The Geese and the Snow Storm
Many don’t understand why God could come as He did to save us. I came across the following story a few years ago, I don’t know the source, but it is certainly worth sharing.
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Christian author to visit Zion Methodist Church in Robinson
Author Barbara Saunders-Livingston will be visiting Zion Methodist Church in Robinson on Sunday, Feb. 23 to talk about her autobiography “Rescued, Ransomed, Restored: From Damaged to Delivered.”
Butchered Words, Spelling Words
Talking is a risky business these days. Saying certain words can end friendships, ruin careers, and in some cases, put people’s very lives in danger. Many of these words, “love,” for example, are not being used in their intended, original sense. These words have been hijacked, stripped of their original meaning, and “refilled” with a polarizing message. This process is ancient, deliberate, calculated, and agenda-driven.
The Great Commission
The book of Matthew ends with what we call “The Great Commission.” Jesus has already risen from the dead and he is on a mountain in Gallilee with his disciples when he tells them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” It is time that we who call ourselves Jesus’ disciples take that charge seriously.
SHINE to take place at First Baptist Church
A Women’s Retreat, SHINE, is being planned for March 1 at First Baptist Church, located at 210 Lodge Road in Hiawatha.
“Lord, teach us to pray…”
“Now [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’” - Luke 11:1
Kim Gadwood to speak at Waffles & Worship
Waffles & Worship Women’s Ministry of Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (CLJC) in Horton, welcomes Kim Gadwood of Seneca as its first speaker of 2025 on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. The February fellowship will take place at a different location—First Christian Church, 1244 Central, in Horton-- due to basement remodeling at CLJC.
Friends of Hospice Volunteers meet on Jan. 22
The monthly meeting of the NEK Friends of Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Horton Office. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Vice President Alisa Britt, Secretary Betty Robison, Donna Bottom, Charlene Branch, Nancy Burns, Terri Watkins, and Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Bottom.
A desire to help one another
Within most of us, there is the desire to help one another. Within most, there is a sense of gratitude when someone helps us out.
A brief from the Hiawatha Lions
The Hiawatha Lions were busy with activities last year. Last fall in 2024, the Lions contributed $500 to hurricane relief efforts.