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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 1-February 7, 2018 New Life C. F. Church of God Worship with us. If you are broken hearted, lonely, or just disgusted at this point in life, come and hear Elder Robert Robbs as he teaches us how to stay connected to Jesus, even if it is on broken pieces. Pastor John McCluney. 687 Ledbetter Road Spindale. Piney Ridge CME Church Special celebration of "Black History" every Friday in February. Movies at 6:30pm. Feb. 2, Selma. Feb. 9, Yes We Can. Feb. 16, We Shall Not Be Moved. Feb. 23, King. 4421 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills. Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, Polk County Gospel Pickin' 1 st Saturday of every month. Food 6pm. Singing 7pm. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus. 828-863- 1353, 864-415-3364. Riverside Baptist Church First Sunday Night Singing with the Street Family, Feb. 4, 7pm. Hogan Rd, Forest City. Word of Deliverance Church 22 nd Church Anniversary, Sun. Feb. 4, 10am. Apostle Tommy Twitty, Senior Pastor. Guest Messenger: Bishop Derek Triplett, Orlando, Flordia. 864-461-7178. 3324 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney. Spindale United Methodist Church Casual Early Service, Sunday 9am. Refreshments 9:30-10am. Alive Now Small Group & Sunday School 10am. Traditional Worship 11am. E Main St. at Methodist Dr. 828-286-2281. www.spindaleumc.net Doggett Grove AMEZ Church Fish Fry Feb. 10, 10:30am- 1:30pm. Plates $8, sandwich- es $3.50, drinks $1. Doggett Grove Rd, Forest City. Pleasant Grove UMC Free Clothes Closet, Sat. Feb. 10, 9am-11am. Hudlow Road, Forest City. Bethlehem United Methodist Church Annual Soup and Sandwich Supper, Sun. Feb. 11, 5-7:30pm. Donations accepted. 6753 Hwy. 182, Cherryville. New Forest Chapel CME Concert, Sun. Feb. 11, 4pm. Featuring: Fairview Men's Chorus, Chesnee SC. Everyone invited. Located behind the Owls Stadium. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale, Sun. Feb. 18, 10am- 2:30pm. Donation large $5 or small $3. Kids 6 & under free. Take out available. 1024 W. Main St. Forest City. Pleasant Grove UMC After church BBQ donation meal, Sun. Feb. 18. All are invited. Hudlow Road, Forest City. Piney Ridge CME Church Black History Program, Sun. Feb. 18, 3pm. Speaker: Rev. William Scott. 4421 Hudlow Road, Union Mills. Rutherford Church of Christ M i d - W e e k S e r v i c e ; Wednesday 7PM. 925 Hwy 221 N. Rutherfordton. Mountain View Baptist Church 1 st Annual Chili Cook Off, Sat. Feb. 24, 5-7:30pm. Contestants are asked to bring the heat! $10 entry fee, attendees will judge $5 per person, kids under 5 free. To register: email us at: moun- t a i n v i e w b a p t i s t @ o u t l o o k . com or send us a message on facebook. 430 US Hwy. 221S. Rutherfordton. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Weekly schedule: Sunday school 10am. Worship ser- vice at 11am. Mt. Olivet Church Rd. Ellenboro. Souls Harbor Tabernacle Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday night 6pm, Thursday night 7pm. Pastor Charles Poole. 704- 466-0626. 441 Sandy Run Church Rd. Mooresboro. Epicenter Church Sunday 10:30am. Tuesday 7pm. Youth Ministry 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday, 7pm. Young adults, age 16-26, 1 st & 3 rd Sunday, 7pm. 131 Countryside Dr., Forest City. Visit: www. theepicenterchurch.org First United Methodist Church Welcome Table Free Community Meal, Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Dine in. 264 North Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by churches of Rutherfordton. 828-287- 3704. New Life Christian Fellowship Church of God Sunday School 10am, Wednesday Bible Study 7pm, Sunday Worship 11:15am. 687 Ledbetter Rd., Spindale. Crestview Baptist Church Caregiver Support Group 3 rd Tuesday, 6pm. S. Church St., Forest City. 828-375-0046. Harvest Time Ministry Worship Sundays, 9am. Soup Kitchen Tuesdays 5pm. 156 Sunset St., Rutherfordton. Faith Temple Worship Center Sun. 11am. Pray Service, Thurs. 6:30pm. Food ministry Tues. 6-7:30pm. 151 Kentucky St., Spindale. 828-395-2091. Grace Chapel Foursquare Church GriefShare, a help seminar & support group for people expe- riencing grief/loss. Mitchell St., Forest City. 828-289-9181. Bible Study Spiritual Warfare, Sunday 10:45am. 845 Battleground Rd., Cowpens, SC 29330 (corner of Mayo Rd./Hwy. 110). 828-247-4772 or e-mail martaa54@att.net Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Caroleen Excellent Youth Program. Services: Sunday School 10am. Worship 11am. Sunday night 6pm & Wednesday night 7pm. Pastor: Billy Poe Jones. Mount Vernon Baptist Church Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am & 6pm. Wed. 7pm. 