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coffee-books-and-roses · 6 years

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Breaking down and debunking Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen is one of the most recognizable preachers in America. Each Sunday, a total of 50,000 attendees get to see him in person. And that’s just at his one location. His sermons are listened to by 7 million people every week in 100 countries

Wether he realizes it or not, he is unofficially a leader in American Christianity. (The reason I say “unofficial” because he was never elected like the Pope.) The main stream media is obsessed with outlandish stories, and ready to humiliate anyone for clicks. If it won’t get people talking, then there is no point to giving the story anything more than a few moments or reporting. For example, how many of you knew that in 2017, the Scottish Episcopal Church was sanctioned by the Anglican Communion for their pro-same sex marriage views? No clicks, no attention.

Before anyone attacks me for anti-Christian views, I just want to say that I myself am an Episcopalian Christian. True, I am not evangelical. However, this isn’t over Christ’s presence during Holy Communion or if people should be baptized at birth or later on in life. This is about a man who exploits the Christian faith for financial gain.

In this post, I will review the long history of LakeWood Church, detail Osteen’s rise to popularity, examine his sketchy finances, and explain how he manages to dodge legal troubles.

So here I go:

For those of you who don’t know, this is what Joel Osteen looks like:

He is a the pastor of “Lakewood Church” in Texas. Now, I’m not talking about a traditional size Church. This isn’t what you would see if you entered pretty much any of your local Churches. He runs a mega church. To give you some idea:

Yeah. That’s his church. Know how many people it fits? 16,000. Yes. You read that right, 16,000. Counting the fact that Lakewood has several church services, the number reaches 50,000 people attending each week.

How did he get this big? Well, he wasn’t the founder of Lakewood Church. That was his father, John Osteen in 1959. Of course, at the time- it wasn’t anywhere near this large. It’s first gathering was in a tiny shop which would later become their Church (shown below)

As for the first official sermon, that took place in Smily High School auditorium on Mothers day in 1959. Initially, only about 90 people came. That’s about 0.56% of today’s crowd.

Fast forward twenty years later. Lakewood was becoming increasingly popular, and they moved into a larger building. This time, the Church could hold upon 5,000 people and nicknamed their Church “The Oasis Of Love.”

In the early 80′s, Osteen graduated high school and left to study broadcasting at University. He would end up leaving after his freshman year and go back home to Lakewood Church. There, he would do something that would dramatically alter his, and millions of others, lives. Osteed created a broadcasting channel for Lakewood Church.

Less than 10 years later, they again moved. Now they could hold 8,200.

In 1999, John Osteen, the original founder, slowly began to die. Who would take his place? This is where things get wild. See, Joel Osteen never actually intended to become a preacher. It was John who recommended Joel to give a sermon next Sunday. After his father’s death, he took on preaching full time.

This goes on for a few years. Then in 2003, Osteen again starts exploring the possibility of a larger church. In the end, it was decided Lakewood Church would buy the Compaq stadium. Two years and 115 million dollars later, Lakewood Church opened at the new location.

And that’s the history of Lakewood Church.

There is, however, something else you should know: Joel Osteen never went to Bible School. Normally, in order to be ordained and called a legit preacher, you have to get what’s called a “Master’s Of Divinity” . This has to be from an accredited university or seminary.

For example, if you wanted to become a Methodist preacher, you could go to Methodist Theological School in Ohio. It is accredited by both The Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission.

With out any proper training, it’s easy to see why he gets so much about the Bible wrong.

He refuses to confront the difficult topics, most likely because he has no idea how to give a theologically backed answer. Or, maybe its because he doesn’t want to lose donations from anyone.

Instead, he preaches the “Prosperity gospel” which has been criticized by pretty much everyone who has a degree. This heresy basically says that if give the church lots of money, that God will return that favor by giving you more money.

In fact, the Bible is very much against the idea of massive wealth, such as in First Timothy 6:10

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs”

While Joel Osteen’s belief is probably fake, those that follow take him seriously. People will give thousands of dollars to him in hopes that they will get back their investment.

This is how he became popular. By selling hope to those in need, he has swindled them out of money while growing his pockets.To make matters worse, he spends almost no money on charity projects. Only 1.2 million of the 83 million dollars are given to charity. Everything else goes to administration.

So, how is this legal?

In the United States, there are very few tax laws when it comes to religious organizations. Due to separation of church and state, religious organizations can’t be taxed. They don’t even have to make a report on their finances.

And yes, he did pay taxes on his 12 million dollar house. However, the house itself was paid for by desperate people trying to make ends meat.

