Abundant Life Church

MAE PRICE; beloved mother of Reba Humes, Claude Russell, Evelyn Sobczynski, Phyllis Swain, Ruth Spalt, Jenny Synder and the late Charles Russel and Franklin Price; loving sister of Anna Mae Gilman. Survived by 6 generations of over 200 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sunday and Monday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., at The Connelly Funeral Home, 7110 Sollers Point Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222. Funeral Service will be held at the Abundant Life Church, on Tuesday, 10 a.m. Interment at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075.

On January 13, 2010, FREDERICK REDFERN, beloved husband of the late Justine Jones, devoted father of Frederick Jones, Jr., April Jones-Britt, Lisa Valley and Wyman Jones. Also survived by five grandchildren, four brothers, Marshall, Jr., Paul, Warren and Pernel Jones, three sisters, Vivian Samuels, Joyce Jones and Brenda Jones, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Vaughn c. Greene Funeral Service, 4101 Edmondson Avenue (at Wildwood Parkway)

On June 24, 2007, NELLIE E. HOOD. On Sunday friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, from 3-8 P.M. On Monday, Mrs. Hood will lie in state at Abundant Life Church, 7302 Pulaski Highway, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

On October 7, 2009, JAMAL WESLEY BRITT; beloved son of John Wesley Britt, Jr., and April Jones Britt. Also survived by two sisters, Sirrell Britt and Crystal Britt; grandparents, John W. Britt, Sr., and the late Shirley A. Britt, Elma Jones and Frederick Jones and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 20, from 3 to 8 P.M., at the Howell Funeral Home, 3331 Brehms Lane. The Homegoing Service will be on Wednesday, October 21, Wake 10:30 A.M. Funeral service 11:30 A.M., at Abundant Life Church, 7302 Pulaski Highway.

On January 13, 2010, FREDERICK REDFERN, beloved husband of the late Justine Jones, devoted father of Frederick Jones, Jr., April Jones-Britt, Lisa Valley and Wyman Jones. Also survived by five grandchildren, four brothers, Marshall, Jr., Paul, Warren and Pernel Jones, three sisters, Vivian Samuels, Joyce Jones and Brenda Jones, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Vaughn c. Greene Funeral Service, 4101 Edmondson Avenue (at Wildwood Parkway)

On October 7, 2009, JAMAL WESLEY BRITT; beloved son of John Wesley Britt, Jr., and April Jones Britt. Also survived by two sisters, Sirrell Britt and Crystal Britt; grandparents, John W. Britt, Sr., and the late Shirley A. Britt, Elma Jones and Frederick Jones and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 20, from 3 to 8 P.M., at the Howell Funeral Home, 3331 Brehms Lane. The Homegoing Service will be on Wednesday, October 21, Wake 10:30 A.M. Funeral service 11:30 A.M., at Abundant Life Church, 7302 Pulaski Highway.

Suddenly on April 4, 2003 MICHELE C. (nee Babka), devoted mother of John and Emily; dearest daughter of Albert J. and Susan Babka; beloved granddaughter of Esther Gurry and the late James Gurry and James and Mary Babka; dear friend of Scott Tanski and Karen Wilson. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Family invite friends to call at the Charles L. Stevens Funeral Home Inc. 1501 E. Fort Ave. Locust Point, MD on Monday and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at The Abundant Life Church 7305 E. Furnace Branch Rd. Glen Burnie, MD on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

A 23-year-old woman told police she was tackled on the parking lot of a Glen Burnie apartment building late Monday in an apparent rape attempt.The woman said she was leaving her vehicle on Spring Maiden Court about 10 p.m. when she was tackled by two men, one of whom attempted to unbutton her pants.She told police the men jumped up and fled when she resisted by flailing her arms, kicking at her attackers and biting one of them.One of the assailants was described as white, about 6 feet tall with a medium build, wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt, dark pants and wool cap, with a tattoo of a cross on his biceps.

The school year starts a little early for athletes at Glen Burnie High School. Fall sports practices begin Aug. 15.Practices for varsity and junior varsity football, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, cross country, golf and cheerleading are scheduled.Students must have a 2.0 grade point average to participate.Parental permission forms and medical evaluation forms can be obtained from the school office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.Each student athlete must get a physical before being allowed to practice.

Teachers at Corkran Middle School have found that it isn't hard to pick up which students are hungry. They squirm and act out as lunchtime nears. They fall asleep during class. They say they long to be at school when others count the days to holiday breaks. Sometimes the students come right out and just ask for food, said Pamela Fowler, a teacher at the Glen Burnie school. Her brother, Norman Evans, was troubled by her stories of teachers bringing in snacks for children whose parents didn't quite meet requirements for federally subsidized meals.

