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March 13, 2009

Elder John Settles The Richmond Register Fri Mar 13, 2009, 10:40 PM EDT

“When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Genesis 9:16

God’s promise of a rainbow in the clouds indicating a permanent and unbreakable bond between God and the creatures of His world is a strong and assuring promise that lies at the very foundation of Christianity. We are told throughout the scriptures that nothing can separate us from God, not even our own sinfulness. In all of life, there are few feelings, needs and insecurities that are more totally and completely fulfilled than when we have a firm and unquestionable conviction that we are not alone, and are wanted and loved! Amen.

We greet you today with life, love and peace, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is the author and finisher of our faith.

Thought for the week

“I believe in miracles because I see them every day in the changed lives of men and women who are saved and lifted through faith in the power of the living Jesus Christ.”

Hymn Sing

Clarksville Baptist Church, 2063 Berea Road, Richmond, will present a Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Special singers will be Soldiers of the Cross and the Becknerville Travelers. Everyone is welcome.

Divorce Care

Divorce hurts. Don’t try to go through it alone. If you are separated or divorced, find help on your journey to healing. Divorce Care, a series of 13 seminars featuring biblical teaching and caring support. Learn how to deal with the pain of the past and how to look forward to rebuilding your life every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. beginning Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 401 W. Main St. Child care will be provided with advance notice. Call the church at 623-3580 to register or for more information.

Country ham breakfast

There will be a country ham breakfast today from 6 to 11 a.m. at the St. Paul A.M.R. Church, 437 Francis St. Donations are $5. The breakfast is sponsored by the St. Paul Trustee Board. The host pastor is William Hale.

Single Mom’s Oil Change

First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass, once again is hosting a Single Mom’s Oil Change. If you are a single mom or the wife of someone stationed overseas, drop by our parking lot today between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a free oil change.

Friends Day

At 3 p.m. Sunday, the Concord Predestinarian Baptist Church Family will observe “Friends Day.” The special guests will be Elder John Settles, choir and congregation of the Pleasant Green Predestinarian Baptist Church. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited to share in this day with us. Elder Anthony Phelps is the host pastor.

Empty Bowls Project

Help fight hunger in Madison County. On Friday, March 20, at the First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass, will present the Empty Bowls Project. The minimum donation is $12, and your donation will include a handmade pottery bowl, homemade soup, bread and a drink. All of the proceeds will go to feed the hungry in Madison County through the following programs: God’s Outreach Community Food Bank, Food Bank of Kentucky River Foothills, Home Meals Delivery and the Salvation Army of Madison County. The bowls are provided by local potters and EKU art students. Times for the event are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 623-4028.

Tabernacle of Refuge

The Tabernacle of Refuge and Transformation will host a weekend of celebration and learning. It will also be our pastor’s anniversary and our leadership conference.

On Saturday, March 21 at the Salvation Army Church, the 9:30 a.m. morning Glory Prayer. From 11-2 p.m., the leadership conference will be led by Bishop Stargill of Inster, Mich. At 7 p.m. at 107 Broadus Aveune, Pastor Bill Wesley of Body of Christ in Irvine will be the preacher of the hour. On Sunday, March 22, at 11:15 a.m., David Morgene of Alabama will deliver the word of God. Elder Brenda Todd is the host pastor.

Missionary Day

New Liberty Baptst Church, Bobtown, will observe Missionary Day on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. The special guests will be Pastor J.K. Cunningham, choir and congregation of First Baptist Church, Berea. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited. The host pastor is Alfonso Kenney.

Men’s conference

“Men come and free up your faith.” There will be a men’s conference April 18 at First Baptist Church, Francis and Collins streets. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Registration is $5. The conference will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a continental breakfast and lunch will be served. The Apostle Paul said, “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.” There will be two guest speakers and praise and worship. This is a great opportunity for men to come together in fellowship. Dr. Robert Blythe is the host pastor. More information to follow.

Upward Bound Ministries

Defenses: Defenses help us cover up sin and maintain our delusion. Defenses can be used appropriately, but when we use them to avoid facing the truth about ourselves, they make delusion even darker. When we do not want to face the truth about our actions because of the painful feeling honesty would bring, we try to use defenses such as acting superior, blaming, attacking, denying, rationalizing, threatening or evading/dodging. Behind most, if not all, defensive strategies lies fear of being exposed for who we really are. When we use defenses to hide from the truth, we build a wall brick by brick. This wall protects us from the truth and provides a secret place for us to hide. Unfortunately, the wall isolates us from people who can help us. Come to UBM group and receive help. The group meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Rock, 1049 Richmond Road, Berea. Be sure to tune in to “Lifeline” Upward Bound Ministries drug prevention telecast which airs every Thursday at 6 p.m. on Time Warner Access Channel 5. Please visit the Upward Bound Ministries Web site at www.upwardboundministries.org.

