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John Sumwalt For Agri-View
Apr 28, 2024
Apr 28, 2024

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Richard ‘Rick’ Allison of Baraboo, Wisconsin, is convinced God placed together he and his wife, Mary.

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Rick Allison plays Amazing Grace with his bagpipes every Memorial Day morning at his parents’ graves in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

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Rick Allison, back row, far right, poses with his son’s hockey team. He has since 1973 coached hockey in Baraboo and Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

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Rick Allison says he enjoys his barbecue grill that he created with his welding skills.

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Hear John preach

John Sumwalt will be preaching at the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services May 5 at the Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church, N84W16707 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Visit www.ec-umc.com to view live streams of the services.

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John Sumwalt For Agri-View

Sometimes we experience God’s presence in ordinary, everyday events like the laughter of a child or an awe-inspiring sunset. And sometimes God is experienced in unexpected life-altering events. Richard “Rick” Allison of rural Baraboo, Wisconsin, experienced God’s active presence in two powerful life-changing events.

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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.” Email johnsumwalt@gmail.com or call 414-339-0676 to reach him.