Weatherford Democrat Religion

Sons and daughters of encouragement

2011-09-22T19:55:40-05:00

One afternoon last year, when we were in North Carolina visiting our friends, Ann and Robert, we toured the Billy Graham Museum in Charlotte. The impressive exhibits not only chronicled the life and achievements of the world famous evangelist, but also the lives of the other members of his team.

‘The Help’

2011-08-25T21:34:29-05:00

William Barclay tells the story of a servant who was sent to meet a train on which his master’s friend, an English nobleman, was supposed to arrive. The servant, who had never met the man, asked his master, “How will I recognize him?” To which his master replied, “He will be a tall man helping somebody.” What a description!
I thought of that story after seeing the excellent film version of Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel, The Help.

Good medicine for parched souls

2011-08-11T21:16:35-05:00

In the comic strip Shoe, the young owl is sitting at his school desk taking a test. The quiz question is: “Name all the senses.” He writes this answer: “Sight, sound, touch, smell, taste and humor.”

Enriching differences

2011-07-21T19:42:00-05:00

Even with the losses that accompany aging, each birthday I find there is more to be grateful for than there was the year before.

Aledo Christian Center active in politics

2011-07-15T08:00:18-05:00

A visit with Knox Ross, associate pastor of Aledo Christian Center, indicates that aspirations are high for this small non-denominational church and its independent affiliates, a Christian school and an organization called WallBuilders, which seeks to impact national legislation.

Sunday marks new church’s first service

2011-07-14T20:01:09-05:00

WEATHERFORD — Shiloh Trail Cowboy Church will have its first service Sunday.

Money talks on July 4

2011-07-07T22:53:54-05:00

Most of the time when we say, “Money Talks,” we mean that money and wealth carry persuasive power when important decisions are being made. But money also talks in another way: by the words that are emblazoned on our coins.

Building community

2011-07-02T20:51:00-05:00

Faith Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Jim Witherow seems to spend as much time outside the walls of his church as he does inside, striving to balance the needs of his 200-member congregation with the needs of a growing community.

Victory Baptist Church’s vacation Bible school

2011-06-23T20:59:30-05:00

Church members put a lot of effort into their annual vacation Bible school, constructing colorful and elaborate sets. This year, the theme was outer space. Above, astronaut Joel McClure (children’s minister) talks to space travelers as the flight crew, Robbie Catuto, Jessica Hamilton, Rayanne Langley and Ryan Scoggins (Turbo), look on.

Victory Baptist Church’s vacation Bible school

2011-06-23T20:58:19-05:00

VBS director Penny McClure announces costume winners selected Thursday. Pictured are Lily Verdin, Emma Mars, Brianna Glick, Jonathan Leaf and Conner Wright.