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Rev. Elward Ellis

Sunday, May 20, 2012

The Week in Review

Stone Mountain Patch headlines between May 13 -May 19.

Did you miss some news last week on Stone Mountain-Redan Patch? Here's a review of recent headlines: May 13 - Dark Reviews of Dark Shadows Patch compiled reviewers' comments about the movie "Dark Shadows." It wasn't pretty. May 14- Reaction to Pastor's Stand on Same-Sex Marriage Ken Samuel, pastor of Victory for the World Church in Stone Mountain, shared with CBS Atlanta the response his church has received since he voiced support of gay marriage. May 14 and 15 - Teen Inspirations Redan Middle School student Zarea Adams shed 40 pounds and is motivating her peers to live strong and healthy, too. Also, read about the Stone Mountain High School senior who is a four-time gold medalist in track. May 15 - Remembering Pastor Ellis Pastor Elward …

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Movie Review: ‘Dark Shadows’ Doesn't Measure Up, Negative Reaction After Local Pastor's Support of Gay Marriage, Teen Learns to Live 'Strong,' Lead, and 5 more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Crossroads Presbyterian's Pastor Ellis Dies

The viewing for Rev. Elward Ellis is scheduled for today at Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur.

Rev. Elward Ellis, pastor of Crossroads Presbyterian Church on Redan Road in Stone Mountain, has died. According to an article in Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Ellis died May 12 in an automobile accident. Ellis, who is from Newark, N.J., leaves behind his wife, Dr. Dawn Swaby-Ellis, his wife, and his Jonathan, the article reported. It also said Ellis InterVarsity’s first Director of Black Campus Ministries for seven years. According to that story and information in the Prebytery of Greater Atlanta, there will be a viewing for Rev. Ellis today, Wednesday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, in Decatur, with a special prayer and reflection time from 6-9 p.m. The …

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Crossroads Presbyterian Church and Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home & Crematory (in Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch)

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Leslie Johnson

7:07 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Tony, thank you for commenting and please accept my condolences. What a great loss for his family, the church and the community.   more ›

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