New pastor doesn't judge by appearance
Looking for innovative ways to serve the community
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer
      As a young man, Phillip Woods, the new pastor at Community Church in Jasper, ran from the church and everything it represented; he ran so far and for so long that he finally found his way right back where he started- in a church, preaching.
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Ask God to help
JOE MILLER JR.
      Joel 2:23-32 One of the more common literary genres in the Old Testament is the "lament." Many of the Psalms are laments. The prophetic literature contains laments, and there is an entire book called Lamentations. Crying out to the Lord in times of trouble has a long and honorable tradition in J...
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Bits of Faith
      Evergreen Fall Fest The Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church Fall Fest is Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. with supervised games, food and drinks. Light the Night Light the Night will be Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jasper Lion's Club Rodeo Arena. To help call 384- 2527, First Baptist Church office, for mo...
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Rainbow Room needs supplies
      The Rainbow Room is seeking donations for babies, toddlers and teenagers; it is the emergency resource room designed to assist CPS (Child Protective Services) workers if a child must come into their custody. "These are the children of our community, children who need people like you and me to ste...
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Jasper Leos collect donations
      Leos from Jasper High School and Jasper Junior High went doorto door to collect used eyeglass for their annual SightNight drive. They also collected sunglasses, safety glasses and hearing aids.
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