Greensburg —
Professional Ventriloquist Karen Gabbard of Vandalia, Ohio, will perform starting at 4 p.m., March 2, at Cross Word Family Worship Center, located 1008 East Main Street.
Gabbard’s husband, Jason, worship and youth pastor at Vandalia Christian Tabernacle, will give the message following his wife’s performance.
Cross Word Pastor Jimmy Ison called Gabbard an extraordinary talent.
“I’ve seen her before,” he said, “as a minister at other churches. I’ve known her about three years. She’s absolutely captivating. This lady has a gift like nobody you’ll ever meet.”
Ison also lauded Gabbard’s ongoing affiliation with famed Texas-based minister TD Jakes. “She performs every year at TD Jakes’ Youth Conference.”
Gabbard herself briefly spoke with the Daily News Tuesday afternoon.
“I’ve been working as a professional ventriloquist 20 years,” she said. “My ‘associate’ is a dog named Ralph; kids are drawn to him. We call the show the ‘Karen & Ralph Ministry. In my 20 years, we’ve visited 33 states and six countries, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in ventriloquism, puppetry, drama, skits and music. We’ve seen thousands of kids led to Christ.”
She added, “Our ministry is unique and different. We’re able to share Christ with a unique twist and humor. We believe the joy of the Lord is our strength; that’s one of the guiding principals behind our ministry. He lifts us up in times of trouble by helping us laugh. We invite the entire community to come out and worship and have a good time with us — especially kids.”
For more information on Karen Gabbard’s appearance at Cross Word Family Worship Center, call 765-265-7947 or visit www.crosswordfwc.com.
Contact: Rob Cox at 812-663-3111 x7011
Home
Related Photos
-
Professional Ventriloquist Karen Gabbard and her “associate,” Ralph, will bring their act to the Crossword Family Worship Center on Saturday. Contributed
Ventriloquist bringing faith-based act to town
- News
-
Greensburg Fire Chief Scott Chasteen (far right) and another firefighter work to free a Greensburg woman and her 9-year-old child from a single-vehicle accident on Base Road Sunday afternoon.
-
Woman, child airlifted after accident
A single-vehicle accident resulted in injuries to a Greensburg woman and her 9-year-old daughter Sunday afternoon.
- Alleged cemetery vandal arrested and charged
- Local woman victim of credit card fraud
- Legislature had little taste for alcohol bills
- Duke Energy employees volunteer at Greensburg Bread of Life
-
Woman, child airlifted after accident
-
-
VIDEO: Tumblr sold to Yahoo! for $1.1 billion
Yahoo! has purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion, hoping to compete more effectively with sites like Google and Facebook.
May 20, 2013 1 Photo
- What you need to know about preparing for tornadoes
- VIDEO: How technology helps predict tornadoes
-
- Obituaries
-
-
Rosemary K. Collins, 68
Rosemary K. Collins, 68, Greensburg, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
- Ann F. Smith Brumfield, 83
- Christian Sean Studler, 39,
- Elaine F. Nobbe, 57
- Elaine F. Nobbe, 57
-
Rosemary K. Collins, 68
- Sports
-
Greensburg senior Shane Ploeger competes in the long jump in the East Central Sectional Thursday.
-
All 3 schools sending regional competitors
The Greensburg, South Decatur and North Decatur track and field teams turned in solid performances at the IHSAA Boys Track and Field Sectional meet at East Central Thursday.
- Gatewood’s 9 RBI’s power South 14-0
- DCYSC fall registration open
- Decatur County sports digest announcements for May 18
- Pirate JH track beats Jennings County
-
All 3 schools sending regional competitors
- Features
-
Anna Burkhart and her aunt, Jenny Burkhart, both sat for a haircut at Magic Act Salon and Day Spa Saturday afternoon. Both Decatur County residents elected to donate several inches of their hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that fashions hairpieces for children suffering long-term hair loss.
-
North Decatur Elementary student, aunt donate to Locks of Love.
Nine-year-old Anna Burkhart has spent the last year growing out her hair for a very special purpose.
- Skybird residents give boost to Meals on Wheels
- Local survivors re-join the battle against breast cancer
- Senior Stars: Norma Coleman
- Stars of stage and screen showcase Spring Chautauqua
-
North Decatur Elementary student, aunt donate to Locks of Love.
Company Promises to Make All Snail Mail Digital
Analyst: Tumblr Fills Void in Yahoo's Offerings
Commuters Face Delays After Conn. Train Accident
Raw: Swarm of Tornadoes Slams Plains
Raw: Fierce Bombing in Qusair, Syria
RAW: TV Staff Take Cover From Tornado
Raw: Accused US Spy Reportedly Leaves Russia
AP CEO: Records Seizure 'Unconstitutional'
Fatal Hot Air Balloon Accident in Turkey
Tornadoes, Storms Strike Midwest
'Babyland': Camp Lejeune's Toxic Legacy?
Raw: Heavy Tornado Damage in Shawnee, Okla
NTSB Begins Investigation Into Conn. Train Crash
Could Tobacco Be the Next Biofuel?
