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God is looking for those who are lost
“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.” (Luke 15:24)
When Jesus wasn’t in the synagogue, he was right in the middle of sinners and other outcasts. It seems that Jesus was always at a party with these people. Some of his most meaningful teachings appear to have been the result of after-dinner conversations. His association with the wrong crowd was so frequent that one of the claims made about Jesus was that he “received sinners.” In so many words, the religious leaders were accusing Jesus of being a “party animal.” Do you think a party Jesus might have attended was ever dull?
Jesus did go where sinners were. The good news is that is why he came to Earth. He came looking for sinners to invite them home. You and I should be in ministry in those places where sinners are. We are called to proclaim to them that God’s party is ready and all are invited.
That is the only way the Church will ever be able to reclaim the predicate of our day. We need to meet them while they are still in that foreign land spending their money of riotous living. They want to hear that god stands waiting for them with his arms opened wide.
Amen.
We greet you today with life, love, and peace in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who is the author and finisher of our faith.
Thought for the week
“If God is your co-pilot, swap seats!”
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Health Now Clinic
The Health, Now! Clinic (HNC) observed its Third-Year Anniversary on Aug. 12. The HNC is a primary health-care clinic to meet the needs of individuals who do not have health-care services or are currently underserved within Richmond and surrounding communities. We provide health care in a family-oriented, Christian manner without regard to financial status. The HNC is staffed by volunteers of the community and can be reached at 859-979-0948. Clinic hours are Tuesday and Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. pm. Our location is at 110 S. Collins Street, Richmond, KY.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Kirksville invites everyone to an evening of worship. Dinner will be served and the dress in casual. Pastor William Hale and the St. Paul A.M.E. Church will be the special guests for the 4 p.m. worship service. The community is invited to come and worship with us.
Linden Street Baptist
The Linden Street Baptist Church will be hosting a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Special performers will be the Smith Sisters.
‘Back To Basics Conference’
Keep God in the forefront of your life by attending the “Back to Basics Conference.” The conference will be conducted Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11-12, at the Temple of Deliverance at 7 each evening. The speakers will be Pastor Floyd T. Ballew and the host Pastor Elder Ronald Ross. For more information, e-mail Pastor Ballew at ballew5896@bellsouth.net.
Women’s Conference
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Men and Women’s Fellowship of St. Paul A.M.E. Church will host its second annual Women’s Conference. The theme will be “When He Calls, How Will I Answer — A Charge To Keep I Have.” The guest speaker will be Richmond’s own Sis. Juann Johnson for a return engagement. Also, the teacher for the event will be Mother Farris, Dr. Edih Baker and Sis. Jawana Campbell along with Niquella Williams, Bethany McClemore, Johnekwa Settles, Markita and Janae Wilson, who will be performing during the afternoon service. Registration is $6 with a continental breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The host pastor is William Hale.
Children’s Fellowship Yard S.A.L.E.
The Children's Fellowship of First Baptist Church, 302 Francis St., will be having a Yard S.A.L.E. (Serving All in Love Everybody) on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon. All items in the yard sale are free. We will have items such as clothing, shoes, household items, furniture, toys and much more. This is a mission's project sponsored by “Children’s Fellowship.” Our theme is “Gift of Love” John 3:16. Host pastor is Dr. Robert Blythe.
If you would like to donate items to the yard sale, bring them to the church on Friday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. or call Beverly Johnson at 1-859-200-4443 or Maya Hinton at 1-859-358-5664 for pickup.
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 Sept.14 at First United Methodist Church, 401 W. Main St. Child care will be provided. Call the church at 623-3580 for more information.
Men & Women’s Day
Pleasant Green Predestinarian Baptist Church in Waco will host its annual Men & Women’s Day on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. The special guests will be Elder Anthony Phelps and congregation of the Concord Predestinarian Baptist Church. Dinner will be served. Elder John Settles is the host pastor.
Sportsman’s Club fish fry
The Paint Lick Sportsman’s Club will be hosting the Sportsman’s Club fish fry. This cherished and distinctive event will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 20, at 52 Hammock Alley. For more information and/or directions, call Deborah Messenger at 1-859-619-0334.
Upward Bound Ministries
Upward Bound Ministries, 1049 Richmond Road, Berea, presents “Turning Point.” The Turning Point Group administers counseling in the areas of drug abuse, behavioral issues and drug prevention. The Concerned Persons Group “Cope” administers counseling in the areas of relationship issues, spousal abuse and dysfunctional family issues. Counseling is available at 7 p.m. every Friday and there is a televised drug prevention telecast, “Lifeline” aired on Time Warner Cable Channel 5 every Thursday at 6 p.m. Free transportation to attend these counseling sessions is available by calling 314-8845 and free child care is available by calling 985-1586. To receive free transportation and/or child care, a 24-hour notice must be given. A free telecast DVD or videotape is available by calling 986-1650. 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.
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Waco Pentecostal Tabernacle fundraiser Saturday
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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. -
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.
- 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. - 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. -
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. -
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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Waco Pentecostal Tabernacle fundraiser Saturday
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