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City. 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DEVELOPING GODLY FAMILIES IN AN UNGODLY WORLD This past week an event caused me to recall a teacher-led activity in my This past week an event caused me to recall a teacher-led activity in my 5th-grade elementary public school class. This activity, carried out over ¿ fty 5th-grade elementary public school class. This activity, carried out over ¿ fty years ago, would today be seen as unthinkable, even illegal. No doubt, law years ago, would today be seen as unthinkable, even illegal. No doubt, law suits would spring forward in today's world, initiated by infuriated parents on suits would spring forward in today's world, initiated by infuriated parents on behalf of their beleaguered ten year old sons and daughters. What had my behalf of their beleaguered ten year old sons and daughters. What had my teacher done to me and my classmates that would today be seen as beyond teacher done to me and my classmates that would today be seen as beyond the line of acceptable behavior? Why...while sitting at her desk, she had the the line of acceptable behavior? Why...while sitting at her desk, she had the audacity to ask each student what church or synagogue he or she attended! audacity to ask each student what church or synagogue he or she attended! How could she do such a thing, embarrassing all of those students; forcing How could she do such a thing, embarrassing all of those students; forcing them to come up with some kind of an answer? them to come up with some kind of an answer? As I recall, no one was embarrassed; in fact, no one even questioned As I recall, no one was embarrassed; in fact, no one even questioned the reasoning behind this question. Why was this, why was no one offend- the reasoning behind this question. Why was this, why was no one offend- ed? The answer was obvious back then…everyone in my class attended a ed? The answer was obvious back then…everyone in my class attended a church or synagogue on a fairly regular basis! As ten year olds, our parents church or synagogue on a fairly regular basis! As ten year olds, our parents took us with them to their respective congregations on Sunday morning. To took us with them to their respective congregations on Sunday morning. To some degree, these parents understood the importance of children being a some degree, these parents understood the importance of children being a part of a godly family. Is this still a common goal shared by most parents in part of a godly family. Is this still a common goal shared by most parents in our society today? our society today? A godly family can be de¿ ned as one that is devoted to God, a family which A godly family can be de¿ ned as one that is devoted to God, a family which positions God and His will above man and man's desires for himself. Godly positions God and His will above man and man's desires for himself. Godly families begin with an individual who is willing to accept the fact that the families begin with an individual who is willing to accept the fact that the home, that families, were designed by God and are to be directed by God. A home, that families, were designed by God and are to be directed by God. A godly family is led by God's word, and that requires biblical study and biblical godly family is led by God's word, and that requires biblical study and biblical teaching. How many families today seek to solve their problems by placing teaching. How many families today seek to solve their problems by placing divine instructions ¿ rst as situations are dealt with? How many pray as a last divine instructions ¿ rst as situations are dealt with? How many pray as a last resort, instead of as the ¿ rst? Problems can be overcome if a family is ¿ lled resort, instead of as the ¿ rst? Problems can be overcome if a family is ¿ lled with biblical knowledge and understanding. Psalm 3 states this fact in these with biblical knowledge and understanding. Psalm 3 states this fact in these words, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own under- words, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own under- standing; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." standing; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." The Rutherford church of Christ endeavors to teach godly principles found The Rutherford church of Christ endeavors to teach godly principles found only in the Bible. If you are seeking to grow in His word, we invite you to join only in the Bible. If you are seeking to grow in His word, we invite you to join with us in Bible study and worship. with us in Bible study and worship.

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