“For so hath the Lord commanded us, Saying, I have set thee to be a light to the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for Salvation unto the ends of the earth.” (Acts: 13:47)
Sometimes we resist change because change is uncomfortable. Sometimes we resist change because it threatens our area of influence. I suspect this was the problem of the Jews in our passage this week. Their power was threatened. The status quo was shaken.
“Who cares that people are coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Their sitting in my pew!” I have seen this over and over again in many churches. As new people come into a church they earn positions of leadership. The “old guard” gets threatened and they begin to resist.
We must always seek to be open to the moving of God’s Holy Spirit. As the Spirit moves, so must we. If that involves change so be it. 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
“Men have always found it easy to be governed. What is hard is for them to govern themselves.”
Upward Bound Ministries
Starting July 1, Upward Bound Ministries Inc. will launch a new branch of our ministry in order to provide our community with a service to publicize and promote the local church: Upward Bound Ministries (UBM)-Video Outreach.
UBM Video Outreach mission is to assist the local and rural churches with an opportunity to inform the public of the services, introduce their pastor and ministries available at the church. Many churches and non-profit organizations today feel overwhelmed with the expense of video equipment needed to expose their organizations and services. Proper, effective and timely communications within your local and rural community is essential if you are going to be able to reach the un-churched population.
For more information, call Darnell Hill, executive director and founder, Upward Bound Ministries Inc., at 986-1650 or 358-5908.
Tabernacle of Refuge
Tabernacle of Refuge and Transformation located at 507 Broaddus Ave. will have a gospel singing on Sunday at 5 p.m. The special guest singers will be Don Lee and the Gospel Diamonds of Lexington. Everyone is invited to come and worship with us. Elder Brenda Todd is the host pastor.
Hymn Sing
Today at 7 p.m., Clarksville Baptist Church located at 2063 Berea Road, will present its monthly hymn sing. Special singers will be Soldiers of Christ and the Beckerville Travelers. Everyone is welcome.
Fish fry
The Hocker Smith-Hocker Yates Family Reunion will host a big fish fry on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge Hall on Francis Street. Come out and enjoy fish dinners with all the trimmings.
Ice Cream Auction
The Red House United Methodist Church will host its annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be lots of homemade ice cream and a silent auction.
Everyone is invited. Donations for the building fund will be appreciated.
Homecoming/Rally
On Sunday, July 19, Pleasant Green Predestinarian Baptist Church, located at 377 College Hill Rd., Waco, will celebrate its annual Homecoming/Rally Day. The special guest at 11:30 a.m. will be Elder Michael McPherson, and the choir and congregation from the Sweet Leaf Primitive Baptist Church in Louisville. Dinner will be served. Deacon Eric Garrett is the chairperson and Elder John Settles is the host pastor.
Fellowship Day
New Liberty Baptist Church, Bobtown, will observe fellowship day on Sunday, July 19, at 11 a.m. The special guest will be Pastor Mitch Brown, and the congregation of Pleasant Run Baptist Church, Bureye. Dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome. The host pastor is Alfonso Kenny.
Fundraising yard sale
The Red House United Methodist Church will conduct a fundraising yard sale on Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. The sale will be conducted on Clay Drive in Richmond from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
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: tpollary@roadrunner.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.
Until next week
May the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus stay fresh in your minds until we meet again.
Lifestyles & Community
The gospel for Jesus Christ is for everybody
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Is MSG (monosodium glutamate) harmful?
Monsodium gluatamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer often added to Chinese food, soups, processed meats and canned vegetables. The use of MSG remains controversial despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statement that it is safe. Because of this, the FDA requires that whenever MSG is added, that it be listed on the label.
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Common-sense job hunting
I spent a day with a high-powered and high-profile friend who mentioned that he has more than 700 people a year ask him to help get a new job.
He’s not in the employment business, but is super well connected.
Every now and then, he gets the right person to the right job. -
It’s a love thing
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” — Romans 8:35-39
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Managing the calving season
Providing sound management during the calving season can mean more live calves.
Excessive losses can mean the difference between a year’s profit or loss for a beef producer.
It is important to have a short calving period to allow frequent observation and assistance if needed. -
Spinach: It’s not just for Popeye anymore
A spinach-loving reader recently approached me to request a column on things to do with her favorite vegetable.
“Favorite vegetable?” You may ask, and rightly so.
When many of us were growing up …and we’re talking Baby Boomers here, the only spinach product known to us was the stuff that came in a can, and it was, in a word, horrible! -
Topping trees is a bad practice
Topping damages hundreds of trees each year in Kentucky.
Many people are unaware of the detrimental effects of this practice.
Topping involves the drastic removal or cutting back of large branches in mature trees leaving stubs.
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Tips offered for better credit
Many people are aware that their credit score is important, but do not really understand what it is or how to build a strong credit score.
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Josh Logan to perform in Kirksville
Hello everyone. Josh Logan will perform at Kirksville Community Center on Saturday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. and will entertain you with some great music.
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Church group to discuss ‘Bad Women of the Bible’
Tates Creek Baptist Church is having a special Coffee Talk Bible Study to discuss “The Bad Women of the Bible” on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. in the church, located on Boonesborough Road.
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Preschool screenings and birthday surprises
Hi!
... and the wind blew and blew. Perhaps this is the windy season!
Where is the snow? Students are starting to do snow dances, hoping they can coax enough snow to fall so they can make a proper snowman.
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