| By JOHN HATCHER
Pastor A relative new trend has taken hold in churches: to get into politics by becoming somewhat of a Political Action Committee (PAC). Some churches, in fact, have crossed the Constitutional line of separation of church and state by endorsing certain political office seekers by introducing them in a Sunday worship service. It seems that politics is where the power is and many churches want a piece of the power. Indeed, it must be a power rush for pastors when powerful politicians seek their favor. Providence UMC recently sent a 13-person mission team to work in El Pino, Honduras to build a medical clinic and organize children’s programs for the village. Rob Eagar, author of “The Power of Passion,” at Café Solo Friday, May 21 at 7:30.p.m. Singles will enjoy an evening of gourmet coffee, games, music, and chocolate, and will discover how to survive the search for a soulmate. The Most Rev. Prakash Yuhanna, Bishop of Pakistan, will be speaking and celebrating Holy Communion at Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church Sunday, May 23, at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services. Dr. Elliott Segal, director of Lighthouse Chiropractic, will be the speaker at a “Healing Explosion” set for Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at Word of Life Christian Outreach Center, 160 Bastille Way, next to Lighthouse Chiropractic Center, in Fayetteville. |
