We Remember Our Lord
By Larry Harris The little barn was defined by fine vertical stripes of dim yellow light that leaked out between its sideboards. An oil lamp glowed within. But the animals had never known a nightlight. Something indeed was afoot. Beyond the usual sounds of shifting hooves and an occasional oxen snort, a muffled male voice spoke in hushed, comforting tones. Then a woman’s cries pierced...
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PRAYER REQUESTS Charlotte Patton will have to undergo rotator cuff surgery within the near future. Frank Sponhaltz’s leg is slowly healing after having a cancerous spot removed. Kynlee Judge’s tests on her kidneys revealed no problems. Jimmy Thrash will soon undergo tests on the tumor in his head. Caden Blacker is to have 2 moles removed from the top of his head in the near future. ...
Read MoreThe Difference Christ Made
Bret Hart is the author of a winsome short story entitled, “The Luck of Roaring Camp,” which tells of the birth of a baby boy in a rough mining town of the 1880’s. The mother died in childbirth, and, as there were no other women in the camp, the care of the child fell to the rough miners. A startling change came over the once dissipated town: drinking, gambling, and swearing were...
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PRAYER REQUESTS Leslie Huffman’s repeat test which was necessitated by last year’s abnormal test came back normal. Jimmy Thrash’s doctors feel that the tumor in his head is growing. He will undergo further tests within the next few weeks. Kynlee Judge, Jamie & Leslie’s baby daughter, will undergo a kidney ultrasound this coming Tuesday for an urinary tract infection. ...
Read MoreNo Newness Here
No Newness Yet “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” — 2 Corinthians 5.17 [NRSV] “And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ And he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the...
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PRAYER REQUESTS Wilda Freeland was admitted to Wheeling Hospital last Tuesday evening with severe chest pains. Rylind Higgins, Amy’s son, is improving after being hospitalized last weekend with respiratory difficulties. Kevin Kalany continues to experience difficulties as the doctors try to regulate his medications. Mario DeFelice, one of Bill & Arlene Kopyar’s grandsons, is now home...
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