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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 C-1 Church notes Opinion Letters to the editor Files OUT of the past Community luncheon at Good Shepherd U.M. Church Two Minutes with the Bible by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam The Good Shepherd Unit- munity luncheon, Tuesday, son Street, Oakland City. Donations are accepted. ed Methodist Church will Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 have their January Com- p.m. CDT, at 210 W. Harri- The Hope of Glory We are taught in Romans 5 that the believer in Christ receives justification, peace with God, access to God and the "hope," or anticipation, of sharing His glory some day. God wants His children to enjoy this coming glory by faith, to live in eager anticipation of it. How much there is to humiliate us in this life! God created man in His own image and likeness, but man sinned and fell from his exalted position. To Adam God said: "Cursed is the ground because of thee; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life." Since that dreadful day man's life has been a constant struggle. Everything tends to go wrong rather than right. Each has his share of trouble, sorrow, sickness and then — death, the greatest humiliation of all, when in sickness and pain, or at best in utter weakness, he must give up this life itself. Sin and the fall! This is what modern science and philosophy fail to face up to. Most popular scientists and philosophers today hold that man has come up from the slime pit and the ape to modern man; that man is improving all the time. But the truth of God's Word is that man has fallen through sin and is growing worse morally and spiritually until now he can kill more of his fellowmen faster than he ever could before. But it is this fact, this fact of sin and the fall that God has so graciously provided for. He took all the suffering and shame, paid all the penalty for our sins, and then rose from the dead so that we might rejoice in the hope, the eager anticipation, of glory to come! As St. Peter puts it in I Peter 1:3: "[He] hath begotten us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." ayrshire valley g.b. church Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Jim King, superintendent, Eric Hill, assistant; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. Ladies Fellowship has been cancelled for the month of January. In good times and bad "Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him" Psalm 91:14-15). If you want God to rescue you by Clyde Dupin in the bad times, you have to fellowship with Him in the good times. Why? Because God responds to faith. Our faith—not our need—is what Millions of people throughout the Unit- go than the meancauses Him to act on our beed States and Canada watched Billy Gra- ing of the Cross. half. ham's message on The Cross. The Cross According to a surI John 3:20-22 tells us was shown on hundreds of TV stations and vey of people in Austhat we have confidence toPetersburg Free by DVD in hundreds of churches and thou- tralia, Germany, Inward God when we do the Methodist Church sands of home groups. It was a timely mes- dia, Japan, the Unitthings that are pleasing in I appreciated all the Mt. Olive G.B. sage for what may be his last sermon. ed Kingdom and His sight. Love and serve prayer and support that I Church Since the days of Christ's Crucifixion, the United States God with your whole heart. received while recovering Hwy. 56, Cato the Cross has been the symbol of Chris- these commercial from my spinal fusion surSunday school 9:30 a.m. Walk closely with Him in the tianity. Christians have always looked to symbols are betgery. The outpouring of love and Church service 10:30 good times. Then, when you the Cross as a reminder of the price Christ ter known than the need Him to be your delivand encouragement is a tes- a.m. paid for our salvation. The true meaning of Cross representing timony to God's grace workWe invite you to start the erer, you'll know without a the Cross is that all people who believe in Christianity. The most widely recognized ing in so many people's lives. new year off with attending doubt you can trust Him to redemption through the Cross have eter- symbol was the five linked rings of the It would be impossible to our church or a church of care for you. nal life. Olympics and only 54 percent identified You are welcome to worlist every person who has your choice. Our politically correct society is trying the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. assisted me and also took You are always welcome ship with us in any or all our to have the Cross removed from all pubWe need more pastors like Paul of the services. responsibility for ministry to attend our church. lic display. It is sad to see many church- New Testament who would say, "I am not Alec Hensley, Pastor to others while I was away. Bob Strain, Pastor es today without a cross. In an effort to of- ashamed of the Cross of Christ." There is Eleanor Bellamy, Neighbors and friends reKatherine Burkhart, Refend no one and fit in with our political cor- a strange and wonderful power when the Reporter moved snow, sent cards porter rect culture the Cross has been removed. Cross is preached. It is central to all New and got me out of the house Christ died on the Cross for the sins of the Testament teaching. In the New Testament Iva Union Church when I suffered from cabin whole world. Christ died on the Cross and took our sins. