By Rev. Chris Burtnett, Pastor, First Congregational United Church of Christ
Stating your faith
In the church that I serve our order of worship includes a time to say together out loud what is known as a statement of faith (aka Affirmation of Faith). It is a declaration of what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, church and our response as disciples.
There is a wide gap between true selfishness and true selflessness. But the two concepts are separated by a hard line, a line that comes down to one of two choices.
If there were a contest to name the shedding-est dog in the world, I think Seamus would win, paws down. I’ll include a picture of him here, in case you’ve forgotten how handsome he is. He sheds all year long, but twice a year, for several weeks, he increases his production to buckets-full of hair. Enough hair to knit you an afghan, if I were into knitting afghans. Which I’m not.
To Teachers -- We have just printed a quantity of cards for teachers to take the place of rewards for merit, for distribution to pupils. We think they are very handsome as well as very novel and appropriate, and something every teacher will appreciate. They are printed on the very best bristol board, in purple and carmine. They will be kept for sale at the REPUBLICAN office and also at the post office. Don’t fail to examine.
Misguided gov’t proposal targets ‘vexatious’ people
By Randy Evans
Many decades ago, Mrs. Gentry and Mr. Halferty put up with an inquisitive kid’s classroom questions about American democracy and the workings of government.