Estella Ruth Louder, 91, formerly of Fairfield, Illinois, died February 6, 2021, of COVID-19. Her son, Larry Louder, died February 4, 2021, also of COVID-19. Ruth was a stalwart member of the Fairfield, Illinois, Cumberland Presbyterian Church (North Central Presbytery) where she taught Sunday school for 70 years. She served as treasurer for the church […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Psalm 147: 1-11 New Revised Standard Version Praise the Lord!How good it is to sing praises to our God;    for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.2 The Lord builds up […]