One of the most controversial thing he has done, though, came during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. He closed the doors of the Church to those needed a place to stay because it was flooded. Although, photos started being shared of his church not being affected.

So. yeah.

(Every one of the photos came from Houston Chronicle and Wikipedia. None of them are mine.)

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rociodelluvia · 2 years

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howiejim · 4 years

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Transitions to New Horizons

Big news for us! Nicole and I have accepted co-pastor positions with River Church in Lakewood, Colorado, beginning January 1! We are excited to see how God is leading us to this new adventure, but of course sad to be leaving our friends.

Here is the letter I provided to my Rockton United Methodist Church:

Dear Beloved RocktonUM Church Family,

We are all living out a way of being…

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#Colorado #Moving

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elderperfect · 5 years

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2020 Best Nursing Homes - Minnesota

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daniellejpellett-blog · 7 years

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I'll be speaking at the blue wall on Monday evening at the Lakewood United Methodist church. #PellettForThePeople #LabCoatRevolution #MidtermsAreComing #DaniForCongress http://crwd.fr/2xAjBfl

#labcoatrevolution #daniforcongress #midtermsarecoming #pellettforthepeople

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smcclintonjr · 7 years

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My Take on Hurricane Harvey and also it's time to stop believing the hype about Joel Osteen's Church not being open during the disaster.

My Take on Hurricane Harvey and also it’s time to stop believing the hype about Joel Osteen’s Church not being open during the disaster.

For all of my readers in Houston: Stay strong. We know what’s going on with the situtation with Hurricane Harvey. I know many of you had lost homes, or couldn’t recover things that were damaged or irreplacable. We all know. If that were to happen in Milwaukee, you would do the same for us. So Houston: as well as my family folks in Texas, we will keep you in prayer and thoughts as you recover from…

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#Houston #Hurricane Harvey #Joel Osteen #Lakewood Church #Texas #UMCOR #United Methodist Church #When Disaster Strikes

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full-imagination · 4 years

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Ann Lawson Killian

Ann Lawson Killian, 81, Boiling Springs, SC died Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Lakewood Senior Living. Born July 13, 1939 in Durham, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Bruce and Grace Bryant Lawson and widow of Leonard Marion Killian. A founding member of New Beginnings United Methodist church, Mrs. Killian loved her pets and to garden. Survivors include her sons, Tony Killian (Sandy) of Cowpens, SC and Bradley Killian (Tina) of Boiling Springs, SC; grandchildren, Thomas, Chyanne, Seth and Linzee; nine great-grandchildren and brother, Ken Lawson (Linda) of Rocky Mount, NC. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens, 4081 Hwy 9 North, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, conducted by The Rev. Andy Case. Visitation will follow at the graveside. The family are at their respective homes. Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel from The JF Floyd Mortuary via Spartanburg Funeral

#Spartanburg Funeral #Funeral Consultant #The JF Floyd Mortuary

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kansascityhappenings · 4 years

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Truman doctor says African-Americans 4 to 5 times more likely to test COVID-19 positive

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — African-Americans here are four to five times more likely to test positive for COVID-19 than whites, according to Dr. Mark Steele, chief clinical officer at Truman Medical Center.

The hospital is responding by bringing testing into urban core neighborhoods.

Truman brought its mobile van to Saint James United Methodist Church. Transportation is a barrier for many people in the black community, who can’t get to Hospital Hill or Lakewood to be tested.

“I have a friend who passed away from COVID-19,” Joseph Jackson, an urban core advocate, said. “By the time he went to the hospital, it was too late because he already had difficulty breathing. He was having violent coughs, and by the time he got to the hospital, there was not much they could do. All they can do is treat the symptoms in this case. There is no cure for COVID-19.”

Truman tested 37 people Tuesday at Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to testing at Saint James, there will be more testing Friday at Second Baptist Church, near 39th Street and Askew Avenue.

The hospital asks that you call 816-404-CARE, 816-404-2273, to set up an appointment.

The good news is that 32 COVID-19 patients who have sought treatment at Truman have already been discharged. Truman celebrates its success stories by playing the “Rocky” theme song over hospital loudspeakers every time a coronavirus patient gets to go home.

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/news/truman-doctor-says-african-americans-4-to-5-times-more-likely-to-test-covid-19-positive/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2020/04/22/truman-doctor-says-african-americans-4-to-5-times-more-likely-to-test-covid-19-positive/

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getoutofthisplace · 5 years

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Dear Gus,

Today was a good day. We went with Yiayia to UAMS to watch the nursing honors society induct Mom into their ranks because she’s doing so well in school. Then we hit the fallfest at Lakewood United Methodist Church, where we played games and listened to music and took a hayride around the neighborhood.

