By Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the…
Category: Churches
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Men of Song
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The Lutheran Men of Song provided special music for the worship service at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp on June 25. Selections included “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, “Salvation to Us Has Come” and “Go Now in Peace.” A picnic lunch complete with ice cream sundaes was enjoyed after the service. Mt.…
Parson to Person
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By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, Do babies who die go to heaven? Though babies have a sinful nature, “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Romans 5:12), sin is the willful transgression of the law,…
North Scipio Veteran Memorial
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It is the honor and duty, that we (the North Scipio Memorial Committee) feel the Lord lead us to establish the memorial for the purposes of prayers, healing and remembrance of those who have served God and country, and to preserve our basic freedoms, especially the right to worship and proudly wave our American flag.…
Veterans Memorial Coming To North Scipio
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Why do you dig a hole 36’ deep and fill it with concrete in the middle of the North Scipio United Methodist Church yard, make it hard to mow around and cost time and money . . . if it isn’t a worthy project and God isn’t in it? To honor all veterans who have…
First United Methodist Church To Host Gaston And Jeanne Ntambo
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‘First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W Central Avenue in Van Wert, looked forward to the arrival of Gaston and Jeanne Ntambo. On Sunday, June 18, Gaston shared his message during our 8:15 and 10:45 services. Both Gaston and Jeanne reside in DRCongo, Africa which is also their home country. Gaston and Jeanne are…
Parson to Person
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By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, I am in my fifties. When I was a teenager my father committed suicide. I’ve been ashamed all these years and have made some bad decisions as a result. How do I overcome being ashamed? Shame is basically receiving reproach or stigma. Being ashamed as a result of doing…
Proclaiming the Word Throughout the Earth
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By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each…
The Hidden World of Hoarding Explored at Lifetree Café
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A glimpse into the world of a hoarder will be provided at Lifetree Café from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15th. The program, titled “Surrounded by Stuff: Understanding the Hidden World of Hoarding,” features a filmed interview a woman whose hoarding caused her such shame she wouldn’t let a plumber into her home to fix…
Bible Study
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By: James Potter, Oakwood Church of Christ Today we continue our study about Christ the anointed one. Today our study will be on the humanity of Christ. A: 1. Was foretold: Genesis 3:15; 1st Corinthians 15:45-47. 2. Christ took man’s nature: John 1:14; Hebrews 2:9-18. 3. Was Christ seed of woman? Galatians 4:4; 4. Was…
Parson to Person
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By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, Why is the virgin birth so vital to Christian doctrine? All people who have been born have been born by the seed of man (Adam), except for Jesus Christ, who was born of the seed of woman. The first prophecy of the gospel is found in Genesis 3:15, “And…
Bible Questions
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By: James Potter, Oakwood Church of Christ Christ: The anointed one A. Pre-existence of: 1. Is Christ pre-existence affirmed in the Old Testament? Psalms 2:7 2. Was this confirmed in the New Testament? Luke 1:35 3. Was this confirmed by Christ? John 8:58 4. Was this proclaimed by apostles? Colossians 1:15-19 B. Birth of Christ:…
Parson to Person
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By: Dr. James Bachman Dear Parson, Do you believe the world will end in the next ten years? Absolutely not! The Bible does say the world will someday burn up and dissolve (II Peter 3:10-11), however, the seven-year tribulation period (Daniel 9:24-27; Revelation chapters 6-19) and the thousand-year earthly reign of Christ (Revelation 20:4-6) must…
