By PASTOR MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Acts 6:5 — "And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost." This man Stephen was chosen by his brethren to help in the daily ministration of the Grecian Jewish widows in need. He...
Free community supper set for March 27 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...
Jesus of Nazareth
By MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Acts 2:22 — "Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by Him in the midst of you, and ye yourselves also...
Free community supper set for Feb. 27 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, "gives individuals...
St. Paul’s in Wilton to conduct mock court hearing of Judas Iscariot
Contributed by St. Paul's Lutheran Church How would you judge Judas Iscariot? Which type of punishment would you choose for him if you were given opportunity to sit on the jury for his trial? That is the question before the St. Paul's congregation. Beginning...
Over 500 hundred people saw him
By MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario 1 Corinthians 15:6 - "After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep." The apostle Paul wrote these words many...
St. Paul’s to celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated every year around the world. The local celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilton. The breakfast and service begin at 9 a.m. in the church basement. The theme for this year is "What...
Free community supper set for Jan. 30 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. The Millards Prairie HCE Club will assist with the January meal. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of...
The Name of Jesus
By PASTOR MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Proverbs 22:1 — "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold." Amid the Christmas season, we consider the reason for the season, our Lord Jesus...
Elroy church to offer free Christmas dinner
Contributed by Grace Lutheran Church Following tradition, a free community Christmas dinner will be offered at noon Christmas Day at Grace Lutheran Church in Elroy. Anyone wishing to join with his or her friends and neighbors for a turkey dinner and all the trimmings...