Dad

North Little Rock, Arkansas. 10.27.2019 - 5.47pm.

#the choates #fallfest #fall #family #guy choate #liz choate #gus choate #astronaut #halloween

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up-label · 6 years

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The 21 Best Events in Denver October 9 Through October 15

Take aim at hitting the annual Man of the Cliff festival in Avon.

There will be plenty of food for thought when LiveWell Colorado presents its inaugural Taste & Talk breakfast at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street in Aurora. "There isn’t a person on this planet who isn’t impacted by the food we grow and distribute," says Gabriel Guillaume, president and CEO of LiveWell Colorado. "Food is life; food is health; and while we may all struggle to eat healthy, there are a lot of people here in Colorado who simply can’t access it, can’t afford it, can’t make it available to their own kids." So on the menu for Taste & Talk will be some of the state’s most knowledgeable experts on food justice; they’ll lead conversations throughout the course of the morning, which includes a Snooze-catered breakfast. To learn more and purchase tickets, $50 (proceeds go to organizations fighting for food justice), go to livewellcolorado.org/about/events/taste-talk-breakfast-fundraiser.

Wednesday, October 10

Get an inside look at the thriving studios of Denver artists Tiffany Matheson and JD Pruitt at an Open Studio Party and Art Night hosted on the city’s edge, at the Lumenati film and video production company, 3839 Jackson Street in the Clayton neighborhood. Matheson, a current resident at the Museum of Outdoor Arts, will show off her sculptural and multimedia works, while Pruitt, an illustrator, tattoo artist and writer, will introduce his Art Night concept, which invites other artists to gather in the space regularly to talk about, share and make art. The free party runs from 6 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10; bring yourself and, if you like, your art supplies. Learn more at the Tiffany Matheson Fine Art Facebook page.

Babette’s Feast will be served at the Flatirons Food Film Fest.

Thursday, October 11

Nothing draws folks together better than food. It’s a language that everyone understands, and it’s delicious, to boot. That helps explain the popularity of the Flatirons Food Film Festival, which moves into its sixth year with a strong schedule anchored by an October 13 tribute to Anthony Bourdain that begins with a street-food reception (Bourdain would approve) and ends with a screening of Babette’s Feast, one of his favorite food-themed films. But there’s much more to do and see, including the opening-night craft-beer extravaganza built around a screening of the documentary Brewmaster on Thursday, October 11. The four-day fest runs through Sunday, October 14, at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, as well as satellite locations. Purchase a Festival Film Pass for $70 or find tickets to individual events at flatironsfoodfilmfest.org.

Artifacts of adolescence step out of your parents’ attic and onto the stage at Mortified Live!, an evening of storytelling that gently mocks youthful earnestness from the comfortably ironic perch of adulthood. The show’s premise is so simple and direct that it’s easy to see why Mortified has inspired a Netflix special and established regular outposts in over twenty cities: Who doesn’t have a record of their teenage musings that they’re unwilling to dispose of or let anyone see? During the show, which returns to the Oriental Theater, 4335 West 44th Avenue, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, performers share such embarrassing relics of high school angst as diary entries, love letters, artwork and poetry — the poetry is especially brutal — while a throwback-specializing cover band provides a soundtrack to the shame. Find tickets, $16, and more details at theorientaltheater.com.

You’ll go out of your gourd at the Taps and Tails Bier Hall.

Autumn means different things to different people, but sometimes they converge — at the Denver Zoo’s Taps and Tails Bier Hall, for example, a 21-plus evening mashing up changing colors, harvest-season eats and Oktoberfest brews with spooky, Halloweenish touches. Visit the zoo, on the north side of City Park, to enjoy an all-Colorado pop-up bier hall with brewer meet-and-greets, live entertainment nightly hosted by comedian Janae Burris, food vendors and a chance to explore the spirits in an immersive Enchanted Hollows night walk. The fun runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, as well as the next two Thursdays; find information and tickets, $12 to $20, at denverzoo.org. But act fast: These evenings are sure to sell out.

This festival has the fright stuff.

Friday, October 12

Horror-film fans can enjoy a final fall adventure wrapped up in a scream fest at the Telluride Horror Show, which touts itself as Colorado’s first and longest-running event of its kind. Head for the hills and get a head start on Halloween from Friday, October 12, through Sunday, October 14, at three Telluride locations: the Nugget Theatre, the Palm Theatre and the historic Sheridan Opera House. Twenty feature films and fifty shorts will roll throughout the weekend; a highlight this year is the thirtieth-anniversary screening of the cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space, with director Stephen Chiodo on hand. Advance admission is $150 for a three-day pass or $75 for a six-pack; you can also take your chances and vie for $15 tickets for individual events, available at the door after pass-holders have been seated. Learn more at telluridehorrorshow.com.