Until next week

May the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus stay fresh in your minds until we meet again.

Special note

To all churches and civic organizations: To place your church or civic activity in this column, please send all information at least one week in advance via the U.S. Postal Service. The new address is: Church & Community Focus, 246 Sunset Ave., Richmond, KY 40475. E-mailed announcements should be sent to: communityfocusnp@gmail.com and all e-mailed announcements must be received by 6 p.m. on the Tuesday of the week you wish your announcement to appear in the newspaper.

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Waco Pentecostal Tabernacle fundraiser Saturday Hi!

Here we are in fall again!

How do so many leaves fall off a tree and get scattered in so many different directions in one day?

How many more leaves are still on the tree that will turn and fall and be scattered in the days to come?

It almost makes one want to wait until all the leaves are off the tree before picking up a rake or broom. That might be better than raking and sweeping each day for many, many days to come.
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Roadside clean-up set for Saturday How is everyone’s week going? I hope that everyone is having a great one. We have once again had a little mixture of weather, cool, rain, warm and sunshine. One can never tell what the March weather will be. Have you noticed the buttercups blooming? I also saw some bushes and trees blooming. I even saw a redbud tree blooming! There is such beauty in spring as it comes to life.
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Take care of your community: Don’t litter! Hello readers. The late evening sun is shining through an upstairs window from where I’m sitting and I notice the brilliance of an outer ring that seems to flow toward the creek as it (sun) begins the journey into the night. I do love to just look and enjoy all we have on this Earth to appreciate. It’s always the little things that seem to make up the circle of life. Like the bright yellow daffodils blooming in Mrs. Callahan’s yard and the many buttercups alongside the road — the little things.
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Volunteers needed for Union City Boy Scouts meeting Union City Baptist Church had a total of 60 people for the community soup supper last Saturday night. There were pinto beans, several different kinds of chili and some great desserts. While people were eating, some youths from the church provided a puppet show.

This may seem like the minutes of the last Monday’s Union City Ruritan meeting, but I am pleased to have so much news from local activities.
March 19, 2009
Waco Elementary honors Dr. Seuss How many times did you get pinched on Tuesday for not wearing green? How many times did you pinch yourself on Tuesday because you wanted to make sure you weren’t dreaming when the whole day was so spring-like beautiful? Ahhh, the birds chirping, the green finally peeping through the winter-brown ground, buttercups showing off their new spring bonnets and daylight after supper to enjoy a little porch time — it is getting here!
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Kirksville Baptist auction set Saturday Hello Everyone. Everyone loves an auction. So here is your chance. The Kirksville Baptist Church is having a remodeling project auction March 28 at 9 a.m. All items will be on display for your viewing at 7 a.m. This auction will be to help raise funds for their remodeling project.

Items to be auctioned will be from the old sanctuary and Sunday school rooms such as chairs, tables, doors, chandeliers, cabinets, desk and much more. Everyone is also invited to bring items to donate for the auction as well.
March 19, 2009
D-fend Against Colds Move over vitamin C. It’s vitamin D that seems to provide the strongest defense against the common cold, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Colorado studied 19,000 people about their health habits and took blood samples to determine the frequency of respiratory problems.
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‘Health Rocks!’ helps kids lead healthy lives 4-H has many diverse activities and programs that have been developed to help youth to get involved. The goal of 4-H is to help youth have a sense of belonging, opportunities for mastery, learn independence and lessons in generosity. An upcoming 4-H event called “Health Rocks” will teach youth these important aspects and more.
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Killing Kevin I don’t watch much television. There are only a few shows I follow. I’ve come to care about the characters in those programs. They’re like family. So naturally it upsets me when homicidal scriptwriters kill them off. Without provocation — or my permission.

One of my favorite shows is “Monk,” about an obsessive, compulsive detective. Several episodes have featured his upstairs neighbor, Kevin Dorfman. Kevin is riddled with personality quirks. He talks too much — about nothing. He rambles on about all the places he’s ever lived.
March 13, 2009
God’s rainbow a sign of an everlasting relationship God’s promise of a rainbow in the clouds indicating a permanent and unbreakable bond between God and the creatures of His world is a strong and assuring promise that lies at the very foundation of Christianity. We are told throughout the scriptures that nothing can separate us from God, not even our own sinfulness. In all of life, there are few feelings, needs and insecurities that are more totally and completely fulfilled than when we have a firm and unquestionable conviction that we are not alone, and are wanted and loved! Amen.
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