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More than 400 attend annual conference, themed ’Walk by faith, not by sight’

Dwain Hebda, Associate Editor
August 10, 2013 No Comments
John Hotz of Russellville (left) joins Erlinda Keller of Little Rock and the rest of the crowd giving praise during the conference's opening session.
John Hotz of Russellville (left) joins Erlinda Keller of Little Rock and the rest of the crowd giving praise during the conference's opening session.
Laurie Flanagan (left) and Christy Miller, both of Hot Springs, and Kathy Clayton of Saginaw, Mo., dance and sing.
Laurie Flanagan (left) and Christy Miller, both of Hot Springs, and Kathy Clayton of Saginaw, Mo., dance and sing.
Father Tony Robbins of Camden, master of ceremonies, welcomes attendees to the conference Aug. 2.
Father Tony Robbins of Camden, master of ceremonies, welcomes attendees to the conference Aug. 2.
Dennis Holt (right) belts out a tune on guitar along with bandmates David Priest (left) and Henry Gross. All three musicians are from Pocahontas.
Dennis Holt (right) belts out a tune on guitar along with bandmates David Priest (left) and Henry Gross. All three musicians are from Pocahontas.
Father Norbert Rappold of Mountain Home (bottom center) blesses water, oil, salt and religious items Aug. 3.
Father Norbert Rappold of Mountain Home (bottom center) blesses water, oil, salt and religious items Aug. 3.
Singers and a seven-piece band provided lively music throughout the conference.
Singers and a seven-piece band provided lively music throughout the conference.
Cecelia Patton of Benton (left) and Robin Horn of Alexander raise their hands in praise during the program Aug. 3. Catholics from as far away as California attended the event.
Cecelia Patton of Benton (left) and Robin Horn of Alexander raise their hands in praise during the program Aug. 3. Catholics from as far away as California attended the event.
Patricia Mansell of Springdale extends her hand in blessing as the next presenter takes the stage. Speakers included Don and Pat Turbitt of Rhode Island and Chris Padgett of Ohio.
Patricia Mansell of Springdale extends her hand in blessing as the next presenter takes the stage. Speakers included Don and Pat Turbitt of Rhode Island and Chris Padgett of Ohio.

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Helen Evans of Little Rock (center) joins hands with fellow charismatic Catholics during opening praise and worship. Charismatic Catholics from around the country gathered in North Little Rock Aug. 2-4 for the Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference. Photos by Dwain Hebda.

Dwain Hebda

You can see Dwain Hebda’s byline in Arkansas Catholic and dozens of other online and print publications. He attends Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock.

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