Nearly a century after Germany and the Allied Powers signed the armistice that brought an end to what was then called the Great War, the Colorado Wind Ensemble joins forces with Voices West to present Songs of Democracy: A Commemoration of World War I. Howard Hanson’s rousing "Song of Democracy," which pairs Walt Whitman verses with a soaring neo-romantic score, forms the centerpiece of a concert program rounded out by Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E Flat, David Gillingham’s "Heroes Lost and Fallen" and Robert Spittal’s "Hymn for Peace." Let your spirits soar at a pair of remembrances: at 7: 30 p.m. Friday, October 12, at Denver’s Central Presbyterian Church, 1600 Sherman Street, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 South Datura Street in Littleton. Get tickets, $15 to $18, at coloradowindensemble.org.

Saturday, October 13

As the 40 West Arts District continues to grow, the resident artists of the Glens, Lakewood’s oldest neighborhood — just a mile and a half west of 40 West along Colfax Avenue — invite you to meet them in their natural habitat during the fourth annual Glens Art Walk and Open Studios. Visit with 27 artists in ten home studios in the area from Kipling Street to Wadsworth Boulevard between Colfax and 20th avenues, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Wares on view, which vary in style and medium, include Halloween folk art, hand-painted silk scarves, jewelry, collages, illustrations, locally sourced honey and even handmade violins. Admission is free; learn more at the Glens Art Walk Facebook page and email [email protected] for a printable map.

Pupusas originated in Salvadoran home kitchens, where the simple ingredients — pancake-like griddled corn-masa tortillas and a selection of stuffings ranging from melted cheese to beans or meat — are combined by hand, with a little love thrown in. Topped with a heaping pile of curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and a thin, fiery salsa, pupusas are comfort food of the highest degree: Mom’s home cooking elevated to perfection. To celebrate this earthy national dish, the Salvadoran dance troupe Eco Folklorico Cuscatlan is hosting Pupusa Festival 2018, a cultural and gastronomic event for all ages, on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aurora Cultural Art District headquarters, 1400 Dallas Street in Aurora. Admission is free, but every penny you spend on pupusas will benefit the troupe; find information on the Pupusa Festival 2018 Facebook event page.

Brunch simply wouldn’t be the same without the hangover-abating spiciness of the Bloody Mary, one of the few classic cocktails that thrives — and remains socially acceptable — in the daylight. Celebrate the endless recipe variations inspired by this timeless libation at the Bloody Mary Festival, where some of the city’s most innovative bartenders will vie for the People’s Choice award. Enjoy sample sips of all the contenders from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, at the Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th Street, when the tri-city tribute to breakfast booze (sister fests take place in Austin and San Francisco) alights upon Denver for a boozy battle royal. Gather your buddies and try all the Bloodys; tickets are $45 plus fees at thebloodymaryfest.com/denver-co-10-13-18.

Nottingham Park in Avon will be overflowing with mountain men during the tenth annual Man of the Cliff. “Nothing says fall like flannels, Carhartts and lumberjacks," notes Amanda Williams, co-organizer of the event. "Man of the Cliff is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the changing of the seasons in the mountains." And also do a little speed-chopping, ax-throwing or keg-tossing — or just sample some of the contents of that keg. Pay $85 in advance (or $100 at the gate) and join in all the competitions you want from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, and Sunday, October 14, or just watch for free. And everyone — flannel-clad or not — can enjoy a free concert starting at 5 p.m. Saturday with Drunken Hearts and the Rebirth Brass Band. All proceeds benefit First Descents; sign up and find more information at manofthecliff.com. And as the organizers urge, "Gentlemen, start your beards!"

Prepare to meet your Maker Faire.

The egalitarian DIY maker revolution is upon us, pushing hobbyists and professionals in all sorts of creative enterprises, from robot labs and basement inventors to artists and gearheads. Maker Faire Denver 2018 showcases all of the above, plus dozens of other maker niches in a grand display that shows off the pliability of the human mind with immersive experiences, ever-popular robot wars, drone races, hands-on activities, classic cars, electric cupcake rides, tinkering demonstrations, LEGO workshops and more, ad infinitum. Enter the family-friendly world of makers at the National Western Complex starting at 11 a.m. daily on Saturday, October 13, and Sunday, October 14. Ticket options range from free to $40 in advance at eventbrite.com through October 11, with slightly higher general admission tickets available at the door. Find more info and a complete rundown of attractions at denver.makerfaire.com.

