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John Sumwalt For Agri-View
Nov 24, 2024
Nov 24, 2024

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Cecil Irvin Wanless, 1919-2000, appears after death in answer to his son’s prayer. He served in the 1960s and 1970s in Wisconsin as superintendent of Richland County Schools and later as superintendent of the Kickapoo Area Schools in Viola.

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The Rev. Dr. Ronald Wanless of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, is a retired United Methodist pastor. His late father, Cecil Wanless, appeared to him as he was praying during a time of crisis, saying, ‘Ron, I am here for you.’

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It was the midst of the Civil War, following the Union Army’s devastating loss in August 1862 at the Second Battle of Bull Run.

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John Sumwalt is a retired pastor and the author of “Shining Moments: Visions of the Holy in Ordinary Lives” and “How to Preach the Miracles.” Visit amazon.com and search for "John Sumwalt" for more information. A noted storyteller, he offers storytelling programs for churches and community groups. Email johnsumwalt@gmail.com or call 414-339-0676 to reach him.