On June 24, 2007, NELLIE E. HOOD. On Sunday friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, from 3-8 P.M. On Monday, Mrs. Hood will lie in state at Abundant Life Church, 7302 Pulaski Highway, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

Teachers at Corkran Middle School have found that it isn't hard to pick up which students are hungry. They squirm and act out as lunchtime nears. They fall asleep during class. They say they long to be at school when others count the days to holiday breaks. Sometimes the students come right out and just ask for food, said Pamela Fowler, a teacher at the Glen Burnie school. Her brother, Norman Evans, was troubled by her stories of teachers bringing in snacks for children whose parents didn't quite meet requirements for federally subsidized meals.

Using paintbrushes, electrical wires and casserole dishes, a Glen Burnie church is making a homegrown effort to boost the climate in North County schools. As an outreach of its monthly acts-of-kindness program, Abundant Life Church has in the past three years given makeovers to two teachers' lounges, painted bathrooms, landscaped school grounds and started a dinner before parent workshop nights. Most recently, church members painted a mural in the foyer of Belle Grove Elementary School in Brooklyn Park.

MAE PRICE; beloved mother of Reba Humes, Claude Russell, Evelyn Sobczynski, Phyllis Swain, Ruth Spalt, Jenny Synder and the late Charles Russel and Franklin Price; loving sister of Anna Mae Gilman. Survived by 6 generations of over 200 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sunday and Monday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., at The Connelly Funeral Home, 7110 Sollers Point Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222. Funeral Service will be held at the Abundant Life Church, on Tuesday, 10 a.m. Interment at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075.

Suddenly on April 4, 2003 MICHELE C. (nee Babka), devoted mother of John and Emily; dearest daughter of Albert J. and Susan Babka; beloved granddaughter of Esther Gurry and the late James Gurry and James and Mary Babka; dear friend of Scott Tanski and Karen Wilson. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Family invite friends to call at the Charles L. Stevens Funeral Home Inc. 1501 E. Fort Ave. Locust Point, MD on Monday and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at The Abundant Life Church 7305 E. Furnace Branch Rd. Glen Burnie, MD on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

A 23-year-old woman told police she was tackled on the parking lot of a Glen Burnie apartment building late Monday in an apparent rape attempt.The woman said she was leaving her vehicle on Spring Maiden Court about 10 p.m. when she was tackled by two men, one of whom attempted to unbutton her pants.She told police the men jumped up and fled when she resisted by flailing her arms, kicking at her attackers and biting one of them.One of the assailants was described as white, about 6 feet tall with a medium build, wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt, dark pants and wool cap, with a tattoo of a cross on his biceps.

Using paintbrushes, electrical wires and casserole dishes, a Glen Burnie church is making a homegrown effort to boost the climate in North County schools. As an outreach of its monthly acts-of-kindness program, Abundant Life Church has in the past three years given makeovers to two teachers' lounges, painted bathrooms, landscaped school grounds and started a dinner before parent workshop nights. Most recently, church members painted a mural in the foyer of Belle Grove Elementary School in Brooklyn Park.

When the Rev. Wayne Gaines heard that the pastor of the Church of God here wanted to move to the Eastern Shore, he jumped at the chance to return to Western Maryland.Gaines and his wife, Dot -- who had led the parish in Bridgeville, Del. for two years -- were impressed by the area when he was assistant pastor of the Marantha Church of Godin Frederick.They also had worked with the Williamsport Church of God in Washington County about 10 years ago."We always liked this area," he said. "Carroll County is one of the prettiest counties in Maryland."

The school year starts a little early for athletes at Glen Burnie High School. Fall sports practices begin Aug. 15.Practices for varsity and junior varsity football, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, cross country, golf and cheerleading are scheduled.Students must have a 2.0 grade point average to participate.Parental permission forms and medical evaluation forms can be obtained from the school office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.Each student athlete must get a physical before being allowed to practice.

"Come in!" my friend called out in response to my knock. "I'm in the kitchen dyeing eggs."Fascinated, I watched as she hot-glued odd pieces of gingham and cotton balls to what, just hours earlier, could have easily been breakfast, or a farm animal."I'm going for a Beatrix Potter theme this year," she explained.I nodded, recalling last year's successful, albeit ironic, egg tribute to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Her use of faux bunny fur had been inspiring.My friend relishes all holidays, any reason to decorate.