Love surpasses understanding
JOE MILLER JR.
      1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 This is the famous "love chapter" that Paul penned. If you have ever been to a wedding, you have probably heard this read during the ceremony. When I perform a wedding ceremony, I always read it. It is a beautifully written piece of prose on which a preacher cannot imp...
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Grand celebration
     Courtesy photo ROWE INVITED grandparents to join their offspring at school in honor of Grandparents' Day, officially the first Sunday after Labor Day. Pictured: Mary Phillips with grandson Ryan Malone.
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Jasper Methodists plan old-timey tent meeting
      First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Jasper will hold an old-fashioned tent meeting Sept. 23-24, where "everyone is encouraged to bring your Bible and wear your jeans," according to planner Liz McClurg. FUMC is located at 329 N. Bowie. The first service will be Sunday at 10:55 a.m., followed b...
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Bits of Faith
      First Assembly Youth First Assembly of God Youth group will have a car hop fundraiser Sept. 21 from 4 - 7 p.m. in the parking lot. The youth will sell gumbo, catfish, and funnel cakes. For more information call 384-2365.
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Faith in many forms
     JASPER FINDS many creative ways to express faith.Above left, cowboy at the Lions Club rodeo. Lower left, Cara Wilhate's winning pumpkin carving from Fall Fest last year. Newsboy file photos/Charles Kerr
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Seniors lunch
      Thursday, Sept. 20 - Steak fingers, macaroni and cheese, English peas, bread, chocolate pudding Friday, Sept. 21 - Fried catfish, potato salad, ranch style beans, bread, butterscotch pudding Monday, Sept.
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Harken to speak at Texas Hospital Assoc. meeting
      Tom Harken is slated to be the featured speaker at the District 4 Texas Association of Healthcare Volunteers meeting next Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Wesley Center at First United Methodist Church. The meeting will recognize more than 100 volunteers from nine hospitals in East Texas.
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