Denver may not be as big of a melting pot as New York, but it’s still home to large communities of people hailing from all around the globe. Don’t believe us? One local nonprofit, Project Worthmore, has served refugees from more than twenty countries over the past nine years, and it will celebrate that diversity at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 13, at Our Neighbors, Ourselves at the Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street in Aurora. This year’s theme is "The World Within," and the evening will include art, music and theatrical performances that reflect the various cultures represented in Colorado. Tickets are $60, with all proceeds supporting Project Worthmore; learn more at projectworthmore.org.

Some of Denver’s top Latino chefs (many of whom started at the bottom) will be at RISE Westwood, 3738 Morrison Road, on Saturday, October 13, for the inaugural Buen Provecho, a farm-to-table-style dinner to benefit Re:Vision, a nonprofit that works with low-income communities to cultivate a healthy food system. The evening will include dishes from Dana Rodriguez (owner/chef of Work & Class and Super Mega Bien), Jose Avila (co-owner/chef of the three Machete restaurants), Adriana Rondón (El Camino de la Arepa), Edwin Sandoval (owner of XATRUCHO and resident chef at Invisible City), Keigh Crespo (owner of Dos Abuelas @ Finn’s Manor) and Matayas Urban (chef at Leña), among others. “By shining a spotlight on the stories of these successful chefs and immigrants, we are also bringing the focus back to our community in Westwood,” says Joseph Teipel, executive director at Re:Vision. We’ll drink to that — and we can, during the 6 p.m. cocktail reception that precedes the dinner. Tickets are $100, or $175 per couple, at buenprovecho.eventbrite.com.

A decade ago, a group of friends and local musicians in Denver decided to harness the power of music and the people who love it, taking that vision to stages, open-mic nights, coffee shops, street corners, peace marches, protests and, ultimately, classrooms and youth residential treatment centers. The vision of what started as Flobots.org and is now Youth on Record is stronger than ever today, and on Saturday, October 13, community members will celebrate the work of the past decade at 10 Years Strong: A Decade of Amplifying the Voices of Our Youth. Festivities include a gallery retrospective, a silent auction, food and drink and, of course, live performances, including from the Flobots. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission (5 p.m. for VIP) at the McNichols Building in Civic Center Park; tickets start at $15 at youthonrecord.org.

Local authors are on a roll with small-press releases this fall, and Counterpath has gathered up four of them for a group book launch. Jason Arment, Steven Dunn, Julia Madsen and Nancy Stohlman are all part of Denver’s close-knit literary community, and each has something completely different to offer: Arment’s Musalaheen is an Iraq War memoir; Dunn follows up his acclaimed novel Potted Meat with water & power, a new work that takes on military culture; Madsen offers The Boneyard, The Birth Manual, A Burial: Investigations Into the Heartland, a volume of poetry; and flash-fiction maestra Stohlman introduces Madam Velvet’s Cabaret of Oddities, the written representation of a live performance. Hear them read from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 13, at Counterpath, 7935 East 14th Avenue; admission is free, and books will be available for purchase. Learn more at counterpathpress.org.

After a star-making turn as Aaron Burr in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. continues to gather accolades. In addition to landing prominent roles in the ensemble casts of Murder on the Orient Express and One Dollar, the multi-talented Odom recently penned the inspirational memoir Failing Up and recorded his debut solo album, Without You. Odom’s songs will sound even sweeter when the Grammy- and Tony Award-winning quadruple threat joins conductor Brett Mitchell and the Colorado Symphony for An Evening With Leslie Odom Jr. at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13, at Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Learn more and get tickets, $29 to $99, at coloradosymphony.org.

Sunday, October 14

There’s more to art collecting than meets the eye, though it’s a habit that often gets started by pleasing your peepers. But once you find something you love, how do you continue capturing an artist’s creative effort through ownership? The hardest part is getting started, experts say, and that’s the reason for JuiceBox Gallery’s Practicing Collecting workshop, the first in a series of events aimed at demystifying the art-collecting ethos with practical, common-sense advice. Join JuiceBox artist/gallerist/entrepreneurs Lucía Rodríguez and Aaron Mulligan and collectors Krista Hanley and Stephanie Edwards for brunch and conversation at 10 a.m. Sunday, October 14, at JuiceBox, 3006A Larimer Street, for a $10 fee; find details at juiceboxdenver.com or @juiceboxdenver on Instagram or Twitter.

