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A mouse that hides in a hole will come out until it hears a noise, but then it runs back in.
Q How did you get your start as a pastor?
Driving north on U.S. Highway 17 near Bowling Green, I noticed a barbecue restaurant on my right. The sign invited everyone to stop in to Smokin Joe’s.
Yard sale
My wife and I just purchased a brand new stackable washer and dryer unit. We were rejoicing and so grateful for our new acquisition.
More than half of the musical numbers for “Fresh Aires,” the April 7 concert by Bion Cantorum, are new to the ensemble. And for new singers with the choral group, all of them are new.
Lent fish fry
In hopes of broadening peoples’ knowledge and understanding of the word of God, Freedom Bible Church is starting a weekly evening study program open to all ages and backgrounds.
”No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11.”
Since 1960, First Baptist Church of North Port has been a pillar of the surrounding community and is continuing to find ways to reach locals with the gospel.
Resale shop specials
ENGLEWOOD — With only 13 students, some parents worndered if their child was getting a good education.
How did you get your start as a reverend?“I was involved in children and youth ministry beginning in 1988 and sensed there was something else I was suppose to do. So in 2010, I went to seminary and graduated in 2014. I then served here filling in while they decided who would be the next dire…
PORT CHARLOTTE — Thousands gathered at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday and Sunday in search of dancing, food and fun.
Resale shop specials
One of my favorite books is the descriptive account of the Lewis and Clark journey.
How did you get your start as a pastor?“I was born in a tiny town in Maine. I attended church regularly and became a member at age 12. At age 16 I became the chapel organist. I became distant from the church for a while but it was music that had brought me back to the church. I was asked to …
But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resists the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. — James 4:6,7
Working with his wife as she home-schooled several of their children, Charlotte County Judge Peter A. Bell was struck by the Christian influence on the philosophical perspectives of so many of the United States of America’s founding fathers.
For more than three decades, Murdock Baptist Church has made it a goal to provide for not only one another, but the community around them. With 2019 just beginning, many outreaches are already well underway.
Lent fish fry
In hopes of broadening peoples’ knowledge and understanding of the word of God, Freedom Bible Church is starting a weekly evening study program open to all ages and backgrounds.
”No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11.”
Since 1960, First Baptist Church of North Port has been a pillar of the surrounding community and is continuing to find ways to reach locals with the gospel.
Resale shop specials
ENGLEWOOD — With only 13 students, some parents worndered if their child was getting a good education.
How did you get your start as a reverend?“I was involved in children and youth ministry beginning in 1988 and sensed there was something else I was suppose to do. So in 2010, I went to seminary and graduated in 2014. I then served here filling in while they decided who would be the next dire…
PORT CHARLOTTE — Thousands gathered at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday and Sunday in search of dancing, food and fun.
Resale shop specials
One of my favorite books is the descriptive account of the Lewis and Clark journey.
How did you get your start as a pastor?“I was born in a tiny town in Maine. I attended church regularly and became a member at age 12. At age 16 I became the chapel organist. I became distant from the church for a while but it was music that had brought me back to the church. I was asked to …
But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resists the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. — James 4:6,7
Working with his wife as she home-schooled several of their children, Charlotte County Judge Peter A. Bell was struck by the Christian influence on the philosophical perspectives of so many of the United States of America’s founding fathers.
For more than three decades, Murdock Baptist Church has made it a goal to provide for not only one another, but the community around them. With 2019 just beginning, many outreaches are already well underway.
Winter concerts
Trash, treasure
Winter concerts
The holidays are over, but we’re right in the middle of “season” here in Southwest Florida. Traffic has picked up, work hours are long and demanding, and school activities keep busy children and their parents shuffling about practically nonstop.
Burnt Store Presbyterian Women had a sellout crowd for a presentation and formal tea with “Julia Child.” The event started with a presentation in the Sanctuary, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, by guest speaker, Marie Ludvig, “A Look at the Life and Times of Julia Child.” From there, att…
Jesus Loves You Ministry held its “I’d Rather Have Jesus” fundraiser, at the First United Methodist Church, in Punta Gorda, on Jan. 25. The fundraiser, featuring entertainer Walter Santos of Santos Ministries raised $2,800. Jesus Loves You Ministry is a nonprofit organization and the only Mo…
