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When God moves us

It was 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2005. I was awake for the day, a full half hour before my alarm went off. After turning over and wishing I could go back to sleep, I spied the book, Acts 29, on my night stand. It had been given to me on the previous day by a member of the congregation I served (Ron). He had accidentally purchased two copies. Now I always have a large stack of books waiting for me to read, and I had every intention of putting Acts 29 on that stack to read sometime. But that morning, the book just wouldn’t leave me alone. So I said, “Okay, God, I get it.” I ...

Longtime pastor Shuler to return for 200th anniversary

The Rev. Don Shuler will return to First Baptist Church of Marietta on Sunday, Sept. 9, to give the keynote address for the church’s 200th anniversary service at 10:30 a.m. Shuler retired as pastor on June 7, 1998, after serving for 25 1/2 years — longer than any other pastor in the church’s history. Rebecca Cutlip Taylor and the Rev. Dianne Wisemiller Steelman, who were on staff with Shuler, will also take part in the service, along with the Rev. Mark Click. Click will present a certificate from the American Baptist Churches of Ohio Historical Society. First Baptist Church ...

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Craft show at Nazarene church Marietta First Church of the Nazarene’s Third Annual Craft Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the church, located at 100 Mill Creek Road, Marietta. Crafters with handmade items are being sought. The cost for a 10’ by 10’ booth is $25. There will be a concession stand and bake sale. All attendees receive a ticket for door prizes. There will be free admission. All proceeds go to the church’s children’s department to help children with special needs. For more information: Lynn Stoll at 740-374-3708 or ...

Religion calendar

Saturday Celebrating 200 years (Sept. 8 and 9)— First Baptist Church of Marietta celebrating 200 years of worship with an open house, an anniversary worship service and a concert; all open to the public; open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8; Traditional and Contemporary Alive services combined for a 10:30 a.m. anniversary worship celebration on Sunday, Sept. 9; Buckeye Travelers Band concert will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9; First Baptist is located at 301 Fourth St. in Marietta, corner of Putnam and Fourth streets; for more information about the church, visit ...

A missed but vital component

When a born-again believer witnesses about the truths of God’s divinely inspired Word, often challenging many religious apostate teachings, frequently one hears the following… “A born-again believer should act like Jesus, being understanding, compassionate and loving.” Absolutely true. However, there is a vital component that many ignore, and that component is thinking like Jesus. “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:5) Simplified, true believers have Jesus in their hearts, so their thoughts are…or should be…dominated by Him. ...

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Williamstown church to host picnic Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Williamstown will be having a community picnic and worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Williamstown Women’s Club, located at 112 West 7th St. in Williamstown. The Rev. Art Bennett will be holding Holy Eucharist. Special fifth Sunday guests will be Grace, Saint Paul’s and Saint Ann’s Episcopal churches. All are welcome, and all who go should bring a covered dish dinner. Tunnel UMC to host free meal A free community meal (chicken leg/thigh quarters) will be from 5 to 6 p.m. ...