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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, January 10-January 16, 2019 An associate professor from the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity recently attended a series of Baptist-Catholic meetings held in Rome, Italy. The Rev. Dr. Steven R. Harmon was among representatives of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) who met with the Pontifi cal Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Included in the week of ecumenical conversations was a meeting with Pope Francis during the general papal audience. "When we met Pope Francis, we were impressed with his genuine joyfulness," Harmon refl ected. "He greeted us by imploring, 'Pray for me!' and we assured him that we do and would continue to do so. He also said to us, 'We must fi nd a way to get together, or they will eat us raw!' We interpreted this to mean something like, 'If we don't fi nd a way to live in unity, the enemies of the gospel will eat us alive!'" H a r m o n , who teaches h i s t o r i c a l theology at G a r d n e r - W e b b , served as the secretary for the Baptist d e l e g a t i o n c o - c h a i r , the Rev. Dr. Frank Rees, associate professor and chair of the Academic Board at the University of Divinity in Australia. The Catholic delegation was led by co- chair, Bishop Arthur Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson, N.J. The theme for the meeting was "Context of Common Witness." Members of the joint commission and guest observers were commissioned to present papers on fi ve geographical contexts in which they envision Baptists and Catholics bearing witness to Christ together: Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Since 1984, the BWA and the Catholic Church have participated in several joint meetings. Harmon served as a member of the Baptist delegation from 2006 to 2010. The Baptist-Catholic group is set to convene again in December 2019 in Warsaw, Poland, and will meet annually through 2021. As conversations between the two groups have pursued common ground, Harmon observed, "May God help us to fi nd a way to get together, through Jesus Christ our Lord, that the world might be transformed by the good news God has made known in Christ." Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university that prepares students to become critical thinkers, effective leaders and compassionate servants in the global community. Emphasizing a strong student- centered experience and rigorous academics, Gardner- Webb is a place where Christian conviction meets intellectual freedom. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu. Builders Check-Point 1-800-232-8453 builderscheckpoint.com Gaffney, SC after hours call 864-491-0772 ©Community First Media Community First Media Sales Lot: 509 Chesnee Hwy. 2 blocks from Ford place Gaffney, SC Lowest Rent to Own! No Credit Check! 1-2 Day Delivery BRING IN ANY COMPETITORS AD & WE WILL BEAT IT! Display Lot: 144 Lemmons Lane, Gaffney, SC 667 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton , FREE QUOTES BY PHONE 828-287-3188 NC Lisence NC Lisence 1110 1110 P.W. P.W. 704-482-5096 704-482-5096 828-859-9773 828-859-9773 •Fire Ant Control Specialists •Rats •Ants •Roaches •Fleas •Termites •Termite Letters •Water Proofi ng •Moisture & Water Control •Mold Testing & Remediation www.goforthpest.com SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE o n l i n e o n l i n e Visit Visit rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com click on click on "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" Online Subscription Online Subscription is FREE! is FREE! Be notifi ed via email Be notifi ed via email of new of new publications! publications! Online Version Same As The Printed Copy! RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM GWU Associate Professor Attends Baptist- Catholic Meetings to Promote Christian Unity Rev. Dr. Steven Harmon Visits Pope Francis During General Papal Audience Article Provided By: Jackie Bridges. Photo by: Vatican Photography Service Rev. Dr. Steven R. Harmon was among representatives of the Baptist World Alliance and the Pontifi cal Council for Promoting Christian Unity who visited with Pope Francis during the general papal audience. (Harmon is on the second row, the second person to the left of the Pope.) Rev. Dr. Steven R. Harmon Cater to More Customers Cater to More Customers Invite more customers to your door by advertising on our Dining & Entertainment page. The entire page is devoted to dining and entertaining, making it the ideal spot to showcase your products and services to the customers who need them most. What Can Do For You! Call Mike Marlow at 828-248-1408. Publishes The Third Thursday Of The Month

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