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We serve a God who is merciful to all
who is merciful to al
“I know that you are gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness. One who relents from doing harm?” (Jonah: 4:2)
Believe it or not, Jonah ran away from God’s call because he knew what the God of Israel was really like! Why, if he went and preached to those heathen Gentiles, God might save them! And they were the enemy. Surely God would not spare them!
After a second chance, Jonah went reluctantly, and sure enough, Nineveh repented, God relented and Jonah was angry. “Should not I pity Nineveh, that great city? Asked God. God loves idolatrous city-dwelling Ninevities.
Do we? Like Jonah, we may know God is gracious, merciful, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness. Are we reflecting his heart toward the hated and violent “Ninevites” in our cities? Are we answering his call to go to them and preach his word of repentance and forgiveness?
Amen.
We greet you today with life, love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is our author and finisher of our faith.
Thought for the Week
“The only time we should look down on anyone is when we’re picking them up.”
New church
The Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ with the Indian Bottom Association is establishing a new church in Richmond. They are meeting the first Sunday of every month at the Best Western Holiday Plaza, Exit 87, on the Eastern Bypass. Everyone is welcome. For more information about this church or others in the area, call Elder H. B. Reedy Jr. at 1-859-333-7138.
Hymn Sing
The Clarksville Baptist Church on Berea Road will sponsor its monthly Hymn Sing today at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Gospel singing
Calvary Apostolic Church, 1350 Paint Lick Road, Berea, is hosting the Southern Gospel music and ministry of Kenny and Donna Johnson Sunday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Their ministry touches the hearts of its audience in an old-fashioned down-home way. Prepare to be entertained and ministered to by the gifted songwriting of Kenny and the beautiful, vibrant voice of Donna. Pastor is Alan Peevler.
Big Barbecue
The Men and Women’s Fellowship of the St. Paul AMF Church will sponsor a big barbecue on Saturday, Oct. 24 from noon until 4 p.m. This barbecue will feature all the trimmings. Proceeds will benefit the fifth annual Christmas Gala. It will be conduced at the church on Francis Street. For free delivery, call the church at 625-0041. The host pastor is William Hale.
Tates Creek Ladies Union
The Ladies Union of Tates Creek Predestinarian Baptist Church Association will be having a meeting today at 11 a.m. at the Richmond Predestinarian Baptist Church located at 209 E. Irvine St. All ladies of the association are invited. The Union president is Sis. Gilberta Tye and vice president is Sis. Regina Clark. Elder Raymond Walker is the host pastor.
Revival
Monday through Wednesday, Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church will host its fall revival. The evangelist for the week will be Pastor Raymond Walker from Richmond Predestinarian Baptist Church, Irvine Street. Nightly service will began at 7.
Church Fire Prevention Week
Church on the Rock, 1049 Richmond Rd., Berea, will be having its annual Fresh Fire Conference on Oct. 23-28. It begins with the women’s conference on Oct. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. with Pastor Beth Stephens from Athens, Ga. On Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. services, Bro. Glen Wilson will be preaching. Monday, Oct. 26 will feature Adam Crabb and The Crabb Family Revival at 7 p.m. They will lead Praise and Worship and testify about what God has done for them. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., Pastor Tommy Bates from Independence will be bringing the message. On Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., evangelist Pastor Perry Stone will be preaching. For more information, call the church for details at 986-1899.
Why are so many believers sick?
Sin is not the answer! If you want to know the answer, come to Grace Evangelism Ministries of Kentucky every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. We share the answer and we offer the antidote. The church is located at 373 N. Estill Ave. Richmond.
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.
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Timely beef cattle tips for July
Spring-calving cow herd
• Remove bulls from the cow herd by the end of the month and keep them away from the cows. A short calving season can concentrate labor during the calving season; group calves by age so that it is easier to find a convenient time to vaccinate, castrate, dehorn, etc.; and provide a more uniform group of calves at market time. -
Death of maples in the landscape
There have been reports pretty much statewide of landscape maple trees suddenly dying, according to the University of Kentucky.
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In love with love apples
It is just about time for harvesting tomatoes, those delightful fruits of summer that we lust for through the cold months of the year.
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Fair goers treated to works of art
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Financial reform hurts poor people
“At the dark end of the street,
That’s where we’ll always meet.”
— Gram Parsons
One the insights that I got from Gary Rivlin’s “Broke USA” is that people often use payday lenders because they don’t have access to traditional banks. -
The Terrace honored for safety
Employees of The Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Berea have worked more than one million hours without a lost-time employee injury.
For the second consecutive year, the Kentucky Labor Cabinet recognized the facility for the safety milestone in May during the Governor’s Safety and Health Conference at the Galt House in Louisville. About 600 safety-oriented professionals from across the state attend the conference each year to participate in OSHA-related training courses. -
Praise will deliver us from the power of the enemy
“Behold the wicked brings forth iniquity.. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness.” (Psalm 7:14, 17)
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Wellington Court
Wellington Court was one of Richmond’s first subdivisions. It opened around 1929.
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Aging is tough, and sometimes funny
I was just thinking the other day about how difficult it is to be old. We stay confused much of the time. Things continue to change, often faster than we can comprehend.
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How to choose a Medigap policy
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