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Jesus is the remedy we seek

People want a quick remedy. Millions of dollars are spent on diet plans, wrinkle creams, exercise equipment and money-making schemes, without successful outcomes as presented by clever infomercials and advertising pitches. Regrettably, wanting to appear religious or Christian-minded, man has fallen for another man-made remedy; just say, “I believe in God”. When a person utters these words, it is often assumed that said person is a born-again believer. Alarmingly, there are many that contend that belief in God alone, without faith and trust in Jesus Christ, will provide ...

Quilt squares help reconnect families with their ancestors

By Kathy Plum The Dominion Post KINGWOOD, W.Va. — "It was just that I was meant to be there," Sylvia Albert said. "There" was a yard sale along W.Va. 26 South more than three years ago, at the former Bob Pratt Garage. Dee Shaffer pointed out some quilt squares to Albert, who quilts, and told her she could have them all for $1. Dee got the 12-inch squares from her sister, Iris Shaffer, who found them in Ruth Nicholson's attic at Bull Run, when it was being cleared. Iris Shaffer held onto the squares for two or three years before passing them on. There were three squares ...

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Vacation Bible School “The Golden Rule,” theme of Vacation Bible School at Belpre Heights United Methodist Church and St. Marks United Methodist Church, which will be held at 720 Clement Ave. Belpre, 1 to 5 p.m., June 23. Virtuous Reality Puppeteer Group will present Black light Puppet Ministry. Make your own puppets and learn how to work them. Whole families are invited. “Heroes Central,” theme of Vacation Bible School at Reno Christian Church, Ohio 7 in Reno, from July 9 to 13, 6:30 to 8:30 each evening; all children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are ...

Plant and bake sale

The 2018 Garden Plant and Bake Sale will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at the Unitarian Universalist Society, located at 232 Third St. in Marietta. The plant sale will feature a variety of perennials, annuals, bulbs, plant divisions, seeds, native plants, houseplants, and ...

Vacation Bible School

“Camp Moose on the Loose,” theme of Vacation Bible School at Bethel Lighthouse Church Sunday evening, from June 17 through Friday evening, June 22, each night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening will be the Kick-off for Camp with a preview of the week’s lessons and activities, inflatables, games, prizes, fun food and more. Monday through Friday will feature Bible lessons that teach kids age 2, through adults about God’s forever forgiveness. All ages are invited. The church is located just off St. Route 676, on County Road 126, near Lane’s Farm Market. All are welcome any or ...

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Saturday “Good Samaritan Free Meal and Clothing Giveaway,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., third Saturday of every month, at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 Seventh St., Marietta. Sunday The 2018 Garden Plant and Bake Sale, 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 24, at Marietta’s historic Unitarian Universalist Society, 232 Third St; plant sale will feature a variety of perennials, annuals, bulbs, plant divisions, seeds, native plants, houseplants, and succulents from local gardeners, along with gently used garden tools and planters; among the plant donations are heritage irises, native red ...