"This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." Acts 1:11 NIV
My daughter recently purchased an inexpensive rubber bracelet in remembrance of a school friend who had
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Friday, May 24th, 2013
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What Does It Mean?
Fri, May 14th, 2010
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"'We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!' Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, 'What does this mean?'" Acts 2:11-12 NIV
The people who experienced the first Pentecost had good reason to be amazed and perplexed. They experienced the fulfillment of an ancient Bible prophecy. On that day they heard the sound of a terrible windstorm, but there was no wind. The sound issued from a building in which about 120 of Jesus' followers were meeting. Attracted by the unusual event, the crowd of people from all over the Mediterranean world heard the followers of Jesus speaking words which they understood in their own languages. Their natural response was, "What does this mean?" Peter explains not only the miracle of Pentecost, but also several other ancient prophecies God fulfilled through the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. The result was that over 3,000 people came to believe in Jesus and were baptized.
Extraordinary events in our world today still lead people to ask, "What does it mean?" Whether it is an earthquake, flood, oil spill, war, or unnatural behavior, God has an explanation for it. God predicted many of the very behaviors and events we see taking place in our world. With an understanding that God both knows and will resolve the problems, believers cope with the issues and look with anticipation to the return of Jesus and the final resolution. Do you have a question that puzzles you? The Bible provides answers. See you in church.
Submitted by Paul Ibisch, pastor emeritus and adjunct professor of religious studies at Viterbo University. Telephone 608-799-0990.
The people who experienced the first Pentecost had good reason to be amazed and perplexed. They experienced the fulfillment of an ancient Bible prophecy. On that day they heard the sound of a terrible windstorm, but there was no wind. The sound issued from a building in which about 120 of Jesus' followers were meeting. Attracted by the unusual event, the crowd of people from all over the Mediterranean world heard the followers of Jesus speaking words which they understood in their own languages. Their natural response was, "What does this mean?" Peter explains not only the miracle of Pentecost, but also several other ancient prophecies God fulfilled through the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. The result was that over 3,000 people came to believe in Jesus and were baptized.
Extraordinary events in our world today still lead people to ask, "What does it mean?" Whether it is an earthquake, flood, oil spill, war, or unnatural behavior, God has an explanation for it. God predicted many of the very behaviors and events we see taking place in our world. With an understanding that God both knows and will resolve the problems, believers cope with the issues and look with anticipation to the return of Jesus and the final resolution. Do you have a question that puzzles you? The Bible provides answers. See you in church.
Submitted by Paul Ibisch, pastor emeritus and adjunct professor of religious studies at Viterbo University. Telephone 608-799-0990.
Still Water Gospel men's quartet coming to Preston
Fri, May 7th, 2010
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Still Water, a Southern Gospel men's quartet, will be in concert at First Baptist Church in Preston Sunday evening, May 16, beginning at 6 p.m. Their home base in Hopinsville, Kentucky, but the group has traveled all over the country, including Nash
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A Day of Prayer is Not Enough
Mon, May 3rd, 2010
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"I urge then first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority....This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the tr
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A Different Arbor Day
Tue, Apr 20th, 2010
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Posted in Faith & Worship
"And the Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground--trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil." Genesis 2:9 NIV
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Children need...
Mon, Apr 19th, 2010
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"From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures...." 2 Timothy 3:15b NIV.
During the "Week of the Young Child," parents are alerted to important developmental goals. Along with the physical and mental milestones, consider the importance of .....
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During the "Week of the Young Child," parents are alerted to important developmental goals. Along with the physical and mental milestones, consider the importance of .....
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Fillmore youth places first in conference finals
Mon, Apr 19th, 2010
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On April 10th, youth from the Fillmore Free Methodist Church placed first at the North Central Conference Bible Quiz Finals in Platteville, Wisconsin.
The Fillmore team of Katie Roberts, Lydia O'Byrne, Corrin Lee, and Maggie Kiel was undefea .....
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The Fillmore team of Katie Roberts, Lydia O'Byrne, Corrin Lee, and Maggie Kiel was undefea .....
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Roofing/shingling project begins at historic Lenora Church
Mon, Apr 19th, 2010
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The wood shingles at the historic Lenora United Methodist Church are in need of replacement. Soon, the over 20-year old cedar shingles are coming off and new, grade #1 cedar shingles will protect the venerable church building from the weather. Also,
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God's Involvement in Earth Day
Fri, Apr 16th, 2010
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"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." Psalm 24:1 NIV
Earth Day is growing in importance. The month of April is filled with recycling, reclamation and ecological events. Knowing that nature is part .....
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Earth Day is growing in importance. The month of April is filled with recycling, reclamation and ecological events. Knowing that nature is part .....
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