Gather with fellow green thumbs at FarmFest 2018, a fun (and furry) way to ring in the harvest season. Packed with such time-honored autumnal diversions as guided hayrides and a pumpkin market, FarmFest is an ideal introduction to the Urban Farm at Stapleton, 10200 Smith Road. Curious kids will enjoy the Denver Public Library-sponsored storybook farm, where farm animals join storytellers for pastoral children’s tales; the day also include a performance by country singer Jesse Cornett for their parents. Support the Urban Farm’s efforts to educate its community on the finer points of horticulture and animal husbandry while having a ball in the fall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 14. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit Urban Farm’s outreach programs, garden maintenance and livestock care; visit theurbanfarm.org or eventbrite.com to buy tickets, $8 to $40, and learn more.

To heck with corn mazes: Folks looking for a rustic family experience need drive no further than Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary, a safehouse for abandoned and neglected animals at 8640 Dahlia Street in Commerce City. Enjoy some seasonal agritainment and support the sanctuary at the Open Sanctuary Snuggle Day and Projectile Pumpkin Party, an event that’s as much fun for the animals — who love to gobble up broken pumpkins — as it is for you. The fun runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 14; bring a ripe pumpkin and pay a $5 donation at the door for entry to the farm. Learn more at the Broken Shovels Facebook page.

Monday, October 15

Even the constantly expanding universe can hardly contain its love for Neil deGrasse Tyson, a Columbia-educated astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium who’s emerged as an unlikely yet ubiquitous pop-culture figure. Tyson, who humbly assumed the mantle of his late mentor, Carl Sagan, with Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (a companion piece to Sagan’s mind-blowing 1980 miniseries of the same name), is also a reliably quippy fixture of late-night talk shows and always willing to show up for an amusing cameo in such movies as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time. Cosmos may not return until 2019, but you don’t have to wait to see Tyson: At 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 15, he’ll be at the Bellco Theatre, in the Colorado Convention Center, to present An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies, a good-natured fact-check of cinema that doesn’t necessarily hold up to scientific scrutiny. Get ready to quibble, Star Wars nerds; get tickets, $59.50 to $95, and learn more at denverconvention.com/events.

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August 15, 2018: Obituaries

Dena Poteat, 88

Dena Faye Church Poteat, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Poteat was a member of 2th Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro. She was a homemaker, a very loving mother and a wonderful cook. She was born March 19, 1930 in Wilkes County to Bine and Ruth Blankenship Church. Mrs. Poteat was married to Everette Poteat for 69 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Harold W. Poteat

Surviving are her husband, Everette Poteat; and a son, Duane Poteat of the home. Also she had a special place in her heart for a very special and loving lady, whom she loved very much, Ms. Patricia Ann Eller, Duane's girlfriend, who have done so much for Dena Faye.

Funeral service was August 14, at Antioch Baptist in the Windy Gap Community with Rev. Hillery Wood officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Odell Holloway, 76

Odell Holloway, age 76, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville. He was born February 21, 1942 in Wilkes County to Dewey Prevette and Ollie Holloway. Odell was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church. Mr. Holloway was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Holloway; and brother, J.C. Holloway.

Surviving are his daughters, Melissa Mitchell and husband Keith of North Wilkesboro, Koketta Brown and husband Steven of Jonesville; grandchildren, Christa Wilmoth of Raleigh, Mary Katherine Brown of Jonesville, Eli Mitchell of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Clyde Holloway, Russell Prevette, Jesse Prevette, Rex Prevette and wife Wanda; sisters, Ona Mae Combs, Alice Pruitt and husband Jarvie, Wilma Shew, Emma Blevins and husband Marcus; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held August 14, at Miler Funeral Chapel with Rev. Travis Brown officiating. Burial followed in Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

A special thank you to Novant Health Forsyth, 8th floor pulmonary unit and special nurse Brooke; to Mountain Valley Hospice and the nurses and staff of SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.

Amanda McNeil, 43

Amanda Kay McNeil, age 43, of Mulberry, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1975 in Ashe County to Etta Carter Taylor. Amanda was preceded in death by grandparents, Walter and Adell Carter and aunt, Jane Welborn.

Surviving are her husband, Wesley McNeil; daughter, Lauren McNeil of Mulberry; mother, Etta Taylor of Jefferson; sister, Crystal Day and husband Mark of West Jefferson; nephews, Cory and Alex Day both of West Jefferson; mother in law and father in law, Shirley and Vaughn McNeil.

