – 06/13/23