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‘Changed my life’: Lions honor late pastor

After winning last year’s How the West was Won contest, the Concord Christian School football team has looked to expand on that success this season.

But CCS also is honoring one of its own in a manner that extends far beyond the field.

This year, the Lions are wearing an “AT” sticker to honor the late Allan Taylor, a beloved First Baptist Concord associate pastor who died this past July at the age of 71.

He served at the church from 2019 until his passing.

“Allan’s heart was not bound by one set of walls,” the First Baptist Concord website read about Taylor. “For decades, he devoted his life to strengthening churches across the country and nations, coming alongside pastors and congregations to help them grow biblically. He served with a shepherd’s heart wherever he went — pointing people to Christ and inspiring people to follow Jesus. 

“The impact of his faithfulness reaches into communities and churches, and it will be felt for generations. Allan loved Jesus, loved this church and loved teaching others about the Lord. He reflected the love of Christ through his ministry, his kindness to all and his servant’s heart. It was a privilege to serve alongside him, and he will be deeply missed.”

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Science Olympiad national tournament

Cedar Springs homeschool students recently placed 35th overall in the nation at the Science Olympiad national tournament held at the University of California. Among those on hand for the competition were: top row, from left, Caleb Story, Eli Shelton, Ryan Durham, Brextyn Poetzel, Avery Tyler, Jesse Boyle, Rory Ferguson, Evan Aubuchon, Jayson Wang; bottom row, head coach Meryl Van Der Merwe, Sianna Krause, Lucy Blessinger, Charlotte Rachlin, Maggie Mae Buschle, Hannah Harris and coach Lea Bosse. “The students had a great time and won our team’s first-ever gold medal at Nationals,” said Lauren Krause, a Cedar Springs parent. “Charlotte Rachlin, a resident of Farragut, and her partner, Jayson Wang, won first place at nationals in the Water Quality event. Our Tennessee team placed 35th overall in the nation, an increase of four places over their performance last year.”



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