Graveside service was held August 13, at Perry Cemetery in Lansing with Rev. Lloyd Day officiating.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul White, 74

Paul Melvin White, age 74, of Moravian Falls, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. He was born July 24, 1944 in Randolph County, West Virginia to Melvin and Maggie Champ White. Mr. White attended White Oak Baptist Church in Millers Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and five sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Mable Parsons White; daughters, Rita Chatham and husband Randy of Moravian Falls, Janet White of Hendersonville, Cathy White of Moravian Falls; grandchildren, Autumn Surguy of Baltimore, Maryland, Jayla White, Timothy Chatham, Ryker Fish all of Moravian Falls; great grandchildren, Travis Johnson and Phillip Brown; and sister, Juanita Vandevender of Kerens, West Virginia.

Funeral service was held August 12, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Matthew Vannoy officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Scotty Hawkins, 37

Scotty Lynn Hawkins, age 37, of Roaring River, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. He was born August 7, 1981 in Wilkes County to Terry Lynn and Sherry Hill Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Betty Mary Hill, Uncle, Sammy Hill.

Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Groce Hawkins; his children, Lanna Hawkins of Ferguson, Damien Hawkins of North Wilkesboro, Tessie Hawkins and Chilo Hawkins both of Roaring River; father, Terry Lynn Hawkins of Wilkes County; mother, Sherry Hill Hawkins of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Cody Lynn Hawkins and wife Schae of Millers Creek, David Hawkins of Traphill, Denver Eller of North Wilkesboro; and sisters, Tieara Hawkins of Wilkes County, Angel Wagoner of Dobson.

Memorial service was held August 13, at Miller Funeral Chapel. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Hall, 75

Mr. Kenneth Jerry Hall, age 75 of Millers Creek, husband of Melissa June Bumgarner Hall, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held August 14 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Tony McCann and Pastor Dwayne Byrd officiating. Burial was at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Hall was born June 19, 1943 in McDowell County to Terry and Edna Sparks Hall. He served in the United States Army and was a member of West Elkin Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Hall; a daughter, Pamela Hall; and a son, David Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa June Bumgarner Hall, of the home; two sons, Johnny Daniel Hall of Burnsville, and Michael Jason Hall and wife, Amy, of New York; one grandson, Harrison; one brother, Johnny Hall and wife, Lisa, of Burnsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Please consider being an organ donor. Information on organ donation can be obtained at unos.org or organdonation.gov.

Edsol Parsons, 76

On August 9th, 2018 early in the morning, Mr. Edsol Lee Parsons, departed this life at the age of 76 years of age.

Funeral services were August 12, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Ronald Howell officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Edsol was born April 12, 1942 in Wilkes County to Robey and Vaudie E. Fletcher Parsons. He was retired from Broyhill Furniture Company in Lenoir.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Martha Ann Little Parsons, a sister; Annie Lee Howell and a brother; Lonnie Parsons.

He is survived by three sons; Franklin Lee Parsons (Anndora) of Moravian Falls, Malcolm Thomas Parsons (Angela) of Moravian Falls and Lee Edsol Parsons (Melissa) of Boomer, eleven grandchildren; Adrian Carlton, India Parsons, Brent Parsons; Brandon Parsons, Jamilyn Parsons, Latoya Parsons, Raven Jones, Kevin Dobins, Maurice Henderson, Kristopher Ross and Justin Parsons and seven great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Mark Mathis, 55

Mr. Mark Gwyn Mathis, age 55 of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2018 at his home following a courageous battle of 9 ½ years with Brain Cancer.

Funeral services were held August 11, at Cranberry Baptist Church with Rev. Victor Church officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Mathis was born January 29, 1963 in Wilkes County to Gurney and Peggy Johnson Mathis. Mark was a loving husband, father, son and caring brother. He is survived by his wife; Jennifer Roberts Mathis of the home, a daughter; Paige Mathis and a son; Mason Mathis both of the home, his parents; Gurney and Peggy Mathis of Roaring River, a sister; Samantha Mathis Slade and husband Steve of Lakewood Ranch, FL, two brothers; Kirk Mathis and wife Judy and Talmadge Mathis and wife Diana all of Roaring River and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center DUMC Box 3624 Durham, NC 27710 or to Cranberry Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 155 Millard Mathis Road, Roaring River, NC 28669.

Johnny Byrd, 68

Mr. Johnny Allen Byrd, age 68 of Hays passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services were held August 11, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Jim Miles and Rev. Boyce Cleary officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 was in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (Highway 18 North).

