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Why Christian hope is more than wishful thinking

The world is desperate for hope. That’s no surprise. Watching the news can make a person feel hopeless, and struggling with personal circumstances — especially in times of great suffering or grief — can drain hope. Some people wish they knew how to face another day. Far more than wishful thinking, biblical hope is real, solid and comforting. Let’s consider why this is true. Hope In God Surpasses The World’s Hope When planning to travel, we might say, “I hope a storm doesn’t come through.” Or perhaps we’ll think, “I hope I can find the right coat at the ...

Jacksonville church to hold 150th Anniversary Celebration

JACKSONVILLE — The Emmanuel United Church of Christ at 4135 Jacksonville Road, Howard, will be having a 150th celebration on July 12-13. On Saturday, July 12, beginning at 4:15 p.m., join a local artist Annie Snyder reenactor in revisiting the past 150 years of the church’s building and ...

Local Church Briefs

Blueberry festival AVIS — The Garman Lutheran Church, located at 1779 Sulphur Run Road in Pine Creek Township, will be having a blueberry festival on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will include sandwich platters, delicious pies, sundaes and cobblers. There will be raffle baskets, trash and treasure, baked goods and more. There will be a basket drawing at 2 p.m., you don’t need to be present to win. Summer Concert Series LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open ...

Do not worry

Webster’s Dictionary defines worry in several ways, here are two: “mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated” and “to assail with rough or aggressive attack or treatment.” The fact is, if we do not get control of worry in our lives, worry and anxiety will take over, and it may feel like the third definition Mr. Webster offers us: “to harass by tearing, biting, or snapping especially at the throat.” Worry can indeed “take us by the throat” if we give in to it, but I am grateful that Jesus has taught us there is ...

Local church briefs

Summer Concert Series LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open to the public. A love offering is taken each week to further the ministry of both the groups performing and Lamar Lighthouse Camp. The Foresters will be entertaining on July 6 followed by Divinity Trio on July 13. For more info call 570-337-0203 or visit their Facebook page: Lamar Lighthouse Camp. Blood Drives Local churches are hosting blood drives during the month of July. Blood donors of all types are invited to ...