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Hope still lives in our hearts

Most authorities agree that a missionary, Mr. Roberts, first introduced the lovely Bermuda Easter lily, which so many of us enjoy today. Many of the Easter lilies which symbolize the Resurrection in churches everywhere are Bermuda lilies. Thousands and thousands of lily bulbs and stems are exported from Bermuda each year. They were first introduced to Bermuda about 1850 when Mr. Roberts, whose ministry coincides with that date, was returning home from Japan. The lily is a native of Japan — the Ryukyu Islands to be exact, a chain of islands stretching from the south of Japan to Formosa. ...

God’s word is forever

As a preacher, pastor and evangelist, I have endeavored to do what the Apostle Paul told his “son in the Gospel,” Timothy to do, which was simply to “preach the Word.” I am referring to II Timothy 4:2-3: “Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;” However, today I am not only going to “preach the Word,” I am going to speak, or should I say write, ...

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Steubenville Library announces Bookmobile stops The Steubenville Library's Bookmobile will be at the following location at the following times this week: Monday, March 30 9:30-10:30 Stanton Elementary Tuesday, March 31 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Prime Time, Richmond Wednesday, April 1 8:00 a.m. Home Deliveries, drop-off 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Mingo Senior Center Thursday, April 2 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Our Place 50+ 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Nazarene Church, Longvue Street in Wintersville 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Murphy Park, Plum Street in Steubenville Friday, April 3 12:00 ...

Church sermon topics

• Bell Chapel United Methodist Church: "You Are" • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "A Path is Chosen" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m.: "A Heart That Burns;" 6 p.m.: People's Praise Night • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Weirton: "The Surprising Kingdom" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Mission Possible" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Hosanna" • St. Paul's Church, Steubenville: Palm Sunday service, 9:30 a.m.; Maundy Thursday service, 10 a.m.; Good Friday service, 10 a.m.; ...

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Magic, hypnosis set at 7 Ranges STEUBENVILLE — David Anthony will bring his high-energy magic and comedy hypnosis show to the stage at 7 Ranges Entertainment on April 17. The evening begins with jaw-dropping magic that will leave you questioning everything, organizers said. Then, in the second half, the audience becomes the stars, as volunteers take the stage for a hypnosis experience. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and full menu available. The show starts at 7 p.m., with full food and drink service available in the showroom. The event is reserved seating only. ...

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Mingo Junction meeting set MINGO JUNCTION — Village Council has scheduled a safety committee meeting for Tuesday at 6p.m. Council’s business meeting will follow at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 501 Commercial St. Camera club names contest winners WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club held its monthly competition Tuesday. The monthly named category was “High Angle.” UOVCC holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The first Tuesday is a learning meeting and the third Tuesday is a competition. There will be a powerpoint presentation on ...