Mr. Byrd was born September 5, 1949 in Wilkes County to Rev. James Albert and Pearl Grimes Byrd. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Sue Byrd Brown, Janet Byrd Mathis and two brothers; Junior Byrd and Jerry Byrd.

He is survived by his wife; Janice Cleary Byrd of the home, two sons; Allen Byrd and wife Sherry and Anthony Byrd all of North Wilkesboro, seven grandchildren; Logan, Cydney, Caleb, Abbey, Drake, Pfischer and Andrew, one great grandchild; Samson, three sisters; Judy Shepherd and husband John of Purlear, Carolyn Byrd and husband Dwight of North Wilkesboro,

Diane Wood of Traphill and two brothers; Joe Byrd and wife Paula, Dean Byrd and wife Clara all of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wilkes County EMS, PO Box 187, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Faye Lyall, 86

Mrs. Faye Lovette Lyall, age 86, of Millers Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Curis of Wilkesboro. She was born in Millers Creek on November 16, 1931 to Robert Elmore and Rosa Pearl Laws Lovette. Faye was a member of Charity United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was the church treasurer for many years. She retired after 44 years of working at The Wilkes Journal Patriot where she was a bookkeeper, office manager and social editor. Mrs. Lyall was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Bruce Lyall; a son, Kenneth Mark Lyall; grandson, Christopher Day Church, Jr; sister, Doris Lovette Church; and brothers, Robert Wayne Lovette, James Franklin Lovette and William Clyde Lovette.

Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Lyall Church of Millers Creek; son, Michael Bruce Lyall and wife Susan of Fleetwood; grandchildren Chasity Church Harrold, Ryan Michael Lyall, Taylor Nicole Lyall, Jonathan Mark Lyall and wife Laken Francis Lyall; great grandchild, Sevyn EmmaRose Harrold; brothers, Ransom Earl Lovette and Jerry Gwyn Lovette both of Millers Creek; sisters, Betty Lovette Francis and husband Dean of North Wilkesboro, Virginia Lovette Deaver and husband Graham of Bladenboro; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held August 10, at Charity Community Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Lyn Lambert and Mark Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Charity Community Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charity Community Church, c/o Vickie Roten, 187 Sandy Flats Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were be Jeff Lovette, Bobby Lovette, Wesley Holbrook, Keith Church, Keith Lyall and Ricky Lovette.

Ralph Gambill, 81

Mr. Ralph Alton Gambill, age 81 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Graveside services with Military Honorswas held August 10, at Scenic Memorial Gardens with Rev. Scott Church officiating.

Mr. Gambill was born October 19, 1936 in Wilkes County to Joe and Lola Woods Gambill. He was retired from the United States Army where he received numerous medals and honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/ 1st OLC; Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Svc Stars; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal (7th Award); Bronze Star Medal; 2 O/S Bars; Meritorious Service Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Expert (Rifle) and the German Army Marksmanship Award in Bronze. He was a member of North Wilkesboro Lodge #407, Oasis Shine, North Wilkesboro Elks Lodge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Edna Kennerly, Mary Lee Cole and Rosel Gambill and five brothers; Frank, Richard, Clate, Monroe and Gordy Gambill.

He is survived by his wife of 50 plus years; Margaret Henrich Gambill of North Wilkesboro and a daughter; Diana Earp of Burke, VA.

Flowers will be accepted.

Mark Wright, 62

Mr. Mark Steven Wright, age 62 North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab.

A memorial service was held August 9, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Andrews officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Wright was born March 13, 1956 in Bluefield, WV to Lillian "Teddi" McCoy Wright and Clyde Wright.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by; two brothers; Curt Wright, and Roy Wright, sister; Clyda Sheets and step-father; Van Triplett.

He is survived by his wife; Thelma Mae Anderson Wright, six sisters; Vivian Keen, Sue Durrette, Sharon Johnson, Sheila Horne, Vandi Montero, and Cynthia Harrell.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Mark's memory to Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab, 1016 Fletcher Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mark's Aid; Vicki Donaldson for her kindness.

Dallas Welch, Jr., 75

Mr. Dallas L. "D.L." Welch, Jr., age 75, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held August 9, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Entombment was in Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mr. Welch was born September 30, 1942 in Iredell County to Dallas L Welch, Sr and Nova Mae Billings Welch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and lifetime sweetheart, Brenda McNeil Welch, and his one brother, Gary Dwayne Welch.

He is survived by one daughter, Ginger Bentley and husband Lee, of Wilkesboro, one son, Chad Welch of North Wilkesboro, and two grandchildren, Brooke Ellen Bentley and Jake Dallas Bentley.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American heart Association. PO Box 2361, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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