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Wednesday, June 9, 2004

Reading the Bible ... or missing the point?

By JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist

“You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me. And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you say you want” (John 5: 39-40 Ð “The Message Bible”).

Braelinn Services seeking help from community

Summer is here and Braelinn Community Services could really use your help, according to Cathy Berggren, executive director of the Fayette-based non profit organization.

Square Foot Ministry sets August event

Square Foot Ministry is sponsoring a three-day county-wide service event, entitled Impact ‘04. The dates are Aug. 4-6, with a kick off dinner to be held Tuesday night Aug. 3 at Brooks United Methodist Church.

Wood welcomed as new pastor at Liberty Baptist

The Rev. Randy Wood, most recently the director of personnel deployment for the North American Mission Board, was welcomed as the new senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church on April 16.

Religion Briefs

Vacation Bible School

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