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Grace g.b. church fever. It is a fact that around the world more Now believe and receive Christ and you followed by a short worship Union Street, Winslow Church members continpeople recognize the golden arches of Mc- can be sure of your eternity. The message Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; service; Wednesday Bible ued to do their ministries Donald's and the Shell Oil Company lo- will forever be "Christ died for our sins." study 7 p.m. while taking on some of morning worship service Everyone is welcome. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening my responsibilities, not the Mary Kathryn Gray, least of these was preaching, worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Reporter Bible study 6 p.m. teaching and ministering to Continued on page 4 Les Coomer, Pastor others. Again, we appreciate your grace. Although I am not actually released to return to work, I am able to do some ministry from the house and hope to soon be allowed to drive (although I have driven a little). God bless you all, you are the hands and feet of Jesus. We have several events coming up: Saturday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m., we will have The New Tempstar® a Soup Supper. There is a High Efficiency sign-up sheet in the foyer. On February 1, at 8 a.m., we Gas Furnaces will have our Men's Break• Up to 97% AFUE energy fast. 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Normal weekly schedule % is as follows: Sunday school PARTS AFUE starts at 9:30 a.m., with LIMITED morning worship following at 10:15 a.m. Sunday night Tempstar.com at 6 p.m., we have a casual 1950. e area since evening service. Serving th Tempstar.com PROOF APPROVAL REQUIRED Monday at 6:30 p.m. the __________ Study Buddies meet in the Type Your ____RB_______ new fellowship hall and an Information Here exercise group meets in the old fellowship hall. Wednesday evening, our children and youth ministries start at 6:30 p.m. 303 Breckinridge Rd, Thursday at 4 p.m. the KnitMonRoe City wits meet to knit and croBox 35 chet. Phone: 743-2382 Peace and joy in the Lord. Craig Vance Fax: 743-2169 Mark Schlechty, Pastor Perry Perry Email: perryshvac@gmail.com house of mercy church Sunday morning service 10 a.m.; teen class and children's Sunday school at 11 p.m. Fourth Sunday of the month will be nursing home services at Amber Manor. It may be chilling cold outside, but if we have Jesus as our Lord and Saviour The SON is shining brightly on the inside and we have that warm feeling that many do not experience. Today is the day of salvation, except Him into your life and regardless of what it is like outside, inside everything will be o.k. We pray that you find a church to attend and find and feel the presence of God. Remember the sick and shut in, keep them in your prayers. May your week be blessed with the love and joy of the Lord. George Bruce, Pastor New Liberty G.B. Church Coe Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Ryan Edrington, Superintendent, Rev. Gary Pancake, Assistant; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m. We will have Communion during morning worship this coming Sunday, Jan. 12, as well as having a time of fellowship. Soup, sandwiches and desserts will be on the menu. We will read the church letter to the association as well. Everyone is invited to attend. We will also have our January Church Council meeting at 6 p.m. that evening. January 26 is Assistant Teacher Sunday and the offering that day will go towards the Building Fund. Come join us at our services. Everyone is welcome. Our Mission Statement: Loving the 99, always looking for the one. Gary Pancake, Pastor Ivan Mason, Reporter Religious Viewpoint The cross, gateway to heaven Warm Up To Quality! AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Timely registration required for 10 year parts limited warranty. Limited warranty period is 5 years for parts if not registered within 90 days of installation. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will receive the registered limited warranty periods. Please see warranty certificate for further details and restrictions. + YEAR WARRANTY Many models are ENERGY STAR® qualified. Ask your contractor for details or visit www.energystar.gov. rry's Pe TIMELY REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 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